The Ministry – American
Stepping into The Ministry feels like entering a sanctuary for the senses, where the rhythmic hiss of the espresso machine and the deep, nutty aroma of freshly ground beans create an atmosphere of focused calm. Skilled baristas transform rich roasts into velvety flat whites and precise cortados, offering a refined escape where every sip of dark espresso or frothy hot chocolate provides a moment of pure, artisanal indulgence.
601, New Jersey Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001-2018 +12028133951 https://www.theministrydc.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at The Ministry
Dairy-Free at The Ministry
The Ministry in Washington has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Toast, Roasted Marcona Almonds and Mami’s Sweet Cake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Ministry
The Ministry in Washington has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Roasted Marcona Almonds. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Ministry
The Ministry in Washington has 32 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Butter + Jam Toast, Greens + Roasted Sweet Potato and Carrot Pesto Pasta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Ministry
The Ministry in Washington has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Almond Butter Toast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Ministry
The Ministry in Washington has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rosé Brut, Cave Amadeu (Bottle) and Chardonnay, Cantina Lavis (Bottle). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Ministry
The Ministry in Washington has 8 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Iced Dirty Chai, Rosé Brut, Cave Amadeu (Bottle) and Syrah, Tabali ‘Vetas Blancas’ (Glass). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Ministry
The Ministry in Washington has 33 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pinot Noir Passiflora, Antiquum (Glass), Toro, Bodegas Numanthia (Bottle) and Avocado Toast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Ministry
The Ministry in Washington has 50 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Butter + Jam Toast, Greens + Roasted Sweet Potato and Pinot Noir Passiflora, Antiquum (Glass). 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 The Ministry
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken, Farro, Cranberry Salad | 119.4 g | 49.2 g |
| Golden Latte | 226.5 g | 42.2 g |
| Breakfast Bun | 31.2 g | 40.1 g |
| Tropicalia Smoothie Bowl | 15 g | 38.8 g |
| The Queen’s Guard | 68.3 g | 38.4 g |
| Super Fierce Smoothie Bowl | 122.6 g | 27.8 g |
| Nutella Toast | 78 g | 24.4 g |
| Sunflower Butter Toast | 42.5 g | 23.6 g |
| Avocado Toast | 32 g | 23 g |
| Almond Butter Toast | 42.8 g | 22.7 g |
| Supreme Core Cider Pounda Gold | 13.2 g | 20.1 g |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Tupa (Glass) | 18.4 g | 19.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Menu
Hot Coffee
- Hot Brew - $3.25 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Au Lait - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Espresso - $3.75
- Macchiato - $4
- Cortado - $4.25
- Flat White - $4.75
- Cappuccino - $4.75
- Latte - $5
- Americano - $4.25
- Hot Chocolate - $5
- Mocha - $5.5
- Chai Latte - $4.5
- Dirty Chai - $5.5
- Matcha Latte - $4.5
- Golden Latte - $4.5
Iced Drinks
- Cold Brew - $5.25
- Iced Americano - $5
- Iced Latte - $5.5
- Affogato - $6: Espresso over ice cream
- Iced Chocolate - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Iced Mocha - $5.75
- Iced Chai - $5.25
- Iced Dirty Chai - $6.25 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Iced Matcha - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Iced Golden - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Tea
- The Queen’s Guard - $4.25: Black Ceylon tea, rose petals, lavender, cornflower, natural essence Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Bellocq Breakfast - $4.25: Indian, Chinese, Black Ceylon tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- The Earl Grey - $4.25: Black Ceylon tea, blue cornflowers, natural Sicilian bergamot essence Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Chamomile - $4.25: Egyptian chamomile flowers
- Corazón de Cien Fuegos - $4.25: Hibiscus, lemongrass, lavender, rose petals, cinnamon Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Le Hammeau - $4.25: Lemongrass, lemon verbena, chamomile, lavender, rose petals, mint, sage, essence Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Dragonwell - $4.75: Chinese green tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Etoile - $4.75: Green & jasmine tea, rose petals, marigold, natural essence Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Wine
- Alb de Onitcani, Cricova (Bottle) - $18: Apricots and wildflowers - lemony, dry and elegant Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Rosé Brut, Cave Amadeu (Bottle) - $26: Pinot Noir, dry and Champagne-esque Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Rosé Impérial, Moët & Chandon (Bottle) - $105: Juicy red berries, classic Champagne elegance Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Ice Impérial, Moët & Chandon (Bottle) - $75: Champagne cocktail with fresh fruit, hibiscus, and rose Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Chardonnay, Cantina Lavis (Bottle) - $20: Golden apple and pineapple Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sauvignon Blanc, Pied a Terre (Glass) - $12: Floral with pears and peach Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Chardonnay, Red Tail Ridge (Glass) - $12: Honeydew melon, pear, yellow apple, citrus peel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sauvignon Blanc, Eva (Glass) - $13: Guava, passion fruit, citrus, elderflowers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Grenache Rosé, Domaine Gassier (Bottle) - $24: Provence style, zingy fruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Del Rio (Bottle) - $32: Dark berries, hints of spice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Tupa (Glass) - $10: Smooth and easy, blackberries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Syrah, Tabali ‘Vetas Blancas’ (Glass) - $14: Plum, black cherry, and wet stone Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pinot Noir Passiflora, Antiquum (Glass) - $42: Strawberries, raisins, spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Toro, Bodegas Numanthia (Bottle) - $80: Powerful and stunningly rich Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Beers & Ciders
- Supreme Core Cider Pounda Gold - $4: Traditional Cider, Virginia apples Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Supreme Core Cider Nother Mother - $4: Dry Cider, Citra hops, grapefruit-infused Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Founders Brewing Co. Solid Gold Lager - $4: Premium lager Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Sloop Brewing Co. Juice Bomb IPA - $4: Tropical aromas, bold hop flavor Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
Baked Goods
- Doña Adelita’s Banana Bread - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chocolate Chip Muffin - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blueberry Muffin - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mami’s Sweet Cake - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Oat Cookie - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Nibbles & Bocaditos
- Roasted Marcona Almonds - $4: Sweet and natural Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Castelvetrano Olives - $5: Mild, buttery, meaty and juicy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto-Wrapped Dates - $11: Blue cheese, seasonal greens Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan de Queijo (Cheese Bread) - $12: Traditional Brazilian cheese bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
Salads, Soups & Specials
- Greens + Roasted Sweet Potato - $11.5: Fennel, pine nuts, lemon vinaigrette, dijon crème fraîche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken, Farro, Cranberry Salad - $14.5: Roasted chicken, farro, toasted almonds, feta, mixed greens, apple cider vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Soup - $10: House made soup served with challah croutons or fresh bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carrot Pesto Pasta - $14: House made carrot pesto with orecchiette pasta, side of arugula, balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Toasts
- Butter Toast - $3.5: Sourdough bread, cultured butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Nutella Toast - $4.5: Sourdough bread, chocolate + hazelnut spread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Butter + Jam Toast - $4.5: Sourdough bread, cultured butter, house-made seasonal jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Butter + Honey Toast - $4.5: Challah bread, cultured butter, local honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Almond Butter Toast - $6.5: Challah bread, almond butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado Toast - $10: Sourdough bread, olive oil, smashed avocado, sea salt + fresh pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Sunflower Butter Toast - $6.5: Sourdough bread, sunflower butter, chia and flax seed Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pink Goddess Toast - $10.5: Sourdough bread, beet hummus, feta, fresh avocado, arugula Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Wellness Plates & All Day Breakfast
- Baked French Toast - $16: Challah bread, served with bacon & maple syrup Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Bun - $8.75: Brioche, egg, bacon, cheese, Dijon creme fraiche Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Angel’s Oatmeal - $9.5: Baked oats, house-made blueberry jam, Greek yoghurt or crème fraîche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Berrylicious Smoothie Bowl - $8.5: Banana & berries, overnight oats, flaked coconut, chia seeds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tropicalia Smoothie Bowl - $8.5: Banana & mango, overnight oats, flaked coconut, chia seeds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Super Fierce Smoothie Bowl - $8.5: Banana, berries, almond butter, almond milk, avocado, spinach, cacao nibs, flaxseed Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Frequently Asked Questions about The Ministry
- Is The Ministry dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Ministry has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Toast, Roasted Marcona Almonds and Mami’s Sweet Cake.
- What can I eat at The Ministry on a dairy-free diet?
- Avocado Toast, Roasted Marcona Almonds and Mami’s Sweet Cake carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Ministry have vegan options?
- Yes. 33 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Pinot Noir Passiflora, Antiquum (Glass) and Toro, Bodegas Numanthia (Bottle).
- Is The Ministry gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Ministry?
- Chicken, Farro, Cranberry Salad, at roughly 49.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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