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a washington d.c. institution since 1978

Inside Historic Eastern Market, Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
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 COVID-19: SPECIAL HOURS/ MENU 
9am-2pm Tuesday-Sunday
​sometimes later ​
NOW ACCEPTING DEBIT CARDS,  AND OFFERING CURBSIDE SERVICE
WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE MARKET JUST CALL US AND A SERVER WILL COME OUT TO TAKE YOUR ORDER 
​ (202) 547-8444

In light of the current COVID-19 epidemic, we will be operating on a limited menu with limited hours as carry-out only. We are committed to the health and safety of our staff and customers while also understanding that there are many civilians still reporting to work on the front-lines of this crisis in need of a meal. Our staff has been briefed on the protocols during this epidemic and we are taking an extra effort to ensure your safety. We ask that you respect social-distancing while inside Eastern Market and picking up from the Market Lunch, but continue to support your local businesses during this difficult time. Please feel free to reach out with any special requests as we are happy to accommodate your needs.
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Carry Out Menu
Breakfast
Breakfast Sandwiches
Omelets
Egg Plates
​French Toast


​Weekend Breakfast Specials
Pancakes (including our Bluebucks) 
Shrimp and Grits
Fish Breakfast
Chicken & Waffle


Lunch
 Crab Cakes, Fish, Fried Oysters, Shrimp, 
 Burgers, North Carolina BBQ,
and Fried Chicken Sandwiches
Limited Sides

CRAB CAKE DINNER
$50 (plus tax)
4 Uncooked Crab Cakes 
2 House-Baked Rolls
Choice of 2 pint-sized sides (Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Cucumber Salad, Collard Greens, French Fries
Call your order in 202-547-8444, Pick up before 2:30pm
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GREAT FOOD, NO FRILLS

Since 1978, The Market Lunch has been dishing out hearty breakfast and lunch comfort food inside D.C.'s historic Eastern Market. Serving one of DC's best Crab Cakes, along with many other local seafood and regional favorites for lunch. The famous Blueberry- Buckwheat pancakes and "The Brick" breakfast sandwich, are standouts among the many breakfast favorites. The Market Lunch has been a staple establishment for locals and their out of town guests along with tourists from all around the world for nearly four decades. Having been featured in The New York Times, Southern Living, The Washington Post, Conde Nast Traveler, Washingtonian Magazine, and Food & Wine Magazine, this cafeteria-style, no frills, D.C. dive is sure to fill your stomach and your soul. 
SEE OUR LOCAL VENDORS

WEEKEND BRUNCH SPECIALS

Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes 
Buttermilk Pancakes
Chicken & Waffle with local Maple Syrup
Shrimp and Grits with sautéed Tomatoes and chopped Bacon
The Crab Cake Breakfast with 2 Eggs and Grits
Homemade Corned Beef Hash with 2 Eggs and Toast
Fresh Local Rockfish Fish with 2 Eggs and Grits
Buttermilk Waffle
French Toast with Apple Cider syrup, Whipped Cream and Streusel​
Salmon & Eggs (scrambled with green onions) Potatoes and Toast
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 *scrambled eggs may contain milk​


*SUBJECT TO CHANGE WEEKLY. 




HOMESTYLE LOCAL FAVORITES

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The Market Lunch, an old style food counter 

HOURS & LOCATION

Tuesday — Friday
7:30am — 2:30pm
​Breakfast till 11:00 am

Saturday
8:00am — 3:00pm
 Breakfast till 1:30 PM 

Sunday
9:00am — 3:00pm
​Breakfast till 1:30 PM

The Market Lunch
Inside The Eastern Market
225 7th St. SE
​Washington, D.C., 20003
(202)547-8444
We Accept Cash Only

Metro: Orange/ Blue/ Silver Line 
"Eastern Market" Stop
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