This Is Why Union Market Is One of DC’s Best Neighborhoods

If you had one day in Union Market, what would you do first—food, vintage shopping, or La Cosecha? 👀

Union Market is one of the most dynamic neighborhoods in Washington, DC—and it’s so much more than just a food hall. In this video, we show you exactly what to do in Union Market DC from morning to night, including shopping, cultural markets, food, seasonal events, and even a hidden speakeasy.

As an Ethiopian–Italian couple, we’re always drawn to places where cultures mix—and Union Market delivered at every stop. We started the day with breakfast at Yellow, explored the main market shops, went vintage shopping at Vintage Vintage Vintage, browsed beautiful home and lifestyle goods at Salt & Sundry, and wandered through the Latin marketplace at La Cosecha. We stopped for Mexican lunch at Apapacho, experienced the magical Snowglow event, and then ended the night with dinner at Karavan followed by a hidden speakeasy experience at La Shukran.

If you’re planning a DC trip or looking for unique local experiences, this guide covers:

The best things to do in Union Market DC
Where to shop vintage & local design
Where to eat from breakfast to dinner
What to experience at La Cosecha
Seasonal events like Snowglow
Hidden nightlife like La Shukran speakeasy

Why Union Market is one of the coolest neighborhoods in Washington DC
0:54– Why Union Market Is More Than Just a Food Hall
0:55 – Breakfast at Yellow
4:15 – Exploring Union Market Shops
6:18 – Exploring La Cosecha
8:37– Salt & Sundry (Local Design + Home Goods)
10:32 Vintage Shopping at Vintage Vintage Vintage
12:06 – Lunch at Apapacho (Mexican)
13:34 – Snowglow, a Christmas Experience
16:33 – Dinner at Karavan
19:55 – Best Speakeasy