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National Portrait Gallery Courtyard Cafe

Cafe, Hummus Wrap, Plant Milk

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Check whether the falafel is still available; a 2025 review reported it had been removed.
  • Good to know: Ask whether the hummus wrap is vegan before ordering; a 2025 review was unsure about its ingredients.
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  • Plant milk is available for coffee drinks.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention falafel.

Good for

The vibe: work & study

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Lunch, coffee, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Inside the National Portrait Gallery courtyard, this cafe serves coffee drinks that can be made with plant milk, along with grab-and-go food. A 2025 review says the falafel and Hippeas were gone and the hummus wrap's vegan status was unclear, so check ingredients before ordering.

Vegan menu

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8th Street Northwest &, G St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Opening hours

Monday
11:30–19:00
Tuesday
11:30–19:00
Wednesday
11:30–19:00
Thursday
11:30–19:00
Friday
11:30–19:00
Saturday
11:30–19:00
Sunday
11:30–19:00

the food

2.8 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Unclear in places
staff
Basic understanding

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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