Sweet Home Cafe serves vibrant African-American regional dishes in a spacious, modern food court at the Smithsonian, perfect for a tasty break from museum hopping.
"A monthlong pop-up featuring D.C. pastry chef Paola Velez, offering desserts from her cookbook 'Bodega Bakes' and in-person book signings." - Emily Venezky
"A monthlong pop-up featuring D.C. pastry chef Paola Velez offering plantain stick buns, carrot buttermilk pie, Dominican cake, and Summer Camp brownies from her new cookbook Bodega Bakes, along with in-person book signings." - Emily Venezky
"Led by Terik Frazier, serving curry spiced lamb and slow-roasted lamb shoulder." - Abi Newhouse
"This ambitious restaurant within the National Museum of African American History and Culture showcases the diversity of African American cuisine with dishes like gumbo, shrimp and grits, and oyster pan roast. They often host special events surrounding such occasions as Women’s History Month." - Missy Frederick, Tierney Plumb
"There’s no debate here: Your safest bet for good food, and a good time, is at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. When the museum first opened, the Sweet Home Café was a popular attraction for both tourists and locals, and while the initial hype has died down, you can still score a solid meal for under $30—especially if you stick with the fried chicken and collard greens." - omnia saed
