When I first ate here a few years back, I wasn't much of a fan, didn't see what was so great......but yesterday, my husband and I tried the Colletti's Smokehouse, the 'Shroom Burger, rosemary/thyme fries and the Milky Way shake. Cons first: I was expecting the Milky Way shake to taste like the candy bar. Is GSE's version their own recipe and not to replicate the candy bar? My shake was okay, there was a lot of butterscotch syrup, chocolate syrup and ice cream. No matter how much I tried to mix it up, I still got slurps that only either tasted of butterscotch or the chocolate. The beef patty for the Colletti's was thick and it absorbed a lot of the bbq sauce and was a bit on the dry side. Pros: I am from the West and am a huge lover of the Western Bacon Cheeseburger from Carl's Jr. The Colletti's was pretty close and I would order it again if ever in the area. The onion ring was supersized, in fact the onion ring and beef patty dwarfed the burger bun completely. There could have been more bbq sauce, but that can be remedied by remembering to have some extra on the side. The flavors from each component of the sandwich were present in each bite. I recommend this burger. The 'Shroom was equally good. I could have done with a little less Good Stuff sauce, due to its tanginess, but overall it was tasty. There was a little bit of crunch from the panko and lettuce, and the muenster/cheddar ratio on the mushroom itself were perfect. Again, you could taste all the flavors in each bite. If you're not in the mood for a beef burger or are a vegetarian, the 'Shroom is the way to go. The fries are good too, not soggy and just the right amount of crunch. They are on the greasy side, but I'm ok with that. The regular size is a lot of fries. The bag the fries comes in appears small, but they really crammed a whole lot of fries in there. Would I recommend GSE to someone? Sure, it's worth giving it a try. read more

This is an awesome place to get floats/shakes! They have great service! Highly recommend! read more

Good Stuff Eatery - Great place to get floats/shakes! Highly recommend! - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Michelle melt is a turkey burger with grilled onions and cheese. Solid choice if you're not looking to eat beef. Juicy, filling and delicious! The fries, however, were way too oily and closer to the burnt end of the frying spectrum. Maybe it was just the batch I got but they were not amazing fries. Service was quick! Good place to eat if you're craving burger and fries. Casual dining - you order, pick up your food from the counter, and sit yourself at an open table. read more

Good Stuff Eatery - Michelle melt with fries - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Pro: DELICIOUS! Few things can capture the quintessential American dining experience quite like a burger and fries, right?!? Luckily for us, Good Stuff Eatery is really REALLY great at what they do! They take the simplicity of a beef patty on a bun and elevate it to rear air. The "Prez Burger"--with applewood bacon, onion marmalade, Roquefort cheese, and horseradish mayo--is my vice when I visit this place. Pairing it with an order of Spike's Village Fries (with rosemary, sea salt, and thyme) and washing it down with a cold beer makes for a flavor profile that can be described as "a beautiful summer day with every bite"! Not to be outdone easily is the Steakhouse Burger. This is another dish that adds cremini mushrooms, onion straws, and Swiss cheese to the burger experience. Don't get me wrong, it's great! I just like the Prez Burger better! Con: I can't eat this every day. My arteries may object! :) Bottom Line: Enjoy "a beautiful summer day" with every bite at Good Stuff Eatery! read more

We were in town for the weekend and were staying nearby. We popped over for a late lunch. I was super impressed with the menu choices and the prices. There were many choices and I finally narrowed it down to the avocado turkey burger with sea salt fries. We also tried the fried green tomato sandwich and the Nashville chicken. My turkey burger was cooked well and the flavor was quite good. The sandwich was stocked full of toppings which was nice! The Nashville Hot chicken wasn't too overly spicy but had enough heat to it. My daughter devoured the fried green tomato sandwich. Everything was good but nothing really blew us away. Overall we had a wonderful lunch and would definitely return again. read more

If I could give negative stars, I would. This is the most disappointing burger I've had in my life. The dead-eye look in the employees working behind the counter gives a hint of the look the cows had as they died. It tasted like desperation and minimum wage. I had the runs for days after the sunnyside. It should be called the runnyside. Just disgusting. read more

Very disappointing.  I went here for lunch and ordered the Prez Obama Burger, Fries and a drink.  First I was annoyed because I ordered a snack fries and drink and the cashier didn't give me the "Snack Fry & Soda" combo deal but instead charged me the individual price for each.  It was only a couple cents difference so I didn't feel the need to do anything about it but it was annoying to get charged a different price than my coworker even though I ordered the same thing.  Double check your receipt before paying.   They give you a pager when you order the food which lights up and beeps when the food is ready.  It came out in about 5 minutes.   The initial presentation was not good.  The first thing that surprised me is that they bag the burgers and fries even if your eating in store.  It keeps all the moisture in so when you open up the bag the burger is squished up (nothing like the pictures in the website) and the fries are a soggy mess.   For taste the burger patty was overcooked and a little dry in my option, cooked well done with no pink at all.  It tasted good with the toppings but if the patty was cooked medium well I think it would have been better.  The fries were limp and greasy and even the multitude of dipping sauces available could not save them.  I didn't even bother to finish them. read more

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We love a great burger...this place has been our number one for some time! We have tried many many burgers and while some are near in ratings, Good Stuff is still leading the category! The burgers are always cooked to perfection and I happen to love the fries! You must have a cookies and cream shake to complete the order. I am not a fan of the Good Stuff Sauce so I always get them without the sauce. Great variety of shakes and burgers so give them a try! They are not open on Sundays so get it in Monday - Saturday! read more

I wish I did not get the food from here. They all are wearing gloves but the touch the money with them on then go cook your food. They are sniffling and not wearing masks. I am sorry but with this virus you need to be more aware. Although there sign says contactless delivery your food will not be read more

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Eaten here a few times, food can be good. What grinds on me is the whole tipping thing at the beginning prior to having a single bite. If I've had good service and food, I'll toss 10% in a jar but to be required to tip up front with the subtext that not tipping makes me concerned about my food. read more

Great atmosphere and even better food! Everything was top notch from the service to the vibe. And the portion sizes won't leave you hungry .. they even accommodated my gluten allergy... ! Made this Texas girl miss big Texas smiles and friendly service! Almost felt like Covid was a memory.... almost. Seriously though they were extra cautious and seeting was spaced properly according to CDC guidelines! Yall go see them today! Amazing! Cheers Yall! read more

Took 30 minutes just to tell us our food was thrown away & got the refund but time was wasted, buzzer they hand you doesn't even work, make sure to camp by the register for your order. read more

Great menu choices, the smell will grab your attention immediately and you'll want one of each. This location is rather busy but the staff is still friendly. Prices and portions are reasonable. You have a huge selection of drinks and dipping sauces, loved them all! read more

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Ordered the Spike's Sunnyside, the portion was right size and the taste was good.Fries were not good though !!

Ordered 2 burgers and a large fries. Everything was dumped into a bag and smooshed by the big bag of fries even though we're dining in. Burgers were pretty good, but also dripping with grease. The Obama's caramelized onion was too sweet for my taste. The seasoned fries were not seasoned and the dry herbs were just at the top of the bag. Not to mention the fries were soggy and covered in grease. In the 30 seconds from the counter to the table, the bag was soaked in grease. If it's late, kinda buzzed, and want a greasy burger and crappy fries, then perfect place for you. read more

Good Stuff Eatery - Bacon chess and a large soggy fries. - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great Stuff Eatery. I brought my family to enjoy some food. We all agreed that this place brings the greatest burgers, greatest shakes, greatest fries in DC area. Very nice place, great people kind and polite. Great Stuff Eatery. Traje a mi familia para disfrutar algo de comida. Todos estuvimos de acuerdo en que este lugar trae las mejores hamburguesas, los mejores batidos, las mejores papas fritas en el área de DC. Un lugar muy agradable, gente estupenda, amable y educado. read more

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I dont eat a lot of red meat but on this night last week I was craving a good burger. I live in area and still had not tried this place. Well lucky me they are open till 11pm so rare in DC during ovid. I ordered the Good stuff melt because i adore mushrooms and caremilized onions. I changed the cheese to swiss because well, duh , cheddar not going with mushrooms. I love umami. I also added tomato and onoin and a snack village fries Can i just say, this burger was the best burger I had in my 30 something years of existence. I am lying? No it was huge and thick with tons of delicious mushrooms and cheese. It was so so good I almost fell out of my chair at home. I also love love the rosemary on fried this was such a new taste and i loved it. I even reheated the fries the next day and they were still good. The price point is awesome, so much better than a mediocre shake shack or 5 guys. This was a restaurant quality burger at take out price. The service was great and i loved all their sauces esp the chipotle mayo. I was in and out with my burger no line in 10min..... I support this place despite it being a celebrity started chain. I am not into trendy places but despite the hype this place is LEGIT. Do try and enjoy the best burger in dc area:) read more

I mean, I guess. Whenever someone asks me if I want to eat something, I never opt for a burger joint. Ever. If I want a burger, I go to McDonald's because I'm not handing out more than $5 for a slab of ground meat between some bread. Just doesn't do it for me. Now, I've had some pretty magical burgers in my life that justified paying more for because they were just amazing. I have such low standards for burgers that they blew me out of the water. These burgers didn't come from the Jekyll and Hyde club in NYC (trash) and they definitely didn't come from ... what am I writing a review for again? -scrolls ups- Oh, yeah. Good Stuff Eatery. Just that easy to forget. I know what y'all are thinking. "Urs, how are you trashing this place, but you gave it three stars?" It's because I didn't get a typical burger which is what I should have done in order to write a fair review. Also, like I said, I don't care for burgers so I went in with a bad attitude. Totally not their fault. Just bare with me. It's a sit down/take out joint. The line starts at the opposite side of the entrance door and works it's way towards the front. You can see them cooking from the counter which is something I love, so I'm thinking it won't be too terrible. I ordered a fried green tomato burger.. so yeah, there was no actual burger. My first mistake. Second mistake was not getting the bun or the mayo since I'm on a diet. I could have gotten away with no buns, but I regret not getting the mayo. Got an order of some rosemary and thyme fries (isn't it sad how I don't remember the names of any of the menu items?) and some water. I had problems with the water. Why did it come out like a trickle? There was a line to get water because it came out so slow! Y'all, fix that! Also, the little cubby for the condiments and the drinks is too cubby-like. It's confusing, you bump into people, and the condiment containers don't even work. I just wanted some mustard. That's all! The seating area in the back is heavily neglected. Our table was trashed. We asked someone to come clean and they disappeared. Thanks for that. And the metal chairs aren't cute or comfortable and they scrape up the floor. If you don't have a bar, you don't need barstools. Thank you. And onto my "burger." Thank Buddha my diet-having ass got the goat cheese because goodness knows those two slices of fried green tomato were tasteless. I mean, green tomatoes are usually a tasteless novelty, but this hurt my feelings. If I'm going to eat a glorified salad, I should know to treat myself better. That batter had absolutely no flavor. Lord, help it. ... but the fries were nice. A tad salty, but I enjoyed them moreso than my tomatoes. Also, three of the four people dining with me enjoyed their food. The fourth just didn't think hers was a good burger, but the rest counts for something, right? As stated earlier, what I ordered was totally my fault. Most burgers are made of components that taste okay on their own, but amazing together. When I decided to get a deconstructed burger-less burger with fancy salad, I screwed myself over and did wrong by Good Stuff Eatery. Will I be back to give them another chance and possibly a better review? No. I don't do burger joints, remember? read more

After receiving a recommendation to go here by multiple people, we finally took the hint and went. It's a greasy, messy, delicious burger that you will feel guilty eating but it's completely worth it. I had the "Obama burger", and it was the perfect amount of sweet from the onion marmalade and tangy from the Roquefort cheese. Add bacon to that mix and it's a huge win. The spikes village fries, which are dusted in thyme and rosemary, are fresh cut with a variety of fry sauces to pair with. I'd give this place a 4.5, but I'll round up because it deserves it, in my mind, with the combination of quality and value. read more

Good Stuff Eatery - President Obama and fries - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The staff has had me waiting to take my order over 20 minutes. the staff member in the back does not speak english instead of her coming up front to even try to come tell us that someone will be here soon she walks away read more

The burgers here are the best in Crystal City. Extremely tasty. The fries here are also great. They put some seasonings on them that make them amazing. And if that's not enough, you have 38 different types of mayo They have mango, chipotle, sriracha, old bay... it's ridiculously too many types. But they are all fairly great. The place is a bit small for as much traffic goes through there. They have comfortable booths, but you might have to wait a little bit to get any place to sit. read more

Had Spike's Sunnyside. Burger with egg and bacon and cheese. Only a 10 minute wait at height of lunch crowd! Fries looked delicious, but I would have been stuffed. Carry a selection of craft beer too! Quite a bit of seating inside and out. I ate mine at the park across the street! Enjoy!!! read more

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Burgers here are tasty. However the in person experience leaves something to be desired. When you enter the restaurant confusion ensues. The music is so blaring loud you can hardly hear anyone. Then there is the line situation, it is so confusing everyone just clumps up in the entrance they don't know where to go. The food is always good, all be it a little over priced I think for the quality. However I do love their milkshakes. My absolute favorite is their toasted marshmallow flavor, it is really spot on. I think I would just prefer to order her to go from now on when the craving strikes. read more

Good Stuff Eatery is certainly a place for decadent burgers and shakes near the Crystal City Shops. Food: The burgers are always juicy and delicious (and greasy, as expected). My go-to is the Steakhouse Burger. Like seriously, I'm getting hungry just thinking about it! I've also had other burgers like the Michelle Melt and the Shroom Burger, and I've always been satisfied going here for lunch! The fries are also very nicely done, and a meal is generally always satisfying. The shakes are very sumptuous. My personal favorite is the Marshmellow shake that (again) is very decadent and pairs nicely with any burger. Ordering a full meal here can be a bit more expensive than the Chick-fil-a next door, but it is definitely more in the "feel good" territory in my opinion. Service: The people behind the counters are always cordial and have a smile on their face, which is always a plus. :) Atmosphere: They have a pretty big space for a burger restaurant (and it's usually always fill around the lunch rush). The design speaks to the DC political culture with multiple TVs around the restaurant showcasing different news channels, which is cute. Finish: Check this place out if ya want to make the most out of your cheat day (which could be everyday). read more

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Dang. After reading all the reviews I see where I and many others went wrong: We didn't order a burger. FOOD: Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich: C- I am a SUCKER for Nashville hot chicken. I see it on a menu and cannot help myself from ordering it. Even if I just had a 10 course meal, I MUST GET IT. Sadly, this is where my experience took a turn. I ordered this sandwich during prime time lunch hour in Crystal City so the wait was definitely long. No biggie, I was confident my chicken was gonna be hot and fresh. After about 15 mins, I received my sandwich and opened it up to gaze upon the beauty of thee hot chicken. I was beyond underwhelmed. The chicken was super small but wait, look at all that spice! All hope is not gone! One bite into the sandwich and I was instantly underwhelmed. How could something that looks so flavorful, lack so much flavor? It's a chin scratcher, for sure! 3 stars for the fries. Because I really do love the fries. I'll update this review once I get a burger. Meanwhile, stay away from anything that isn't a burger or the fries on the menu. Stay tuned! read more

Good Stuff Eatery - The most underwhelming Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich I've ever had in my entire life lol - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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This is my 3rd time at Good Stuff Eatery but my first time at the Crystal City location. It's a bit smaller than the Capitol Hill one but definitely helps that you don't have to go find upstairs seating. It wasn't too crowded when I walked in but I think it was still early for dinner goers since it was around 6:30 or so. They were pretty efficient took my order and within 5-10 mins my order as ready. I ordered the Smokehouse burger without Swiss. I suppose my burger was a bit on the dry side but I take into account that I didn't order cheese which would help with the moisture but still dry compared to the other ones I've tried.the fries weren't as crispy as the last time I got them so I was a bit disappointed. All together my burger and snack fries set me back about 10.50 ish. No drink included. I can't say this was my best experience at Good Stuff but that doesn't mean I won't be returning...I still love their milkshakes and the taste and flavors are still there it just wasn't executed during my visit. read more

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they have a "lunchbag" special - burger, fries & a drink for $11 ($12 and some change). Had I NOT ordered the "lunchbag" special, I might have saved some pennies. This special, I'm guessing, is good for the specialty burgers. I ordered a REGULAR burger (no cheese) - the special comes with fries and a fountain drink. I will test this theory next time I go. The fries were EXCELLENT. My burger was just OK - I asked for a plain burger with onions - why did I get to my desk and have pickles, lettuce & tomatoes. My burger bun was soggy!!! YUCK! Shoulda found a five guys! lol read more

UPDATE: The owner contacted me within a day after writing my initial review. He took the time to address my specific concerns/complaints and was sincerely apologetic for the situation that transpired. He recognized the oversight and identified the opportunity for them to refine and improve their process. The quick response showed they are dedicated to providing outstanding service to their customers. I would definitely go back there again when in town to give them another shot. read more

Prez Obama burger is pretty good, but also expensive. I spent nearly $8 for the burger and still left hungry. It is packed with a lot of bacon and has a sweet after taste. Keep in mind that most of their burgers are 1/3 pound. There was slight pinkness in the burger (which I like) so I would say it was around a medium-well. It is very comparable to Shake Shack burgers. The onion blossoms are really good and are super crispy. Overall, just these two items cost me more than $13. The food was good, however, I think I'd still pick Shake Shack over this. I think the burgers are still better than Five Guys and other fast food places - though Five Guys gives more way more food for a similar price. Inside the restaurant are tons of TVs so you can watch sports games while eating. This is a good place to come for after work happy hours. read more

I've been to their other locations (the one where président Obama actually went to) and this one is pretty good. Their steakhouse burger is good, but honestly not great. I just think the meat isn't as good or as juicy as other places and the bun runs on the sweet side. Of course you have to try the ObamaBuger, but it's honestly not my favorite. They have some pretty good sauces. For instance, old bay and horseradish. I would steer clear of the mango sauce... it's weird. read more

Good Stuff Eatery - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

LOVE this place! I don't eat hamburgers so I like that you can get any style burger but with chicken instead. Even the fried green tomato sandwich is yummy. You just get the fries and the onion petals and do not forget to check out their sauce bar! My favorites are mango and chipotle. Tonight I'm trying their creamsicle for the first time! Yum. read more

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5 stars for the marshmallow milkshake. Phenomenal at all the locations. 3 stars for the burger. Got the lettuce wrap, messy but you can deal. The reduced stars are for 1) way well done (at Cap Hill location they are usually med/med well, much better), and 2) i asked for extra cheese, instead of extra they substituted one cheese for the other. Sigh. Strongly, strongly, strongly, recommend the milkshakes. Fries are fresh potatoes, and sauces are house made. Price is decent. read more

Good Stuff Eatery - Housemade sauces for burgers & fries. - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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UVALDE TEXAS APPROVED! I take my burgers seriously. One of my favorite places to eat when I visit for the MCM. Can't go wrong with a simple bacon double cheeseburger and fries. The dipping sauces are my favorite part! read more

In my quest to eat all the burgers, I had an opportunity to try Good Stuff. It's been on my radar for a while. Of course I decided to visit the day of a march but hey I wanted a burger. Good Stuff is within walking distance from Hyatt Regency Crystal City and Courtyard by Marriott. This is a great thing since I didn't have to lose my space in the hotel parking deck (Parking is not cheap). Good Stuff is a casual spot. Has line, you place order, get your beverage, find a spot to dine, and wait to be buzzed. Random Fact: The condiment stand offers mayo, ketchup, old bay mayo, siracha mayo, and mango mayo. The cashiers were friendly but the floor staff was not. Trying to find out if there was additional seating or a question was frustrating since it was met with no answer or no acknowledgement. Also getting bumped by the floor staff with no apology gave me all the warm fuzzies. Manners, they matter. I ordered the Prez Obama burger with snack frys and a drink. The burger was good but it was missing the seasoning. It was also very smushed but it did not detract from the goodness. Blue cheese, onion jam, and bacon on a burger is always a great thing! The fries were excellent! I love a good homemade fry. Would I return? Yes, the positives out weigh the negatives. read more

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It was tasty, but I doubt I will go back. First, I went after the lunch rush (about 1:15 on a Friday. It wasn't very busy). I hoped that would make things faster, but I waited 13 minutes for a veggie burger and fries. That felt a bit long. If you go there for the meat burgers, you can read all sorts of florid prose about how each individual cow was sung a lullaby each night and fed only the choicest of organic grains with a silver spoon and so on. If you get the veggie burger, it is filled with some kind of velveeta-like pasteurised cheese food product that isn't cheese. The food was served hot and fresh, which is great. I had a 3-block walk back to my office, during which the steam from the fries caused the bag to rip. Luckily I noticed and carried it carefully to avoid dropping my lunch. Props where they're due: the fries are totally yummy. I REALLY liked them. The veggie burger was quite tasty. It looked small, visually, but I was satisfied. It looked smaller on the table than it felt in my belly. So if I'm not in a rush, and if I have a craving for the fries (which I could see happening), I might come back. I was hoping for a quick in-and-out to grab a burger to take back to my office, and this was too slow for that. I feel like there's a disparity between the quality of the meat and the quality of the veggie offering. read more

Fantastic burgers, fries and shakes. We had the delicious Farmhouse Bacon Cheeseburgers, rosemary fries and toasted marshmellow shake. So delicious!! read more

Juicy burgers, scrumptious fries, unusually rich and flavorful milkshakes, and tons of different dipping sauces make Good Stuff Eatery my lunch destination every time I'm in the Crystal City area, something that just doesn't happen enough. Service is fast, efficient and done with a smile, seating is plentiful, with seats available even during the lunch rush, and online ordering is easy to do through the Ritual App. The burgers are each listed by a clever name, giving them a thought provoking personality. The Prez Obama Burger is my favorite, featuring applewood bacon, onion marmalade, roquefort cheese, horseradish mayo, and of course a perfectly grilled, thick beef patty. Now for the shakes. They are very thick, very cold, flavorful without being over-sweet, but best of all, topped with a dollop of the richest whipped cream ever. I absolutely hate finishing them! Try the Compass Coffee shake, a regular vanilla with real Compass Coffee poured over it. A magical flavor combination. All these good comments, but only a 4 star review? On my last visit, my shake had pieces of plastic in it, likely a bit of a drinking straw that somehow wound up getting blended up in the blender. Didn't hurt me at all or get swallowed, but did eat away at my otherwise consistently excellent experience at this well put together burger joint. read more

5 stars for the shakes, 3 for the fries and burger. Maybe it's the style but my fries were kinda soggy and burnt and so was my good stuff melt burger. They were edible though. But My shake was very delicious!!I had the toasted marshmallow shake, so creamy, thick, and rich, so rich you can taste the marshmallows. I like that they have a sauce station, with different sauces to dip your fries. From mango, to ketchup, to chipotle, mustard, mayo, horseradish, read more

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Great burger, decent fries, but you're coming here for the milkshakes- holy moly! Don't skip dessert here!

At the Reagan airport. I love burgers, shakes, and fries. OMG. The best perfectly cooked burger. See the pink in the photo? Yeah, that's real. Other details I loved . The Milky Way shake was not too sweet-malted shake with chocolate caramel drizzled in the side of the cup. Hand cut fries with large grains of salt were extra tasty. Mayo bar- chipotle was my fave, siracha second and mango mayo a delicious third. Oh and ketchup for the traditional. You can pack you deliciousness in tiny cups with lids to you can take it on your journey. I got the Obama burger. I am still depressed about 45, and this place was a ray of sunshine. Michelle has a turkey burger named after her too. I just with with these two as inspiration you will get a great meal. Yeah there was something about the hand packed burger and other things which make the food noteworthy but the implementation works. I loved the bacon and burger patty. But the total burger Iwas a bit sweet; next time I would try another burger. It was sweet because they used a brioche type of bun that had eggs and sugar and the caramelized onions were like an onion jam. But it was still so yummy! Hours later I am still dreaming of this meal! read more

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