Open Crumb

On the outside, Open Crumb is easily missed. With the exception of their simple sign, nothing sticks out. It's a small cafe in historic Anacostia with orange walls and 2-3 small tables. It's sterile. But looks can be deceiving. Their story and food make this place exceptional.

1) The story: It's a family own restaurant where the mom, dad, and adult kids are seen in the kitchen making your food. This family used to own a restaurant for 15 years in Adams Morgan. The son (the chef) moved to southeast DC so they opened this place. They are passionate about cooking and the neighborhood.

2) The food: Every two days, they bake fresh brioche bread for their sandwiches. You'll experience their brioche if you order the fried chicken sandwich. It comes fresh from the fryer after being brined for 36 hours with spices. They add fresh tomato, lettuce, and purple onion crafting one of the best fried chicken sandwiches I've had in the city. My sandwich was just under $8.

Most people order their food to go, but there are tables and a bathroom if you want to stay. Chat up the owners. They are really nice!