Petworth Spots
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If you're in Petworth for the Pretty Kitties Cat Crawl, here are some spots nearby where you might want to make a stop before or after the crawl.
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President Lincoln's Cottage
Historical Landmark· Northwest Washington
President Lincoln spent a lot of his presidency here and is believed to have drafted the Emancipation Proclamation here
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Hitching Post Restaurant
American Restaurant· Petworth
This soul food spot has been around since 1967 and has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand. They have an enclosed patio (no pets allowed)
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Nick’s Pizza DC
Restaurant· Petworth
They have some creative pizzas, like chicken tikka masala. They have a small standing patio.
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Wake Me Shake Me
Coffee Shop· Petworth
Coffee shop & listening bar
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Petworth Pretty Kitties Cat Crawl
10/03/2026· Free
The starting point of the cat crawl
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Lulabelle's Sweet Shop
Ice Cream Shop
For all your sweet snack needs, including ice cream.
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Loyalty Bookstore
Book Store· Petworth
Indie bookstore with a diverse selection
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Flowers By Alexes💐
Florist· Petworth
Grab a bouquet and brighten your day
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Honeymoon Chicken
Chicken Restaurant· Petworth
Known for their fried chicken with honey sauce, they also have good salads and cocktails. Some patio seating.
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Cafe on 9th
Restaurant· Petworth
Coffee shop with smoothies and other treats
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Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant and Lounge
Restaurant· Petworth
A DC institution that recently moved to Petworth
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Büna Coffeehouse
Cafe· Petworth
Creative coffee, good sandwiches, and limited Ethiopian food menu
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Ricoton DC
Latin American Restaurant· Petworth
New favorite among the people in the neighborhood
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Fia's Fabulous Finds
Thrift Store· Petworth
Thrift and vintage shop with a curated collection for clothes and home
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Mary Bar Grill
Mexican Restaurant· Petworth
Very cheesy pupusas, with a pet friendly patio (though it does fill up)
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Mama Tee's Kitchen
Soul Food Restaurant· Petworth
Viral soul food spot that people travel for
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Menya Hosaki
Ramen Restaurant· Petworth
Michelin Bib Gourmand, but CLOSED on Saturdays (just including here so you know it's closed)
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Dannie's Kitchen
Chinese Restaurant· Petworth
No frills carry out. I like their dumplings
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Entitlement Lounge
Restaurant· Petworth
Lounge but also has a limited menu with things like crab balls
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District Larder Co.
Restaurant· Petworth
Primarily a deli with hot and cold sandwiches but has brunch until 3 PM
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Timber Pizza Co. Petworth
Pizza Restaurant· Petworth
The original Timber pizza. In the Michelin Guide. Small pet friendly patio.
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San Matteo
Italian Restaurant· Petworth
Very vibey Italian restaurant with a small patio, plush bar, and beautiful greenhouse-like dining area in the back.
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Town & Country Market
Grocery Store· Petworth
Small convenience store that has good prices on wine and occasionally has sambusas
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Room 808
Comedy Club
BYOB comedy club with (largely) cheap shows
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Petworth Neighborhood Library
Library
Recently renovated public library
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Petworth Community Market
Farmers' Market· Petworth
Farmer's Market from 9 AM to 1 PM on Saturdays
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Pizza Hut
Pizza Delivery· Petworth
No one out pizzas the hut. Cheap option, carryout only
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Ice ‘n Slice
Pizza Restaurant· Petworth
Known for their Ethiopian pizza, they also have ice cream and a larger patio
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Spice
Restaurant· Petworth
Small Jamaican spot that is primarily a carry out
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Snappy’s Small Bar
Bar· Petworth
A strive bar with a pretty large patio in the back
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Wendy's
Fast Food Restaurant· Petworth
If you're looking for fast food, this is your spot in the neighborhood
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Pantry
Thai Restaurant· Petworth
Thai spot that also has some sushi. Large place that's easy to get a table at.
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Amen Cafe
Restaurant· Park View
Not just a cafe, also serves up Jamaican food
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Kuro Listening Bar
Lounge bar
Listening bar focused on the vibe curation
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Afro Lounge
Lounge bar· Park View
More of a late night spot, but has food like oxtail egg rolls
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Fish in the Neighborhood
Seafood Restaurant· Park View
Carry out fish spot that is an institution