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Late nite bites

After a night of bar hopping and dance floor domination, comes the late night munchies. Don’t worry we’ve got it covered from the popular “jumbo slice” to mouth watering sandwiches like the Chivito or Cuban. When late night hunger strikes, these places are sure to satisfy.

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Late night hot spot, Fast Gourmet. Photo by Flickr user daimoneklund

Fast Gourmet

Tucked away inside a Valero gas station (ever so famously converted into a restaurant), Fast Gourmet serves up an eclectic mix of delectable sandwiches, salads and sides. As odd as the location is, you really can’t go wrong with the array of choices from the popular Cuban to U&Me favorite: the Big Mason BBQ Chicken.  A true hidden gem- good at all hours of the day or night. Bonus: weekends it’s open ’til 5:30AM.  14th & W St NW fast-gourmet.com 

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Fast Gourmet. Photo by Popville.

Italian Kitchen on U:

From slices to whole pizza pies and panini, Italian Kitchen on U has your usual late night cravings. Of all the mouth watering classics, we love their gourmet pies. U&Me favorite: The Veggitariano. 1110 U St NW www.italianonu.com

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Photo by Popville.

Taylor Gourmet 

Philadelphia-style hoagies rule at this sandwich haven. Taylor’s has a vast menu for meat lovers and veggies a like- and depending on your hunger scale- you can go big (12″ hoagies) or go small (6″).  The satisfying salads are also a winner. U&Me faves: The Wilson Park salad w/ grilled chicken and Wharton Street hoagie. 1908 14th St NW taylorgourmet.com

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photo by Tasting Table.