Five Things You Need To Know Today (the Hy-Five)

It’s another thirsty Thursday, Hyattsville! Here are five places you may want to grab a bite today:

1. Looking for a hot cup of java—coffee shop style? Try the Professional, a breakfast/lunch eatery on Baltimore Avenue. Hear tell: Hyattsville’s lay historian Doug Dudrow hangs out there in the mornings.

2. If you haven’t done so in a while, you really should stop into Under the Coconut Tree, also on Baltimore Avenue. Their Caribbean pastries are delish and the atmosphere is so cheery.

3. Feeling like authentic Mexican food? Check out the Alamo Mexican Restaurant on Kenilworth Avenue in Riverdale Park. There’s a large dining room with entrances on both sides leading to two bars. There are a couple pool tables in a side room, a stage and spacious dance floor.

4. Care to satisfy your sweet tooth? Check out They also have pastries, muffins, bagels and coffee.

5. Finally, there’s always something local at the . The bar/lounge also offers take out.