Food hall & makers · 5th St NE and 4th St NE between Florida Ave NE and Penn St NE
Union Market District
4th and 5th St NE.
A former wholesale market district in Northeast DC, now built around the Union Market food hall at 5th and Neal and La Cosecha, the Latin American market hall, with independent shops, galleries and showrooms on 4th and 5th Streets NE. Best for a long weekend afternoon of eating, browsing small makers and buying specialty food, a short walk from NoMa.
Food hall · Makers · Weekend markets
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- 5th St NE and 4th St NE between Florida Ave NE and Penn St NEFood hall & makers
- Right now
- Typical hours11am–7pm
- Getting here
- ParkingRed Line to NoMa-Gallaudet U, then right on Florida Ave NE and left onto 4th or 5th St NE. Most district garages and lots (the surface lot in front of the Market off 6th St, The Batley/La Cosecha garage at Morse and 4th, The Mo at 4th and Penn, and Gables Union Market off 6th St) give three hours free, then $10 per hour; valet runs at 5th and Neal on Thursday to Saturday evenings. Capital Bikeshare docks are on 6th St NE across from the Market and at 5th St and 4th St on Florida Ave NE.
The directory
21 shops, all in one place.
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Food & drink6 places
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Latin American wine and food shop founded by Pedro J. Rodríguez and Julio Robledo, stocking classic and sustainable wines from the region and artisanal regional foods.
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Tea and spice counter in the Market hall with more than 150 loose-leaf teas, matcha, flavored salts and spice blends to smell and buy by weight.
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Longtime Union Market butcher counter now run by Brad Feickert of Soko Butcher, selling dry-aged steaks and quality meats plus meaty sandwiches and ready-to-eat items.
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Middle Eastern counter in the Market hall serving shawarma, gyro and baklava, with shelves of spices, olive oils and pantry staples to take home.
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Swedish candy shop run out of a pink vintage truck, scooping popular Swedish brands into bags; founded by a Swedish man and his Washington-born wife. Open late Fridays and Saturdays.
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Small bakery that supplies Le Diplomate's bread, selling baguettes, levain boules and specialty loaves, plus packaged local jams, butter, honey and salts.
Specialty4 places
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New Orleans eyewear brand's small 'Tiny House' shop at the Market, selling sunglasses and optical frames made from plant-based acetates and precious metals, with staff help on fit.
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Custom framing shop where you can bring in art or photos and choose frames in person, from a company that has framed over a million pieces; framing starts at $39.
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Knife shop that started at Union Market in 2012 as DC Sharp, run by brothers Derek and Ryan Swanson; premium kitchen knives plus sharpening and repair used by DC restaurants.
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Neighborhood pet store with food, treats, toys and everyday supplies for dogs and cats across a range of price points, open every day.
Home2 places
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Original branch of the local home and lifestyle shop, opened at Union Market in 2012, selling kitchenware, ceramics, paper goods and gifts from independent makers.
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Woman-owned plant shop inside the Market hall selling houseplants, macrame, dried florals and vintage glassware, with plant rentals, design services and workshops.
Gifts2 places
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Shop supporting Venezuelan artisans since 2015, selling handmade jewelry, woven baskets and art, with proceeds aimed at benefiting the makers.
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Woman-owned make-your-own candle shop where staff help you pick a scent and pour a candle; shares space with sister brand Fawne's custom charm-jewelry bar.
Beauty1 place
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Fragrance boutique laid out as an open artisanal lab, with displays of raw ingredients and the brand's perfume, home, body and grooming lines to browse freely.
Fashion1 place
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Australian bridal label's DC showroom for wedding gowns made ethically in Australia; free consultations, by appointment only, with late hours on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Furniture1 place
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Herman Miller store with the brand's modern furniture, performance office seating and home office setups to try in person, a short walk from the Market hall.
Records & music1 place
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Record shop from the team behind Songbyrd Music House with more than 5,000 new and used LPs across indie, soul, hip hop, jazz and local DC music, plus turntables and speakers.
Galleries1 place
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Contemporary fine art and design gallery founded in 2021 by art advisor Chela Mitchell, with rotating shows focused on distinctive and culturally rooted voices.
Coffee1 place
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Philadelphia roaster's cafe at the Uline Arena building on M Street NE in NoMa, a few blocks south of the Market hall; opens at 6:30am on weekdays.
Dining1 place
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French wine bar in the Market hall serving charcuterie and cheese boards with a short list of French wines; weekday happy hour from 3pm to 5pm.
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Insider guide
Shopping Union Market.
The story
A former wholesale market district in Northeast DC, now built around the Union Market food hall at 5th and Neal and La Cosecha, the Latin American market hall, with independent shops, galleries and showrooms on 4th and 5th Streets NE. Best for a long weekend afternoon of eating, browsing small makers and buying specialty food, a short walk from NoMa.
The mix: food like Grand Cata, Mondepice, Harvey's by Soko; specialty like Krewe, Framebridge Union Market, District Cutlery; home like Salt & Sundry Union Market, Jungle & Loom.
This week
At Union Market 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 →- Elcielo Washington DC★ Michelin starColombian / Contemporary · Juan Manuel Barrientos's Colombian tasting menus in two dining rooms next to La Cosecha; the corn broth and 'chocotherapy' dessert are highlighted.
- Masseria★ Michelin starItalian · Nicholas Stefanelli's Puglia-influenced menu in a former warehouse with a glass-encased wine cellar.
- Stellina PizzeriaBib GourmandPizza / Italian · Neo-Neapolitan pizzeria with a wood-burning oven; pizzas come whole for diners to cut at the table.
- Laos in TownBib GourmandSouth East Asian / Lao · Lao menu with a full vegan section; the papaya salad with Lao pork loaf is highlighted.
- CaneBib GourmandCaribbean · Trinidadian street food: doubles, channa, pepperpot and brisket served in a coconut shell.
- Toki UndergroundBib GourmandJapanese / Ramen · Reservations-only ramen bar with five ramen choices.
- MakettoBib GourmandAsian · Shared plates drawing on flavors from across Asia, often starting with shrimp dumplings made with Cambodian fish sauce and dill.
- Ben's Chili Bowl (H Street)Chili / Hot dogs · H Street NE location of Ben's Chili Bowl ('A Washington Landmark since 1958'), open daily 11am–9pm, serving its chili dogs and half-smokes.
Top hotels nearby
All of Stay →- Boutique
Hotel Nell – Union Market
A 106-room hotel in the former Bolgiano Seed Company factory, named for matriarch Nell Bolgiano, with green roofs.
411 New York Avenue NE ·
Ratings are the scores saved in our directory and are not live. Check the listing for the current score.
Getting here
Parking and transit.
- PParkingRed Line to NoMa-Gallaudet U, then right on Florida Ave NE and left onto 4th or 5th St NE. Most district garages and lots (the surface lot in front of the Market off 6th St, The Batley/La Cosecha garage at Morse and 4th, The Mo at 4th and Penn, and Gables Union Market off 6th St) give three hours free, then $10 per hour; valet runs at 5th and Neal on Thursday to Saturday evenings. Capital Bikeshare docks are on 6th St NE across from the Market and at 5th St and 4th St on Florida Ave NE.
- PMetro: NoMa-Gallaudet U (Red)About a 10-minute walk east to the market hallMetro fare
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Guides for Union Market
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