Local Businesses

Discover the businesses that make our neighborhoods unique. Each listing includes the story behind the storefront.

Showing 44 businesses

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Bread Furst

Bakery

4434 Connecticut Ave NW

Artisan bakery specializing in traditional breads, pastries, and sandwiches. Known for using whole grains, natural ferme...

Est. 2013
bakery bread pastries
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Middle C Music

Specialty

4530 Wisconsin Ave NW

Full-service music store offering instruments for sale and rent, plus music lessons for all ages starting at age 4.

Est. 2002
music instruments lessons
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Millie's

Restaurant

4866 Massachusetts Ave NW

All-day cafe in the historic Sears building serving New American cuisine. Features a stylish interior, seasonal menu, an...

Est. 2018
brunch lunch dinner
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Politics and Prose

Bookstore

5015 Connecticut Ave NW

Independent bookstore and coffeehouse known for author events, book clubs, and a carefully curated selection. Features a...

Est. 1984
books coffee events

Aldom Cleaners

Professional

4435 Wisconsin Ave NW

Family-owned dry cleaning and laundry service. Known for quality work and personalized service for over 60 years.

Est. 1962
dry-cleaning laundry alterations

American University

School

4400 Massachusetts Ave NW

Private research university known for programs in international relations, public affairs, and communications. Home to 1...

Est. 1914
university education campus

AU Park Cleaners

Professional

4920 Massachusetts Ave NW

Neighborhood dry cleaner serving AU Park residents with quality cleaning, alterations, and same-day service.

Est. 1970
dry-cleaning laundry alterations

Bare Hair Studio

Beauty

4620 Wisconsin Ave NW

Eco-friendly boutique hair salon using ammonia-free colors and sustainable products.

salon hair eco-friendly

Best Buy

Specialty

4500 Wisconsin Ave NW

Electronics retailer offering computers, TVs, appliances, and tech services. Features Geek Squad support center.

Est. 1997
electronics computers appliances

Caring Hands Animal Hospital

Pet Services

4000 Wisconsin Ave NW

Full-service veterinary hospital also offering grooming services.

veterinary pets grooming

Chase Bank

Banking

4445 Wisconsin Ave NW

Full-service Chase bank branch near Tenleytown Metro.

bank financial atm

Comet Ping Pong

Restaurant

5037 Connecticut Ave NW

Pizza restaurant with ping pong tables and live music venue. Known for wood-fired pizza, craft beer, and all-ages shows.

Est. 2006
pizza live-music ping-pong

CVS Pharmacy

Health

4239 Wisconsin Ave NW

Full-service pharmacy with prescription services, health products, and convenience items.

Est. 1995
pharmacy health convenience

Foundation Fitness Cleveland Park

Fitness

3518 Connecticut Ave NW

Full-service neighborhood gym with personal training, group classes, and nutrition coaching.

gym personal-training classes

Friendship Hospital for Animals

Pet Services

4105 Brandywine St NW

24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving the DC metro area.

veterinary emergency 24-hours

Guapo's

Restaurant

4515 Wisconsin Ave NW

Tex-Mex restaurant known for generous portions, strong margaritas, and a spacious patio. A neighborhood institution sinc...

Est. 1990
mexican tex-mex margaritas

Janette's

Cafe

5037 Connecticut Ave NW

Neighborhood cafe serving breakfast and lunch with hearty American fare, friendly service, and reasonable prices.

Est. 1985
breakfast lunch cafe

Le Petit Plats

Restaurant

2653 Connecticut Ave NW

French bistro serving classic small plates in an intimate setting. Known for wine selection and authentic Parisian atmos...

Est. 2010
french bistro wine

Maggiano's Little Italy

Restaurant

5333 Wisconsin Ave NW

Family-style Italian-American restaurant with generous portions, classic dishes, and private dining rooms.

Est. 2001
italian family-style pasta

Masala Art

Restaurant

4441 Wisconsin Ave NW

Contemporary Indian restaurant offering creative takes on traditional dishes. Known for lunch buffet and elegant dinner ...

Est. 2007
indian lunch-buffet dinner

Medium Rare

Restaurant

4916 Wisconsin Ave NW

No-menu steakhouse serving one thing: culotte steak with secret sauce, hand-cut fries, mixed greens, and artisan bread. ...

Est. 2013
steakhouse dinner steak-frites

Mulberrys Garment Care

Dry Cleaning

5019 Wisconsin Ave NW

Eco-friendly dry cleaning with free pickup and delivery service.

dry-cleaning laundry eco-friendly

Onelife Fitness

Fitness

4000 Wisconsin Ave NW

Full-service gym with cardio, strength training, group classes including yoga, Pilates, and cycling.

gym fitness classes

Orangetheory Fitness Tenleytown

Fitness

4600 Wisconsin Ave NW #101

Boutique fitness studio offering 60-minute interval training classes combining cardio and strength.

fitness hiit interval-training

PNC Bank

Banking

4249 Wisconsin Ave NW

Full-service PNC Bank branch in Tenleytown.

bank financial atm

Raku

Restaurant

4441 Connecticut Ave NW

Pan-Asian restaurant offering sushi, noodles, and fusion dishes in a contemporary setting.

Est. 2001
asian sushi noodles

Sfoglina

Restaurant

4445 Connecticut Ave NW

Casual pasta house featuring handmade Emilia-Romagna style pasta. Sister restaurant to the acclaimed Fiola. Known for fr...

Est. 2017
italian pasta dinner

Shell

Gas Station

4900 Wisconsin Ave NW

24-hour gas station and convenience store at the Tenleytown/Friendship Heights border.

gas fuel convenience

Solar Nails & Waxing

Beauty

4545 Connecticut Ave NW

Nail salon with high cleanliness standards using sterilized equipment and single-use items.

nails waxing manicure

Sprint Mart

Grocery

4870 Massachusetts Ave NW

Neighborhood convenience store serving Spring Valley with groceries, prepared foods, and household essentials.

Est. 1965
convenience grocery neighborhood

Starbucks

Cafe

4250 Wisconsin Ave NW

Coffee shop chain offering espresso drinks, teas, pastries, and light fare. Popular study and meeting spot.

Est. 1998
coffee cafe wifi

Surfside

Restaurant

4824 Wisconsin Ave NW

California-style taco stand serving fish tacos, burritos, and Mexican-inspired fare with a beach vibe.

Est. 2017
tacos mexican fast-casual

TD Bank

Banking

4849 Wisconsin Ave NW

Full-service bank with drive-thru in Tenleytown.

bank financial drive-thru

Tenley Hardware

Home

4500 Wisconsin Ave NW

Neighborhood hardware store with knowledgeable staff, repair supplies, and items for older DC homes. Known for helpful s...

Est. 1975
hardware home-improvement paint

Tenley Mini Mart

Grocery

4300 Wisconsin Ave NW

Neighborhood convenience store with groceries, snacks, beverages, and household essentials. Family-owned and operated.

Est. 1985
convenience grocery snacks

Tenley Nails

Beauty

4601 Wisconsin Ave NW

Non-toxic nail salon prioritizing client and technician well-being.

nails manicure pedicure

Tenleytown Automotive

Automotive

4244 Wisconsin Ave NW

Auto repair shop inside Tenleytown Exxon station offering maintenance and repair services.

auto-repair mechanic maintenance

Tenleytown Exxon

Gas Station

4244 Wisconsin Ave NW

Gas station with auto repair services at Tenleytown Automotive inside.

gas fuel auto-repair

Tenleytown's Barbershop

Beauty

4627 41st St NW

Classic barbershop offering haircuts, beard trims, and hot towel shaves. Walk-ins welcome.

barber haircut men

The Exercise Coach

Fitness

3333 Connecticut Ave NW

Science-backed 20-minute workouts using AI-powered robotic exercise equipment with certified coaches.

fitness personal-training technology

Washington Sports Club

Fitness

4000 Wisconsin Ave NW

Full-service fitness center with cardio equipment, weights, group classes, and personal training.

Est. 1985
gym fitness classes

Whole Foods Market

Grocery

4530 40th St NW

Natural and organic grocery store with prepared foods, bakery, and extensive produce section.

Est. 2000
grocery organic natural-foods

Z-Burger

Fast Casual

4321 Wisconsin Ave NW

Fast-casual burger joint known for build-your-own burgers, creative milkshakes, and Halal-certified meat. Popular with s...

Est. 2005
burgers milkshakes fast-casual

ZIPS Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

4520 Connecticut Ave NW

Same-day dry cleaning service near Van Ness/UDC Metro.

dry-cleaning laundry same-day

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