Chaia

I don't even like to eat vegetables and I liked the food here. I was in the mood for a light dinner and stumbled across this place in the backstreet.Really pleasantly surprised! They have a good deal for 3 tacos. I tried the butternut squash (savory, paired well with the feta cheese) and sweet potato (pretty sweet). I also asked for salsa on the side and that helped elevate the flavor!Great cozy place to meet up with some friends and escape the weather. Really quick service - you order on a kiosk and get it within minutes.

After a day of roaming the District and surrounding states, I needed solid takeout for my evening of prestige TV in my comfortable hotel room. After all, it was mid May and that means 'sweeps' -- or, at least, it used to mean that back when people watched TV all at the same time. In any event, I needed food 'to go' that would compliment the closing episodes of one of my favorite programs.This also meant the clock was ticking.Seeing as though I'd had luck in the neighborhood for lunch, I went back to Georgetown. This time I went for my go-to: tacos. I changed it up by going for vegetarian fare. I walked in to find a surprisingly long line in a cramped space. The good I took from this was that I chose wisely. The line gave me time to come up with an ordering plan that was only slightly derailed by a couple of ladies who tried to cut. Once I educated/blessed them*, they learned the error of their ways and I was back in business. I was thrown off my game, however, and forgot to order a drink. For that, I had to wait in line all over again. I contemplated another blessing.My lionshare of takeout in hand, I made it back to my room with minutes to spare before I fell into the world of peak TV. I almost forgot to pay attention to the show, though. The food was *that* good. I ordered a trio of tacos and a quesadilla. All gluten-free. All vegetarian. All delicious. The braised mushroom with feta, red salsa and cilantro was a meaty, flavorful and textured delight. The creamy kale and potato with pepper jack, green salsa and pickled red onion was an unusual experience that blended the right amount of kick with a substantive bite. By the time I got to the scrambled egg and black bean taco (what you were thinking + jalapeno, cilantro, queso fresco, and hot salsa), I was pretty full. That just meant I took an intermission with my hibiscus tea (completely worth getting back in line for). For Act III & IV of my show, I tore into the brussels sprout quesadilla. It shouldn't work... it doesn't make sense... but it was fantastic: corn tortilla with brussel sprouts, melty jack cheese, hot oil, and jalapeno salsa. I struggled with the last bites, not out of disdain but from diminished gut capacity.Unprocessed, vegetarian food prepared with heart and intention never tasted so good. There's a reason why almost 900 people have raved about this place. Prices are a little higher than you might want to spend for a taco but, unfortunately, in America if you want healthy, you have to pay for it. It's worth the splurge.*Put nothing that will cause consequence in print. Ever.

I just happened to pass by this restaurant while I was out in Georgetown, so I decided to give it a try. I'm not usually a vegetarian girly,but I need a meat break from all the holiday eating. The food did not disappoint! I had the sweet potato nachos and hibiscus drink! Everything was delicious and fresh. You order through a kiosk, which was pretty easy to follow. My food came out quickly and the employees were really nice. There are a few tables when you first walk in but there is extra seating upstairs. This is a great restaurant for fast food vegetarian dishes! I will def return!

Chaia is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Georgetown. Not only do I feel good after eating (never processed), but I also don't have to worry about getting sick from gluten cross-contamination! My go-to order is their trio of tacos, and my all-time favorite is the creamy kale and potato. Although, the roasted butternut squash is pretty delicious as well. The staff is very friendly, and this time there was plenty of seating available, so that was a plus!

Great spot! Accommodating of many allergies. Food is very tasty. Staff is nice. Cute interior.

Went to this small beautiful place in DC and had amazing trio of soft tacos.They have many seating options (on second floor two). Many taco options to choose from.I got a mushroom one, asparagus one and a potato one. The asparagus was a little difficult to eat, the potato and mushrooms were so delicious and juicy. They are generous with the filling so it was much i was full too soon.Loved it, go visit.

I had an amazing lunch at Chaia! This business is very vegan friendly and even has cocktails for those that are 21+. Chaia has a good amount of seating for a small group. You can order at the register or use their touchpad screen. It is very easy to veganize their menu items. They have vegan cheese you can purchase at a 50 cent upcharge to make their nachos instantly vegan. Their nachos were HUGE! I ate the whole portion size for lunch and skipped dinner. They would definitely be great to share with friends. They were fully loaded with amazing veggies and the vegan cheese melted surprisingly well! I also enjoyed the Chaia Margarita. I was expecting this margarita to be pretty weak but it gave me a very nice buzz! Totally worth the $9! The flavor was delightful especially on this hot summer day. It was refreshing and paired perfectly with my nachos.I will definitely be back to try more of the menu! They have a frozen margarita with my name on it and enchiladas I will try next time!

I absolutely loved this place! i can't believe it took me so long to write a review. They are sort of hidden on Grace st but hey i hunt down vegan food. This place was clean, very reasonably priced and great service. Can't recommend them enough. If in the area and want some good food (yes vegan food is good) then highly recommend this.

LOVE CHAIA! I went frequently when living in DC and now make sure to stop by when I'm in town. Lots of great, healthy options. I often get the taco sampler but recently tried the enchiladas and they were incredible!There are many areas nearby where you can eat your meal outside if you take it to go.

This is a great spot in Georgetown! I recommend getting take out and eating at the waterfront if it's nice out!Even though it's a vegan/vegetarian menu, nothing feels lacking. The tacos were flavorful, and there were tons of options to choose from. I do wish the portions were bigger, but amazing food and would go back again.