Shaw
Get directions | 1207 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
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Choosing a brunch spot sometimes feels like answering an SAT question. One of your friends doesn’t like breakfast food, another is hungover and running late, and the third just wants a salad after spin class. How many texts do they collectively need to send before they can agree on something? Rather than overthinking it, just tell everyone to meet you at Unconventional Diner. This all-day spot in Shaw serves upscale versions of diner classics, like waffles and breakfast sandwiches, along with things like kale nachos and a roasted cauliflower salad for your friends who aren’t on the pro-breakfast train. Breakfast and brunch are served until 3pm during the week and 2:30pm on the weekend, and there’s even steak and eggs on the dinner menu for when you still want breakfast at the end of the day.
(202) 847-0122
hello@eatunconventional.com
https://www.instagram.com/unconventionaldiner
SNACKS
CORN BREAD MUFFINS8
Habanero Butter | Honey Crystals (v)
MOROCCAN TAQUITOS9
Chicken | Pine Nuts | Harissa Salsa (df,cn)
KALE NACHOS9
Cashews | Cayenne | Jicama (v+,gf,cn)
POT PIE POPPERS9
Chicken | Peas | Carrots
SHIITAKE SPRING ROLLS13
“Franch” Dressing (v+,cn)
CRAB FRITTERS13
Red Pepper | Jalapeno | Remoulade (sf)
SHAREABLE
AVOCADO TOAST14
Confit Egg Yolk | Fresno | Lime | Cilantro (v,df,*)
CAULIFLOWER14
Tahini | Pickled Red Onion | Green Apples (v+,gf)
Chicken +5 | Shrimp +7 | Cold Smoked Salmon +8 | Falafel +4
TIP-TOP CHOP15
Kale | Hummus | Pomegranate | Almonds (v+,gf,cn) Chicken +5 | Shrimp +7 | Falafel +4
Cold Smoked Salmon +8 | Naan +3
STIR-FRIED OKRA & BROCCOLINI14
Fermented Chili | Rice Cake | Flax Seed Crunch (v+)
“DIRTY” CAESAR14
Soft Egg | Smoked Tomato | Aged Gouda (sf)
Chicken +5 | Shrimp +7 | Cold Smoked Salmon +8 | Falafel +4
BAKED BRIE14
Orange Marmalade | Almonds (v,cn,*)
EVERYTHING LOX15
Poached Egg | Fried Capers | Herbs | Cream Cheese (sf,*)
MEZZE18
Hummus | Cured Cucumber | Falafel | Lebneh
Olives | Naan (v,*)
SUPPER
CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP16
Matzo Balls | Egg Pasta | Mushrooms (df)
CUBANA22
Pork Shoulder | Beans | Basmati Rice | Plantain
Heirloom Peppers | Olives (gf,df)
SOPA CRIOLLA – PERUVIAN SOUP17
Angus Beef | Potato | Fried Egg | Queso Fresco (gf)
DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER16
Lettuce | Tomato | Caramelized Onions | Pickles | Fries
Bacon +2 | Sunny Egg +2
MEXI-CALI CHILI18
Butternut Squash | Kale | Avocado (v+,gf)
Chicken +5 | Sunny Eggs +3 | Cheddar +1.5 | Lebneh +1.5
CHICKEN PARM “FLORENTINE”24
Spaghetti | Gruyere | Spinach | Tomato Sauce
SWEET POTATO CURRY19
Coconut Rice | Chickpea (v+,gf)
Chicken +5 | Shrimp +7 | Falafel +4 | Naan +3
FRIED CHICKEN23
Half Bird | Granny Gravy | Biscuit | Slaw
LEBANESE FRIED RICE18
Lentils | Cucumber-Jalapeño Yogurt | Almonds (v,gf,cn)
Chicken +5 | Shrimp +7 | Cold Smoked Salmon +8 | Falafel +4
PEKING DUCK CONFIT28
Leg | Bao Buns | Homemade Hoisin
“Accoutrement” (df)
MISO SALMON25
Okra & Broccolini | Fermented Chili (df,sf)
MEATLOAF24
Sriracha Glaze | Mashed Potato | Morel Gravy
CRAB LINGUINI30
Squid Ink Pasta | Fennel | Celery | Lemon (sf)
“FRENCH DIP” PAPPARDELLE29
Flank | Mushrooms | Garlic Chips | Kale | Horseradish Cream
CARIBBEAN SHRIMP & GRITS22
Pineapple-Habanero Sauce | Chicken Sausage | Plantain (gf,sf)
STEAK FRITITO29
Grilled Veal Skirt Steak | Chimichurri | Fries (df, gf)
SIDES
LE MAC ‘N’ CHEESE11
Ménage à Trois | Truffle | Espelette (v)
LOCAL CARROTS AU JUS8
Demi-Glace | Horseradish | Crème Fraîche (gf)
RED SKIN MASHED POTATOES8
Morel Gravy | Scallions (v,gf)
BISCUIT & JAM5
Bacon Jam or Orange Marmalade
CAST IRON BRUSSELS SPROUTS9
Tikki Masala | Caramelized Onions (v+,gf)
FRENCH FRIES8
Sexy Sauce (v,gf,df)
