Around the World for $15: The Ultimate Dupont & Adams Morgan Lunch Crawl

This region is the heart of DC’s international street food scene, offering the most bang for your buck in the entire district.

The Guide

Falafel Inc: The reigning king of DC value. You can grab a Falafel Sandwich for $5 and seasoned fries for $5. It is the most reliable $10 meal in the city.

Keren Restaurant: A local favorite for Eritrean food. Their Fata or Ful dishes are massive, protein-packed, and strictly budget-friendly at $12-$14.

Taim: High-end, Mediterranean fast-casual. Their hummus bowls and pitas are fresh and vibrant, with most lunch options hitting the $14 mark.

Lucky Buns: While known for gourmet burgers, their original fried chicken sandwiches are world-class and stay tucked under the $15 ceiling.

Ranked Restaurants & Map

  1. Falafel Inc (The Wharf)

     
    Ultra-value falafel spot with a social-impact mission.
  2. Taïm (Dupont Circle)

     
    Dupont fast-casual Mediterranean with a strong low-cost lunch set.
  3. Lucky Buns (Adams Morgan)

     
    Adams Morgan burger spot with weekend lunch service.