BEST OF 2009

Best 24-Hour Eatery: The Diner

The Diner
IT'S 3 A.M. What does D.C.'s early morning crowd want to eat? "People are looking for eggs," says Jesse Hamilton, general manager. "They go for the Diner Royale — the full breakfast experience." The dish -- with two eggs; two pancakes or French toast; a choice of meat; toast and coffee — is the most popular on the menu. Home fries or grits are $1 extra if you still have room.

Dress Code: The Diner's "Declaration of Rights" includes "the right to wear running shorts, pajamas or last night's clothes to Sunday brunch."

» The Diner; 2453 18th St. NW; 202-232-8800; Trystdc.com

» Explore a full list of the year's winners at the Best of 2009 index.

Written by Express contributor Robyn Mincher
Photo by Linda Davidson for The Washington Post

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