Red Velvet Cupcakery is one of The 7 Best Places for Red Velvet Desserts in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

1. Red Velvet Cupcakery

7.8
675 E St NW (at 7th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Cupcake Shop · Penn Quarter · 106 tips and reviews

kazahelkazahel: Best cupcakes in DC. Southern Belle (red velvet) is great, but strawberry is unmissable when it's featured.

ploy m.ploy mekdusadeerom: Red velvet with cream cheese is the best ever in town!

Kimberly J.Kimberly Johnson: Southern Belle (aka Red Velvet) flavor is the absolute best red velvet cupcake in town! You gotta try it!

Curbside Cupcakes is one of The 7 Best Places for Red Velvet Desserts in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

2. Curbside Cupcakes

7.4
1250 Linden Pl NE (See Twitter for current location), Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 28 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Miller: Get an assorted 1/2 dozen for the office. The red velvet and chocolate w/ cream cheese frosting are the winners.

Psychic S.Psychic Soulfull: Red Velvet is the BEST.

sweetpearacersweetpearacer: The best cupcakes in DC. I haven't met a flavor I didn't like, but their gooey red velvet is the best of the bunch.

Nando's is one of The 7 Best Places for Red Velvet Desserts in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

3. Nando's

819 7th St NW (at I St NW), Washington, D.C.
Portuguese Restaurant · Chinatown · 140 tips and reviews

Steve-SSteve-S: Hummus & drizzle is a super "lite" meal. Just about anything here is delicious! Oh yeah - free wifi

Roland V.Roland Varriale: Great food at a cheap price. Chicken and sauces were really good.

Scott M.Scott Moon: This place is awesome! Whichever meal you get, I highly suggest that you order the Fino Side of Butternut Squash & Grilled Corn with Cranberries and Onions!

Art and Soul is one of The 7 Best Places for Red Velvet Desserts in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

4. Art and Soul

7.6
415 New Jersey Ave NW (btwn D & E Sts. NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 106 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: Be sure to order the red velvet cake for dessert, which is gooey delicious. Read more.

Samuel A.Samuel Adams: An amazing experience!! Had the rabbit.. Best meal of my life!!

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: No questions about it, must get the fried chicken. The breading has the perfect crunchiness to it and the chicken is very moist and juicy.

Chinatown Coffee Company is one of The 7 Best Places for Red Velvet Desserts in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

5. Chinatown Coffee Company

475 H St NW (btwn 4th & 5th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 135 tips and reviews

Valorie C.Valorie Clark: If you're feeling decadent (or need a pick-me-up), get one of their red velvet cupcakes and any espresso beverage. Seriously great.

trillateezytrillateezy: Quality coffee. Worth stepping in and checking out their specials. Mochas and vanilla lattes are good. They also serve absinthe!

William N.William Neuheisel: Sit on the church pew

Bar Deco is one of The 7 Best Places for Red Velvet Desserts in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

6. Bar Deco

717 6th St NW (at H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 26 tips and reviews

Nicole M.Nicole M: Great place to grab a drink and apps...will come back to try entree or brunch. Nice rooftop bar and inside bar. Relaxing atmosphere with tvs to watch a game.

Rosie H.Rosie Henderson: Happy Hour lasts until 9PM!!!! I SAID 9PM!!!! Amazing rooftop. Multi level bars. Get the chicken biscuits and a happy hour drinks. Bartenders are on point.

Evans W.Evans Watson: Great cocktails and great staff. Ask for a Dark & Stormy or Kentucky Mule.

Hill Country Barbecue Market is one of The 7 Best Places for Red Velvet Desserts in Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington.

7. Hill Country Barbecue Market

8.1
410 7th St NW (btwn D & E St NW), Washington, D.C.
BBQ Joint · Penn Quarter · 273 tips and reviews

Allison K.Allison Kasic: The menu says the red velvet cake feeds two. Really it's so big you could feed four people with a slice. So get it to share. It's delicious.

Liz C.Liz Caselli-Mechael: Sweet potato mash and Mac n cheese are musts

EaterEater: Try the moist brisket, the sausages imported from Kreuz Market or any variety of sides. Most nights of the week bring live music and pitchers of Shiner are always $20. [Eater 38 Member]