Little Engine New

Name: Little Engine
Address: 250 7th St SE, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Telephone: +12025194990
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

107 votes

#372 of 4412 restaurants in Washington

Open now 11AM - 9PM

Updated 3 months ago

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In case the rain took you by surprise during the promenade around Capitol Hill, stop by this restaurant. Eating perfectly cooked rotisserie chicken, cucumber salads and chicken wings is what most clients recommend. Little Engine with takeaway dishes is suitable for those guests who like to have dinner on the go. A lot of reviewers say that the staff is creative at this place. Terrific service is something visitors agree upon here. You will appreciate the nice decor and lovely atmosphere of this spot. The average rating of this restaurant on Google is 4.7.

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Brittany Johnson 3 months ago on Google

Bravo Food is 5 star flavor!!! Can’t wait to be a regular. We ordered two 4x4’s ( 1/4 chicken, 4 wings, fries, and a tortilla) and a couple additional sides (scallion and corn hush puppies, and the cucumber and tomato salad). We definitely could have shared one and been satisfied. The hush puppies surprised us both and were a quick favorite. Light, fluffy, and well seasoned on the outside. The quarter chicken was juicy and with the sweet and spicy option it was a flavor bomb. ( Yes you have flavor options for each type of chicken) The wings were fried to perfection. The seasonal option pineapple habenero was a standout over the garlic parm (needs more parm!) Fries were the perfect combo of mash potato inside, crispy outside. Especially good when dipped into the House Ranch( get extra extra ranch for everything). The vibe was so cool and welcoming, especially for littles. There’s a car theme but hints of nostalgia for adults with baseball card collections on the walls, old school VHS tapes in the windows, and a Rugrats Movie poster by the bathroom. Speaking of which it was very clean and had two single bathrooms. Plus the team was quick, smiling and gave a sense they chose to be there. We all know great teams make great experiences! Meal type: Lunch Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Response from the owner 3 months ago

Thanks for the review Brittany! happy you enjoyed your visit to Little Engine, we hope to see you again soon!

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Egshiglen Chinzorig 4 months ago on Google

Worst place. Never ever coming back. I was here many times and it happened second time, that the chicken was not fully done. Which i couldn’t eat and i had to throw away the food. Meal type: Lunch Food: 1

Response from the owner 4 months ago

We are so sorry to hear about this experience! Please email us at info@littleenginechicken.com for a refund. We want to make this right and earn back your trust.

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Austin Graff 6 months ago on Google

To be a restaurant open for lunch in Eastern Market, you have to somehow cater to adults and children alike. It's hard to do, but Little Engine does it well. Popping in for a late lunch on a Sunday in March, here's my nine-year-old daughter and my experience. 1) Food: To feed us both, we ordered the kids quesadilla and the adult one. The kids meal comes with chicken inside, which my daughter usually doesn't love, but she did this time. The fries that it comes with are wedges and tasty. Ask for their ranch sauce to dip them in. The adult pulled chicken quesadilla comes with a great lime crema on top. 2) Drinks: They have bottled water, Coca-Cola products in cans, lemonades, and more. They even have Fanta! 3) Service: It's excellent! The person behind the register was patient and helpful. 4) Space: It's small, but there are several booths and window seating. With big windows, lots of natural light pours in. The walls are decorated with baseball cards and old CDs giving it a retro vibe. There are two unisex restrooms in the back that don't require a code. 5) Area: Even when it's busy, you will eventually find street parking nearby. On weekdays, I usually find a spot along 8th Street SE a block away. Another option is to park in the Trader Joe's garage free for 60 minutes with a purchase. Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

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250 7th St SE

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

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