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. 

WEEKEND BRUNCH FAVORITES

Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes with real maple syrup
The Crab Cake Benedict with Potatoes
Shrimp and Grits with sautéed tomatoes and Bacon
 French Toast with our Whipped Cream and Fresh Fruit
Crab Cake with Eggs and Grits
Fresh Local Rockfish with Eggs and Grits
Spring Omelet with Asparagus, Spinach and Cheddar Cheese
Fried Green Tomatoes with Grits and Eggs​
Chicken and Milk Gravy with Eggs and Potatoes
Corned Beef Hash (8 oz) made from scratch with 2 Eggs and Rye Toast
Huevos Rancheros with 2 Eggs, Potatoes and Mirna's Corn Tortilla ​

*SUBJECT TO CHANGE WEEKLY. 




HOMESTYLE LOCAL FAVORITES

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