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14th Street
14th St NW, P St to U St.
The 14th Street NW strip through Logan Circle up to U Street, where home and furniture stores, national lifestyle brands and consignment sit between restaurants and bars, with vintage and record shops on U Street. Best for a weekend afternoon that mixes browsing home goods and clothes with brunch or dinner.
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- 14th St NW from P St to U StHome & hip brands
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- Typical hours11am–7pm
- Getting here
- ParkingU Street station (Green Line) at 13th and U Sts NW is a block east of 14th Street and the most convenient Metro stop for the stretch between P and V Sts; Yellow Line trains have ended at Mt Vernon Sq since 2023. No specific garages were named on the pages loaded; street parking is metered and transit is the practical way in.
The directory
19 shops, all in one place.
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Dining3 places
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French brasserie at 14th and Q serving weekday lunch, weekend brunch and a midday menu, and dinner until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, with croissants and breads baked in house.
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Restaurant, bar and event space at 14th and V from the DC-born Busboys and Poets group, which also runs a book program with author events and books for sale.
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U Street chili-dog counter open since 1958, known for its chili half-smoke. Serves until 11pm most nights and until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Vintage2 places
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DC branch of the local designer consignment chain, selling pre-owned designer clothing, shoes and handbags at the south end of the 14th Street strip. Open to 8pm six days a week.
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Antiques shop in the Marden Building at U St and Waverly Place selling high-end antique furniture alongside vintage clothing and jewelry, art, textiles and niche perfumes.
Fashion2 places
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Women's Madewell store near the U Street end of the strip, for the brand's denim, knitwear, dresses, bags and shoes. The men's shop is two blocks south at 1821 14th St.
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Family-owned beachwear brand's DC store for men's, women's and kids' clothing, fitted out with archival photos, vintage surfboards and travel finds. Opened on 14th Street in 2024.
Specialty2 places
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Eyewear store opened in November 2025 at 14th and R for glasses, sunglasses and contacts, with eye exams bookable online and free frame adjustments.
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Independent Ace hardware store over two and a half floors, with party supplies, a pet section and a garden center on an outdoor balcony. Opens earlier than any shop on the strip.
Food & drink2 places
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Asian grocery below Rice restaurant with sashimi-grade fish, Japanese Wagyu, over 100 sakes, Thai, Japanese and Korean pantry staples, plus ceramics, tea ware and cookbooks.
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Whole Foods grocery a few steps off 14th Street at P Street; its 2000 opening is credited with kicking off the corridor's redevelopment. Open 7am to 10pm daily.
Coffee2 places
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Gelateria and coffee bar opened February 2026 in the former Lou Lou space, with 20 rotating gelato and sorbet flavors, Vigilante Coffee blends and Italian baked goods.
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Philadelphia roaster's cafe in a converted carriage house in Blagden Alley, the brick alley off 9th and N Sts in Shaw. Opens at 6:30am on weekdays.
Home1 place
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Larger second branch of the local home and lifestyle shop, stocking kitchen and bar tools, ceramics, paper goods and gifts from independent makers, local and international.
Furniture1 place
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West Elm's 14th Street store for modern furniture, rugs, lighting, bedding and home decor, with in-store pickup for online orders. Open to 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Menswear1 place
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Stand-alone Madewell men's shop for denim, workwear-style shirts, outerwear and accessories, separate from the women's store farther up 14th Street.
Beauty1 place
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Logan Circle Sephora with makeup, skincare, hair and fragrance, plus bookable services such as full-face makeup, lash application and one-on-one beauty lessons.
Records & music1 place
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U Street record and vintage shop selling new and used vinyl, cassettes, vintage clothing, old audio gear, posters, zines and music memorabilia. A second branch is in Takoma.
Gifts1 place
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Black-owned family florist on U Street founded in 1945 and now run by the founders' granddaughters, selling arrangements, plants and cards. Opens at 8am on weekdays.
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Insider guide
Shopping 14th Street.
The story
The 14th Street NW strip through Logan Circle up to U Street, where home and furniture stores, national lifestyle brands and consignment sit between restaurants and bars, with vintage and record shops on U Street. Best for a weekend afternoon that mixes browsing home goods and clothes with brunch or dinner.
The mix: dining like Le Diplomate, Busboys and Poets 14th & V, Ben's Chili Bowl; vintage like Current Boutique 14th Street, GoodWood; fashion like Madewell 14th Street, Faherty Logan Circle.
This week
On 14th Street this week.
Typical hours
Most shops keep the hours below.
Hours vary by individual store. Always check with specific retailers.
Eat, drink, stay
Between shops, close by.
Top restaurants nearby
All of Eat →- Le DiplomateDC iconFrench · Logan Circle French brasserie; Washingtonian's 2026 list points to the steak au poivre, onion soup, trout amandine and the cheeseburger at the bar.
- Ben's Chili BowlDC iconChili / Hot dogs · U Street location of the chili counter whose signage reads 'A Washington Landmark since 1958'; open Sun–Thu 11am–11pm and Fri–Sat 11am–4am.
- Jônt★ Michelin starContemporary · Ryan Ratino's counter upstairs from Bresca, built around seafood and meat from Japan; courses include wagyu tartare tarts and Hokkaido uni with bluefin tuna.
- Bresca★ Michelin starContemporary / American · Ryan Ratino's dining room with gold accents and a moss wall; signatures include a foie gras 'negroni' and pappardelle with lamb ragù.
- The Dabney★ Michelin starAmerican / Contemporary · Jeremiah Langhorne's Mid-Atlantic cooking from a wood-fired hearth in a brick-walled Blagden Alley room.
- Causa★ Michelin starPeruvian / Latin American · Carlos Delgado's Nikkei-influenced Peruvian tasting menu on the ground floor of a two-concept Blagden Alley space.
- Mita★ Michelin starVegetarian / Latin American · Plant-based Latin American tasting menus in short and long formats from Tatiana Mora and Miguel Guerra; the arepa basket comes with guasacaca.
- Oyster Oyster★ Michelin starVegetarian / Contemporary · Rob Rubba's vegetable tasting menu (also a MICHELIN Green Star); dishes include eggplant agnolotti in roasted corn broth.
- Your Only FriendBib GourmandGastropub / American · New in 2025: a sandwich shop crossed with a cocktail bar; the 'Hot Nug' is chicken nuggets with Nashville hot sauce.
- Unconventional DinerBib GourmandAmerican · Reworked diner classics such as kale nachos and meatloaf with sriracha and morel gravy; reservations advised.
- Rooster & Owl★ Michelin starContemporary / Fusion · Husband-and-wife-run spot where diners mix and match Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Asian-influenced dishes, with wine pairings matched at the bar.
Top hotels nearby
All of Stay →- Michelin 2 Keys
The Jefferson
A 99-room 1923 building four blocks from the White House; the Greenhouse restaurant sits under a historic skylight and the Presidential suite has five balconies.
1200 16th Street NW ·
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Getting here
Parking and transit.
- PParkingU Street station (Green Line) at 13th and U Sts NW is a block east of 14th Street and the most convenient Metro stop for the stretch between P and V Sts; Yellow Line trains have ended at Mt Vernon Sq since 2023. No specific garages were named on the pages loaded; street parking is metered and transit is the practical way in.
- PMetro: U Street (Green)At 13th and U; Shaw-Howard U (Green) is closest to Blagden AlleyMetro fare
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