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Marx Cafe

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About this business

Marx Cafe is a neighborhood cafe that serves authentic Greek and Italian snacks and short eats. This casual and friendly place is ideal for taking a quick bite or two. However, the highlight of Marx being the DJ and live music nights held here. While in town, do head here for some great meal and equally good music. 

Location details

3203 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC, 20010, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.3399 reviews
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maren's profile image
2 years ago

It made me a good time... I used to live around Mt Pleasant in 2002/2003 during my stay as an Au Pair. I had such a wonderful time at Marx. But Im wondering what happened to Sal, the bartender. I think his real name was Eric...Does someone knows him? I was wondering for the last years. Please, I would be very happy someone could help. If you know something please write me... mareninusa@hotmail.com take care Maren 

Shana's profile image
2 years ago

icky restaurant but nice bar Marx Cafe suffers from cool-idea-lackluster-execution syndrome. In progressive Mt Pleasant, a cafe named after Karl Marx with progressive political signs in the windows and a dark European atmosphere within should be fabulous. But I've eaten at Marx three times and it's just not a very good restaurant. Apparently socialism encourages surly waitstaff and food that tastes like it just came out of the freezer. The good news is I've had drinks there half of dozen times and as bar Marx Cafe works very... read more

Barbara's profile image
2 years ago

Bravo, Marx I have never had boring food at Marx Cafe. I've never had bad food at Marx Cafe. In fact, I consider it the best food for the money in DC, and when I have occasion to visit Washington, I always head for Marx for one of their dinner specials, which are like the very best home-cooked meals ever. The lamb shanks alone rate the five stars I've given it. I'm also always impressed with the clientele, and love weekends, when the best behaved children in DC are there with their parents. 

Maximus's profile image
2 years ago

The Best The Marx Cafe is one of the best kept secrets in DC. I loved going there at any time of day for any reason. Lunch, dinner, drink, it was all good. The Marx even got me laid once. I went there for lunch with my girlfriend on valentine's day and the waiter that would wait on me whenever I went there gave us free champaign. Bottom line is they have the best food, the best drinks and the best staff. 

Aleks's profile image
2 years ago

Not Just Clean Hello, I am one of the new owners of Marx Cafe. I have been in the neighborhood since 1998. I was running Marx Cafe from November 1999 till April 2000. We were doing a great job. After I left the place, it deteriorated slowly and it was true it was a mess. I went often there to have a beer or so. I liked the place since it has a lot of character and when the opportunity striked I took over the place on March 1, 2006. We did a lot of cleaning. We worked intensively for six months with our pest control company t... read more

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Barbara F. 
14 years ago

Bravo, Marx I have never had boring food at Marx Cafe. I've never had bad food at Marx Cafe. In fact, I consider it the best food for the money in DC, and when I have occasion to visit Washington, I always head for Marx for one of their dinner specials, which are like the very best home-cooked meals ever. The lamb shanks alone rate the five stars I've given it. I'm also always impressed with the clientele, and love weekends, when the best behaved children in DC are there with their parents. 

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Maximus W. 
15 years ago

The Best The Marx Cafe is one of the best kept secrets in DC. I loved going there at any time of day for any reason. Lunch, dinner, drink, it was all good. The Marx even got me laid once. I went there for lunch with my girlfriend on valentine's day and the waiter that would wait on me whenever I went there gave us free champaign. Bottom line is they have the best food, the best drinks and the best staff. 

maren b.'s profile image
17 years ago

It made me a good time... I used to live around Mt Pleasant in 2002/2003 during my stay as an Au Pair. I had such a wonderful time at Marx. But Im wondering what happened to Sal, the bartender. I think his real name was Eric...Does someone knows him? I was wondering for the last years. Please, I would be very happy someone could help. If you know something please write me... mareninusa@hotmail.com take care Maren 

Aleks D.'s profile image
18 years ago

Not Just Clean Hello, 

Frequently asked questions about Marx Cafe

How is Marx Cafe rated?

Marx Cafe has a 4.3 star rating with 399 reviews. 

When is Marx Cafe open?

Marx Cafe is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

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