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My second favorite food truck in DC! They come by the Westend by my job weekly. You can get three of the same balls or a combo. I usually get one veggie, one chicken and one traditional. Their sides are all amazing and the portion size is huge!!! Plus the people that run the truck are so friendly and nice and great with names
The Service: I have been to the food truck and the brick and mortar location in Brookland (which unfortunately is closed) and I would say that the Ball or Nothing service is great! They are pretty quick and the wait is never long unless they are really busy, but still fast compared to other food trucks. The Food: I love all of the unique meatball flavors and sides that Ball or Nothing has. The BBQ meatball usually has a kick but pairs well with the mac and cheese. I also recommend the brussels sprouts which has nuts and is on the sweeter side. I have tried the classic meatball and the polenta which are also pretty solid. A lot of my friends like their salad, which has seasonal flavors. Overall, Ball or Nothing is definitely my go-to food truck and I hope they bring back a brick and mortar location!
Top-notch, filling food-to-go, and now my favorite food truck in Washington DC. I love that they serve a large heaping of the excellent, freshly-prepared sides to complement their "balls". And I'm definitely a "ball" eater now. I got the vegetarian "balls", which are substantive and tasty without being spicy. They come smothered in a lovely italian tomato-sauce and some parmesan-romano cheese...this alone is rather tasty. Many people at the farmer's market fell for the spicy kale-ricotta or the mac-and-cheese side dish, but I went for the dressed, broiled sprouts topped with walnuts. Oh wow, utterly nice to chew, with lots of grilled, juicy flavor, and crunch. Next time I'm going to indulge in their sweet potato or their mac 'n cheese side. Find this truck, stalk this truck and eat your "balls". Such good value for a heaping of proper food!
Ball or Nothing officially won me over. From their friendly service from the second you walk up to place your order, to their delicious meatballs and sides. Ball or Nothing has what it takes! Since I skipped the lunch rush, there was no line when I approached the truck. I asked the lady if I could do the 3 meatball + 2 sides combo (~$12) with each meatball being a different flavor, and she said yes. So I got one vegan, bbq chicken, and a classic. She was more than happy to recommend me here favorite sides, and so I decided to go for the mac-n-cheese with brussel sprouts. Roughly eight minutes later, my named was called and I got a piping hot to-go box. I found a spot nearby and dug in. I took a bite out of the brussels sprouts and was pleasantly surprised how good they were! PACKED with flavor. The candied walnuts balanced the flavor perfectly. The mac-n-cheese was good too, but the brussels sprouts really complemented the meatballs well. My favorite ball? The vegan! Out of the three, it was the one that really stood out to me. So on my next visit, I know I'm grabbing the vegan balls with a side of brussels sprouts. Overall, I definitely got a bang for my buck and would come back again!
I have been to this truck three times now. The first time was on accident when I discovered it on the square near my job. Its colorful menu got my attention. You have three meatballs to choose from... you can either get one of each, get three of one, or mix and match as you please! The three meatballs I usually see are Regular, Vegan, and BBQ Chicken... I have seen other flavors... a while back I believe one had blueberry! After you pick your meatballs, you have to pick two items from the sides, which include cauliflower, beet & goat cheese salad, mac & cheese, polenta, collard greens... I have had all of those at least once, and I have never been disappointed. The meatballs are flavorful, and the little tray they give the food is definitely filled up as much as it can be. The staff have always been polite. My most recent time (today) I walked 8 blocks to get to this truck! It isn't around much, so I was excited to see it on the list today.. and I wouldn't walk that far just for anywhere. Thank goodness the weather was nice! I was surprised to see no line there... but that just made my service all the better! I got three BBQ chicken meatballs with two salads as my sides: the beet & goat cheese one, and a new one I've never seen before -- honeycrisp apple salad with toasted almonds. The apple-almond ratio was heavily skewed, but that wasn't a dealbreaker for me. My only problem with this truck is that when compared to others, this place is a little pricy because the average is $9-$10 and the meals here are $12. I would be lying if I said it wasn't worth it. I deserve to treat myself sometimes!
Wow just wow. I've seen and heard about this food truck for a while now. I've never been eager or interested to eat meatballs for lunch. I happened to stop here and figured I'd give this place a try with all delicious sides they offered. I got the vegetarian meatballs with sides of Brussels sprouts and Mac and cheese. Best Mac and cheese I've ever had!!! Food and ridiculously good. Ingredients were fresh, and thoughtful out together. Inventive and creative. Portions are generous, so come hungry. My only grip was cost. It was definitely a splurge for lunch. Will definitely come back again so I can try all their sides. They should have a meal option that is sides only!
I tried this place for the first time back in 2014 and was absolutely blown away by how good it was. Unfortunately, due to my change in job location, I was never near any of the areas that the truck goes to for lunch hours - VERY TRAGIC :( Fortunately, I got a new job downtown and I am able to have this delicious food much more often for lunch :) Service is great and quick, they give out rewards card which is a HUGE plus! I'm close to filling mine! My go to is getting the beef meatballs and mac and cheese. I alternate between different vegetable options. For this particular time I got the roasted sweet potatoes which weren't bad I think next time I will try the brussells sprouts. They really fill up the container - the food is delicious and homemade - I highly recommend for lunch! They have vegetarian/vegan options and always have a chicken meatball option. Also, if you're a committed foodie (like myself), set up tweet notifications on Twitter so see where the truck is daily ;)
4.5 stars. Hands down, one of the better trucks out there. Also a little more pricey than some of the trucks out there (3 meatballs & two sides go for $11), but I think it's worth it. It's been ages since I'd had Ball or Nothing and previously I remember eating their chili and liking it a lot. That was at least 6 months ago, probably more - so when they showed up at State Department this past Thursday (and after this visit, for the next month I see myself eating there every Thursday) I was excited and noticed they had a revamped menu since I'd last visited. To get a taste of a number of menu items, I ordered the BBQ chicken meatballs, macaroni and cheese, and mascarpone cheese polenta (carb overload!) and my coworker ordered the classic meatballs with collard greens and roasted cauliflower. The portions were extremely generous. I was able to eat two of my meatballs, some of my polenta, and some of my macaroni and cheese - this could have easily been two lunches and I'll remember that for next time. My coworker reported feeling satisfied and not stuffed and managed to eat his entire lunch. You can tell that this stuff is made with very fresh ingredients. My meatballs were perfectly cooked and sat on a velvety base of polenta, which went really well with the BBQ sauce. I didn't taste an overwhelming flavor of mascarpone, which was just fine with me, I prefer a more mild polenta, and again, the meatball sauce went very nicely. My macaroni and cheese was a surprise - fusilli pasta with a nice, mild cheese sauce and a sprinkling of parmesean. Both sides were prepared beautifully. My coworker reported that his meatballs were also perfectly cooked and accompanied by a "delightful" marinara sauce. He loved the flavor of the collard greens but had two minor complaints - 1) the greens weren't very well cut-up and it was a bit difficult to eat with a plastic fork and knife and 2) they were tough. He also noted that they were a bit spicy, so the spice-adverse should be aware of that. As for the cauliflower - cooked perfectly, although he said that the flavor of the (sesame?) oil shined through more than the flavor of the cauliflower itself. The price and the few nitpicks are the only reason they aren't getting 5 stars from me - but who knows, after a few more visits, I might change my mind!
Once again, another great food truck experience here in DC! I've walked past this one many times, always smiling and saying to myself"What a cool name!", blue end up opting for something else. But on this day I decided to give it a try . . . . and boy am I glad I did. I opted for 2 traditional meatballs and one buffalo chicken meatball with roasted cauliflower and mac n cheeses sides. Let me tell you, "It was delicious!". And I didn't even get to enjoy it hot. Something came up at the office and my lunch sat for a while. Sure I could have microwaved it but I was pressed for time. If it was this good just warmish, I'm looking forward to the next time. Sure you might spend a couple dollars more than at the other trucks (The meal should maybe be priced at $10 instead of $12 inleeping with most other trucks in the area and it would probably increase their sales considerably.) but it's worth it.
Ball or Nothing clearly doesn't need my five stars but here they are anyways because this food truck is really good! It caught my eye with a unique, inventive menu that offers meat, veggie and vegan options. And the list of sides, impressive! Then add to the fact that it's not a sandwich shop like almost every other food truck in the line and I was sold. I ordered the regular meatballs with brussel sprouts (sweet and sauted with pecans) and summer squash (savory, on a bed of dandelion greens). Everything was fresh and flavorful. I appreciated how my squash was carefully divided from the rest of the food by a piece of wax paper. My friend, who ordered veggie balls with the brussels and polenta had her meatballs and sauce placed on top of the polenta - a tasty and thoughtful presentation. Price is a little high for a food truck ($12.10, including tax), but you're getting a TON of a food and it's really filling and tasty. So worth it! Hoping to see them parked again at L'Enfant soon.
Color me impressed. I am not usually a huge fan of meatballs or meatloaf as they tend to be (in my experience) rather bland and often dry from most places. Ball or Nothing's "Balls" are neither of those things. I opted for the platter today which comes with a generous portion of 3 large meatballs, choice of sauce, and 2 sides. I was torn between the Marscapone Polenta and the Mac & Cheese, but once I saw the Mac I had to try some. My second side was the Succotash, which being a southerner comes with high expectations on my part. I was not disappointed by any of my selections. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, though they could have been just a BIT firmer for my tastes. I was originally going to try the "Ghost" Tomato sauce but when I saw the Rougail Creole Sauce I had to give it a shot. The vendor was very friendly and knowledgeable about his menu and gave me a great run-down on the origin of the Rougail sauce from the Indies, tomato based and loaded with ginger and a nice dose of hot peppers - often served with seafood this sauce made a very nice, and unusual addition to the tender meatballs. The succotash was wonderful and very much done in a traditional southern "stewed" style. Loaded with onions, baby lima beans, corn, and (an unusual addition) green beans. Paired with the very rich Mac & Cheese and slightly spicy meatballs and sauce I feel myself gradually slipping into a mid-afternoon food coma after my substantial lunch. The Mac & Cheese bears it's own mention. Obviously home-made, it is done with a wonderful large spiral fusilli pasta which serves to provide greater surface area for the rich mornay sauce (the fancy french term for "cheese sauce") to cling to. Garnished with a nice dusting of what tasted to be fresh Parmesan it is an artery clogging but delicious side. My overall dish was complemented nicely by a "Jamacian Grape" soda, which was not cloyingly sweet like a Nehi. Also offered are lemon and orange San Pelligrino and the usual soda options. The unusual additions to the drink line-up are a nice change of pace from the usual coke, sprite, and water that most trucks serve. Though our food was served quickly (luckily there was no substantial line), I will second the comment that the owner needs to get a second person to dish up food while he is taking orders. If this place gets popular (which I am guessing that it will) they will likely struggle to serve quickly with only one person handling orders and food. Keep up the great work Ball or Nothing... you surprised and converted me with your fantastic meatballs.
Whoa, that's a top five DC comfort food meal. I've missed the mark so many times on food trucks. But these guys need a store front. I had the meatballs, Mac, and cauliflower. It paired so nicely into this creamy ball of joy in my mouth!
I'm always down to try out trucks I haven't been to and this truck seems like it has a nice variety of choices...but mostly choices of sides and not balls. I got 1 classic ball and 2 chicken Buffalo blue balls. Upon opening the container, blue balls is certainly what I got. For the hefty price, I was expecting much bigger balls to put in my mouth. Given that, the food was still delicious. If it weren't for the meatballs, they might be a good vegetarian option. I got Mac and cheese which was creamy using larger loop pasta. I also got local squash with honey which sounded weird at first, but the sweetness worked. Overall, it was pricey and not enough balls.
7 years ago
For some reason today nearly all the trucks near Union Station were taco trucks and I was not in the taco mood. I came across this meatball truck and there were so many things on the menu I wanted to try that I got distracted and didn't even look at the price. I wound up choosing one of each type of meatball (classic, veggie, Buffalo chicken), roasted cauliflower, and mac and cheese. The total came to around $13, which sounded a bit pricey but the portions are huge and well worth it. I liked the classic meatball best followed by the Buffalo chicken; was not that into the veggie one. It was a bit mushy and tasted like a kale burger. Sides were solid and matched well with the meatballs. The box is compostable which is a great plus! Will definitely look for it again. read more
This truck hasn't been coming around here for a while so had to make sure I was around to try it when it finally did. Got 2 BBQ chicken and 1 classic beef meatballs with cauliflower, corn/pepper sides. Everything was delicious, solid meatballs with super tasty sauces, and big portions - light eaters can probably share one order - good deal at $12+tax. Easy ordering too, just email your selections and they'll send an invoice with a link for contactless payment. read more
My second favorite food truck in DC! They come by the Westend by my job weekly. You can get three of the same balls or a combo. I usually get one veggie, one chicken and one traditional. Their sides are all amazing and the portion size is huge!!! Plus the people that run the truck are so friendly and nice and great with names read more
The Service: I have been to the food truck and the brick and mortar location in Brookland (which unfortunately is closed) and I would say that the Ball or Nothing service is great! They are pretty quick and the wait is never long unless they are really busy, but still fast compared to other food trucks. The Food: I love all of the unique meatball flavors and sides that Ball or Nothing has. The BBQ meatball usually has a kick but pairs well with the mac and cheese. I also recommend the brussels sprouts which has nuts and is on the sweeter side. I have tried the classic meatball and the polenta which are also pretty solid. A lot of my friends like their salad, which has seasonal flavors. Overall, Ball or Nothing is definitely my go-to food truck and I hope they bring back a brick and mortar location! read more
10 years ago
Top-notch, filling food-to-go, and now my favorite food truck in Washington DC. I love that they serve a large heaping of the excellent, freshly-prepared sides to complement their "balls". And I'm definitely a "ball" eater now. I got the vegetarian "balls", which are substantive and tasty without being spicy. They come smothered in a lovely italian tomato-sauce and some parmesan-romano cheese...this alone is rather tasty. Many people at the farmer's market fell for the spicy kale-ricotta or the mac-and-cheese side dish, but I went for the dressed, broiled sprouts topped with walnuts. Oh wow, utterly nice to chew, with lots of grilled, juicy flavor, and crunch. Next time I'm going to indulge in their sweet potato or their mac 'n cheese side. Find this truck, stalk this truck and eat your "balls". Such good value for a heaping of proper food! read more
10 years ago
Ball or Nothing officially won me over. From their friendly service from the second you walk up to place your order, to their delicious meatballs and sides. Ball or Nothing has what it takes! Since I skipped the lunch rush, there was no line when I approached the truck. I asked the lady if I could do the 3 meatball + 2 sides combo (~$12) with each meatball being a different flavor, and she said yes. So I got one vegan, bbq chicken, and a classic. She was more than happy to recommend me here favorite sides, and so I decided to go for the mac-n-cheese with brussel sprouts. Roughly eight minutes later, my named was called and I got a piping hot to-go box. I found a spot nearby and dug in. I took a bite out of the brussels sprouts and was pleasantly surprised how good they were! PACKED with flavor. The candied walnuts balanced the flavor perfectly. The mac-n-cheese was good too, but the brussels sprouts really complemented the meatballs well. My favorite ball? The vegan! Out of the three, it was the one that really stood out to me. So on my next visit, I know I'm grabbing the vegan balls with a side of brussels sprouts. Overall, I definitely got a bang for my buck and would come back again! read more
I have been to this truck three times now. The first time was on accident when I discovered it on the square near my job. Its colorful menu got my attention. You have three meatballs to choose from... you can either get one of each, get three of one, or mix and match as you please! The three meatballs I usually see are Regular, Vegan, and BBQ Chicken... I have seen other flavors... a while back I believe one had blueberry! After you pick your meatballs, you have to pick two items from the sides, which include cauliflower, beet & goat cheese salad, mac & cheese, polenta, collard greens... I have had all of those at least once, and I have never been disappointed. The meatballs are flavorful, and the little tray they give the food is definitely filled up as much as it can be. The staff have always been polite. My most recent time (today) I walked 8 blocks to get to this truck! It isn't around much, so I was excited to see it on the list today.. and I wouldn't walk that far just for anywhere. Thank goodness the weather was nice! I was surprised to see no line there... but that just made my service all the better! I got three BBQ chicken meatballs with two salads as my sides: the beet & goat cheese one, and a new one I've never seen before -- honeycrisp apple salad with toasted almonds. The apple-almond ratio was heavily skewed, but that wasn't a dealbreaker for me. My only problem with this truck is that when compared to others, this place is a little pricy because the average is $9-$10 and the meals here are $12. I would be lying if I said it wasn't worth it. I deserve to treat myself sometimes! read more
8 years ago
Wow just wow. I've seen and heard about this food truck for a while now. I've never been eager or interested to eat meatballs for lunch. I happened to stop here and figured I'd give this place a try with all delicious sides they offered. I got the vegetarian meatballs with sides of Brussels sprouts and Mac and cheese. Best Mac and cheese I've ever had!!! Food and ridiculously good. Ingredients were fresh, and thoughtful out together. Inventive and creative. Portions are generous, so come hungry. My only grip was cost. It was definitely a splurge for lunch. Will definitely come back again so I can try all their sides. They should have a meal option that is sides only! read more
I tried this place for the first time back in 2014 and was absolutely blown away by how good it was. Unfortunately, due to my change in job location, I was never near any of the areas that the truck goes to for lunch hours - VERY TRAGIC :( Fortunately, I got a new job downtown and I am able to have this delicious food much more often for lunch :) Service is great and quick, they give out rewards card which is a HUGE plus! I'm close to filling mine! My go to is getting the beef meatballs and mac and cheese. I alternate between different vegetable options. For this particular time I got the roasted sweet potatoes which weren't bad I think next time I will try the brussells sprouts. They really fill up the container - the food is delicious and homemade - I highly recommend for lunch! They have vegetarian/vegan options and always have a chicken meatball option. Also, if you're a committed foodie (like myself), set up tweet notifications on Twitter so see where the truck is daily ;) read more
4.5 stars. Hands down, one of the better trucks out there. Also a little more pricey than some of the trucks out there (3 meatballs & two sides go for $11), but I think it's worth it. It's been ages since I'd had Ball or Nothing and previously I remember eating their chili and liking it a lot. That was at least 6 months ago, probably more - so when they showed up at State Department this past Thursday (and after this visit, for the next month I see myself eating there every Thursday) I was excited and noticed they had a revamped menu since I'd last visited. To get a taste of a number of menu items, I ordered the BBQ chicken meatballs, macaroni and cheese, and mascarpone cheese polenta (carb overload!) and my coworker ordered the classic meatballs with collard greens and roasted cauliflower. The portions were extremely generous. I was able to eat two of my meatballs, some of my polenta, and some of my macaroni and cheese - this could have easily been two lunches and I'll remember that for next time. My coworker reported feeling satisfied and not stuffed and managed to eat his entire lunch. You can tell that this stuff is made with very fresh ingredients. My meatballs were perfectly cooked and sat on a velvety base of polenta, which went really well with the BBQ sauce. I didn't taste an overwhelming flavor of mascarpone, which was just fine with me, I prefer a more mild polenta, and again, the meatball sauce went very nicely. My macaroni and cheese was a surprise - fusilli pasta with a nice, mild cheese sauce and a sprinkling of parmesean. Both sides were prepared beautifully. My coworker reported that his meatballs were also perfectly cooked and accompanied by a "delightful" marinara sauce. He loved the flavor of the collard greens but had two minor complaints - 1) the greens weren't very well cut-up and it was a bit difficult to eat with a plastic fork and knife and 2) they were tough. He also noted that they were a bit spicy, so the spice-adverse should be aware of that. As for the cauliflower - cooked perfectly, although he said that the flavor of the (sesame?) oil shined through more than the flavor of the cauliflower itself. The price and the few nitpicks are the only reason they aren't getting 5 stars from me - but who knows, after a few more visits, I might change my mind! read more
Once again, another great food truck experience here in DC! I've walked past this one many times, always smiling and saying to myself"What a cool name!", blue end up opting for something else. But on this day I decided to give it a try . . . . and boy am I glad I did. I opted for 2 traditional meatballs and one buffalo chicken meatball with roasted cauliflower and mac n cheeses sides. Let me tell you, "It was delicious!". And I didn't even get to enjoy it hot. Something came up at the office and my lunch sat for a while. Sure I could have microwaved it but I was pressed for time. If it was this good just warmish, I'm looking forward to the next time. Sure you might spend a couple dollars more than at the other trucks (The meal should maybe be priced at $10 instead of $12 inleeping with most other trucks in the area and it would probably increase their sales considerably.) but it's worth it. read more
9 years ago
Ball or Nothing clearly doesn't need my five stars but here they are anyways because this food truck is really good! It caught my eye with a unique, inventive menu that offers meat, veggie and vegan options. And the list of sides, impressive! Then add to the fact that it's not a sandwich shop like almost every other food truck in the line and I was sold. I ordered the regular meatballs with brussel sprouts (sweet and sauted with pecans) and summer squash (savory, on a bed of dandelion greens). Everything was fresh and flavorful. I appreciated how my squash was carefully divided from the rest of the food by a piece of wax paper. My friend, who ordered veggie balls with the brussels and polenta had her meatballs and sauce placed on top of the polenta - a tasty and thoughtful presentation. Price is a little high for a food truck ($12.10, including tax), but you're getting a TON of a food and it's really filling and tasty. So worth it! Hoping to see them parked again at L'Enfant soon. read more
Color me impressed. I am not usually a huge fan of meatballs or meatloaf as they tend to be (in my experience) rather bland and often dry from most places. Ball or Nothing's "Balls" are neither of those things. I opted for the platter today which comes with a generous portion of 3 large meatballs, choice of sauce, and 2 sides. I was torn between the Marscapone Polenta and the Mac & Cheese, but once I saw the Mac I had to try some. My second side was the Succotash, which being a southerner comes with high expectations on my part. I was not disappointed by any of my selections. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, though they could have been just a BIT firmer for my tastes. I was originally going to try the "Ghost" Tomato sauce but when I saw the Rougail Creole Sauce I had to give it a shot. The vendor was very friendly and knowledgeable about his menu and gave me a great run-down on the origin of the Rougail sauce from the Indies, tomato based and loaded with ginger and a nice dose of hot peppers - often served with seafood this sauce made a very nice, and unusual addition to the tender meatballs. The succotash was wonderful and very much done in a traditional southern "stewed" style. Loaded with onions, baby lima beans, corn, and (an unusual addition) green beans. Paired with the very rich Mac & Cheese and slightly spicy meatballs and sauce I feel myself gradually slipping into a mid-afternoon food coma after my substantial lunch. The Mac & Cheese bears it's own mention. Obviously home-made, it is done with a wonderful large spiral fusilli pasta which serves to provide greater surface area for the rich mornay sauce (the fancy french term for "cheese sauce") to cling to. Garnished with a nice dusting of what tasted to be fresh Parmesan it is an artery clogging but delicious side. My overall dish was complemented nicely by a "Jamacian Grape" soda, which was not cloyingly sweet like a Nehi. Also offered are lemon and orange San Pelligrino and the usual soda options. The unusual additions to the drink line-up are a nice change of pace from the usual coke, sprite, and water that most trucks serve. Though our food was served quickly (luckily there was no substantial line), I will second the comment that the owner needs to get a second person to dish up food while he is taking orders. If this place gets popular (which I am guessing that it will) they will likely struggle to serve quickly with only one person handling orders and food. Keep up the great work Ball or Nothing... you surprised and converted me with your fantastic meatballs. read more
Whoa, that's a top five DC comfort food meal. I've missed the mark so many times on food trucks. But these guys need a store front. I had the meatballs, Mac, and cauliflower. It paired so nicely into this creamy ball of joy in my mouth! read more
9 years ago
I'm always down to try out trucks I haven't been to and this truck seems like it has a nice variety of choices...but mostly choices of sides and not balls. I got 1 classic ball and 2 chicken Buffalo blue balls. Upon opening the container, blue balls is certainly what I got. For the hefty price, I was expecting much bigger balls to put in my mouth. Given that, the food was still delicious. If it weren't for the meatballs, they might be a good vegetarian option. I got Mac and cheese which was creamy using larger loop pasta. I also got local squash with honey which sounded weird at first, but the sweetness worked. Overall, it was pricey and not enough balls. read more
12 years ago
My favorite food truck!! I'm not really a meatball person and honestly, that's not what sparked my interest in trying the food here. Yes the meatballs are really good, but the sides are AMAZING!!! I've only had the pleasure of trying their winter food so far so I'm excited to see what they have for spring/summer/fall. You can tell the food is made with love and made that day. They just have a way of making something like green beans or brusell sprouts the best thing you have ever eaten. It takes a lot to wow me, but the food here wows me every time. I'm a pretty lazy person and I will walk almost 1/2 mile each way to get some grub when they come to Farragut (p.s. it's the coldest winter ever and I still make the trip). The other great thing is that there's barely wait. I usually wait 5 mins or less and they are so nice and friendly. And $11 for 3 giant meatballs and 2 sides in DC is a great deal when the food is this great. I've had food from several other food trucks and the food here is my favorite. Do yourself a favor and check it out! read more
10 years ago
After having lunch here today, I get why they were named a best of DC food joint! Not knowing exactly what I would be eating by ordering the balls, I got the buffalo.chicken and vegetarian balls, along with Mac and cheese and watermelon feta salad. As soon as I opened my plate, I knew I had made the best decision of the day! The balls, especially the vegetarian one, was chock full of flavor and left me wanting more. The mac and cheese? Holy crap, it was devine!!! I could have had an entire container of that and been in hog heaven! I think I made a great choice with the watermelon and feta cheese salad as it was very refreshing and a great end to my meal. I will definitely be looking to make that at home first lunch! Great experience at a great price! I will definitely look out for this truck the next time I'm in DC! read more
This food truck is probably the best one in DC. I just wished I gave it another try before I left the city. The bbq vegi balls are delicious. The roasted cauliflower and yams were amay-zing! The one issue that I had often with the food truck was that they always ran out of the meatballs I wanted. Don't underestimate how popular this truck is. The food is delicious and constantly sells out. read more
5 years ago
(3.5 stars) I wasn't too crazy about this truck, although I will applaud the creativity of their options. I ordered the classic meatballs with mac & cheese (of course) and marscapone polenta. I don't know if I would order it again for $11 but it was pretty good and a relatively large helping of food. The meatballs were quite good when covered in their heavy sauce; but on their own, they were only average with no notable distinctions. The mac & cheese had a different spin on it (light cream sauce with thick noodles) which I enjoyed but it was also lukewarm which limited my opinion of it. And the polenta was a bit too sweet for my taste, causing it not to mix well with the meatballs. There were a number of other side options, including carmelized green beans with toasted almonds, that sounded really tasty and may have been better choices. read more
12 years ago
Amazingly delicious, fresh food. I came to the truck around 2pm when the truck was closing, but the kind lady and chef welcomed me and took my order. I was so ready to have the bbq turkey after reading all these Yelp reviews, but the vegetarian balls were the only ones left. In addition i got the local corn and goat cheese salad. These corn and goat cheese salad are out to the world? Yes, you might call me crazy, and proclaim, oh its just corn, goat cheese, almonds and leaves. No. Its. Not. It is the best goddamn salad and corn Ive had in DC. It is so simple yet extremely fresh, the juiciness of the corn, the crunch of the large salted almonds contrasting smoothness of the fresh goat cheese, and topping it off with local greens. Gosh. On the other hand, I was not a big fan of the vegetarian ball, not because it's not good, but Im just not a fan of veggies mushed up in a ball and I didn't really have a choice ( my fault ill admit, i came late) . Regardless of my personal taste, it was still very tender, juicy, flavorful and crumbles to the touch. Nevertheless, this was an amazing meal, the people working here are so nice, can't wait to try the turkey ball next time!!! read more
14 years ago
Delish. The truck has a base offering of meatball sub or platter, with a different offering of sides each time. I've stuck with the platters, but can also attest to the size and filling nature of the subs. Come to think of it, the platters are filling too, you certainly get what you pay for here. I was afraid at first that the ghost chili sauce would be too spicy, but it's actually quite good with more of a slow burn, at least to me. I really like the varied side offerings. Just working from memory they've had: fruit salad, mac & cheese, asparagus, polenta, cous cous, and wedge salad. Oh, and they have Mexican Coke! By way of operations, they seem to have the system down. I went to them within their first 3 days of open and our group waited a little, but nothing too excessive. The past few weeks have been quick, and as always very friendly. I'll be there every time they're in Franklin Park. read more
7 years ago
I decided to stop by their food truck in NoMa and do something different for lunch today. The meatballs were great BUT they only give you 3. *puzzled face* I got the classic meatballs and my sides were greens and Mac n cheese. Great combo but my meat balls *confused face*...can I get at least 4? lol I mean it is a meat "ball" truck right? read more
Working at a client site south of Foggy Bottom means not that many lunch options. Luckily, there's always a long line of food trucks outside State Department. So just about everyday for over a year I venture out there rain or shine and try all the trucks. Ball or Nothing is my favorite of them all. Everything about Ball or Nothing is perfect. The truck is appealing to the eye. The lady who takes the order remembers your name after you go once or twice. The meatballs are juicy and delicious. And the sides beat out side dishes at most restaurants. My go to is the classic meatballs with marinara sauce and sides of goat cheese/beet salad and mascarpone polenta. YUM! read more
Mix and match different meatballs in the $12 box at the Ball or Nothing brick and mortar shop in the Tastemaker food ball. The chicken meatballs come with buffalo sauce and the OG beef ones have an awesome marinara. The Mac and cheese is a must but don't skip on the Brussels and cauliflower. There are vegetarian meatballs too! The staff is super nice and fry up the vegetables right in front of you. read more
I was excited to try Ball or Nothing for lunch, but was underwhelmed. I ordered the classic meatballs, which came with 2 sides (mascarpone polenta and mac & cheese) for $11. For the price, it was a decent portion. The meatballs/sauce were ok with a nice spice to them, but they were cold when I got back to my office (a 2 minute walk, and it's not very cold out). The pasta tasted like it was premade in a large batch and refrigerated, and then doused with cheese sauce. Unfortunately that was also cold. The polenta was the high point of this meal, but the meatballs and sauce were served on top it, which masked its great flavor. The few bites of untainted polenta that I could dig out were delicious. Bottom line, I wouldn't go back. If the meatballs were served hotter that would really help. Two stars for the polenta and the potential to be better with hotter food. read more
The food is pretty good however I think it would be better if it was a little less salty/oily. Still great though, the vegetables and super fresh and the veggie meatballs are loaded with herbs and spices. It definitely was better than I had excepted it to be. I am usually disappointed with the veg options in DC but they nailed it. although it's more mushy than a normal meatball, it's got a lot going on! I love that there's so many different sides to choose from as well. read more
8 years ago
14 years ago
This was easily one of the best food trucks I have tried in DC. I ordered the traditional meatballs, the duck fat potatoes, and the goat cheese beet salad. The cuisine is a great example of what is being called "new American." Though the meatballs were a bit undercooked, I wasn't too concerned and will not allow that to affect my five-star rating. The meatballs were deliciously spiced, and the sauce was perfectly balanced. The duck fat potatoes were roasted with numerous flavorful spices. The beet salad was extremely fresh and colorful. The total cost was $10. Usually I find DC food trucks to be overpriced for the quality/quantity, but this was actually a good deal. read more
9 years ago
8 years ago
Enjoyed the green beans!!! I would recommend the regular meatballs and pass on the chicken meatball :) read more
9 years ago
My biggest mistake was driving off before trying the food. Omg, if I knew it was that fresh and delicious, I'd've purchased 2 lunches! The tomato sauce is heaven alone But that blood orange pistachio salad is so refreshing and beautiful, that I could've framed it. The polenta was on point as well. It was so good, that I wasn't pissed that she forgot to give me a buffalo chicken meatball. I will definitely come back. (And double check next time) read more
14 years ago
10 years ago
After seeing reviews about this food truck all over Yelp, I knew Ball or Nothing was for me. I was excited when I spotted them today at the USDA Farmers Market and knew I was in for a treat! I approached the truck and was greeted by a friendly man who explained to me how the menu worked and the difference between the veggie ball and the vegan ball (one is covered in cheese and one is plain.) I ordered two veggie balls and a side of the brussels sprouts for $8. My order came out almost immediately and man oh man am I glad it did. The veggie meatballs have got to be one of the best things that I have ever tasted. Covered with just the right amount of marinara sauce and sprinkled with cheese. I also enjoyed the brussels sprouts which were sauteed in oil and topped with candied walnuts. My one and only complaint was that I thought the brussels sprouts had too much oil on them. When I was done eating them there was a puddle of oil on the bottom of my plate... All in all, I would sprint (not run) back to this food truck, especially during chillier days. read more
14 years ago
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