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Old City Market and OvenA-

522 K St NE, Washington, DC 20002 · Restaurant, Art cafe, Beer store · H Street

Beloved neighborhood market-cafe with excellent pizza, hearty sandwiches, and a cozy vinyl-filled downstairs; expect friendly service, occasional waits, and strong value for the price.

The verdict

Old City Market and Oven delivers solid A-grade performance through exceptional food quality and outstanding service warmth, with a distinctive vinyl-filled setting that creates genuine neighborhood appeal. However, occasional execution inconsistencies and isolated cleanliness concerns prevent the higher tier, while peak-time service delays limit operational polish. The result is a beloved local spot that excels in hospitality and cooking but falls short of the operational refinement expected at grade A standards.

One caveat: Operational bottlenecks at peak pizza times can cause slow service and pickup confusion

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Opening Hours

Monday07:00–20:00 Tuesday07:00–20:00 Wednesday07:00–21:00 Thursday07:00–21:00 Friday07:00–21:00 Saturday07:00–21:00 Sunday07:00–20:00
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