Cute little brunch spot with great staff and a drag ‘host’ on the weekends. If you like drag but not all of the noise and theatrics that are usually associated with it, then this might be the right middle ground.
MikeMfromWashDC
Sadly, the food here was mediocre--tasteless chicken fried steak and a Caesar salad that was just lettuce and some cheese. The waiter went completely MIA, so the bartender waited on us after we flagged him down. And the prices were nutty--chicken fried steak for $30 was shocking, but we ordered thinking it was expensive because it was amazing. Nope. Instead it was 1/3 inedible with tough meat. Won't be back.
Raquel Arango
Absolutely best, drinks are amazing , great music . Thanks to Chris, he was amazing and very welcoming. Definitely made my experience here greatGood for a date or a family/ friend night. The margaritas are top
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephany Fry
We've been several times for brunch and dinner and always have a great experience. The food is fun and comforting, we love the jackfruit tostada and banana French toast for brunch or the chicken pot pie for dinner, and the staff is always wonderful. We often run into Shane, the owner, walking around and checking in with guests. The eclectic decor and mismatched plates might have been what originally drew us in, but we keep coming back for the experience and it's often our go to restaurant when we have out of town guests.
Vegetarian options: Many menu items are vegetarian
Kid-friendliness: They offer family events such as drag story time and there are always plenty of kids
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Green Tomato, Chicken Pot Pie
Catherine Gorman
This place is a true gem, it’s the low key brunch spot I take all my out of town guests to. The owner has stopped by to chat with our table before and Tara Hoot who performs is a HOOT. Such a warm sense of community here. Staff and food are great. And the decor and designs from DC legend Miss Pixie make it extra special. Go and enjoy!!
Corinne Parker
Came here with my girlfriend for Valentine's Day, had a great time! The drinks and the food were awesome. I visited again for brunch and had the tofu scramble. The bartender was so kind and accommodating. Thank you CAH!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elise Ferone
I've been to Crazy Aunt Helen's multiple times and it doesn't disappoint! Great people and food. Their fried green tomato sandwich is ? and their small sharables are great. Get the deviled eggs-trust me!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catfish, Fried Green Tomato, Deviled Eggs
Cobun Zweifel-Keegan
Quirky atmosphere with frequent live events. Comfort food focus, more like home cooking than anything fancy. Chicken fried steak and chicken pot pie are the highlights. Skip dessert, though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Green Tomato, Deviled Eggs, Chicken Fried Steak, Chicken Pot Pie
Have a Nice Day
Fried green tomatoes and deviled eggs are a must! Love the food, the service is always friendly and the comedy shows are a treat. Love having Crazy Aunt Helen’s in the neighborhood! A true gem
Love this fun, inclusive, delicious restaurant! The cocktails are inventive and tasty. The food is comforting and flavorful. The atmosphere and service is delightful, warm, and friendly. We really like the artwork too! The perfect place to for brunch, lunch, cocktail and dinner. Love Crazy Aunt Helen's!
Vegetarian options: The fried cauliflower appetizer is our absolute favorite!
Wheelchair accessibility: Wide entry and restaurant first floor is very accessible for wheelchairs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hash, Catfish, Fried Green Tomato, Fried Chicken, Grits
Briana O’Connor
Stopped here for breakfast after a day at the DC arboretum. It has great atmosphere and really fast service. The best part was the food!!!! I ordered the Apple cinnamon pancakes and they were next level delicious.
Vegetarian options: Plenty of non-meat & not pork options!
Kid-friendliness: Restaurant is in a very nice part of down and very kid friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fab Cakes, Grits
Mary Ellen Golcheski
I have now gone 3 times to get a tasting of brunch, lunch, and dinner, and each time that I have gone, I have been met with incredible service, tasty food, and good drinks. A great addition to the neighborhood! Come on out for drag brunch and check out their event calendar-there’s always something fun happening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catfish, Fried Chicken
Dakotah Manson
The atmosphere is definitely what makes this place. Service was lacking, the chicken sandwich was so tough that the entire chicken pulled out of my sandwich while trying to chew through it (it also needs a pickle or something that isn’t just mayo). The drink brought me back to my early 20’s visiting Dan’s Cafe which iykyk. My friend ordered the Pot Pie which was sooo tiny for $28. Sad to say this place was not it for me. The show sounded awesome though.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Wilson Fujinaga
Lots of potential with a pretty great space staffed by a collection of eccentric characters type place. Think college. As was in college, I was into this somewhat crazy scene then, but today, I’d prefer something either a little more refined or edgier. This place def can use some scrubbing a-la Joan Crawford. They should push the camp to the max where every single item, drink, corner, and molecule is screaming and serving face.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Impossible Burger, Tempura Green Beans, Catfish, Fried Green Tomato, Deviled Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Steak Frites, Chicken Pot Pie
Food was okay, show was fun, vibes were
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Cute little brunch spot with great staff and a drag ‘host’ on the weekends. If you like drag but not all of the noise and theatrics that are usually associated with it, then this might be the right middle ground.
Sadly, the food here was mediocre--tasteless chicken fried steak and a Caesar salad that was just lettuce and some cheese. The waiter went completely MIA, so the bartender waited on us after we flagged him down. And the prices were nutty--chicken fried steak for $30 was shocking, but we ordered thinking it was expensive because it was amazing. Nope. Instead it was 1/3 inedible with tough meat. Won't be back.
Absolutely best, drinks are amazing , great music . Thanks to Chris, he was amazing and very welcoming. Definitely made my experience here greatGood for a date or a family/ friend night. The margaritas are top
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We've been several times for brunch and dinner and always have a great experience. The food is fun and comforting, we love the jackfruit tostada and banana French toast for brunch or the chicken pot pie for dinner, and the staff is always wonderful. We often run into Shane, the owner, walking around and checking in with guests. The eclectic decor and mismatched plates might have been what originally drew us in, but we keep coming back for the experience and it's often our go to restaurant when we have out of town guests.
Vegetarian options: Many menu items are vegetarian
Kid-friendliness: They offer family events such as drag story time and there are always plenty of kids
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Green Tomato, Chicken Pot Pie
This place is a true gem, it’s the low key brunch spot I take all my out of town guests to. The owner has stopped by to chat with our table before and Tara Hoot who performs is a HOOT. Such a warm sense of community here. Staff and food are great. And the decor and designs from DC legend Miss Pixie make it extra special. Go and enjoy!!
Came here with my girlfriend for Valentine's Day, had a great time! The drinks and the food were awesome. I visited again for brunch and had the tofu scramble. The bartender was so kind and accommodating. Thank you CAH!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been to Crazy Aunt Helen's multiple times and it doesn't disappoint! Great people and food. Their fried green tomato sandwich is ? and their small sharables are great. Get the deviled eggs-trust me!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catfish, Fried Green Tomato, Deviled Eggs
Quirky atmosphere with frequent live events. Comfort food focus, more like home cooking than anything fancy. Chicken fried steak and chicken pot pie are the highlights. Skip dessert, though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Green Tomato, Deviled Eggs, Chicken Fried Steak, Chicken Pot Pie
Fried green tomatoes and deviled eggs are a must! Love the food, the service is always friendly and the comedy shows are a treat. Love having Crazy Aunt Helen’s in the neighborhood! A true gem
Restaurantji Recommends
Love this fun, inclusive, delicious restaurant! The cocktails are inventive and tasty. The food is comforting and flavorful. The atmosphere and service is delightful, warm, and friendly. We really like the artwork too! The perfect place to for brunch, lunch, cocktail and dinner. Love Crazy Aunt Helen's!
Vegetarian options: The fried cauliflower appetizer is our absolute favorite!
Wheelchair accessibility: Wide entry and restaurant first floor is very accessible for wheelchairs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hash, Catfish, Fried Green Tomato, Fried Chicken, Grits
Stopped here for breakfast after a day at the DC arboretum. It has great atmosphere and really fast service. The best part was the food!!!! I ordered the Apple cinnamon pancakes and they were next level delicious.
Vegetarian options: Plenty of non-meat & not pork options!
Kid-friendliness: Restaurant is in a very nice part of down and very kid friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fab Cakes, Grits
I have now gone 3 times to get a tasting of brunch, lunch, and dinner, and each time that I have gone, I have been met with incredible service, tasty food, and good drinks. A great addition to the neighborhood! Come on out for drag brunch and check out their event calendar-there’s always something fun happening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catfish, Fried Chicken
The atmosphere is definitely what makes this place. Service was lacking, the chicken sandwich was so tough that the entire chicken pulled out of my sandwich while trying to chew through it (it also needs a pickle or something that isn’t just mayo). The drink brought me back to my early 20’s visiting Dan’s Cafe which iykyk. My friend ordered the Pot Pie which was sooo tiny for $28. Sad to say this place was not it for me. The show sounded awesome though.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Lots of potential with a pretty great space staffed by a collection of eccentric characters type place. Think college. As was in college, I was into this somewhat crazy scene then, but today, I’d prefer something either a little more refined or edgier. This place def can use some scrubbing a-la Joan Crawford. They should push the camp to the max where every single item, drink, corner, and molecule is screaming and serving face.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Impossible Burger, Tempura Green Beans, Catfish, Fried Green Tomato, Deviled Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Steak Frites, Chicken Pot Pie
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