Unconventional Diner

1207 9th St NW, Washington
(202) 847-0122

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Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Loaded Breakfast Biscuits
Carribean Shrimp & Grits
Chicken Parm Florentine
Ana & Eve's French Toast
Sweet Potato Shakshuka
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Chicken \u0026 Waffles
Georgia French Toast
Fried Chicken Dinner

Menu

Featured items
Double Cheeseburger
Lettuce | Tomato | Caramelized Onions | Pickles | Fries
Chicken Parm "Florentine"
Spaghetti | Gruyere | Spinach | Tomato Sauce
Fried Chicken
Half Bird | Red Skin Mashed Potatoes | Granny Gravy | Biscuit | Slaw
Pot Pie Poppers
Chicken | Peas | Carrots
Meatloaf
Sriracha Glaze | Mashed Potato | Morel Gravy
Basque Burnt Cheesecake
Corn Bread Muffins
Habanero Butter | Honey Crystals (v)
Chicken Noodle Soup
Matzo Balls | Egg Pasta | Mushrooms (df)
Sweet Potato Curry
Coconut Rice | Chickpea | Sorrel (v+,gf)

Snacks
Pot Pie Poppers
Chicken | Peas | Carrots
Corn Bread Muffins
Habanero Butter | Honey Crystals (v)
Kale Nachos
Cashews | Cayenne | Jicama (v+,gf,cn)
Moroccan Taquitos
Chicken | Pine Nuts | Harissa Salsa (df,cn)
Crab Fritters
Red Pepper | Jalapeno | Remoulade (sf)

Shareables
"Dirty" Caesar
Soft Egg | Smoked Tomato | Aged Gouda (sf)
Tip-Top Chop
Kale | Hummus | Pomegranate | Almonds (v+,gf,cn)
Baked Brie
Orange Marmalade | Almonds (v,cn,*)
Stir-Fried Okra & Broccolini
Fermented Chili | Rice Cake | Flax Seed Crunch (v+)
Cauliflower
Apple Chutney | Tahini | Mint | Parsley (v+,gf)
Mezze
Hummus | Cured Cucumber | Falafel | Lebneh | Olives | Naan (v,*)
Avocado Toast
Confit Egg Yolk | Fresno | Lime | Cilantro (v,df,*)
Everything Lox
Poached Egg | Fried Capers | Herbs | Cream Cheese (sf)

Entrées
Double Cheeseburger
Lettuce | Tomato | Caramelized Onions | Pickles | Fries
Chicken Parm "Florentine"
Spaghetti | Gruyere | Spinach | Tomato Sauce
"French Dip" Pappardelle
Flank | Mushrooms | Garlic Chips | Kale | Horseradish Cream
Fried Chicken
Half Bird | Red Skin Mashed Potatoes | Granny Gravy | Biscuit | Slaw
Meatloaf
Sriracha Glaze | Mashed Potato | Morel Gravy
Lebanese Fried Rice
Lentils | Cucumber-Jalapeño Yogurt | Almonds (v,gf,cn)
Mexi-Cali Chili
Butternut Squash | Soy Vegan Protein | Kale | Avocado | Tortilla Chips (v+,gf)
Carribean Shrimp & Grits
Pineapple-Habanero Sauce | Chicken Sausage | Plantain (gf,sf)
Sweet Potato Curry
Coconut Rice | Chickpea | Sorrel (v+,gf)
Chicken Noodle Soup
Matzo Balls | Egg Pasta | Mushrooms (df)
Miso Salmon
Okra & Broccolini | Fermented Chili (df,sf)
Peking Duck Confit
Leg | Bao Buns | Homemade Hoisin | "Accoutrement" (df)
Cubana
Pork Shoulder | Beans | Basmati Rice | Plantain | Heirloom Peppers | Olives (gf,df)
Kids Cheeseburger
Chicken Feast
Whole Bird | Granny Gravy | Slaw | Buttermilk Biscuits
Kids Pasta
Steak Fritito
Grilled Veal Skirt Steak | Chimichurri | Fries (df, gf)

Sides
Le Mac N' Cheese
Brussel Sprouts
French Fries
Side Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Biscuit & Jam
Naan
Grits
Side Rice
Avocado
Bagel
Gluten Free Bread
Whole Grain Toast
Sexy Sauce (3 oz.)

Desserts
Basque Burnt Cheesecake
Chocolate Cake
Cocoa Barry Ganache | Caramel | Sea Salt

Featured items
Double Cheeseburger
Lettuce | Tomato | Caramelized Onions Pickles | Fries
Buttermilk Pancakes
Blueberry-Lavender | Vanilla Mascarpone (v)
Chicken & Waffles
Cheddar-Chive Cornbread Waffle | Habanero Butter | Granny Gravy
Basque Burnt Cheesecake
S"Eggs"Y Sandwich
Bacon | American | Scallions | Sexy Sauce
Corned Beef Hash
Roasted Onions | Celery | Black Pepper Gravy | Two Sunny Eggs
French Dip Poutine
Angus Beef | Mushroom | Cheese Curds | Caramelized Onions | Sunny Egg (gf)

Entrées
Buttermilk Pancakes
Blueberry-Lavender | Vanilla Mascarpone (v)
Chicken & Waffles
Cheddar-Chive Cornbread Waffle | Habanero Butter | Granny Gravy
S"Eggs"Y Sandwich
Bacon | American | Scallions | Sexy Sauce
French Dip Poutine
Angus Beef | Mushroom | Cheese Curds | Caramelized Onions | Sunny Egg (gf)
Carribean Shrimp & Grits
Pineapple- Habanero Sauce | Chicken Sausage | Plantain | Two Sunny Eggs (gf,sf)
Corned Beef Hash
Roasted Onions | Celery | Black Pepper Gravy | Two Sunny Eggs
Sweet Potato Shakshuka
Chickpea | Sorrel | Two Sunny Eggs
Double Cheeseburger
Lettuce | Tomato | Caramelized Onions Pickles | Fries
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Slaw | Sexy Sauce | Honey-Sriracha | Fries
Lebanese Fried Rice
Lentils | Two Fried Eggs | Yogurt | Almonds (v,gf,df)
Avocado Toast
Confit Egg Yolk | Fresno | Lime | Cilantro (v,df,*)
Tip-Top Chop
Kale | Hummus | Pomegranate | Almonds (v+,gf,cn)
Brussel Sprouts & Fried Eggs
Tikka Masala | Red Cabbage | Caramelized Onion (v,gf,df)
Everything Lox
Poached Egg | Fried Capers | Herbs | Cream Cheese (sf)
Cauliflower
Apple Chutney | Tahini | Mint | Parsley (v+,gf)
Loaded Breakfast Biscuits
House Made Sausage | Hash Browns | Caramelized Onions | Cheez | Bacon Jam | Fried Eggs
"Dirty" Caesar
Georgia French Toast
Roasted Apples | Granola | Vanilla Ice Cream (v,cn)
Kids Pancake
Kids Cheeseburger

Sides
Hash Browns
Bacon
Biscuit & Jam
Chicken Sausage
French Fries
Grits
Naan
Avocado
Bagel
Whole Grain Toast
Gluten Free Bread
Sexy Sauce (3 oz.)

Desserts
Basque Burnt Cheesecake
Chocolate Cake
Cocoa Barry Ganache | Caramel | Sea Salt

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Recent Reviews

From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, modern, and welcoming. The menu truly lives up to its name — classic comfort food with creative, elevated twists that make every dish feel special.
February 2026
This is a must if visiting D.C. We were lucky to walk-in and be seated. Possibility that a reservation is needed. The food was great, the entire experience/atmosphere is great. I highly recommend.
February 2026
We were here for a Galentines Drag Bingo night and it was a must attend! The event included a buffett dinner that was amazing. The meat loaf cannot be passed up and the chicken schnitzel was sooo crispy. We had a variety of cocktails, all of which were very good. Even with the chaos of drag bingo, the waitstaff was very attentive and polite. 10 out of 10 recommend going for the event and will definitely consider returning in general.
February 2026

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Unconventional Diner

1207 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 847-0122