porcupine Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Is there any place within easy walking distance of the convention center for a great cup of coffee and a savory bite to eat? I've been going to Cowgirl Creamery and Teaism and wouldn't mind something different. Thanks. ps - breakfast or lunch, not dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRiv18 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Chinatown Coffee at 5th and H? I think they have fancy croissants, I liked the almond ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Never been but maybe Chatman's D'Vine Bakery? They're more known for their sweet potato pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Sit at the bar at Acadiana? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanmab Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Never been but maybe Chatman's D'Vine Bakery? They're more known for their sweet potato pie. I stopped in there to buy something so I could get change for a parking meter. I ended up chatting with the proprietor for a while and perusing the menu. (I know it doesn't speak to the food, but she was delightful to talk to.) I left with a slice of coconut pie, which knocked my socks off. I'll be back for red beans and rice as soon as I find myself in that part of town. (six years in NOLA, and I haven't found decent red beans since I left). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRiv18 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I'll have to stop by the Chatman's sometime. Do they really open the doors at 3pm though? Seems extremely late for a bakery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 Never been but maybe Chatman's D'Vine Bakery? They're more known for their sweet potato pie. I was able to escape the show for a little while yesterday and went to Chatman's. It was locked up, but a nice woman opened the door for me. Though absolutely nothing was on display, and the coffee maker was off, there was a delicious smell. The lady explained that her mixer had blown up and she needed to go get a new one, but she had managed to bake a few things early and would I like something? I got a red velvet cupcake. Pretty tasty and hit the spot, too. Hopefully she opens again soon - looks like a nice place. Tomorrow if I can be late I'll try Nando's (they don't open 'til 11:30). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I stopped in there to buy something so I could get change for a parking meter. I ended up chatting with the proprietor for a while and perusing the menu. (I know it doesn't speak to the food, but she was delightful to talk to.) Yes, she's extremely nice. I imagine she gets hit up for meter change ALL the time since there aren't really any other businesses there. We only got some water, but she was extremely nice about providing us with change for our meter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad.mich Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Chatman's isn't much for coffee, but the breakfast is solid. The BBQ Brisket Biscuit is a gut bomb of the highest order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 It's that time of year again. I'll be at a booth at the auto show from noon-5:00 Monday through Friday next week; would like to pick up some good (carryout) nosh within, say, 15 minutes (walking) of the convention center entrance (don't laugh - it takes a good ten minutes to walk from the entrance to the booth if I'm walking fast). I never got to Chinatown Coffee last year, so I'll give that a try. Nando's is bleh. Cowgirl Creamery for sure at least once. Anything new around there that opens early enough? Thanks. ps come by the SCCA booth and say hi if you're at the show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrain Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Sundevich has great sandwiches - a little hard to find - its on Naylor Court alley parallel to 9th Street between N and O Streets. They don't open until noon but maybe you can call ahead. Also I've heard good things about El Rinconcito Cafe on 11th - never been myself, but mean to go. Info - http://www.washingtonian.com/restaurantreviews/3111.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRiv18 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I always forget about this place, selfishly I want you to go! Probably a 3 minute walk from the convention center doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuneBacon Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Cozy Corner on 10th b/t L and M has GREAT breakfast sandwiches, lunch, and coffee. I used to live at 11th and M and El Rinconcito is real deal cheap central american food. A ton of food for a great price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Well, there are the places at the City Vista at 5th and K St. (Busboy&Poets, Mandu, Taylor Gourmet) nearby too. I think the little southern food cafe is still there. Not that my recommendations help much, tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Thanks for all the recommendations. It ends up being logistically challenging to go almost anywhere in the given timeframe. I did try Chinatown Coffee and liked it so much I left home earlier the next day so I'd be sure to have enough time, and had one of the best lattes I've ever had. Nice looking lineup of pastries and such, but the bagel was pretty mediocre. Still, another great coffee place goes on the list. If I get a free afternoon I might go try El Rinconcito just to satisfy curiousity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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