Who would have thought the lowly biscuit could become so trendy? D.C. now has not one, but two pop-ups dedicated exclusively to the humble baked good. (Founders of both say they came up with the idea independently.) Smother them with butter, jam, or gravy, but a good ol’ bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit sandwich is the ultimate way to start the day. Behold, a breakfast breakdown.

Photos by Jessica Sidman