Halfsmoke

Halfsmoke is a '90s DC kid’s dream, so take advantage of the opportunity to step back in time at this Shaw establishment with throwback board games, metal lunch boxes, and VHS tapes. Lounge on one of the futons as you dive into boozy milkshakes adorned with old favorites like candy necklaces. Try the Cinnamon Toast Crunch-coated french toast, which is the Saturday morning breakfast you didn’t know you were missing. While the all-day brunch is a fantastic touch, don’t skip the half-smokes. The Briggs & Co, which is covered in mustard slaw, crispy onions, and bacon bits, is the bougie little brother of the OG chili half smoke a few blocks away at Ben’s Chili Bowl. And we mean that in the best way.

photo credit: Nina Palazzolo

photo credit: Nina Palazzolo

photo credit: Nina Palazzolo