Independent businesses in Washington, DC
300+ locally owned businesses in District of Columbia. None of them is penned in by private equity.
Start with these
A few places in Washington worth a visit. Each one passed our screen for chains and private equity.
Everyone in Washington
1201 Hair Salon
Washington, DC · Hair Salon
18th Street Lounge
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
2 Amys
Washington, DC · Restaurant
49 Twelve Thai Cuisine
Washington, DC · Restaurant
54 Noodles Bar
Washington, DC · Restaurant
5606 Nails and Spa
Washington, DC · Spa & Wellness
68 Cafe
Washington, DC · Restaurant
7 Round Davis Market
Washington, DC · Grocery
7 Value Mart
Washington, DC · Grocery
727 Market
Washington, DC · Grocery
7st Hill Cafe
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
A Capitol Place Bed & Breakfast
Washington, DC · Hotel & Lodging
A-1 Wine & Liquors
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
A. Litteri
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
AAA Complete Building Services
Washington, DC · Electrician
Abacus Consulting
Washington, DC · HVAC
ABG Mart
Washington, DC · Grocery
ABZ Plumbing
Washington, DC · Plumber
ANXO Cidery & Tasting Room
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Augustus Miles Jr
Washington, DC · Plumber
Absolute Thai Restaurant
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Abunai Poke
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Across The Pond
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Adams Morgan Animal Hospital
Washington, DC · Veterinarian
Advance Dental Care DC
Washington, DC · Dentist
Afghania
Washington, DC · Restaurant
African Braiding Center
Washington, DC · Hair Salon
Agora
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Agua 301
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Akira Ramen & Izakaya
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Al Dente
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Al Tiramisu
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Alabama Grocery-Deli
Washington, DC · Grocery
Alero Restaurant and Lounge
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Alex's Hair Salon
Washington, DC · Hair Salon
Alfreda
Washington, DC · Restaurant
All About Burger
Washington, DC · Restaurant
All Souls
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Allan Woods Flowers
Washington, DC · Florist
Allegro Cleaners
Washington, DC · Dry Cleaning
Allure Bar & Lounge
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Allure Spa
Washington, DC · Spa & Wellness
Alta Strada
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Ambar
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Ambassador Restaurant
Washington, DC · Restaurant
American Ice Company
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Amigo Mio
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Ammathar Thai Cuisine
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Amsterdam Cafe & Lounge
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Amy Grill & Graze
Washington, DC · Restaurant
An Uncommon Cafe
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
Andrene's Caribbean Soul Food
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Andy's Carryout
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Angel's Share Wines & Liquors
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Angelico
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Angelico La Pizzeria
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Animal Clinic of Anacostia
Washington, DC · Veterinarian
Anju
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Annie's Paramount Steak House
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Apex Optical
Washington, DC · Optometrist
Appioo African Bar & Grill
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Arc Hotel Washington DC
Washington, DC · Hotel & Lodging
Archipelago
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Arctic HVAC Services
Washington, DC · HVAC
Ari's Diner
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Aroi Thai
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Arosto Pizza
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Art & Soul
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Artisan Lamp
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
As You Are
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
Asia Nine Bar and Lounge
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Asmara Lounge
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Astoria's Kitchen by 54
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Atlas Brew Works
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Atomic Billiards
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Avocado
Washington, DC · Arts & Entertainment
Axum Restaurant
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Añejo Bar & Grill
Washington, DC · Restaurant
B and W Stat Laboratory
Washington, DC · Doctor & Clinic
B&C Hair Style
Washington, DC · Hair Salon
Bul
Washington, DC · Restaurant
BYNDfit
Washington, DC · Gym & Fitness
Baan Siam
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bacio Pizzeria
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bagels Etc.
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Baked and Wired
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
Banana Leaves
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bangkok One/China Cafe
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bank-Fund Staff Federal Credit Union
Washington, DC · Bank & Credit Union
Bank-Fund Staff Federal Credit Union (BFSFCU)
Washington, DC · Bank & Credit Union
Bantam King
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bar Charley
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Bar Del Monte
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bar Japonais
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bar à Vin
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Barbouzard
Washington, DC · Restaurant
BarkSuds
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Barrel
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Barrilito
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bazaar Spices
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Bean & Bite
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
Bean Counter
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
Beau Thai
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Beauty Zone
Washington, DC · Spa & Wellness
Because Science
Washington, DC · Gift Shop
Bedrock Billiards
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Bel Air
Washington, DC · Dry Cleaning
Belga Cafe
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Ben's Chili Bowl
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Ben's Next Door
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Best Cuts Barber Shop
Washington, DC · Barber
Bidwell
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Big Chair Coffee
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
Bill Lawrence Salon
Washington, DC · Hair Salon
Billy Martin's Tavern
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Bin 14
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Bistro Aracosia
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bistro Cacao
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bistro Lepic
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bistrot du Coin
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bite the Fruit
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Black Jack
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Black Salt Fish & Market
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Black Whiskey
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Bloomingdale Wine & Spirits
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Blue Duck Tavern
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bluejacket Brewery
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Bobby Van's Grill
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bobby Van's Steakhouse
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bodega
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bombay Street Food
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bombay Street Food 3
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bon Beke’s Bakehouse & Grill
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
Boquería
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bossa
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Boundary Stone
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Bourbon & More Liquors
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Bourbon Steak
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bowen Discount
Washington, DC · Grocery
Bozzelli's
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Brasserie Liberté
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bravo
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Bravo Bravo
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Bread Furst
Washington, DC · Bakery
Breadsoda
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
Brick Iron Pizza
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bright Bear Yoga
Washington, DC · Yoga & Pilates
Brightwood Mart
Washington, DC · Grocery
Brightwood Supermarket
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Brothers Liquors
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Brothers Sew & Vac
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Bubbles
Washington, DC · Hair Salon
Buck's Fishing & Camping
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Buff and Brew Café
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
Bukom Cafe
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Bullfeathers
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Bullfrog Bagels
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Buredo
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Byblos Deli
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Búho's Restaurant
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Büna Coffeehouse
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
CF Folks
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
Classic Heating and Cooling
Washington, DC · HVAC
Cristian A Dragulet
Washington, DC · Landscaping
Cabana Grill
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Cactus Cantina
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Cafe 8
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Cafe Aria
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
Cafe Berlin
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
Cafe Citron
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Cafe Milano
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Cafe Saint-Ex
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Cafe Soleil
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Cafe Twelve
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
Cafe on 9th
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
Cairo Wine & Liquor
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Canal Inn Hotel
Washington, DC · Hotel & Lodging
Cane & Coconut
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Capital Doner
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Capitol Fine Wine & Spirits
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Capo Deli
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Carolina Furniture
Washington, DC · Hardware & Home
Carvings
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Casamara
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Cascade Café
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
Casey's Coffee
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
Central Pharmacy
Washington, DC · Pharmacy
Central-Michel Richard
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Chalin's Restaurant
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Chaplin's
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Charlene's Bar & Grille
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Checks Cashed Western Union
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Cheers @ The Big Chair
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Chef Geoff's
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Cherry Blossom Workshop
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Chez Billy
Washington, DC · Restaurant
ChiKo
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Chicken + Whiskey
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Children's Medical Care Center
Washington, DC · Doctor & Clinic
Children's National Columbia Heights
Washington, DC · Doctor & Clinic
Childrens Shaw Health Center
Washington, DC · Doctor & Clinic
China Chilcano
Washington, DC · Restaurant
China House
Washington, DC · Restaurant
China Taste Carryout
Washington, DC · Restaurant
China Town
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Chinatown Express
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Chinatown Garden Restaurant
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Chocolate City Wellness
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Christ House Health Center
Washington, DC · Doctor & Clinic
Churchill Hotel Near Embassy Row
Washington, DC · Hotel & Lodging
Churchkey
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Cinder Neighborhood Barbeque
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Circa at Foggy Bottom
Washington, DC · Restaurant
City Carpet
Washington, DC · Local business
City Fitness
Washington, DC · Gym & Fitness
City Kabob & Curry House
Washington, DC · Restaurant
City Lights of China
Washington, DC · Restaurant
City Paws Animal Hospital
Washington, DC · Veterinarian
City Place Cafe
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
City Tap House
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Civic
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
Claudia's
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Cleveland Park Liquors
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Cleveland Park Valet
Washington, DC · Dry Cleaning
Clyde's Of Gallery Place
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Colombia Market
Washington, DC · Grocery
Columbia Heights Pharmacy
Washington, DC · Pharmacy
Columbia Wine & Liquors
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Comet Ping Pong
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Community of Hope Health Center
Washington, DC · Doctor & Clinic
Compliments Only
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Computer Plus
Washington, DC · Local business
Conduit Road Public House
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Coppi's Pizza
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Copycat Co.
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Corado's Restaurant
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Cork & Fork
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Cork Market & Tasting Room
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Cosmo
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
Courtyard Cafe
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
Cracked Eggery
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Crepeaway
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Cultural Citations
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Culture House DC
Washington, DC · Arts & Entertainment
Cynthia Bar and Bistro
Washington, DC · Restaurant
D'Leña
Washington, DC · Restaurant
D'carlo
Washington, DC · Hardware & Home
DC Capitol Square
Washington, DC · Restaurant
DC Dome
Washington, DC · Grocery
DC Empanadas
Washington, DC · Restaurant
DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Training Academy
Washington, DC · Doctor & Clinic
DC International Market
Washington, DC · Grocery
DC Mini Supermarket
Washington, DC · Grocery
DC Pizza
Washington, DC · Restaurant
DC Stone Pizza
Washington, DC · Restaurant
DC Supermarket
Washington, DC · Grocery
DC Variedades
Washington, DC · Clothing & Accessories
DC thai
Washington, DC · Restaurant
DCity Smokehouse
Washington, DC · Restaurant
DGS Delicatessen
Washington, DC · Restaurant
District Electrical Services
Washington, DC · Electrician
DMD Mobile Tech
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Da Hong Pao
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Daily 14 Liquors
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Dan's Cafe
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Daniels Electric
Washington, DC · Electrician
Dannie's Carryout
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Darby's Market
Washington, DC · Grocery
Das Ethiopian Cuisine
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Davenport Coffee Lounge
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
Dazzles
Washington, DC · Hair Salon
Dees Convenient Store
Washington, DC · Grocery
Del Mar
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Del Popolo
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Delicia's Market
Washington, DC · Grocery
Dennies Market
Washington, DC · Grocery
Design Army
Washington, DC · Hardware & Home
Devon and Blakely
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Dirty Water
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Distad's Tire Service
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
District Doughnut
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
District Hotel
Washington, DC · Hotel & Lodging
District Rico
Washington, DC · Restaurant
District Tobacco Shop
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Engine Company 16
Washington, DC · Doctor & Clinic
District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Engine Company 19
Washington, DC · Doctor & Clinic
District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Engine Company 8
Washington, DC · Doctor & Clinic
Dodge-Chrome
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Doggy Style
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Doi Moi
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Dolan Uyghur
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Dollar 1 General Merchandise
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Dollar Star
Washington, DC · Retail & Shopping
Don Juan Restaurant
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Donburi
Washington, DC · Restaurant
Dos Gringos
Washington, DC · Café & Coffee
Down Dog Yoga
Washington, DC · Yoga & Pilates
Doyle
Washington, DC · Bar & Brewery
Dr. Daniel Howard Jr, DDS
Washington, DC · Dentist