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Open City

Diner, Tofu Tostadas, Vegan Options

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Top tips

Ask about: mislabelled dishes Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the tofu tostadas with tofu scramble; reviews praise them as a vegan breakfast and note they're also gluten-free.
  • Good to know: Confirm ingredients and modifications carefully: a custom breakfast order was repeatedly served with non-vegan ingredients, and a previously vegan salad was changed to include yogurt sauce.
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  • Oat and almond milk are available for lattes.
  • The hummus platter with vegetables and vegan muffin were praised as vegan choices.
  • Expect a crowded, loud dining room, particularly at breakfast; one reviewer says staff handle large crowds well.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention smoothie, tofu tostada and hummus platter.

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Also muffin, pastry, oatmeal, porridge and salad.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: relaxing

Praised for attentive service, friendly service and lively atmosphere.

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Also praised for beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, brunch, coffee, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Open City is an airy, tin-ceilinged diner with patio seating, all-day breakfast, pizza, and coffee; the tofu tostadas with scramble and salad are a recurring vegan favorite. Vegan choices remain limited and have changed over time, so check current ingredients before ordering, especially when requesting modifications.

Vegan menu

See all 18 dishes and drinks

Open City · dine-in · 18 dishes and drinks

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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2331 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC 20008

Opening hours

Monday
07:00–21:00
Tuesday
07:00–21:00
Wednesday
07:00–21:00
Thursday
07:00–21:00
Friday
07:00–21:00
Saturday
07:00–21:00
Sunday
07:00–21:00

the food

3.4 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.2 2,577 reviews Read on Google Maps
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2.3 7 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Limited vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
tofu, chickpeas

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

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

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