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USDA Food Hall

7.7 • Cafeteria
🍽️ Lunch Spot
🥗 Salad
🍹 Salad Bar
🍲 Buffet
💎 Hidden Gems
🍨 Yogurt Parfait
🏷️ Cheap
🏛️ Historical Sites
🔒 Private
🤔 Interesting
🥗 Healthy Foods
🫖 Tea
🧘🏻‍♂️ Relaxing Spot
🤫 Quiet
📻 Vintage
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Large open cafeteria offers buffet-style dining with multiple stations including Korean, sushi, and sandwiches. Spacious seating with plenty of outlets supports groups and solo diners alike. Walls display vintage USDA posters providing a unique, educational backdrop in a quiet, air-conditioned setting.
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People are saying

"This lunch spot is affordable for the area."

"The buffet has a huge variety of cuisines, like Italian, Asian, and BBQ."

"The salad bar is nice for the limited selection."

Good to know

1

The buffet costs $0.59 per ounce, which can add up quickly.

2

ID is required for entry since it's a federal building.

3

The food hall offers a variety of options including Korean food, sushi, and sandwiches.

Map showing 1400 Independence Ave SW
USDA Food Hall
7.7
1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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