About This Column:

Welcome to Talk Your Town, an article series here on Kosher.com that explores different towns across the US and brings you all the info you need to know to plan your next visit. In each article, locals share the inside scoop on where to eat, what to see, and where to stay.

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Community Info:

Welcome to Silver Spring, MD! As one of the largest suburban Jewish communities of Washington DC, Silver Spring is still known for its down-to-earth, out-of-town vibe. Whether you’re in the area visiting the White House, or one of the (free) Smithsonian museums, we got you covered with where to eat and play in the nation’s capital.

Please note: We do not endorse the kashrus of any specific eatery on this list. Not all locations are sit down restaurants. Please make sure to call in advance to ensure hours, and availability.   

Restaurants and Eateries:

Cafe K

Beautiful and delicious cafe with breakfast and lunch options, indoor and outdoor seating. We recommend the Smoked Salmon Bruschetta. 

Phone: (240) 531-2333

Address: 1300 Spring Street, Suite 136, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Holy Chow

Phone: (301) 649-5466

Address: 1331 Lamberton Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Ben Yehuda Pizza 

Phone: (301) 681-8900

Address: 1370B Lamberton Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Kosher Pastry Oven

Phone: (301) 592-8844

Address: 1372 Lamberton Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Al Ha’esh

Fleishigs, attached to Motti’s which is a kosher supermarket.

Phone: (301) 231-0839

Address: 4860 Boiling Brook Pkwy, Rockville, MD 20852

Oh Mama Grill

Phone: (301) 770-3003

Address: 188 Rollins Ave, Rockville, MD 20852

Oh Mama Grill DC

Phone: (202) 885-9728

Address: 1829 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009

Sienna’s Pizza

Also serves dairy and fish sit down.

Phone: (301) 770-7474

Address: 4840 Boiling Brook Pkwy, Rockville, MD 20852

Goldbergs New York Bagels (Rockville)

Two locations:

Rockville Address: 4824 Boiling Brook Pkwy, Rockville, MD 20852. Phone: 301-816-9229

Silver Spring Address: 9328 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20852. Phone: 240-450-4177

Brett and Alana Fine Cafe

Open during the academic year. We recommend avoiding the busy lunch hour 12:25 pm-1:00 pm

Phone: 301-962-9400 press 7 and then 5

Address: 13300 Arctic Ave Rockville, MD 20853 (located inside Berman Hebrew Academy)

Char Bar

Phone: (202) 785-4314

Address: 2142 L St NW, Washington, DC 20037

Cafe Sunflower

Phone: (301) 321-3280

Address: 6101 Executive Blvd #115, North Bethesda, MD 20852

Nut House Pizza

Phone: (301) 942-5900

Address: 11419 Georgia Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902

Sabra Deli at University of Maryland Hillel

Address: 7612 Mowatt Ln, College Park, MD 20740

Zingers Cafe at GW Hillel

Address: Gewirz Hillel Center, 2300 H St NW, Washington, DC 20037

Medina Cuisine

Address: 12205 Nebel St, Rockville, MD 20852

Sticky Fingers Cafe

Address: 314 Carroll Street NW, Washington, DC

Grocery Stores:

Motti’s Market

Phone: (301) 468-0400

Address: 4860 Boiling Brook Pkwy, Rockville, MD 20852

Shalom’s Kosher

Phone: (301) 946-6500

Address: 1361 Lamberton Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Local Attractions:

Shadowland (laser tag)

Phone: (301) 330-5546

Address: 624 Quince Orchard Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Silver Spring Jewish Center

Beis Medrash, minyanim, 24/7 Coffee Room and Thursday night cholent. Call the office (301) 649-4425.

Address: 1401 Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (free admission)

Phone: (202) 633-1000

Address: 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560

HyperKidz

Indoor jungle gym. Rockville location contains an enclosed baby and toddler area.

Phone: (410) 844-6841

Two locations:
9309 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21046

7301 Calhoun Pl #400, Rockville, MD 20855

The Maryland side of Great Falls is part of the C&O Canal National Historical Park

Address: 11710 MacArthur Blvd. Potomac, MD 20854

ClimbZone Laurel

Phone: (301) 708-2700

Address: 13200 Mid Atlantic Blvd Ste 130, Laurel, MD 20708

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Phone: (240) 454-9768

Address: 15813 Gaither Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Sligo Creek Trail

Biking and walking trail, well shaded.

Phone: (301) 495-2595

Colt Terrace Neighborhood Park (off of Sligo Creek Trail)

Quiet kids park next to a big open meadow, good for football

Address: 11400 Colt Terrace, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Brookside Gardens

Phone: (301) 962-1400

Address: 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902

Brookside Nature Center

Phone: (301) 962-1480

Address: 1400 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902

Noyes Library for Young Children (Kensington)

Very good for toddlers. One big open room with toys and books.

Phone: (240) 773-9570

Address: 10237 Carroll Pl, Kensington, MD 20895

Wheaton Library

There’s an area in the back for kids.

Address: 11701 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Phone: (240) 777-0678

Mikvehs

Silver Spring Jewish Center

Phone: (301) 649-4425

Wallerstein Mikvah

Phone: (301) 681-3737

Travel and Getting Around:

Once you’re in Silver Spring, getting to DC is easy. You can go by car or train. With a car, traffic and parking can be an issue, but there are garages and street parking in many areas. You can also take the metro. It has a stop (Wheaton) 5 minutes from Silver Spring. Hop on the red line heading towards Shady Grove, and you will be on your way to DC.

Bikkur Cholim of Greater Washington Hospital Pantry Locations 

Contact Number for Bikkur Cholim (202) 331-4481

Children’s National Medical Center

Located on the third floor, on the main entrance side, around the corner from the elevator bank, near the CCU

Holy Cross Health

Located on the second floor inside the cafeteria, on the right side

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

Located on the fifth floor

Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center

Located on the third floor opposite the elevators and next to the Evergreen Family Lounge and Neonatal unit

Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center

Located up the stairs on the second floor on the right side, behind the Surgery Reception desk

Suburban Hospital

Located on the first floor, past the cafeteria

Sibley Memorial Hospital

Located on the first floor, past the chapel (also called Jewish prayer room)