Big Chair Cafe Bar & Grill

Originally conceived as a coffeeshop, this spot across the street from ''the'' Big Chair has found its true calling as Anacostia's take on the bar from Cheers. That is, great and sometimes loud music (with DJs and occasional live bands!), jamaican food off the grill, and really friendly locals. So you can still stop in for a basic diner-esque breakfast, but the real fun is after folks get out of work, when you can stop in, grab a beer or a stiff cocktail, and make friends while watching the Skins or the Nats. Or stop in late for some dancing! The events schedule is sometimes posted on the Facebook page.