Junction Bistro Bar and Bakery

I love that it's a simple walk from Union Station, and it's so many things in one. It's a bistro, a bar, a bakery... it's delightful! I will say though, parking around there is a pain in the neck... so metro or Uber if you can. I went in around lunch time to meet with colleagues and every table was occupied except for the long one in the back. The bar also had availability, but that wasn't going to work for us. I was first, so I got settled while waiting for the others. The staff happily gave the Wi-Fi password when I asked, and it was nice. The place was really poppin. I wonder if it's busier during dinner and happy hour time?Once the others arrived, we ordered. That's done at the front -- when I came in, there was a chaotic line. But slightly after 1:00, the line had completely disappeared. I was debating between the turkey chili and veggie tacos, and opted for the latter. I couldn't resist the GIANT grinch cruffin that was peppermint flavored. It came first, so I finished it before my tacos came haha. It was delicious, though I wish I asked the staff to heat it for just a few seconds.The tacos came with black beans and rice... and they were LOADED. They had sweet potatoes, roasted squash, peppers, onions, hummus, black sesame, and more... like, I was blown away! They were messy because of how loaded they were, but so so good! All this to say, I'd come back, but maybe not during peak lunch time haha. And seriously, parking is not fun!

I love Junction Bistro Bar and Bakery in Del Ray so I was excited to see they had an outpost near Capitol Hill!Ordering is done as soon as you walk in, and then you can seat yourself at the bar or any of their tables. We went on a rainy Wednesday afternoon and the place was absolutely packed. Service is super friendly and fast. I ordered a latte and even though I got it plain, the espresso had hints of caramel that just made my tongue dance. It was so good that I had to find the source right away and was happy to hear they use local roaster Commonwealth Joe for al their coffee products.They are famous for their mile high cruffins and even had seasonal Grinch ones on display, but since it was lunchtime I decided to go with their mojo pork rice bowl which came topped with salsa, sour cream, rice, and black beans. Before I could even make way to my seat at the back of this rowhouse, I was being served! Loved the quick and seamless service, especially at a busy time. I didn't find the bowl especially delicious but it was warm, filling, and comforting on a rainy day.They have free quick wifi and a large patio for nice days. Please note, this is not the place for conversation, because the acoustics are insanely loud.

Came here to get some work done with coworkers bc they have good reviews and Wi-Fi. You order at the counter and then the food is delivered to your table. I really liked the atmosphere and the coffee. I got the turkey avocado sandwich and I thought it was just ok, but there are so many yummy things on the menu that I'd definitely be willing to come back

Drunken Fish is a smashing beer-battered fish sandwich - hunks of flash fried cod slathered in a homemade tartar sauce, thick pickles and lettuce. A tasty brioche bun - barely - held it together. The chips are freshly made to order and piping-hot spectacular. A block from the Hart Senate Office Bldg, the service is quick and efficient and the ambience is very Cap Hill casual.

We stopped here for lunch because it was dog friendly, but that's only outside on the patio so thankfully we found a small table available. We ordered at the counter and they gave us a marker so they could bring the food to us. I ordered the Brussels sprout salad and added falafel. This salad was so amazingly delicious. I love roasted Brussels sprouts, and this hit the spot and was surprisingly filling. However, I wish there had been some other items in there to add some variety to the dish. My husband got the southwest salad and that came with chicken chorizo, black beans, cheese and avocado and he enjoyed it and it was also very filling. Very good and would recommend this restaurant.

The food was amazing. Service was friendly and the space was clean. I will absolutely be back. This is one of those places where I see myself quickly becoming a regular.

Junction was close to both the office and my hotel, so I came here two days in a row for dinner. Good thing the food was great! Would definitely stop by in the future to try the pastries. For my first night, I went with the healthy option - the sesame kale salad with chicken. My jaw got a solid workout from all the fiber in the bowl, the kale, purple cabbage, red pepper, carrots. Lots of veggies, though I should have asked for some more dressing on the side, it all got kind of dry after a while. My second night, I went for the turkey avocado BLT which was BY FAR the better of the two. Served on two gloriously thick slices of toasted white bread, it had generous layers of turkey and bacon, avocado, and mayo. Not the neatest thing to consume and you do have to unhinge your jaw to get everything in one bite, but I loved it and it definitely powered me through a late night of working. Seating both inside and outdoors; I preferred the latter. Once it hits 6pm, there's definitely a post-work rush, not a surprise given its prime location near Union Station, and it became pretty loud/crowded. Dinners both time (a main and a drink) were around $25-30, so not the cheapest option, but for the quality and portion, it was pretty reasonable.

Stopped by in hopes of trying a new place in the neighborhood. I ordered the meatloaf. It was not my favorite. It has a hardened texture and lacked flavor. The veggies were great and the gravy wasn't bad. I also tried the sangria and the punch. Both were good. The bartender was attentive.

It was easy to get a seat and the loaded tots were huge! It was a nice energy. The staff was friendly.

I had dinner here last night. Either the food had gotten worse or my earlier reviews were inflated. Anyway, I had the fish sandwich & it wasn't very good. The fish didn't have much flavor & it was covered with a huge glob of cole slaw that pretty much overwhelmed the fish. The fries also were definitely inferior to what I've had here in the past. Not much flavor.