Cafe serving seasonal, gourmet Native American fare in the National Museum of the American Indian.
"Despite being housed in a museum, Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe inside the Smithsonian’s American Indian Museum has one of the absolute best dishes you’ll find in DC. That dish is the fry bread taco, and it’s reason enough to visit even if you’re not spending a day at the museum. A puffy platform of chewy fried dough smothered with bison chili and buried beneath an avalanche of taco toppings, it can easily feed two people, but you won’t want to share. There are also smaller bites for those not looking for a full lunch, like pepita sauced tamales and a wide, rotating array of grilled and roasted vegetables native to the Americas. The space itself is astounding, flooded with natural light that plays off the soaring wood-paneled walls, making them appear to undulate and glisten. It’s usually not crowded during the week and has fast, free WiFi, making it one of the most beautiful places in DC to work remotely." - Allison Robicelli
"Offers Native American fare across four stations with bison and venison options." - Abi Newhouse
"Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe, located in the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., is led by an all-female chef team. It features a menu that showcases Indigenous foodways across the Americas, with dishes like buffalo chili, manoomin cakes, and Southwest lamb stew. The cafe emphasizes cultural education, preserving and reimagining historical recipes while blending contemporary techniques with cultural significance." - Mary Ladd
"While the food at Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe is decent (not bad, not great), the vibes in the dining space are immaculate. Like the American Indian Museum, the cafe honors Indigenous design elements, like the 20-foot totem pole carved by a Tlingit artist as the centerpiece. If you’re looking to switch up your WFH routine, the cafe is much less crowded than most coffee shops in the city and the wifi is fast and free. Grab a wooden seat near the windows, where sunlight flows in from the courtyard next door." - omnia saed
"Seasonal food is served cafeteria-style at Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe, a casual dining spot inside the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in the U.S. capital." - Mae Hamilton, Andrea Cooper