Union Market

I’ve only tasted food from one spot here, however, this dining concept is PERFECT as a whole. Union Market is one building with a bunch of smaller restaurants inside. They have indoor and outdoor seating with a ton of options to choose from. If you put all of the greatest food trucks of all time in one warehouse, tossed the trucks, you’d get Union Market.

Had a fun time. Yes, there are lots of great food options. If you go late in the day, note that many were closing up at approx 7p vs. the posted 8p closing hours. That said, the Korean Tacos, along with the fresh Oysters, and later, Ice Cream were very tasty. All the staff we met were super friendly, engaging & knowledgeable with us «Newbies.» You can get there via Metro (with a 10 – 12 minute walk), but it is more convenient by car and maybe safer too.

This is my new favorite go to! Union Market is full of quaint, up and rising grocery, home décor shops and restaurants! It was very busy for a Tuesday afternoon but luckily, there was a lot of parking and a great atmosphere. There seems to be great care put into whose allowed to open shop here — and let me tell you, they’ve got the right idea! Fresh produce, meats, fish and great foods (representing various cultures and styles) this place seemed like a microcosm of DC! Can’t wait to come back! The only problem was that some shops were closed at like 3PM!

This is one of the best places on earth!
The artisans crafting delicious foods, the wines, the ice cream, the people watching… OMGoodness!
Awesome.

Somewhere in the five years since I left DC Union Market was reborn from the ashes of a historic farmer’s market in quickly gentrifying Northeast DC. There’s still meat and produce in this brightly lit warehouse of a building, but most of the stalls are now filled with purveyors of trendy foods («artisans»): oysters, bagels, kolaches, empanadas, gelato, biscuits, cheese, kombucha, etc. that serve as a bobo magnet for the developer’s larger ambitions in the area. They also have foodie support operations, like a knife sharpener and a seller of fine spices. It was unbelievably packed on a Sunday morning with DC’s young professionals. Having heard the call on social media people outside were flocking toward a single-​day food truck venture by a former Food Network contestant. Even if you’re not that hip, it should be of some sociological interest.

I absolutely LOVE Union Market! It’s a great spot for any foodie! Union Market is an indoor market in an old redone warehouse with over 40 vendors. You can find something to satisfy everyone’s appetite here. From empanadas, to brisket sandwiches and Korean tacos, it’s all in one place!
I was first drawn to Union Market because of the pretty love mural painted on the side of the building. I decided to park and explore and found that this place is a pretty poppin’ place on the weekends. Lines get long, so I suggest visiting during the week if you wanna give some vendors a try without waiting in long lines.
When I come I grab a buffalo chicken empanada from DC Empanadas, the brisket sandwich from The BBQ Joint and fries from Red Apron.
Honestly, there’s so many yummy bites, it’ll be a while till I try everything but it’s worth it! I brought my friends from out of town & they absolutely loved it!

Love Union Market. It’s a total yuppie paradise in the middle of… well, not yuppie land. There are so many awesome purveyors of deliciousness here. Get a falafel sandwich! Or a gourmet grilled cheese! Or ridiculously great oysters! Or exotic spices! Or a trendy kolache! Or a fiesty arepa! Or fresh fish! Or (my favorite) some decadent ice cream! Really, there is anything and everything here. While you’re at it, get your knives sharpened and pick up a birthday gift or two. Enjoy your food inside or outside, and take Instagram-​worthy snaps of the murals on the sides of the building.
Pro tip: the weekends are insane. If you can, try a weekday visit.

Very cool place to get breakfast or lunch! Loved the atmosphere. I got the craft kombucha and some of the Kolaches. Both were delicious. I’m sure anything you get in this spot would be top notch.

I am a fan. Whether you want to to stock up on some excellent dairy products or to eat a damn good shawarma sandwich, union market is the place to be. One of the best features is that it has a large and FREE parking lot. It actually motivates me to come out here knowing I won’t have to search for parking or have to pretend I know how to parallel park. I love the outdoor seating and the open windows at Union market. They have plenty of different cuisines for every body including but not limited to vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and meat eaters. It’s crazy but even studying here works under the right motivation. I love the concept and I definitely plan on returning to try some of the other cuisines. If you’re visiting Washington, D.C. Then make sure you visit Union market at least once. You’ll be happy you did.

I’ve been meaning to try out Takorean but never got around to. But this place has everything you might be looking for plus Takorean!
I went here when it was bright and sunny so the outside lawn area was bustling with sunshine lovers. This place is a good place to go to if you’re with a group of friends and everyone wants to eat something different. There’s a range of different food options such as ramen, tacos, BBQ, falafels, gelatos and so much more. And it’s has such a cute hipster vibe to it.
Roll out your cameras, as there are much to take pictures of!
Pros:
–Lots of options to choose from
–you can find a plethora of multicultural food stands
–vibe and environment seems to be nicely laid out, * hipster vibe *
— cute places to take pictures
–REALLY GOOD FOOD
Cons:
–tucked away in a shady neighborhood
–when it is busy *weekend* seems to be very busy, so there’s not enough seating.
–some items are pricey, like the BBQ, but totally worth it!

This place has been on my wishlist for awhile but the traffic and parking keeps me from visiting DC as much as I would really like. We came up for a little weekend get a way and were staying at the Kellogg hotel
And were pleased to find this place directly behind the hotel.
After sleeping in Sunday morning we finally made our way over to the market around noon. Despite my fears it luckily wasn’t too busy. We didn’t have to wait in any terribly long lines. The longest line we saw was easily at the coffee shop at the front (I think it was Peregrine). Everybody has to get their morning caffeine!
We made a circle around the place. It’s rather small, and feels a bit cramped. It wasn’t terribly busy when we were there but I really wouldn’t have wanted to be there if it was busy. Would have been way too crowded.
They have a great variety of food options, we will certainly have to make a return trip to try more things. For this first trip we tried Takorean (it was ok) and then got some baked goods to take home (I think) from Panorama, yummy stuff.
All in all it’s certainly worth stopping by and I look forward to returning.

This place is awesome! So many options for your meal and such a cool space. Been here a couple of times, most recently earlier today for lunch with my hubs. He’d never been and he really loved it, the place just has such a cool vibe. We had lunch from Arepazone, of course, because it’s delicious and our favorite. Then we had a coffee from Peregrine and a pastry from Panorama. Everything was delicious! It was suuuper packed so there was nowhere to sit available inside, but because it was quite chilly, most of the outside tables were empty, so we were able to sit there. Definitely a cool spot in DC, you won’t be disappointed!

I’ve never considered moving to DC. Nothing against DC but as a New Englander it has never been on my radar. And I am not big into cities.
But then I went to Union Market several days ago and I’ve since reconsidered. This is the place of dreams. There is so much amazing food. Lunch at the oyster bar was f*cking phenomenal. Coffee from the coffee place was wonderful. Bread pudding from the pop-​up was memorable and noteworthy. Perfect, even. We picked up zaatar from the spice shop to make lamb for Easter. Admired greeting cards from local artists. Salivated at the thought of Korean tacos. Got excited about all the beautiful seafood and meats.
And then there’s the most gorgeous store Salt & Sundry… I would buy it all if I could.
I’d move to DC just to come here all the time.

Apparently this Union market is a hidden gem, not many people have actually heard of it in the «realm of tourism»
I will be back, to enjoy this wonderful eating experience.

Love, love, love this place! If you’re from NYC, picture a smaller Eataly. If you’re from Philly, picture a more diverse DiBruno brothers, or more upscale Reading Terminal.
Rotating pop up vendors, with staple shops like Salt & Sundry, an incredible espresso vendor, fresh breads, oyster and wine bars. Knife vendor with knife sharpening services, farm to market vegetable farmers, the list truly goes on. If I could afford it, and if it wasn’t located in NE, I’d do ALL of my grocery shopping here. Everything is beyond fresh. They’ll let you sample everything, focus on recycling and sustainability, and everyone is incredible friendly.
Close to the NoMa metro, plus free parking!

I probably spent a good 30 minutes wandering around in a foodie-​fugue state marveling at all the delights and delicacies of which no man (or woman) should encounter more than once a week. In an ideal world, I’d have ordered one of everything from ALL of the stalls. But I didn’t because I wasn’t in the mood to experience a coronary (or experience draining my 401K and being hungry in the future — be the Ant, not the Grasshopper).
After snapping out of my stupor and craving some Latin delicacies that I am unable to cook for myself (as of this writing), I went to ArepaZone (though the sign makes it read as «Arepas One,» like some fancy flight carrying VIP arepas across the Carribean and right into my solid-​matter intake system/​my mouth).
My eyes (and wallet) were far bigger than my stomach — I ordered the cachapas con chicken (think sweet and savory cornmeal pancake sandwich stuffed with pulled chicken and melted cheese); the arepa con queso fresco, and taquenos (the description made it sound like fried mozzarella sticks but the actual product was far superior).
The cachapas was a bit too sweet and savory for my tastes and the pulled chicken filling was far too bland — a bit of Adobo and merken could do wonders for the meat filling, The sandwich also falls apart very quickly and is really meant to be eaten with a knife and fork (or knifork, if anyone gets around to inventing it).
The arepa is very tasty but at around $ 6 a bit overpriced for what it is (head up to Elmhurst in Queens and you can find the same for $ 2). The taquenos came 5 to an order and were shared with my friends (protip: do NOT share these and keep them all to yourself) and were a hit — the shell had an empanada dough-​like consistincy and the melted cheese inside was overflowing.
4 stars for ArepaZone and 4.5 stars for Union Market itself — but minus 0.5 stars for an overabundance of yoga-​mat-​toting and/​or bearded hipsters on a Sunday early afternoon and a relative lack of seats (though if the weather outside is in the 50s, eating on the curbside is not so bad).

Saturday, 1:00 PM.
Quickie:
+ Venue options
+ Friendly staff
— Cleanliness
— Layout
— Slow wi-​fi
And then???
Union Market is a cool spot for gatherings. The variety in pop-​ups gives your group decent food options.
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Constructive comments:
*Option to compost
*More efficient seating arrangements

What a fun place! Reminds me slightly of the Reading Terminal Market in Philly or the French Market in Chicago.
You can grab a gelato or a plate of oysters or some hipster home décor all under one roof.
Check out the chandelier made of plastic water bottles.

Had very high hope about this place. It was nicely organized and it has very cute vibe however I did not find their own charm. It was not fancier than Chelsea market in NYC which I find very overpriced for what it is. And it was not authentic and humble like Reading terminal market in Philly.
I was excited to check out their select shop after I tried their salt taffy and chocolate from other café. They had variety of selections. Their organic cosmetic line was nice but was little expensive. They had great selection of doggie treat so I got one for my pup and hope she likes it.
We got bunch of dishes from all different shops, laksa, dosa, empanadas, grilled salmon, salad and cronut. They were all decent and we enjoyed them at the outdoor seat but nothing extra ordinary.
But loved their ambiance.

The concept of the Union ‘Terminal’ Market has been around since 1871; however, with certain city restrictions on selling meats/​eggs outdoors, the indoor market came to be in ’62. A variety of artisans and vendors take up space inside — Red Apron Butcher, Teaism, dc dosa, goshen, Trickling Springs Creamery, etc. The place is opened Tues-​Fri, from 11−8PM, and on weekends from 8AM-​8PM. Make sure you keep an eye out on their events, as there are live music performances as well as ‘HH’ discount specials at certain stalls. I love hitting up goshen, Harvey’s, and Arepa Zone. There is plenty of free parking on the lot, as well as around the perimeter.
+year-​round indoor market
+open Tues-​Sun
+‘HH’ discount specials at certain stalls
+free parking