Vegan deli and botanical bar established May 2021. Has an Italian-inspired menu, cocktails, zero-proof mixed drinks, wine, and beer. Deli offers fast-casual service and the botanical bar has table service. Deli also sells merchandise, wine, and has a vegan cheese shop with an array of artisanal vegan cheeses. Deli opens at 11:00am daily and bar opens at 4:00pm daily. Online ordering is available or deli items via he website. Casual and full-service catering inquiries can be placed via the form on the website. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-11:00pm, Fri 11:00am-12:00am, Sat 10:00am-12:00am, Sun 10:00am-11:00pm. Botanical Bar open 4:00pm - 11:00pm Wed-Thur & Sun, and 4:00pm - 12:00am Fri-Sat.
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1633 P St NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA, D.C. 20036
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 23 Apr 2024 by archbishop
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Added by craigmc on 30 Apr 2021
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196 Reviews
First Review by MaraK
PaulCaracciolo
Points +303
Outstanding! - Edit
The food was delicious, the drinks interesting and also delicious, and such a friendly staff. Don’t miss this place!
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AfterSeeingOkjaTwice
Points +535
Great food - Edit
I wish I was able to try more on their menu! But luckily left with a stick of cheese and a cookie.
Read morePros: Great selection
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Doinit4animals
Points +36
Mad choices in a cute part of town - Edit
The eggplant parm sandwich with side salad was excellent. Elvin was amazingly friendly and helpful. Cool vibe inside.
Read morePros: Food, Atmosphere
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VeganMusicMan
Points +241
Wonderful. Tasty food - Edit
I loved it here from the time I walked in! The employees seemed genuinely happy to be there, just a totally positive vibe. The place was clean with nice outdoor seating for a warm day like today. The menu was quite inviting. I enjoyed the chicken Caesar and a side of cauliflower buffalo wings. Well prepared, tasty and well presented. I’m in town for a few days so will be back tomorrow at the very least… 
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riand0
Points +729
Enjoyed a drink in their bar - Edit
Good range of cocktails in the downstairs area “Botanical Bar”.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-06
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veganhat
Points +1509
Very good experience - Edit
This place offers tasty and satisfying dishes. So I definitely recommend it.
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briandrutledgegmail.
Points +32
Great food! - Edit
The menu here is quite good and it was a very relaxing location near DuPont Circle.
Read morePros: Friendly staff , Delicious food , Amazing location
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Vysturbed
Points +1379
Absolutely amazing! - Edit
Got to try DC Vegan in Washington DC and it was a phenomenal experience and the owner is so friendly and also friends with Cleveland Vegan! Every dish was high quality in flavor and care, even the sides, that doesn't hurt the wallet too much either despite being so high quality.
Read moreWe got the Chunk Foods Filet Mignon, Chick'n Piccata, Lasagna, King Trumpet Calamari, and Fries Italiano 🤩 I need to come back next year just for this place.
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deberryjules
Points +48
Amazing meatballs - Edit
Had this after running the Marine Corps Marathon and it really hit the spot! The consistency for the meatballs was terrific. Tiramisu was fantastic, too.
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MarcelaP.
Points +714
Ok - Edit
I went for lunch and dinner. Lunch was a good experience but dinner I found a bit disorganized, you need to order at the counter and service was not that good. The chick'n cutlet club was too small.
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robinsonwes
Points +54
Great good, great atmosphere - Edit
Love all the food here. Deli is great for a fun day out and downstairs great for dinner out with my wife or friends.
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KGuzHBA
Points +59
Phenomenal Brunch - Edit
Everything was delicious. I had the potato skins, omelette and it was absolutely wonderful.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-20
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Chad_and_Emily
Points +2314
Yes Please - Edit
Wonderful vegan food in the middle of DC. We ate upstairs at the deli during lunch hours. The lower level opens for dinner. Excellent service.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-16
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ViktóriaPerger
Points +140
Cozy place for eating out in Washington - Edit
Recommended place to visit when you are in Washington DC. The food we chose had a twist, a bit different from the taste we got used to. We really liked that there are side salads for each pasta meal.
Read moreWe sat at the bar, which is very cozy.
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-08
Pros: Fair prices, Cozy atmosphere, Special tastes
Cons: -
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NickF
Points +39
Excellent food and a warm welcome - Edit
Had a fabulous meal here. Food excellent and top service
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annies755
Points +662
You can’t go wrong! - Edit
Everything I’ve ever had here is delicious! Personal faves - the ricotta and herb focaccia, fries Italians, potato skins, fried artichoke sandwich and meatball sandwich. This place is a must try.
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spacetag
Points +730
Very nice upscale vegan restaurant - Edit
I got the pulled jackfruit sandwich and the chicken Parm sandwich. Both were excellent. We also tried the cheese cake which was amazing. Would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to have a nice dinner in a relaxing atmosphere.
Read morePros: Cheesecake was delicious
Cons: Expensive
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HailSeitanMN
Points +74
Simple, Delicious, and Ethical - Edit
I had a meatball sub and my partner had a chicken Caesar salad. The sub was nostalgically delicious with a nice meaty texture and parmesan crumbles. The chicken Caesar salad was exactly what she hoped for, and the chicken surpassed our expectations in its texture and taste for something made from chickpeas! The bakery items were the real highlight -- I had a slice of peanut butter chocolate cheesecake which was stellar. We could tell that the owners are ethically motivated vegans considering the literature available and the cruelty-free soap in the bathroom. Abby was working there and was very pleasant
Read morePros: Uncompromisingly delicious, Classic Americana made vegan, Ethically-oriented business
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SuCasa
Points +289
Awesome vegan place - Edit
Have been coming here for lunch often and love everything I've tried. The meals, desserts, and deli cheeses are all delicious. And the atmosphere is cute inside and out. Plenty of outdoor seating when the weather is good.
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kristoferaberg
Points +153
Best place in Washington DC this far - Edit
I've been in Washington DC a couple of days, and this has been my best restaurant visit this far. Great food, great staff and in general a great place.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-11
Noraly
I am planning to go in an hour lol. Could you clarify, does the deli have limited hours?
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isabel.ormerod
Points +24
Amazing! - Edit
Although expensive, it’s a beautiful restaurant with kind and helpful staff who know the menu well. My family and I all wished we could try more.
Read morePros: Ambience , Staff, Diverse menu
Cons: Expensive
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nmich
Points +1178
Wholesome comfort food - Edit
Tried a bunch of dishes here while visiting DC for the week. Overall good comfort food that’s on the wholesome side. Lots of variety!
Read moreThe potato skins were my fave, followed by the lasagna. The chick’n piccata was also great - very lemony :)
Was not a huge fan of the cannoli, the frittata, or the latte with strawberry in it.
Everything else was tasty.
Pros: Huge variety of food and drinks, Large space, They sell cheese including a platter
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mike1366
Points +1299
Great Deli - Edit
Very nice for comfort food and unique artisanal vegan cheeses. A bit on the expensive side.
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NickTustin
Points +989
Excellent - Edit
- cacio E Pepe - excellent 10/10
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Amrossi
Points +41
Terrific Wedding Soup - Edit
Went in on a hot day. For a light treat, the Italian Wedding Soup was great. The ‘meatballs’ were plentiful and flavourful. The ‘cheese’ was good, too. Lots of veggies. This was a terrific lunch and the people who work there (and the owner) were very hospitable.
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HectorVaca
Points +30
Amazing. . . - Edit
I just got into DC and thought I would check this place out. I was excited to find a vegan restaurant within 5 min walk from my hotel.
Read moreThe bucatini and meatballs was super tasty. I think they were my favorite vegan meatballs I have ever had. If you go on a Sunday, the bucatini is $11 off the regular $28 price. Other than that, if you are on a budget, this may not be the place for you. But, it is nice to treat yourself to tasty food like this, every once in a while.
I really liked the super chill atmosphere.
My only gripe is that when I got back to my hotel and was ready to tear into my tiramisu, I was super disappointed. What they call tiramisu is just yellow cake with cream on top. It didn't even taste like tiramisu.
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-29
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KalikaG
Points +126
Amazing Find!! Celebrated our 20 year anniversary here. Great choice!! - Edit
Everything we had was incredible. The cauliflower wings were wonderful, just the right amount of spicy. Paired with the blue cheese it was delicious!! We also had the potato skins, they did not disappoint, it was the main draw for us and they was everything we hoped they would be. Crunchy cheesy deliciousness! My husband had the meatballs and enjoyed them also. We had the peanut butter cheesecake and oreo cheesecake for dessert and they were large decadent pieces! I definitely recommend this restaurant. We ate downstairs in the bar area which has a more formal feel vs a cafe feel.
Read morePros: Potato Skins, Cauliflower Wings, Cheesecake
Cons: Pricey
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