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IN THE NEWS

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"Some of D.C.’s Best Pizza"
Mar 2
"Some of D.C.’s Best Pizza"

Washington City Paper
by Laura Hayes, Food Editor
March 2, 2021

Neighborhood Restaurants That Make DC a Better Place to Eat—and Live
Feb 11
Neighborhood Restaurants That Make DC a Better Place to Eat—and Live

Washingtonian
by Ann Limpert
January 10, 2021

Investing in Big Bear
Dec 24
Investing in Big Bear

SMBX Small Business Bond Marketplace
December 24, 2020

Best of DC Wedding Venues - Eater DC
Oct 18
Best of DC Wedding Venues - Eater DC

Eater DC
by Tim Ebner
Oct 19, 2018,

Grey’s Anatomy Star Jesse Williams the Best Man at Neighborhood Big Bear Wedding
Oct 4
Grey’s Anatomy Star Jesse Williams the Best Man at Neighborhood Big Bear Wedding

Washingtonion
October 4, 2018

"Fairytale cobblestone patio and trellised grape vines make Big Bear a respite within the city" - Condé Nast
Jul 25
"Fairytale cobblestone patio and trellised grape vines make Big Bear a respite within the city" - Condé Nast

Best Coffeeshops of DC
CondeNast Traveller
by Laura Ratliff
July 25, 2018

"neighborhood darling Big Bear kicks off its BBQ Sunday" - Washingtonian
May 4
"neighborhood darling Big Bear kicks off its BBQ Sunday" - Washingtonian

Washingtonian
Written by Mimi Montgomery
Published on May 4, 2018

Big Bear Makes you wish you Married at your neighborhood Coffeeshop
Apr 2
Big Bear Makes you wish you Married at your neighborhood Coffeeshop

Washingtonian
by Hayley Garrison Phillips
Published on June 13, 2017

Ari Shapiro - A Perfect Day in DC - Washington Post Express
Nov 15
Ari Shapiro - A Perfect Day in DC - Washington Post Express

Washington Post Express
By Lori McCue
November 15, 2017

“most scenic coffeeshops for weddings in the city”
Oct 25
“most scenic coffeeshops for weddings in the city”

DCist
by Christina Sturdivant in Arts & Entertainment
Oct 25, 2017 2:44 pm

Bloomingdale favorite planning big expansion, new rooftop
Apr 27
Bloomingdale favorite planning big expansion, new rooftop

Washington Business Journal
By Rebecca Cooper
Apr 28, 2017,

"Big Bear is the neighborhood spot that everyone wishes they had" - Vogue Living
Jan 11
"Big Bear is the neighborhood spot that everyone wishes they had" - Vogue Living

VOGUE Living
by Madeleine Luckel
January 18, 2017

Best Coffee Shops in DC - VICE
Nov 12
Best Coffee Shops in DC - VICE

Here Are the Best Coffee Shops in Washington D.C.
Munchies - VICE
Staff Reviews
Nov 12 2016

DC’s Best Outdoor Drinking Spots for Summer - Zagat
Jul 6
DC’s Best Outdoor Drinking Spots for Summer - Zagat

Zagat
by Rina Rapuano
July 6, 2015

New James Beard Chef at Big Bear - Prince of Petworth
Mar 26
New James Beard Chef at Big Bear - Prince of Petworth

Prince of Petworth
March 26, 2015

 Sarah Jessica Parker, Frank Gehry,  Chuck Close Dinner at Big Bear - Washington City Paper
May 20
Sarah Jessica Parker, Frank Gehry, Chuck Close Dinner at Big Bear - Washington City Paper

Washington City Paper
Perry Stein
May 20, 2014 10 AM

Sunday Supper at Big Bear - We Love DC
Mar 2
Sunday Supper at Big Bear - We Love DC

We Love DC
by Natalia Moreno
3/2/2012

D.C. Baristas Talk Effective Smack (Video) - Washington City Paper
Oct 5
D.C. Baristas Talk Effective Smack (Video) - Washington City Paper

Washington City Paper

Big Bear Cafe and the New Farmers Market in Bloomingdale
Aug 14
Big Bear Cafe and the New Farmers Market in Bloomingdale

InTowner
August, 2007

"Revitalization" - Washington Business Journal
May 28
"Revitalization" - Washington Business Journal

Washington Business Journal
May, 2007

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HOURS

8am - 3pm Cafe, Monday - Sunday
4pm - 9pm Bar, Wednesday - Sunday

The patio is open with heaters and fire-pit tables for self-serve seating.

You can see our menu and pre-order here:
https://bigbear-pickup.square.site/

ADDRESS

1700 1st Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 643-9222