The Best Lunch Deals on Capitol Hill
Flacks, chiefs of staff, and even lowly interns all have one thing in common: a need for cheap sustenance. Unfortunately, a good lunch deal on Capitol Hill can be hard to find. Cosi's and Starbucks are always a block or less away, but if the sight of one more Signature Salad is going to drive you mad, it may be time for you to try something new. Check out the following spots for good food that won't empty your wallet. More suggestions are welcome in the comments or via tips.
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Pete's Diner
212 2nd St SE
Washington, DC 20003
Located next door to Le Bon, Pete's Diner is the place to go to satisfy your craving for grease. Long day at work? Hungover? A hot meal at Pete's is the answer, and a … cheap one at that. (photo) [link]
Le Bon Café
210 2nd St SE
Washington, DC 20003
This quaint café is an excellent Capitol Hill lunch spot. Le Bon offers fantastic quiches and melt-in-your-mouth pastries for reasonable prices. (photo) [link]
Congressional Deli and Liquors
404 First Street SE (D Street SE) Washington, DC 20003
You want cheap? I give you Congressional Deli and Liquors. Tear yourself away from the booze selection on the first floor and check out the soup and sandwiches offered … upstairs. You could make a lot of the sandwiches yourself if you weren't so lazy. But you are. And when else can you tell your friends you're going to the liquor store for lunch? (photo) [link]
Armand's Chicago Pizzeria
226 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002
Although Armand's certainly isn't Chicago-style pizza, it is one of the better lunch bets on the Hill. The pizzeria offers a basic salad bar and unlimited pizza and … spaghetti for a mere $7.99. [link]
