Breakfast at Market Lunch at DC's Eastern Market

Last Saturday morning we drove to DC's Eastern Market to get breakfast at what is arguably the market's most popular vendor, Market Lunch. We went to the market about a year ago but the line for Market Lunch breakfast was so long that we didn't wait. We went earlier (about 9:00--they serve breakfast until noon on weekends) this time and waited only about twenty minutes. The wait is totally worth it. We ordered Blue Bucks (blueberry buckwheat pancakes) and french toast. The french toast is really good but the Blue Bucks are amazing! Please go try them if you need a Saturday morning outing in DC. Afterwards, you can stroll around the farmer's market or arts and crafts market. Market Lunch has a lot of other offerings on the breakfast menu, omelets, breakfast sandwiches, and about a dozen varieties of Eggs Benedict, even one with crab cakes. It all looked delicious! But, for me, the Blue Bucks are a must. Here's a review of Market Lunch, including the address. A couple of notes: they only take cash, and try to obey the the seating rules (they're posted on the wall). The owner (you can see his picture in that review) was there keeping a close eye on people sitting at the table and kicked off a mom with two kids who hadn't ordered their food yet. Probably a little brutal but it keeps the system working and once you do get your food, there's a seat open for you. Have fun!