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Busboys and Poets is one of The 15 Best Places for Healthy Food in Washington.

1. Busboys and Poets

8.9
2021 14th St NW (at V St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 356 tips and reviews

Án G.Án Gel: Awesome place!! Great ambience...family friendly...exceptional customer service...menu is vegan/vegetarian friendly...had the tempeh panini+glass of Syrah and of course they're super Green!!!!

EdreaEdrea: Great food and ambiance any time of the day! Awesome vegetarian options too! Try the tempeh sandwich with avocado and sweet potato fries! LEGIT! :)

Lysle S.Lysle S: Vegan nachos are amazing!!!!!

Chaia is one of The 15 Best Places for Healthy Food in Washington.

2. Chaia

9.1
3207 Grace St NW (btwn Wisconsin Ave & Cecil Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Taco Restaurant · Georgetown · 34 tips and reviews

CamillaCamilla: Best vegetarian tacos I've ever had! Can definitely recommend this place! Their juices are also super good.

Mimi N.Mimi Nguyen: Delicious veggie tacos. They change the tacos based on what's in season but the zuchinni and kale ones were amazing!

annlouannlou: Amazingly delicious vegetarian tacos made vegan on your request. Also nice lemonades and hot cider. 😋😋😋

Founding Farmers is one of The 15 Best Places for Healthy Food in Washington.

3. Founding Farmers

9.0
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 802 tips and reviews

James L.James Lucas: Try the Tofu ‘n Chips - Tofu ‘n Chips with Golden tempura-fried tofu, French fries and potato chips served with our Homemade Vegan Tartar and Cocktail Sauces.

Patty R.Patty Rodriguez: Love this place! Really great ambience, will definitely be back. Yummy veggie burger & fries!

Erin L.Erin Lee: Really enjoyed the chicken & waffles with kale side and the corn bread on a skillet. Can't go wrong with the fan favorite. Split it between two people and you'll have a happy heart and stomach.

sweetgreen is one of The 15 Best Places for Healthy Food in Washington.

4. sweetgreen

8.6
1512 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn Dupont Cir & Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Salad Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 62 tips and reviews

Miriam W.Miriam Wolk: Lots of vegan salad options, and any salad can be customized. Their seasonal offerings are usually very good as well.

Danielle R.Danielle Ricks: Need a love button for this place. Fresh, organic food... what's not to like? Read more.

Laura F.Laura Farina: Excellent healthy salads reasonably priced and great in a pinch!

Busboys and Poets is one of The 15 Best Places for Healthy Food in Washington.

5. Busboys and Poets

8.8
235 Carroll St NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Elizabeth S.Elizabeth Storey: Vegan calzone is stuffed full of veggies, 'cheese' and 'pepperoni'!

Pia T.Pia Teehan: The vegan American breakfasts are delicious!

Scron D.Scron DC: Nitro beer, local beers, fresh organic food - options for vegan, paleo, etc.

Daikaya is one of The 15 Best Places for Healthy Food in Washington.

6. Daikaya

8.7
705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 285 tips and reviews

AkhilAkhil: The Vegetarian Shimo Ramen was delicious! Tastes great with the corn-

Rizalyn V.Rizalyn Vargas: Vegetarian friendly!! Love their noodles, broth, and vegetables.

Jason H.Jason Herman: Great veggie options. Real quality ramen and great atmosphere.

Tryst is one of The 15 Best Places for Healthy Food in Washington.

7. Tryst

8.7
2459 18th St NW (btwn Columbia Rd & Belmont Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Adams Morgan · 298 tips and reviews

Alicia W.Alicia Woempner: Omg the vegan chocolate torte is amazing!

Chelsea C.Chelsea C ☀: Very hip, trendy cafe-style restaurant with great coffee, excellent healthy food options, and a pretty decent beer selection as well. Wifi is free. Big couches w/ coffee tables or regular tables.

Trish T.Trish TheDish: Bomb diggity grilled cheese along with an fabulously delicious kale and quinoa salad. Good beer selection and nice atmosphere. Service is ok. ;/

sweetgreen is one of The 15 Best Places for Healthy Food in Washington.

8. sweetgreen

8.6
1065 5th St NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Salad Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 16 tips and reviews

Chad R.Chad Rogers: Try the earth bowl, medium dressing was just right! Quinoa with the arugula is an excellent combination

Julie L.Julie Levine: Kale Caesar!! Sounds simple but it's extra delicious here.

Elana Z.Elana Zygman Banin: Perfect, healthy lunch. kale ceaser salad, free bread.

The Bombay Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Healthy Food in Washington.

9. The Bombay Club

8.4
815 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 66 tips and reviews

Tim O.Tim O'Reilly: The crispy kale is unbelievable! The dal is also fantastic

Rashmi S.Rashmi Singh: The raspberry kulfi and kale chat are top notch - to die for! Impressed

Aroon S.Aroon Sharma: Crispy kale chaat was on point

Shouk is one of The 15 Best Places for Healthy Food in Washington.

10. Shouk

9.0
655 K St NW, Washington, D.C.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 36 tips and reviews

Sudarshan S.Sudarshan Srirangam: Shouk veggie burger is great but too small of a portion!

Christopher C.Christopher C.: Mediterranean/Middle Eastern vegan

EaterEater: Popular fast-casual Mediterranean spot Shouk offers a vegetarian burger featuring charred onion, tahina, pickled turnip, and more. Read more.

Sankofa Books & Video is one of The 15 Best Places for Healthy Food in Washington.

11. Sankofa Books & Video

8.4
2714 Georgia Ave NW (btwn Fairmont & Girard St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bookstore · Columbia Heights · 19 tips and reviews

Leigh J.Leigh Jackson: Try the "hybrid" vegan wrap! Very good!

Laurenellen M.Laurenellen McCann: Hidden gem a stone's throw from Howard: Great, creative selection of vegan and vegetarian friendly options. Killer outdoor seating. Awesome staff. Check it out.

Laydee A.Laydee Adey: Vegan, smoothies and juices healthy food, food for conscience - music, movies, books

Haikan is one of The 15 Best Places for Healthy Food in Washington.

12. Haikan

8.7
805 V St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · U-Street · 21 tips and reviews

Sam S.Sam Sherwood: Shoyu broth is a wonderfully subtle example of the genre without being boring at all. Ma po tofu poutine is an entirely new genre.

EaterEater: Ramen is the star of the show, but don't skimp on the starters like the deviled egg topped with salmon roe, cast iron smoky mussels with seaweed butter, crab rangoon, and Mapo Tofu Poutine. Read more.

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Mapo Tofu Poutine is a well executed fusion dish! Crispy french fries smothered with mapo tofu, ground chicken, mozzarella curds, & freshly ground Szechuan peppercorn.

The Coupe is one of The 15 Best Places for Healthy Food in Washington.

13. The Coupe

8.3
3415 11th St NW (at Monroe St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 129 tips and reviews

Jason L.Jason Locey: Veggie burger made with lentils is more like a veggie SloppyJoe. It's a bit messy but it was delicious.

Lindsey F.Lindsey Fong: Gnocchi Brussels sprouts and quinoa cakes were outrageously good

Jimmy O.Jimmy Obomsawin: Get the Kale Caesar and ask them to add grilled chicken. It's a full meal.

Open City is one of The 15 Best Places for Healthy Food in Washington.

14. Open City

8.2
2331 Calvert St NW (at 24th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Breakfast Spot · Woodley Park · 293 tips and reviews

The vegan scramble is great!

Dr P.Dr Peck: The tofu scramble is unique (with garbanzos!) and delish!

Jessica H.Jessica Hiemenz: Try the vegan chocolate coconut tarte! Amazing

A Baked Joint is one of The 15 Best Places for Healthy Food in Washington.

15. A Baked Joint

9.4
440 K St NW (at 5th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Café · Mount Vernon Square · 121 tips and reviews

Andrew C.Andrew Cafourek: Such a beautiful cafe with delicious coffee and great light fare. However there is no WiFi so you'll need to bring your own hotspot.

Sam S.Sam Sherwood: The savory oatmeal (with kale, ham, and pecorino) will warm your soul.

Vivek M.Vivek Mittal: Biscuits - all of them, and fresh organic coffee. Great way to start the day.