Big Bear Cafe – American
Sunlight streams into this neighborhood sanctuary, where the rhythmic hum of the espresso machine and the aroma of toasted, house-made bagels create a comforting morning ritual. As day turns to dusk, the space transforms under the warm glow of the wood-fired oven, which produces artisanal pizzas with perfectly blistered crusts to accompany a meticulously sourced selection of single-origin brews. This rustic retreat captures the essence of community, offering a soulful experience that lingers long after the last sip of coffee.
1700, 1st Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001 +12026439222 http://www.bigbearcafe-dc.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Diet fit at Big Bear Cafe
Dairy-Free at Big Bear Cafe
Big Bear Cafe in Washington has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House-Made Bagels and Sandwiches. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Big Bear Cafe
Big Bear Cafe in Washington has 4 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House-Made Bagels, Sandwiches and Wood-Fired Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Big Bear Cafe
Big Bear Cafe in Washington has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sandwiches, Single Origin Coffee and Decaf Single Origin. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Big Bear Cafe
Big Bear Cafe in Washington has 5 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House-Made Bagels, Sandwiches and Wood-Fired Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Big Bear Cafe
Big Bear Cafe in Washington has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House-Made Bagels and Sandwiches. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Big Bear Cafe
Big Bear Cafe in Washington has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sandwiches and Decaf Single Origin. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Big Bear Cafe
Big Bear Cafe in Washington has 5 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House-Made Bagels, Sandwiches and Wood-Fired Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Mediterranean at Big Bear Cafe
Big Bear Cafe in Washington has 2 mediterranean-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House-Made Bagels and Sandwiches. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Big Bear Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| House Blend Coffee | 0 g | 16.3 g |
| Cold Brew | 14.4 g | 7.9 g |
| Single Origin Coffee | 39.3 g | 5.6 g |
| Decaf Single Origin | 72.9 g | 5.1 g |
| Sandwiches | 26.8 g | 4.3 g |
| Espresso | 1.3 g | 0.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Tuesday
- 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Wednesday - Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Coffee & Espresso
Freshly roasted from Ceremony Coffee Roasters in Annapolis, MD.
- House Blend Coffee - $4: Creme brulee and nutmeg aromatics, sweet pastry and cranberry
- Espresso - $3.5: Hot cocoa aromatics, snickerdoodle cookie and caramel
- Cold Brew - $5: Hot cocoa aromatics, snickerdoodle cookie and caramel
- Single Origin Coffee - $4.5: Seasonal selections Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Decaf Single Origin - $4.5: Fudge brownie aromatics, black cherry root beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Cafe Fare
Seasonal fare and house-made specialties.
- House-Made Bagels - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sandwiches - $12: Seasonal ingredients Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: lunch
- Wood-Fired Pizza - $16: Seasonal toppings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Big Bear Cafe
- Is Big Bear Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Big Bear Cafe has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House-Made Bagels and Sandwiches.
- What can I eat at Big Bear Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- House-Made Bagels and Sandwiches carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Big Bear Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sandwiches and Single Origin Coffee.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Big Bear Cafe?
- House Blend Coffee, at roughly 16.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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