The Market Lunch
American restaurant · Capitol Hill
225 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Highlights
Busy counter-serve spot for hearty American breakfasts & lunches with a large communal table.
Busy counter-serve spot for hearty American breakfasts & lunches with a large communal table.
"Some DC traditions never get old: cherry blossoms, brunch debates, and The Market Lunch at Eastern Market. This breakfast counter has been slinging their legendary blueberry buckwheat pancakes since 1978, and we hope it outlives us all. The menu is stacked with old-school breakfast classics—fluffy, golden-seared french toast, buttery grits, crispy, salty bacon, and crab cakes that serve as a gentle reminder that DC is, in fact, a waterfront city. Yes, there will be a wait, but grab a barstool and people watch while you wait for your number to be called. It’s the perfect morning meetup spot before you inevitably drop $40 on a candle that “smells like autumn in Provence." - omnia saed, mekita rivas, tess shiras
"Some DC traditions never get old: cherry blossoms, brunch debates, and The Market Lunch at Eastern Market. This breakfast counter has been slinging their legendary blueberry buckwheat pancakes and grits since 1978, and honestly, we hope it outlives us all. The menu is stacked with exactly what you want from an old-school breakfast spot—fluffy, golden-seared french toast, buttery grits, crispy, salty bacon, and crab cakes that serve as a gentle reminder that DC is, in fact, a waterfront city. Yes, there will be a wait, but grab a barstool and people watch while you wait for your number to be called. It’s the perfect morning meetup spot before you inevitably drop $40 on a candle that “smells like autumn in Provence." - Omnia Saed
"Don't let the name fool you — breakfast is the move at this Eastern Market mainstay known for its blueberry buckwheat pancakes. Try the crab cake Benedict on the weekends. Doors open at 8 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and at 9 a.m. on Sundays. Prepare to wait in line during busy market times." - Tierney Plumb, Tim Ebner
"Located inside historic Eastern Market, Market Lunch is known for serving hearty breakfast and lunch platters. The blueberry buckwheat pancakes alone are worth the trip." - Tim Ebner, Missy Frederick, Tierney Plumb
"Get to Eastern Market’s famous lunch (and breakfast) counter early on weekends to pick up its beloved blueberry buckwheat pancakes. Around since 1978, the D.C. institution wakes up at 8 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday (and starting at 9 a.m. Sunday) and closes around 2:30 p.m. Debit cards are now accepted. " - Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff
