Bustling eatery for breakfast any time & American fare, plus a large menu of boozy milkshakes.
"This local chain channels Americana with cinnamon rolls “as big as your head” (available on the weekends); sausage and gravy plates; and crispy, shredded hash browns. There are multiple locations across the D.C. area, including newer outposts in NoMa and Ashburn. Service starts at 7 a.m." - Tierney Plumb, Tim Ebner
"The local chain offers four kinds of Sobieski vodka-based bloody marys: classic, barbecue and bacon flavored, Old Bay spiced, and 4 Alarm. The latter is not for the faint of heart. A combo of Cholula, Tabasco, and Sriracha goes into the homemade mix, and the glass is rimmed with Sriracha and chili pepper flakes to make this one a spicy lover’s paradise. With breakfast served all day, it’s not unusual to see French toast served with a bloody mary during dinner. Ted’s maintains eight locations around the DMV." - Claudia Rosenbaum, Tierney Plumb
"Call it old fashioned, but the tomato soup paired with grilled cheese at homegrown chain Ted’s Bulletin is a match made in heaven. The “deluxe” option folds in braised short rib and mac and cheese ($17.89)." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb, Tim Ebner
"The tech-savvy hospitality group behind Ted’s Bulletin turned to a roving robot to sell its iconic D.C. desserts to Washington Capitals fans during the hockey team’s 2022 postseason debut at home." - Tierney Plumb
"The Dish: The Original Breakfast Burrito The all-day breakfast destination serves a heaping medley of marinated flank steak, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, avocado cream, green chile sauce, and hash browns. It used to be called “The Walk of Shame,” but Ted’s has since changed the name to something a little more generic." - Eater Staff, Kalina Newman, Stephanie Carter