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: vegetarian, low-carb, vegan, high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, low-sodium, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, gerd, south-beach, atkins, low-cholesterol, zone, volumetrics, tlc, renal, alkaline, aip, carnivore, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic
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: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Chicken - $22: Served with two sides Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Grill & BBQ
- BBQ - $15 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish of the Day - $22 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders & French Fries - $12 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Dog - $8 Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Salads
- Made-to-Order Sandwiches - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Salad Bar - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Vegan & Vegetarian Composed Salads - $12 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Collard Greens - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Sweet Potato - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Coffee - $3.5
- Tea - $3.5
- Beer - $8
- Wine - $10
- Homemade Sangria - $12
Desserts
- Pastries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
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