Cupcakes made Georgetown famous, but the new food joints popping up in this DC neighborhood are what has kept it popular among locals. From fancy restaurants like Chez Billy Sud to the Japanese bakery Beard Papas, Georgetown has it all. Last week I checked out one of the best additions to the Georgetown food scene in 2016: the Grace Street Market.
Grace Street Market includes Grace Street Coffee, South Block Juice Co., and SundeVich. It's located just off M Street's main drag, making it markedly less crowded than popular spots like sweetgreen and Clyde's. The Market is close to Doggie Tag bakery, the super-popular vegan taco spot
Grace Street Market's simple, open interior is every minimalist's dream. The tables, chairs, and counters are mostly wood. The white walls are accented by a brilliant blue and green mural by DC artist MasPaz. Grace Street Coffee, SundeVich, and South Block Juice Co. all have their own counters and work spaces but the sitting areas are combined. This lends the market a very community centered and warm feel that welcomes customers.
The servers at all three food joints are quick, attentive, and friendly. Their menus offer a decent amount of options, but not enough to overwhelm the customer.
At Grace Street Coffee I ordered a large vanilla latte and a Dulce de leche doughnut bite sourced from District doughnut. At the South Block Juice Co. counter, I got a magic dragon bowl.The presentation of the bowl was okay— not anything remarkable, but not a disappointment either. The latte was pretty and had a cute flower design, but again was nothing special.
What the Market eateries may lack in presentation, they make up for in taste. The magic dragon fruit bowl was hands down the best smoothie bowl I have ever eaten. The doughnut bites were good, and the latte was absolutely delicious.
As for the prices, it's exactly what you'd expect fro a posh market in one of DC's most expensive neighborhood. If you want to treat yo' self, this is definitely the place to go!
I'd heard a lot of hype about GSM before visiting, and I was unsure whether or not it would live up to its reputation. After my trip here, I can confirm that it is worth all the hype and is 100% worth checking out. The service is great, the atmosphere is both calming and welcoming, and the food and coffee are delicious!
