Sweet Home Cafe – American
Sweet Home Cafe invites guests into a sun-drenched space where the comforting aroma of golden-fried chicken and slow-simmered collard greens evokes the soulful warmth of a family kitchen. The counter hums with the energy of made-to-order sandwiches and smoky BBQ, while a vibrant salad bar offers a crisp, seasonal counterpoint through colorful vegan compositions and the fresh catch of the day. It is a neighborhood sanctuary where classic American comfort meets garden-fresh vitality, offering a dining experience that feels both indulgent and wholesome.
1400, Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20560 +12026336174 https://nmaahc.si.edu/visit/sweet-home-cafe0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, low-carb, vegan, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, heart-healthy, plant-based, diabetic, whole30, paleo, low-fat, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, low-cholesterol, raw-food, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, tlc, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Tu-Su 11:00-15:00
Menu
Agricultural South
Classic dishes from the Agricultural South.
- Fried Chicken - $22: Served with two sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Roast Chicken - $22: Served with two sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
Grill & BBQ
- BBQ - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Fish of the Day - $22 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Chicken Tenders & French Fries - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hot Dog - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Sandwiches & Salads
- Made-to-Order Sandwiches - $14
- Fresh Salad Bar - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Seasonal Vegan & Vegetarian Composed Salads - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Sides
- Collard Greens - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Baked Sweet Potato - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan
- Mac & Cheese - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Potato Salad - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Coleslaw - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- French Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
Beverages
- Coffee - $3.5
- Tea - $3.5
- Beer - $8
- Wine - $10
- Homemade Sangria - $12
Desserts
- Pastries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian