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University Heights in Washington

Things to Do in University Heights, Washington

University Heights in Washington is home to the Mount St. Sepulchre Franciscan Monastery, featuring Italianate church and flower gardens with a Rosary Portico.

University Heights in Washington is home to the Mount St. Sepulchre Franciscan Monastery, featuring Italianate church and flower gardens with a Rosary Portico.

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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in University Heights

  • Mount St. Sepulchre Franciscan Monastery in University Heights, Washington

    Mount St. Sepulchre Franciscan Monastery

    Monastery

    the religious community, a representative of the Custody of the Holy Land

  • Peg Leg Vintage in University Heights, Washington

    Peg Leg Vintage

    4.7 · 112
    Home Goods

    Relaxed store selling vintage furniture & home decor, including rugs, wall art & lighting.

    Mon–Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    12 PM – 5 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 7 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 7 PM
  • Yes! Organic Market - Brookland in University Heights, Washington

    Yes! Organic Market - Brookland

    4.4 · 729
    Market

    Branch of a stalwart local chain stocking health-conscious, eco-friendly groceries & prepared foods.

    Every day
    7 AM – 10 PM
  • Freshfarm Monroe Street Farmers Market in University Heights, Washington

    Freshfarm Monroe Street Farmers Market

    Market
    Mon–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    9 AM – 1 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Falls Church Antique Annex in University Heights, Washington

    Falls Church Antique Annex

    Antique Market
    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 5 PM
    Map
  • Broad Branch Market in University Heights, Washington

    Broad Branch Market

    4.6 · 214
    Market

    Local shop for gourmet groceries, craft coffee, beer & wine plus takeout foods & buffet catering.

    Every day
    7 AM – 7 PM

Where to eat & drink in University Heights

  • Bluestone Lane Logan Circle Café in University Heights, Washington

    Bluestone Lane Logan Circle Café

    4.7 · 978
    Coffee Shop· $20–30
    Every day
    7:30 AM – 8 PM
  • Harrar Coffee & Roastery in University Heights, Washington

    Harrar Coffee & Roastery

    4.8 · 320
    Coffee Shop· $1–10

    Cozy haunt offering a wide range of premium coffee roasted in-house, by the cup or to brew at home.

    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 2 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 3 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 3 PM
  • Busboys & Poets in University Heights, Washington

    Busboys & Poets

    4.5 · 5.4k
    American· $20–30

    Somewhere between a cafe, a bookstore, and a bar, Busboys & Poets principally serves up hearty portions of leftist politics.

    Mon–Thu
    8 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    8 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 10 PM
  • Jinya Ramen Bar - Logan Circle in University Heights, Washington

    Jinya Ramen Bar - Logan Circle

    4.7 · 8.4k
    Ramen· $20-30

    Elegant outlet of an LA-based Japanese chain known for long-simmered noodle soups, wide menu, and drinks.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 9 PM
  • Arepa Zone in University Heights, Washington

    Arepa Zone

    4.6 · 3.1k
    Latin American· $10–20

    Counter-serve cafe for Venezuelan fare, popularized at its Union Market kiosk and food truck.

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 8 PM
  • Los Hermanos Dominican Restaurant & Catering in University Heights, Washington

    Los Hermanos Dominican Restaurant & Catering

    4.6 · 1.7k
    Caribbean· $10–20

    Small, counter-serve Dominican eatery featuring a menu of traditional dishes, plus imported soda.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 8 PM
  • Menomale in University Heights, Washington

    Menomale

    4.6 · 1.1k
    Pizza

    Bright, narrow bistro serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, calzones, sandwiches & craft beers.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed
    5 PM – 9 PM
    Thu
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 9 PM
  • Boundary Stone in University Heights, Washington

    Boundary Stone

    4.5 · 1.0k
    Sports Bar· $20–30

    Neighborhood pub serving bar food & whiskey in a vintage setting with exposed brick & tin ceilings.

    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 12 AM
  • Exiles Bar in University Heights, Washington

    Exiles Bar

    4.5 · 697
    Bar· $20–30

    Bi-level tavern in a historic, brick-lined space with billiards, refined pub grub, brunch & a patio.

    Mon–Fri
    3 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 2 AM
  • Doubles in University Heights, Washington

    Doubles

    4.6 · 558
    Coffee Shop· $1–10

    This chill coffee bar/Ping-Pong club doubles as a cafe serving pastries & sandwiches.

    Every day
    8 AM – 5 PM

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Nearby there are coffee shops, Latin American restaurants, and Japanese restaurants like Uchi DC and Arepa Zone.

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Map of University Heights with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Mount St. Sepulchre Franciscan Monastery
  2. 2Bluestone Lane Logan Circle Café
  3. 3Peg Leg Vintage
  4. 4Yes! Organic Market - Brookland
  5. 5Freshfarm Monroe Street Farmers Market
  6. 6Falls Church Antique Annex
  7. 7Harrar Coffee & Roastery
  8. 8Busboys & Poets
  9. 9Jinya Ramen Bar - Logan Circle
  10. 10Broad Branch Market

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