We went here to see a friend and hang out in the king st area. Parking was easy to find on the next…read morestreet but I believe we got lucky. The birr garden was relatively quiet today given there were no World Cup games but they usually have a crowd for the games. We got several beers and food. I got the grilled chicken doner which came with fries. My partner's royal spicy chicken sandwich also came with fries. Portions were generous and we were able to take some food home too. The food tasted really good!

I was craving a warm salted pretzel with beer cheese so we popped into this place (first-time…read morepatrons). There was an event going on so the downstairs dining area was full, and our only option was the bar or rooftop. We decided on the rooftop, which would've been super fun on a warm spring or summer night. It really was beautiful up there. But, it was cold and had been raining, so it was a bit of a bummer we couldn't be comfortable at a table inside. I figured I could get past being cold if the food was at least good, but the pretzel was dry and hard. They didn't offer beer cheese which was a bummer, so I tried queso and buffalo chicken dips. The dips were yummy despite the lame pretzel. The cherry on top was that the service sucked. The guy working the rooftop bar seemed miserable, like he would've rather been anywhere else. He was rude and snarky when we asked questions about the menu and made us feel like an inconvenience when we asked for to-go boxes. We will not be back.

Praise for this Shrine to the almighty Burger. Holy Cow is sanctuary for those who worship to the…read moreGreat Hamburger, God of all Hamburger good and bad. The Great Hamburger does not discriminate. But I do. And I say this place is holy....for us burger lovers. The day: Friday~a little before the dinner rush, so I had the place to myself. No worries. The music was righteous. Soul and R And B pumping through the speakers. The order: I did a "do it yourself burger" but there was plenty of titled burgers to praise and consumer. The burger was cooked perfectly. Juicy and a hint of salt. The bun, fresh brioche-sweet and buttery. A nice selection of additives. I added avocado, lettuce, and grilled onions. I also ordered a vanilla milkshake. Well done shake. Just the right thickness, slightly less dense than soft serve ice cream. If you are a cult member of the Great Burger, then this is your church. Amen.

I ordered the Hot Mess and asked for the Mac & cheese and onion to be on the side. I wanted to try…read morea bite with the Mac & cheese before committing to the whole burger. Unfortunately I was underwhelmed. The burger didn't have as much flavor as I have had in the past and the Mac & cheese was just noodles. I was expecting cheesier baked Mac & cheese. And I think there might have been some spicy kick to them too. I picked up my order and ate it a little later, but the sweet potato waffle fries were also not satisfying as they were really limp and soft. A few pieces were crispy so that makes me think it's how they were cooked and not because of the delay in eating them. I could have crisped them up in the oven but I didn't want to go through that trouble. I didn't finish them. I still like Holy Cow but hopefully have a better experience next time.

Overall 4/5. Walked over on a beautiful side and decided to eat outside. The menu was very clear on…read morethe wall but also pick up menus at the front door. There was a decent chunk of the fridge for already prepared food for grab and go. Might need a little more direction for the front of house workers. Actively sitting down during their shift, delaying and using people's time to just sit on their phones at the front door. Might not be the greatest look as a business owner. Ordered chicken salad sandwich (4.5/5) but said no tomatoes, registered on receipt no tomato, had to pull tomatoes off the sandwich. Chicken had an Indian marsala taste to it, very flavorful and delicious. I had the chicken cordon blue Sammie and was overall a 5/5! Great sauce with a lil mustard zing. We shared the poutine (3.5/5), definitely didnt hit the spot for what we were thinking. I guess just stick with getting poutine in Cana-duhhh. Overall would be back just limiting what we order. Jake n kev

This place is located inside of the Bread and Water Company in a little strip mall. There is tons…read moreof parking available. They have a few seats for those waiting for their food, but there is no place to dine inside. There are a few tables and chairs outside though. This is a bakery that serves burgers, hot dogs and fries essentially. This place has full pies and cakes, you can also get them by the slice. They have cookies, bars, bread, soups, cupcakes, scones, coffees and teas. As I mentioned earlier, they also have hotdogs, sandwiches and burgers. I ordered the roadhouse burgers with a side of fries. It took them a while to prepare my food. It was about 30 minutes. There were a lot of fries and they were pretty good. The burger was ok. It was luke warm at best and the bacon was a bit over-chewy. It did have a lot of flavor though and was not the worse burger I have had. I just could have been better. The staff there was friendly and helpful. Even though I may not have liked my burger, i really liked this place and the varierty they have. I hope to make it back here soon.

One of our favorite spots in Alexandria! We have been coming here for about 10 years!…read more They start every table off with a chili Sampler! They are known for their chili, and yes its REALLY good. If you like spicy and meaty, Texas chili is the way to go! My wife gets the vegetarian chili, she loves it! You always get a side of corn bread! The location is a little small, but plenty of space for people to go out in a group. Love the western theme on the inside and the big horse outside! The service was quick, fast, and everyone was pleasant!

I "quickly" stopped by Hard Time Cafe because I was in the area to run some errands. I'll say that…read moreI had wonderful beverages, food, AND conversation during my visit. First, I really enjoyed the Country-Western ambiance of the restaurant and the low-key vibe of the restaurant. For my dining pleasure I went with the Chilli Cheddar Cheeseburger. Yes, I know the restaurant is known for it's chili, but I was not really in the mood for having chili as a main course for dinner. So, I figured that I could have best of both worlds because you can choose from one of four chili options for the Chilli Cheddar Cheeseburger. I thought the portion sizes were pretty huge for the $15 price tag. You definitely will get a deal here. Overall, I thought the food was great. I'll say that I wish the shredded cheese on the burger was melted prior to it arriving to me. If you are getting one of the chili burgers or hot dogs, I highly recommend that you dine in because the food can get very "squishy". ;) Half way through eating the cheeseburger, I had to use my knife and folk to finish it because the bun was too soggy to continue eating with my hands. What really set Hard Time Cafe apart for me was the friendliness of the patrons. Upon sitting down at the bar, I was greeted by two regulars. I assumed they were regulars because they seemed to know other customers and the staff. What was supposed to be a quick dinner ended up being an occasion where I was chatting with folks for about 1.5 hrs. I probably would have stayed longer, but I had a bit of a trek to return home, and I did not want to get home too late. Overall, I had a very good experience at Hard Times Cafe. The food was delicious; the atmosphere had a friendly vibe; service is pretty fast; and the prices were not too bad (my total without tip was about $60 - burger, three cocktails and a tall beer).

Stopped in late one evening. They guys working were so great and friendly. These employees were…read moreawesome! Decker loved all his French fries

Was a big supporter of Five Guys early on and used to eat at DuPont Circle Five Guys often. As In…read moreand Out and Shake Shack started getting all the buzz, I always chimed in for Five Guys. Lately I've enjoyed coming back with the kids for mini burgers. This King Street location has turned me off for good. Visited on July 4 for a hotdog. It wasn't even busy and I stood at the register across from the staff member who said nothing and completely ignored me. I checked the signage and looked for a self serve screen to make sure I wasn't missing something. No, she just couldn't be bothered to take my order. While I waited I heard the manager take a phone call and apologize to the caller and promise a refund. Should have been a red flag, but I just wanted a hotdog so I didn't sweat it. After eventually ordering I noticed that a couple of people attempted to use the bathrooms, which were apparently locked, but there was no signage. I saw a couple of hotdogs come off the grill and they looked great. When I received mine, the ingredients were slightly off. No worries, I went to the condiment area to get some ketchup, and when I opened it the hotdog was barely warm and still had that red/pink raw hotdog color, unlike the other dogs I'd seen come off the flat top. Definitely got the sense that there are endemic performance issues at the place. I wouldn't have trusted any food they prepared so I just left and didnt even ask them to fix it. If it's like that at a prominent location like King Street, I'm not confident that they're meeting standards at other locations. Definitely not trusting them to feed my kids.

Baby that half smoke! Just get it. That's the review…read more Service is aight, quick little in and out spot for breakfast or lunch.

Weenie Beenie has been around since 1954, and they've earned their reputation on the half smokes,…read morewhich happen to be a favorite of mine. My go-to is fully loaded: onion, chili, mustard, and relish. That's the move. I've worked my way through a lot of the menu, the hot dogs, burgers, bean soup, onion rings, and mac salad. The fries are a seasoned wedge fry, which was a nice surprise and a step up from your standard cut. A large sweet tea is the right call to wash it all down. I still haven't tried the breakfast sandwiches, but they're on my list for next time. This is the kind of longtime local spot that keeps you coming back. Worth a stop.

This place is always a 10/10. Had my birthday here and they more than accommodated me. Mike the…read morebartender is great. Always on top of things and just a genuinely great guy. I'm also addicted to their mussels lol. Highly recommend this place!

chill vibes but not for going out; mussels flavorful, friendly staff and good if trying to just…read morehave dinner out

This is such a remarkably fabulous restaurant to go to! The ambience is very pleasant, very old…read moreworld. The food is absolutely delicious and magnificent. And the staff couldn't be more helpful and professional. Their location in old town Alexandria is fantastic. I highly recommend this restaurant

AMBIANCE: We came here for Mother's day! We were weary about…read morecoming here bc it was a pub-like restaurant. like european food, and that's not typically the cusine we go for as a family, but it was nice! the weather was beautiful this day, so we were able to eat outside and at the same time have a more private meal. SERVICE: Our server was great! i am sure you guys know how it is to go out with your parents. Mine tend to ask a lot of questions; even though we answered my dads questions bc the answers were right in fron to fhim (the menu) he still asked, so i appreciate the server for his pateince FOOD: fresh! good! i got the fried rice and shrimp, and it came with a salad or veggies. it was perfect and exactly what i wanted in that moment.

I looked at the online menu and noticed that Papa offered poutine. I didn't think to call up to ask…read moreif they still had it. Of course the prices were less than what I saw from the menu being given to me. I see that they share space with another restaurant, a stylized diner restaurant that it is overpriced When I asked the waiter if they offered poutine, basically Glumly said no so I got up and I left I don't think I'm gonna bother to go back to this place. It's overpriced. The service people are knowledgeable of what they're offering and they don't seem to care how you feel if something is unavailable.

I didn't know I could love Bun Papa any more than before. Then they went and opened their new…read morelocation. It is take out only right now but online ordering is fast and easy! They had pizza available the other day when we ordered and we decided to give it a shot. WOW. So good!! Thin crust, super flavorful and aromatic sauce just a great simple pie. Their burgers are as delicious as ever. What more could you want? Amazing service! Their amazing customer service will keep me coming back over any sort of chain. We had some things go on with our orders (typical for a place getting started and honestly not a big deal at all) but they made note of it and went above and beyond. Seriously amazing customer service will keep me coming back again and again, the crazy awesome food doesn't hurt either.

About a 2-2.5: Yumyums Smokin' Grille is a food truck that can be found at the Tanger Outlets…read more Their menu offers various types of burgers, hot dogs, wings, and topped fries. We tried: +the Dirty Dog - this was a hot dog topped with their housemade chili meat sauce, black beans (which we requested to opt out of, but still came with), yellow sharp cheese, and the option to add jalapenos, which we did; the chili meat sauce was just okay, but didn't complement the hot dog itself; the hot dog itself was extremely salty, even for me; the 'yellow sharp cheese' was more of the liquified nacho-like cheese sauce, which wasn't necessary - maybe shredded would have been better? For drinks, we had the strawberry watermelon lemonade and the Ben's Purple Passion Lemonade; both were very refreshing and tasty! We were curious about their brisket sandwich, but they had ran out, so that was disappointing! Service was friendly, and there's plenty of parking in the outlet lots. +check our orders - are inaccurate +get their specialty lemonades! +brisket runs out quick! +overly salty dogs +located at Tanger Outlets

The crab fries are a must try!! And the YumYums wings are very tasty as well. It all depends on…read morewhat you have a taste for because there's a great selection of food dishes.