Western Market DC

Hot take, might be better than Union Market? It is amazing to get a food hall that you can breathe and actually find seats at. The staff working is kind and there are plenty of outposts of your favorite DC places to find something for everyone. The bathrooms are clean and there are plenty of seats. A filtered water fountain so you can hangout and work or catchup with friends. I wish it was a little better located, but with the 30s buses you can easily get there.I love not having stairs to walk up and how they redid the historic building. So exciting to see that DC revamped something that was desolate for so long.

Recently, I went to DC for a business trip, and where we worked was connected to the Western Market. That turned out to be a great spot for breakfast and lunch without having to brave the 30 degree temperatures outside.It was conveniently located from where I was staying in the Foggy Bottom district of DC, across the street from my hotel. Food-wise, it was very satisfying between the bagels at the bagel place that were fresh and satisfying served for breakfast sandwiches. The lobster rolls were also absolutely to die for and I savored every bite.They also have street vendors and sit-down spots that offer pizza, Mediterranean cuisine, sushi, hot chicken and more.Western Market is a fun spot to go to enjoy food and even more enjoyable knowing the history of the original building since the mid 1800s, being torn down in the 1960s into another newer building before being revitalized a few years ago to the original concept and aesthetic.The marketplace worked great for our team that was in town, and we will check out more of the street fare available on our next visit.

great spot with variety of inexpensive food although not all stalls open on weekends. perfect for students

Lots of different types of food to choose from. Each restaurant gets its own area then has some seating nearby. They also have areas with more seating but they're further away. Great place to come with coworkers and eat or escape from work.

Finally a good, bustling food hall in the city, lots of diverse local venders with an outposts. There are ~10 vendors with lots of ethnic food: Bandaloo Bowls, sushi, Greek, seafood, falafels, South American as well as go-to American foods like New-York style Andy's Pizza and Capo Deli sandwiches and Bullfrog Bagels, and Pauls's at the end, don't miss Bindaas! The only missing cuisines that would be nice to add - tacos, bimbibop, dosa or crepe, smoothie, vegan, and Neapolitan pizza. Note: Rawish vegan place has closed, the stall is empty. It gets pretty crowded and packed during the lunch rush with government workers and GW students. The Roaming Rooster (5/5) - While there are lots of meaty options on the menu, the fried oyster mushroom burger with a buttermilk sauce and slaw hit the spot! Alitiko (4/5) - Best place for fries! The pile of hand-cut fries with potato skin were mouth-watering good and not a single fry was left! The service was stand-offish and nonchalant on taking and making orders. Arepa Zone (5/5) - The mango juice is divine! I want to come back to try their trio arepa flight and Patecon plaintain sandwiches. I've had the oversized arepas stuffed to the brim, they are tasty and delightfully messy! Excited to come back to try more vendors!

More like four and a half stars. Located very close to the GW campus, Western market is in a really nice location so that one can get a mix of different types of food all in one setting. Of the food halls in the DC area I think I like this one quite a bit. I like the ambience and the proximity to other shops in the area. Have a lot of different stores in the area as well so you can really sample a variety of foods very quickly if you come with a group which is really nice. I didn't try the Andy's pizza in this location but others who were in my group have vouched for it. The Duke's grocery is pretty standard and great for drinks the nice thing about dukes and the sports bar at the bottom which was closed on Sunday when we went was that they are open late. One would need to pay attention to the hours of the Western market itself as many of the vendors do close but some of them stay late such as the Indian street food place as well as Captain Cookie and Duke's grocery as well as the other sports bar when it is open. Parking for this market is located on the street and it is free depending on the time of day and which day of the week you go. Prices can vary depending on the shop but I thought given the location and the rent that they have to pay they were quite reasonable given the quantity of food. If I was in the mood I would definitely come back and try it again I'm just happy to find that the variety is not far from where I live which is always a plus!

Place is awesome! Craving a smoothie? Arepas? A lobster roll? This place has all 3 of those and more! Great twist on a food court, with gourmet restaurants where everyone in your party can get what they want and sit together. Love that they have restrooms too! It is a food court, not a restaurant, and prices can be on the higher end for casual food. Parking can also be challenging.

As I was searching for a happy hour spot close to me I ran into this food hall! I had no idea this was even here! It's only about a 5 minute walk from my job. Western Market features a variety of restaurants from Indian, soul food, sushi apizza to chicken, Greek and lobster rolls. I love food halls because there are so many choices in one location and there's usually something for everyone!

This is a nice architectural solution. I loved the place. A lot of different kinds of food you can enjoy there. It's beautiful inside and outside. Love it.

Western Market is a clean and casual food hall, offering a diverse array of dining options. From pizza and arepas to bagels, lobster rolls, Chipotle, Southeast Asian salad bowls, and Indian cuisine - there's something for every palate. The variety of restaurants creates a dynamic culinary experience, making it an ideal spot for those seeking a range of flavors in a comfortable setting. A one-stop destination to satisfy diverse cravings.