Simona Cafe – Italian
Sunlight dances across this airy neighborhood gem, where the comforting aroma of toasted sourdough and rich espresso invites guests to linger over artfully plated brunch classics. The kitchen reimagines daytime dining through sophisticated creations like the salt-kissed Prosciutto & Brie and the vibrant Avocado Toast, alongside signature sandwiches like the Wilson and Franklin that carry a distinct, artisanal personality. It is a sanctuary of effortless elegance and culinary warmth, turning a simple midday meal into a beautifully curated sensory escape.
35, N Street Northeast, Washington, DC, 20002 +12028173969 https://www.simonacafe.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, diabetic, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-cholesterol, atkins, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-fodmap, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, aip, carnivore, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast
- Wilson - $9: Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, on house made focaccia Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Franklin - $13: Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, avocado, pickled onions, smoky red pepper salsa, on house made focaccia Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tyler - $13: Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, guanciale (cured pork), smoky red pepper salsa, pickled onions, on house made focaccia Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Irish Oatmeal - $8: Irish style oatmeal with housemade apple chips, toasted walnuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Yogurt Parfait - $7: Greek yogurt, house made granola, seasonal fruit, and honey Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
Main Courses
- Fancy Grilled Cheese - $13: Cheddar cheese, brie, caramelized onions, smoky red pepper salsa, on house made focaccia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Avocado Toast - $13: Open faced focaccia toast, smashed avocado, smoky red pepper salsa, pickled red onions, arugula Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- NOVA - $14: Open faced house made focaccia, smoked salmon, lemon ricotta, smoky red pepper salsa, pickled red onions, arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- The Lyon - $14: Prosciutto di parma, whipped butter, sliced cornichons, on a fresh baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Prosciutto & Brie - $15: Prosciutto di parma, brie, fig spread, on a fresh baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Boards & Bites
- Charcuterie & Cheese Board - Pick 3 - $17: Choice of Brie, Gouda, Manchego, Prosciutto di parma, or Spanish Chorizo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
- Toasted Spiced Nuts Bowl - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
Sides & Add-ons
- Bread - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Add Spanish Chorizo - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Add Prosciutto or Guanciale - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Avocado - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Brie - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Add Caramelized Onions - $1.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Add Smoked Red Pepper Salsa - $1
Beverages
- House Coffee - $3.5
- Seasonal Drip - $4.25
- Iced Coffee - $4
- Cafe Au Lait - $5
- Espresso - $3.5
- Americano - $3.75
- Cappuccino - $4.5
- Mocha - $5.25
- Latte - $5
- Matcha Latte - $5.75
- House Brewed Chai Latte - $5
- Hot Chocolate - $5
- Iced Tea - $3.5: Black or Orange Hibiscus
- Bottle Water - $4
- Pinot Noir (Glass) - $15: Klee, Willamette Valley, OR 2021
- Mimosa - $6