10 Essential Power Breakfast Spots in D.C. (2024)

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When real business needs to get done in this town, many area power brokers skip the evening cocktails, instead choosing to hash things out over eggs, bacon, and endless cups of fresh brewed coffee. Refining political and financial strategies are par for the course at these early morning gatherings.

Proximity to the city's and country's most prominent institutions is key to these well positioned dining establishments: Breaking bread with those who are in-the-know is worth whatever it costs for a seat at these tables.

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Have bagel and lox or lemon ricotta pancakes with a side of ambiance at this early morning spot inside the Jefferson hotel.

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Overachievers head to West End sports club Squash on Fire to get pumped up for the day by playing a friendly round, and then refuel while deal-making at its new modern in-house cafe. Breakfast options include seasonally inspired omelettes, avocado toast, and produce-packed smoothies.

10 Essential Power Breakfast Spots in D.C. (4) Photo: Squash on Fire

The Park Hyatt's Michelin-starred restaurant is not only well-known for its epic holiday feasts, it also hosts breakfasts with jumbo lump crab cakes, egg dishes, and gluten-free pastries for everyone — including power brokers — to enjoy.

10 Essential Power Breakfast Spots in D.C. (5) Short rib hash at Blue Duck Tavern. Photo: Blue Duck Tavern

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The restaurant below the Four Seasons hotel serves breakfast every day (along with a gourmet brunch on Sundays). It's definitely a spot for those who make things happen in Georgetown, and it recently revamped the menu with healthier options including smoothies, oatmeal, and yogurt parfaits.

10 Essential Power Breakfast Spots in D.C. (8) Duck confit hash at Seasons. Photo: Four Seasons

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A stone's throw from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, this burgeoning chain draws tourists and deal makers to its well-regarded breakfasts and brunches.

10 Essential Power Breakfast Spots in D.C. (11) Waffles at Founding Farmers. Photo: Founding Farmers

Hungry deal makers can feast on the $35 fully loaded breakfast inside the picturesque Hay-Adams hotel. Those not on a time crunch can try the $18 oatmeal souffle that takes 20 minutes to prepare.

10 Essential Power Breakfast Spots in D.C. (12) A breakfast at Lafayette. Photo: Hay-Adams

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This new addition to Chinatown gives surrounding power people a new place place to catch up over fresh coffee and Southern fare.

10 Essential Power Breakfast Spots in D.C. (13) The main dining room at Crimson Diner. Photo by Rey Lopez for Eater DC

Everyone comes here — literally. One of the country's highest-grossing restaurants is practically as close as a place can get to the White House. Old Ebbitt opens at 7:30 a.m. on weekdays, and at 8:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday for weekend brunch.

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Café du Parc, located inside the five-star Willard Intercontinental hotel, is neighbors with the White House. It opens its doors every day at 7 a.m. so lobbyists, members of Congress, and even the general public can enjoy breakfast.

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Steps from Union Station, this classic French restaurant is a favorite of the political set. Traditional breakfast fare, from a Continental plate to assorted egg-based offerings, is served beginning at 7 a.m. each weekday. For those looking to "power brunch," service is from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on weekends.

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10 Essential Power Breakfast Spots in D.C. (20) Country fried steak and eggs at Bistro Bis. Photo: Bistro Bis

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Have bagel and lox or lemon ricotta pancakes with a side of ambiance at this early morning spot inside the Jefferson hotel.

10 Essential Power Breakfast Spots in D.C. (23) Official

Overachievers head to West End sports club Squash on Fire to get pumped up for the day by playing a friendly round, and then refuel while deal-making at its new modern in-house cafe. Breakfast options include seasonally inspired omelettes, avocado toast, and produce-packed smoothies.

10 Essential Power Breakfast Spots in D.C. (24) Photo: Squash on Fire

The Park Hyatt's Michelin-starred restaurant is not only well-known for its epic holiday feasts, it also hosts breakfasts with jumbo lump crab cakes, egg dishes, and gluten-free pastries for everyone — including power brokers — to enjoy.

10 Essential Power Breakfast Spots in D.C. (25) Short rib hash at Blue Duck Tavern. Photo: Blue Duck Tavern

The restaurant below the Four Seasons hotel serves breakfast every day (along with a gourmet brunch on Sundays). It's definitely a spot for those who make things happen in Georgetown, and it recently revamped the menu with healthier options including smoothies, oatmeal, and yogurt parfaits.

10 Essential Power Breakfast Spots in D.C. (26) Duck confit hash at Seasons. Photo: Four Seasons

A stone's throw from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, this burgeoning chain draws tourists and deal makers to its well-regarded breakfasts and brunches.

10 Essential Power Breakfast Spots in D.C. (27) Waffles at Founding Farmers. Photo: Founding Farmers

Hungry deal makers can feast on the $35 fully loaded breakfast inside the picturesque Hay-Adams hotel. Those not on a time crunch can try the $18 oatmeal souffle that takes 20 minutes to prepare.

10 Essential Power Breakfast Spots in D.C. (28) A breakfast at Lafayette. Photo: Hay-Adams

This new addition to Chinatown gives surrounding power people a new place place to catch up over fresh coffee and Southern fare.

10 Essential Power Breakfast Spots in D.C. (29) The main dining room at Crimson Diner. Photo by Rey Lopez for Eater DC

Everyone comes here — literally. One of the country's highest-grossing restaurants is practically as close as a place can get to the White House. Old Ebbitt opens at 7:30 a.m. on weekdays, and at 8:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday for weekend brunch.

Café du Parc, located inside the five-star Willard Intercontinental hotel, is neighbors with the White House. It opens its doors every day at 7 a.m. so lobbyists, members of Congress, and even the general public can enjoy breakfast.

Steps from Union Station, this classic French restaurant is a favorite of the political set. Traditional breakfast fare, from a Continental plate to assorted egg-based offerings, is served beginning at 7 a.m. each weekday. For those looking to "power brunch," service is from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on weekends.

(202) 661-2700

(202) 661-2700

10 Essential Power Breakfast Spots in D.C. (32) Country fried steak and eggs at Bistro Bis. Photo: Bistro Bis
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