Local Businesses

Tucked beneath a bookstore in Tenleytown, The Den Coffeehouse & Wine Bar pairs top-notch coffee with creative breakfast, lunch, and light dinner fare, plus wine and beer. With a chill, friendly vibe and a 4.3 rating across 131 reviews, it's a beloved spot to read, work, or treat yourself to comfort food.

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Tempo Bookstore is a small, well-loved Tenleytown shop specializing in foreign language and English language learning books. With a 4.6 rating and a reputation for friendly, responsive service, it's a go-to spot for language learners and curious readers alike.

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Follett Higher Education Group is a campus bookstore in Tenleytown serving students with new, used, and digital textbooks alongside school-branded merchandise. As part of a national chain, it covers the practical needs of coursework and campus life.

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A neighborhood Giant Food anchoring a main street in Tenleytown, this grocery store earns a solid 4.1 across 850 reviews for its large produce selection, everyday variety, and moderate prices. Compact and easy to navigate, it covers the essentials with a deli, prepared foods, and beer and wine.

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This Tenleytown Whole Foods Market is a reliable go-to for natural and organic groceries, with a strong selection of produce, seafood, meat, and options for nearly every dietary need. Shoppers appreciate the quality products and well-stocked shelves, though the experience can vary on busy days. With a 4.2 rating across 754 reviews, it remains a neighborhood staple.

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A spacious, well-stocked Wegmans in Tenleytown that doubles as a one-stop shop for groceries, prepared meals, and a notably strong beer, wine, and liquor selection. Fans love the fresh produce, quality meat and seafood, and friendly service, plus the convenience of validated underground parking.

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A small, well-kept shopping center in Tenleytown that mixes everyday convenience with a touch of the upscale. Locals come for a quick run of errands and stay for the standout specialty grocer and deli, including a smoked Reuben that reviewers rave about.

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Wagshal's Market is an old-school neighborhood staple in Tenleytown, known for high-quality meats and seafood, prepared foods, and a signature brisket sandwich. With a 4.0 rating across nearly 300 reviews, it draws loyal locals who value first-rate products and attentive service, though some find the premium prices steep.

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Tenley Market Liquor is a convenient neighborhood shop in Tenleytown known for its wide selection of beer, wine, and spirits at competitive prices. With a 4.4 rating across more than 200 reviews, it's a reliable quick stop for locals, with many praising the friendly, helpful staff. The store also carries candy, lottery, cigarettes, and ice cream, and offers delivery.

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Lidl in Tenleytown is a no-frills, value-driven grocery store where budget-minded shoppers stock up on the essentials at prices that noticeably undercut nearby competitors. The store is clean and well stocked, with a streamlined self-checkout and a loyalty rewards program, though staff service draws mixed reactions.

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This Tenleytown Trader Joe's is one of the larger locations in the chain, earning a stellar 4.9 rating for its clean, spacious, well-stocked aisles and famously friendly, helpful staff. Shoppers appreciate the fresh produce, fast-moving checkout lines, and prices that come in well below other nearby grocers.

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Tiger Mart is a family-owned convenience and grocery stop in Tenleytown, with a gas station and a bit of prepared food on offer. It draws a steady mix of late-night shoppers and after-school candy runs, earning a middling 3.5 rating across its reviews.

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

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

Signature is a Tenleytown dress boutique specializing in special-occasion gowns, from prom to gala, with a wide range of styles, colors, and sizes. Loyal customers praise its beautiful selection, custom fits, and dress sourcing, while its mixed reviews reflect varying experiences with service.

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A reliable Gap inside Tenleytown's Chase Tower, this chain store stocks wardrobe basics for men, women, and kids. Shoppers point to solid prices and frequent promotions, especially on sweatshirts, jackets, and children's clothes, though experiences with customer service and return policies vary.

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Sheyla Vie Collections is a two-floor women's clothing store in Tenleytown known for its expansive selection of dresses and gowns for work, play, and formal occasions, including designer pieces. With on-site seamstresses for same-day alterations and a personal-stylist approach, it's a go-to for prom dresses, formalwear, and everything in between. Reviewers praise the quality, affordable prices, and attentive service.

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Sequels Consignment Shop is a small, well-organized consignment store in Tenleytown known for quality curated clothing at friendly prices. Shoppers praise the owner's taste and the occasional gems—from vintage gowns to designer-looking accessories—that turn up on its racks.

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EILEEN FISHER in Tenleytown is a women's clothing store known for designer pieces crafted with an emphasis on natural materials. Shoppers describe highly wearable, flexible clothing and praise the attentive, helpful staff who offer thoughtful suggestions and feedback.

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The General Public .LLC is a clothing store in Tenleytown with a perfect 5.0 rating, known for its unique GP brand and high-quality, comfortable fabrics. Customers love its stylish sportswear and the option to customize pieces to their personal fashion sense.

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DressCode DC is an independently owned menswear store in the Tenleytown and Friendship Heights area. With a perfect early rating, it's earning praise for its unique selection of men's clothing.

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Tranquil Tree is a clothing store in the Tenleytown neighborhood of Washington, DC.

Michaels in Tenleytown is a well-stocked home goods and craft store carrying art supplies, hobby materials, and home decor, with custom framing and classes on offer. Holding a 4.3 rating across nearly 800 reviews, it's a reliable stop for crafters, families, and anyone tackling a creative project.

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T.J. Maxx in Tenleytown is a well-stocked outpost of the brand-name discount chain, drawing shoppers with stylish apparel, shoes, accessories, and housewares at a 4.2-star clip. Reviewers point to a vast selection across sizes and styles, convenient underground parking, and a generally pleasant atmosphere for a browse.

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Roche Bobois brings high-end contemporary furniture from international designers to Tenleytown, with a beautiful gallery floor spanning modern, mid-century, and classic French pieces. Customers praise the welcoming, talented design team who guide them from selection through delivery and installation.

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The Kellogg Collection is an upscale Tenleytown home goods store beloved for its beautiful, quality furniture and accessories paired with warm, knowledgeable service. With a near-perfect rating and customers who have shopped here for decades, it's a longtime favorite for furnishing a home with cheerful, unique pieces.

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Warmetry is a home goods store in the Tenleytown neighborhood of Washington, DC. As a local source for household finds, it offers area residents a convenient place to browse for their homes.

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

Bloomingdale's is an upscale department store in Tenleytown, offering choice apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and home goods in an elegant, well-decorated setting. With a 4.3 rating across 600-plus reviews, it draws shoppers who appreciate quality merchandise, knowledgeable counter staff, and the polished Bloomies experience.

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At the heart of the American University campus in Tenleytown, the AU Campus Store is a friendly one-stop shop for textbooks, school supplies, and AU-branded gear. With a 4.4 rating across more than 200 reviews, it's known for reasonable prices, helpful staff, and plenty of school spirit.

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The UDC Bookstore is the campus shop for the University of the District of Columbia in Tenleytown, stocking textbooks, gifts, and a wide range of Firebirds-branded apparel like sweatshirts, jackets, T-shirts, and caps. Rated 4.2 across 112 reviews, it's known for a small but polite and helpful staff, with some reviewers noting limited stock and higher prices than online vendors.

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DMV Exotic Smoke Shop is a Tenleytown gift and smoke shop with a loyal following drawn to its competitive prices, quality products, and a rewards system that keeps regulars coming back. With a 4.5 rating across more than 100 reviews, it's earned a reputation as one of the better-regarded options in the area.

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Tribal Leaf is a well-loved Tenleytown shop where friendly, knowledgeable service meets quality products and fair prices. With a 4.5 rating across more than 100 reviews, it draws both locals and visitors passing through, many of whom plan to return.

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Whyte House Monograms is a beloved Tenleytown gift shop specializing in custom monogramming on everything from clothing and bedding to baby gifts and accessories. With a 4.7 rating, it's known for outstanding quality, friendly service, and a knack for handling last-minute and complicated requests. Locals turn to it for hostess gifts, personalized presents, and a curated selection of jewelry, earrings, and local artwork.

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