LeDroit Market — Local services in Washington

Located at the corner of 4th and T Street NW is a family market run by mom, dad and sometimes their daughter. It is located across the street from the former residence of Walter E Washington, who was the first elected mayor of Washington DC.

This market attracts a variety of patrons who come from far away for their custom made smoothies. Flavors range from strawberry, raspberry, pineapple, mango, banana and peach or any mixture. What makes them so flavorable is in the bottom are chunks of fruit.

They come in two sizes of medium or large for the same price of 3.65ish. The medium is more like a 12oz and the large is more like a 16oz. They are truly a neighborhood best kept secret. Once you have one you will want no other.

The sandwich options are also good and the variety of grab and go items. Every neighborhood should have a local landmark like this. Bigger stores and brands aren't...

LeDroit Market is upping the DC bodega game. Standard bodega's have just the bare essentials that may or may not be within the expiration date. LeDroit has that (always check the expiration dates), but they also have so much more. First item of proof is their coffee corner. For much cheaper than one of the fancy local coffee shops, you can get decent drip coffee with all the fixings. Secondly, they serve fresh salads and sandwiches and even have a small window table to enjoy lunch at (if no one else is sitting there). On top of it all, they have a decent ice cream and beer/wine section. Pretty much one could survive just off of items found at...

A great little corner store. They have very limited groceries, but also offer deli sandwiches (try the club sandwich!), including all day breakfast. Their beer selection is surprisingly good. The staff are very friendly, and give off that neighborhood feel. The second time I went in, they remembered me, and always had my beer and cigarette...