Submitted an online to-go order that was made per my specifications, on-time, and with all the condiments requested. Pick up was fast and easy. Quality of the food was good and the portion size was just right. Will go back during my next visit in town. read more

Honestly, this is the most average of burgers. Simply put, the restaurant is very much on the smaller side, its pricey, burgers don't come with any sides - not even fries! (at $14/pop) - and the side of aioli that came with the plate wasn't even properly mixed (separate white/Mayo + red/Sriracha). The meat was a decent girth but still on the smaller side, so two of us ordering two burgers, two fries (not worth it), and a (watered down) drink came to $49...like, is this real life? It should have been no more than $20, AT BEST. Atmosphere is meh, small seating area with wood benches and metal seats across. A small soda fountain, self-serve ketchup and mustard station (basic brands), and a recycled paper towel roll on the table for napkins. In other words, it's a very basic burger joint so the food had better be great for the price, right? Not the case, unfortunately. Paid street parking, first come. Service was just okay, not the friendliest, by any stretch, but super fast (we got our burgers 4 minutes after placing the order - fast food level of speed). I wouldn't return, for the prices alone, never mind the small portions. read more

Best burger I ever had but the portion sizes for the fries are very small and not that great. Pretty expensive as well. Service is pretty quick. Food overall is very good and ambience is nice. read more

Fricken good fried chicken sandwich seasoned perfectly to not overpower it's sidekick of toppings but the texture might've been the best I have ever had for a chicken sandwich. read more

Big Buns - Fricken good fried chicken sandwich seasoned perfectly. might've been the best I have ever had for a chicken sandwich. - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great place to get a fast-casual burger! I've only found a few good burger places in the DMV so this is a treat. I love that they have some interesting options for the build-your-own, which I took advantage of, and that the queso they have for the fries is actually pretty good for this far north of the border. The burger was very good quality, the brioche bun was good, and my selection of weird toppings (pepper jack, bacon jam, sriracha mayo, sauteed onions and pickles) hit the spot. They have an interesting selection of indie sodas and juices to drink. Food was done pretty quickly, prices are higher than fast food and the quality is worth it. This is probably #2 on my list of places to get burgers in the DMV at the moment, and since I come out this way a couple times a month, I'll enjoy partaking periodically. read more

Adult milkshakes are great also happy hour is fun! Great date place for after work Friday before a weekend

This burger place was mad fire. I came here for dinner and wanted to check this place out since we were in the area. Their burgers were huge and cooked to perfection. I got a customized burger cooked perfectly and shared a order of Cajun fries. The burger was amazing and the fries were seasoned with old bay. They have their special sauces which was chipotle aioli and sriracha Mayo. It was good but the burger was juicy and fresh toppings. 5/5 for sure! read more

Big Buns - Cajun Fries The Classic Burger - customized - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

College dorm shopping and wanted a burger. Found this place and they sub impossible patties into any of their burgers. Had a Hot in Here and it was good. The peppercorn smokehouse (think that's what it was called) was the BEST burger I e had in awhile. Truly delicious!!! read more

The offer burgers with Angus beef. They also have tons of options for chicken (fried and grilled) I got the Angus Beef burger Brioche Bun Lettuce Swiss cheese BBQ With a Mexican coke and peanut butter shake I was so glad that they had Mexican coke! Where else can you get that! The staff was extremely friendly food came quick with a family of four read more

It's in the name -- Damn Good Burgers! Patties were juicy, definitely recommend getting mushrooms on it. Also the Cajun fries! The drink fountain choices are all super refreshing. The service was good -- not much but just handing the food out. It is a great late snack/meal -- the indoor vibes was just right. read more

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Something for everyone at this party of a burger joint. The burgers are every bit as good as the name promises, but what keeps us coming back is the variety on the menu. Great options for different dietary needs and preferences, with quality, fresh ingredients. The shakes make it the kids' favorite, and the bar makes the grownups happy. We like eating in--it's clean, comfortable and chill. read more

Big Buns - The unicorn shake was an instant hit--and, yes, you get to keep the float. - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Overall, 3.5/5 but will bump it to a 4/5 since we did this burger to-go which may have lowered the quality by the time we got back to eat it. My friends and I were curious about the "Collaboration" burger since it had duck-fat in the angus beef! The burger was $11.49 each which is pretty pricy but it seems like everyone's favorite burger spot in Ballston, so we figured we had to try it. The angus beef by default is grilled to a medium-well, so you'll have to let them know if you prefer medium or well-done. Sadly, i didn't know this prior to getting my burger. I thought the medium-well patty was pretty dry. It's not very juicy and I couldn't tell how the duck-fat elevated the taste. The brioche bun was pretty typical and enjoyable. I really enjoyed the bacon jam and thought the sweet and tangy flavors added more dimensions to the burger. The burger was pretty average, but the bacon jam made it more unique and tasty. Definitely pretty pricy. Fries are pretty tasty (seasoned and salted decently well), would prefer a softer inside though. Wanted to try the "Parmesan Truffle Fries" but since the burger was pretty pricy, I couldn't justify spending over $20 for burger + fries during lunch so regular fries were good enough. Maybe I'll get the truffle fries next time! read more

Simply put I've never had a problem eating here in the past 2 years. It's clean, it's lively, and the burgers are superb. You will wait like 10 minutes for your food and when it finally comes out and you take that first bite your eyes roll to the backoff your head. It's not just the burgers, the fries are bomb and don't even get me started on the milkshakes. (...They have a Nutella milkshake...it is as good as it sounds). A meal can run you between $13-25 depending on what you get but I never leave unsatisfied or hungry (the sandwiches are huge). Definitely worth it. read more

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Absolutely delicious food, but really expensive. For a burger and fries it was over $20 dollars! Granted the portions were massive, but I wish there was a cheaper lunch time meal option. I got the anniversary burger (no complaints about the flavor) and the most crispy parmesan truffle fries! Delicious, but I''d recommend coming and sharing if this will be a frequent lunchtime spot. read more

After many years, I still feel this is the best beef burger you can get in NOVA. The juicy meat patty is always a delight for a lunch or a quick dinner. read more

We decided to try this place for takeout since the reviews were so great. Unfortunately, it was NOT a great choice. We ordered burgers, a chicken sandwich, fries, and milkshakes. First, all of the fries were cold, but I just threw them in the microwave for 30 seconds and they were fine. Then, the burgers were definitely not cooked enough, were room temperature, and soggy. I asked for medium well but got very pink medium. The bun would have been delicious but it was so soggy on the bottom that it was gross. Same for the chicken. The milkshakes were really good but I don't think we will back! read more

Big Buns - Build your own burger but NOT medium rare - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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We've stopped here a few times. The bread is Delicious as promised and the same as you can get at other great American restaurants. They have nice burgers, sandwiches, and salads. It's fast casual service what you order and get your own table. read more

What a clever concept to create a sandwich that is both sweet and salty. This was the Krispy Chicken Collaboration which was fried chicken, carolina reaper hot honey, mustard coleslaw, pickle chips, and doughnut buns from Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe. I was so shocked by the size when it came out and glad that I didn't order any sides. I almost couldn't finish the sandwich. I was unsure how it would taste but wanted to try it because it was different. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. The sweetness of the honey and doughnut actually worked well and complemented the chicken. Although it got to be a bit rich so half of the sandwich would have been plenty to savor the flavor. The sandwich although bigger than average was pricy at $12.50 given that no sides were included. I also purchased the handcrafted root beer that was sweetened with Fair Trade Certified organic cane sugar with no GMO, no high fructose corn syrup, and it's gluten free. I loved it and wished all soda tasted this good. It was a bit pricy, for a small sized cup it was $2.79. The restaurant was a bit tricky to find. I think we drove right passed it. You can't see it if you're driving on Wilson Blvd. If you see Nando's you are close by. You'll see a sign that says Shops: Grand Cru, Big Buns, Nando's and Republik Coffee Bar. Walk down that passageway between Nando's and that sign and veer to your left. Parking was challenging to find as well. As much as I liked my visit, I'm inclined to only stop by if I'm in the area which is very unlikely. read more

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Oh how the mighty have fallen. Only one short year ago I'd have likely described big buns as the best fast casual joint in all the DMV. I mean I likely did describe it that way in my prior review. But the last three visits have produced some rather lackluster meals. First, the precious Christmas season peppermint milkshake tasted, well, like vanilla. I made the mistake by ordering another on my next trip and same result. Also the portions used to be huge, with the kids meals providing enough fries for the whole fam. But no more. The prices though are the same. And the fried chicken sandwich used to provide me with 2 meals. But the last few visits, they were tiny relative to the former size. See my pics. On top of it all, last time I ordered the chicken, the middle was raw! To their credit, they made me a new one no questions asked but it was small and over cooked. Unfortunately this happens a lot when a restaurant expands - quality dips. It's too bad. Our trips to big buns may be over at this point. read more

Big Buns - Tiny fried chicken sandwich is way smaller than it used to be. Look at the tiny cutlet! - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I love this place. I went today for the first time in about 3 years and once again it was absolutely delicious!!! I told my lady "their food is always good. I've never had a bad meal here." And I've been coming here for about 8-10 years now. The burgers are cooked to order and come out juicy, hot and fresh. The fries are always hot too fresh out the fryer with that delicious chipotle aioli to dip them in. And a plethora of tasty beverages to wash it all down. As I said in my old review...Big Buns is the true burger king. And it ain't even close. read more

I can't even begin to describe how amazing my burger was!!! I love burgers but I was very impressed with how well seasoned and juicy the meat was. I always order my burgers well done and I'm fearful of how dry the meat will be. NOT THIS TIME! I ordered the classic with truffle fries and my boyfriend ordered the horseradish bourbon burger. Neither disappointed! The service was great and the cashier was so kind and accommodating. I will love to come back when I visit the DMV area again. read more

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This is my favorite burger place in Ballston! This place is on the pricier side (burgers are ~$10 and fries are ~$4-$8) but this place really hits the spot. The burgers are served with brioche bun that is so fluffy and they have such a wide variety of burger combos available. My favorites are the classic burger and the collaboration burger. The parmesan truffle fries are my absolute favorite! The best part about this place is that it is right next to The Ranch which is an outdoor beer garden. They have ample outdoor seating as well as indoor seating. Eating a burger and fries outside in their patio and then having a cocktail next door is my absolute favorite summer vibe! read more

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Hot damn these are good burgers. I ordered the horseradish bourbon burger and started getting meat sweats after the first bite. It was a hefty burger with all the mushrooms, onion, bacon, lettuce, and cheese. The tomato jam and horseradish cream sauce did make my buns soggy but it was still delicious. The fries were okay, nothing special. All in all, glad I tried em out. read more

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We were tired and hungry after a long day at work on a Monday and Big Buns hit the spot. Who knew there's a place you can go for a bowl of fresh arugula with a burger on top! Yum! I had the bean burger and my husband had a regular burger. Honestly, the regular Angus burger was a very generous size! My bean burger was a bit greasy but had a nice flavor. The service was fast and efficient everyone working there was kind and helpful. We decided we wanted fries and they brought out some fries at no charge. Regardless my husband gave server a $5 tip. If they had grass fed burgers and a crispier bean burger I'd say 5 stars! read more

Damn good burgers! My friends and I came here after running the Cherry Blossom race. The perfect post race meal imho. We all ordered different burgers and a side of fries. The original fries are bomb. Perfectly crispy and seasoned. No soggy fries here! Also came with a side of Cajun mayo (I think?). The burger was juicy, and the quality of the meat was great. Crumbled, and cooked medium well. The bun was soft and not overwhelming. Will be back to the their fried chicken sandwich, looked bomb. Also plenty of outdoor seating right outside! read more

Big Buns - Damn Good Burger - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

A friend of mine recommended this place so I decided to give it a try. The place was well lit and clean. They have a patio area for a sunny day. I arrived around noon and the line was a bit long (maybe 7-8 people in front of me), but it moved quickly (that's always a plus). I ordered the Hot and Hefe with sweet potato fries and my friend ordered the collaboration burger with sweet potato fries. These burgers were really juicy and well seasoned! They usually cook the meat medium-well, but I am sure you can ask for your liking. The Hot and Hefe had a kick to every bite but not too painful. sweet potatoes fries weren't significantly good but maybe that's because my expectation was high from the burger. Overall I enjoyed the experience and I will definitely go back to try another burger with some beer (I went there for lunch so no beer for me this time). Just FYI... Korean BBQ is not on the menu anymore. Also, I parked on the street while getting food. read more

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Tried it once now can't stop thinking about it. Great burgers but I also ordered the blueberry Coke. Sounded interesting and I'm not a huge soda drinker now but I loved it. The fries weren't bad but not a great deal to write home about. Go for the burgers and fun drink combos. read more

Great spot to grab a burger and drinks! You order at the counter and they bring your food out to your table. Tip - their online menu has pictures if that helps you decide what to get. The Peppercorn Steakhouse - They made it medium rare and it was perfect. The fried onion straws added great texture to the burger. The peppercorn mayo was delicious! The Shirlington Hot - Crispy and delicious chicken! It wasn't really too spicy, so I wouldn't worry too much. Cajun Fries - I loved the added kick. Chipotle Aioli was a delicious addition. read more

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If you love burgers, don't try this place. This place might be good for the average person craving a burger, but it is actually not worth the money. I was in need of a burger and was SOOO disappointed when this is what I got. read more

Pretty darn good! Walked here from a friend's place so not sure about the parking situation. Overall it was excellent. The fries were good but most of all the burgers were creative and amazing! I had the tribute barbecue burger which was completely worth it and best done medium rare. My friend had the brunch burger which may have well I've just been a full on brunch. Overall excellent! Prices are probably come parable for the area. Would definitely try again! read more

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One of the best burgers around- meat is fantastic, toppings all compliment. Milkshakes are delicious and we love that they collaborate with other small businesses. Missing one star because the fries are just nothing to write home about. Shoe string, kinda blah...with the fantastic burgers, I just expect more. My daughter got the special limited time unicorn milkshake and it did not disappoint. read more

Big Buns - Unicorn milkshake - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Look no further for your hamburger fix. This burger joint is right on par with Holy Cow, without the parking, but the Metro flexibility. This Ballston gem has all the makings for a fantastic burger. They are beautiful in appearance, tasty in taste, and fair in price and value. Need I say more? Okay you probably want more. Before you even walk in the door you are wafted by the smoky burger grill smell that beckons you to try something. I got myself three items; the Brunch Burger, their Cajun fries, and a Peanut Butter milkshake. All be told this was $25, but give me a break! This was my first time. There is plenty of seating and the atmosphere is quite casual. The staff is pleasant and knowledgeable which really benefitted my experience. Then the food arrived. I had to try the shake first. It is thick and creamy and has a terrific peanut butter taste. I also liked that it came in a big size and that they use real ice cream blended in. That just adds to the experience. I saw the burger next and was so impressed with how it looked, that I could stare at it for hours. When I finally dug in I was super impressed with the smoky flavor and the fresh ingredients. The apple butter, the bacon, the fresh pimento cheese, and the fried egg work magic on this thing. I got pickles on the side and I am happy I did. The fries were plentiful and delicious just the same. Their "Crack" dipping sauce (aptly named) was tangy as well. I have zero complaints on the food quality. By the way, all burgers are cooked medium well, unless you specify otherwise. That works for me! For craft burgers, I think they did an amazing job. From start to finish, from shake to fries, this was a great representation that the American Dream is alive and well. Keep up the great work! read more

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Great first experience at Bug Buns! Reminiscent of some other burger joints that have become popular recently, but held its own. I had the impossible hot & hefe burger. I almost sent it back because it looked so much like a real burger. Tasted delicious, not so much like beef that it turned me off - just like a damn good burger!! The peppers and avo worked well, though that's definitely my go-to! The Cajun fries were plentiful, hot, and tasty as well. All in all, great time and great food. read more

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Their damn good buns made a pop up in Reston Town Center and those burgers are damn good. The Fricken fried chicken burger was a tad dry and under seasoned for me. But the peppercorn steak burger was flavorful, juicy, fatty, and excellent with the mushroom and string fries. I'm not a burger eater and that one was lovely. Other notable items were their skinny fries, Brussels sprouts, and vanilla milk shake. You may think one can't mess up on milk shakes. But they can. The thickness of the milkshake was perfect and the vanilla flavor didn't taste artificial? The Brussels sprouts were cooked just to perfection. Not bitter, crispy still by the time we bought it home, and the dressing had the right amount of heat, saltiness, and sweetness. Open a location in Reston! read more

Big Buns - The Fricken' Good Fried Chicken, The Peppercorn Steakhouse Burger, Fries, and Brussels Sprouts - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Great food, good seating area outside. Only downside is nowhere to put trash when you're finished . read more

Very soft and delicious bun. The burger was good. We ordered pick up. Solid collaboration burger. It turned out a lot sweeter than I thought. I think it was the bacon jam that was a turn off. I think if I removed the bacon jam it would be really good. The fries were wrapped in wax paper so by the time I walked back to my condo it was soggy. I will definitely be back but perhaps for dine in. Also I need to try the unicorn shake. read more

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Came with my friend after an afternoon at the pool and we were starving! There was no a/c inside so they kept the doors open and fans on. It wasn't too bad inside for a hot day. Cajun Fries - For happy hour these fries are $3. I was very impressed with the seasoning! I lived in Louisiana for two years and I thought these fries were well spiced and crispy. The Hop Daddy- After one bite, I can tell the ingredients are fresh. The peppers and mushrooms were so delicious with the basil mayo. However, chicken was very very thin and a bit dry. My sandwich looked more like a vegetarian sandwich than a chicken sandwich. Bread was also a bit dry too. Nutella Shake: THIS IS AMAZING!!! Super thick and creamy. You can taste the Nutella but it's not too overpowering. I can't wait to try the Oreo and their boozy shakes next time! Overall, damn good burgers, shakes and fries! read more

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This place is decent but not worth the price. You could eat at a full service restaurant for the same price. The upscale Carlyle restaurant within walking distance charges about the same for a burger. Ridiculous. My wife and I ordered an anniversary burger, a side of Brussels, a salad topped with a burger, egg, and bacon. Two tap waters. 48 bucks with small tip. Fast casual is out of control these days and I get it's a nice area, but that is nuts. 5 Guys is WAY better and cheaper. The burgers are made to order and thick. I will give them that, but I found the much lauded anniversary burger a little bland honestly. The Brussels were not cooked properly and drenched in a spicy/sweet sauce. I won't return even though it's walkable for us. read more

My husband loves a perfectly fried chicken sandwich, and he couldn't resist trying the Fricken Good after reading all the reviews. The fried chicken was fried perfectly and deliciously moist. The bread was soft and buttery, similar to the buns used in the Popeyes chicken sandwich. The accoutrements on the sandwich was lacking in flavor, resulting in an over all bland sandwich. The cajun fries, on the other hand, were covered in seasoning and were borderline salty. The bacon jam on the Brussels was addictive. I smeared the jam on my burger and just about everything else on my plate. Overall a solid burger joint. read more

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The BEST burgers in the DMV- no contest. Quick, hearty, flavorful, doesn't fall apart, and isn't your typical shake shack/smash burger knockoff. Their Parmesan fries are addictive and shakes are some of the best around too which is just a bonus. read more