Food courts are popular dining options for school trips. They can accommodate groups of all sizes and offer flexibility in scheduling as well as budget. Their greatest benefit? Variety! Food courts have something for everyone. Here are the most popular food court options for student groups traveling to Washington D.C.
Ronald Reagan International Trade Center
As the largest office building in Washington D.C., the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center knows how to accommodate large groups and offer the variety that students seek.The building is located very close to the White House and National Mall and they are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Pentagon City Mall
Pentagon City Mall has a huge food court with many dining options. Their voucher program is among the most requested by our student groups. This food court is centrally located in a main atrium on the lower floor of the mall. An additional three levels of stores encircle the food court.
Union Station
Take in the excitement and hustle of the commuters at Union Station! This train and metro station has seemingly endless dining options for student groups. Whatever you are craving, Union Station is likely to have it.
United States Department of Agriculture
Looking for fresh? The United States Department of Agriculture is the best food court in Washington D.C. for a fresh, healthy meal. They boast high variety with a changing weekly menu. Most food is purchased based on weight. They offer recycling stations and free water dispensers throughout the dining area. This food court is not open for dinner. View the weekly menus for the United States Department of Agriculture Cafeteria.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Dining options at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History include the Atrium Café and Ocean Terrace Café.
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Dining options at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History include the Eat at America’s Table Café and the LeRoy Neiman Jazz Café. Eat at America’s Table serves a changing menu of American regional cuisine. LeRoy Neiman Jazz Cafe will leave you refilled and refreshed with a specialty coffee, cold drink, light lunch, or delicious pastry.
George Washington’s Mount Vernon
The Mount Vernon Food Court Pavilion offers many options for breakfast, lunch, and snacks on the go, including salads, deli sandwiches, hamburgers, and fresh-baked cookies. This food court pavilion has both indoor and outdoor seating. How nice it is to enjoy a meal outside on the beautiful grounds of Mount Vernon!
United States Capitol Visitor Center
The Capitol Cafe has more than 400 seats available to visitors. The restaurant has an extensive salad bar, global cuisine, BBQ items, specialty sandwiches, grill items, pizza, pasta, and more. Make use of their excellent voucher program to enjoy their fresh and delicious food.
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