i was excited to go to the Good Stuff Eatery in Crystal City as it is way more convenient for me. After having a Colletti's Smokehouse burger, fries, and an oreo shake, i was left wondering where that $18 from my wallet went. I liked the Colletti's smokehouse burger, it was unfortunately not cooked medium as ordered (maybe they can't do that here?), it was as done as done can be. my problem was that it was not anything special. it would be less greasy than its ruby tuesday counterpart - but at RT you'd get fries, too. the burger is about the size of a Five Guys' single patty burger, which is alright, but you kind of want a wee bit more. As far as burger taste, i think i prefer the five guys' burgers to GSE, maybe its the seasoning (or my affinity to greasy foods?), but when i ate just the meat, i thought GSE tasted how a burger should, but was a bit plain. the fries are the floppy kind, not the crispy kind, so be forewarned fry-lovers. the best part was the shake, i like how they have several flavors to choose from, but if you wanted a regular flavored shake, you might as well go to chik-fila next door instead of paying upwards of $5 for one. the shake was good and creamy and had those little ice cream bits i like, but again, this should have been in the $3.50-4.50 range, not $5+. the bottom line is that it's a trendy, nice place with solid food and shakes, but be prepared to pay the premium. i guess in crystal city there aren't too many options for healthy, well-made food, so you may have to live with GSE for now. read more

Good stuff eatery, really? I think a better name would be the bad stuff eatery. I was not a fan off this place at all. Everything was so fat-laden and messy. My husband and I ordered two burgers and the village fries to share. We shared because on first glance at the menu everything sounded so good, and we wanted to try it all however nothing was good. To start, Spike's sunny side burger was awful, and we were as shocked by this as I'm sure you are, because I have never met a burger with an egg on it before that I didn't like. My husband and I just couldn't get over how a burger with an egg on it could be bad, but it was a serious fatty, greasy mess. The best part was the lettuce and tomato I had to specifically ask for. The village fries were salt and spice overload, seriously too much. I wish we just ordered the plain fries. Other things I didn't like about this restaurant included: 1. Every table was dirty, and no one was cleaning them. 2. The wastefulness of resources by bagging and wrapping every order even when you are eating in. 3. The environmental fee added to your bill. 4. Spike's image on every wall. Yes, we know it's your restaurant and that you were on TV, but seriously it's a bit egotistical. When I go Jose andre's restaurant, or michelle Bernstain's or John Besh's all which offer much better food by the way, you don't have to stare at their face the whole meal. read more

I decided to try it since one my of my friends wrote a review saying it wasn't bad at all. This was was very good but its also a straight up grease pit. Im not a fan of food when it gets too greasy but thats my fault for going to a burger joint. I mean it smelled great walking by, who am I to say no to good smelling food. I got the sunnyside burger with the egg and the fries. Yea adding the egg did make it a heavier burger and a but more grease but I'l try anything once. Ok almost anything. The food was over all really good, but this is more of a cheat day place for me. I'd go back again, maybe in a few months. read more

So, I used to hate on Spike Mendelsohn all the time for his douchey and unimpressive appearances on The Next Iron Chef (the running joke was "9 immensely talented chefs...and Spike"). But then I kept hearing about that damn toasted marshmallow milkshake, so I asked my boyfriend if he wanted to try it out. Each time, the answer was "Hell no! I'm not giving Spike any of my money!" He finally caved in when I pointed out that 1) we were at Costco and Good Stuff Eatery was barely a mile away, and 2) none of the Five Guys would probably do all that well on Top Chef, either, but they can make a hell of a burger. We came, we dined, and we ate crow -- Chef Spike actually has a good thing going here. I can't think of a better adjective than "good," or more accurately, "gooood" to describe everything. The food wasn't particularly pretty to look at, but it was gooood. Juicy, well-seasoned beef. The dip bar blew my mind -- all the delicious chipotle and sriracha dip I want? Badassness. And the toasted marshmallow milkshake is everything I could ever want in a milkshake. The only things keeping this from being a 5-star review were that the fries were all short and soggy (redeemed by the awesome dips though!), and the buns they use flatten and get soggy easily. Good Stuff Eatery has handily replaced Burger Tap and Shake as my new favorite burger joint in the DC area. Bravo. read more

I couldn't find their menu online, which really bothers me. I ordered take out and was happy with the speediness. We got the Obama burger, fries and the goddess salad. The fries were too seasoned but the burger was on point! They had good food for a good price and a great vibe. Give it a try! read more

On the hill, I usually head for We The Pizza rather than stop into Good Stuff, but when they opened the Crystal City location, I couldn't resist the convenience. I don't know exactly what it is, but I never love my experience here. Overall, they burgers rely more on their accessories than the quality of the burger itself. So I usually get their veggie burger, which is a panko-breaded portabella stuffed with lots of cheese. This happen to be the same veggies burger that they have at Shake Shack... I wonder who copied who? Anyhow, the mushroom burger is delicious. I love the textures and flavors, but it's so decadent it's definitely not an "every week" meal. The flavored mayos are great, but they really only belong on the fries. Also, why invest that much time into the mayos and only offer up gross yellow mustard? Strange choices.... But back to the food. The rosemary fries are a good stuff-only choice which keeps me coming back, because they are wonderful. The shakes are hit or miss. Sometimes they are sickeningly sweet due to the add-ins. Even the Vietnamese coffee shake (love that creativity!) was too sweet. As for the restaurant, it's always too loud and they don't have as much seating as you would think. They also don't clean down the tables very well, since it's usually sticky there. But it's a burger joint, so who cares? Is this my favorite burger place in DC? No. But it's definitely not a bad place to stop with friends for a social outing with pretty great food! read more

Wow. The Washington Post said this was one of the best places in DC to get a burger and Good Stuff did not disappoint. First of all, they have salads on the menu which I really appreciate because healthy options matter. Second, service was great; I asked the cashier which salad was the most popular (my intention being to get a salad with a burger on the side) and, with a shrug, he told me they were all fine because a Greek salad is a Greek salad is a Greek salad. He said people come to Good Stuff for the burgers - you can get a salad anywhere. You know what I heart? Honesty. So I got the basic burger with all the toppings. I forgot to ask for my burger rare. Well, when I got my order? It was PERFECT. Meat was juicy, a little pink on the inside, and packed a flavor punch. I see that other reviewers complained that the serving is small; I disagree. Portion control, folks - you don't need a half pound of meat in your meal. I was thrilled with my purchase and will go back in a heartbeat. read more

Spikes burgers are EPIC. I'm a huge fan of the good stuff melt in particular. Village fries, toasted marshmellow and you have a meal fit for a king or the soothing food you need for a hangover. Don't look at the calorie content, just eat and be happy. Worth the stop and now open on Sundays! read more

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In anticipation of a snow day, a friend and I grabbed a quick dinner at Good Stuff Eatery; him to avoid the traffic nightmare that is NOVA, me out of convenience to be honest, haha. The food here is pretty straightforward: burgers, shakes, and fries. I went for the steakhouse burger, cooked to a perfect medium and served with roasted cremini mushrooms, fried onion straws, swiss cheese and a tangy aioli. A little messy, but extremely satisfying. My friend opted for the Spike's Sunnyside, which as the name describes, comes with a sunnyside egg, bacon, and cheese. Ordered the village fries as a nice supplement, which is topped with a ton of dried thyme, rosemary and salt. A bit excessive but good. The fries were slightly burnt and oily though, left a bitter aftertaste to the fries that no amount of sauce could cover up. Because it was a 'treat yoself' kind of day, we both got milkshakes as well, me the Soursop Hop Strawberry, my friend the Milky Way Malt. While his may have looked prettier, I liked the taste of mine more, though the soursop flavor was completely masked by the overpowering taste of strawberries. Very thick though, and very decadent. Overall, a great place to grab a quick bite of food. Wish the prices were a bit cheaper as the price to quality ratio isn't quite where I would like it to be, but you can't have it all as they say, :P. read more

Good stuff eatery is delicious...and almost lives up to all the hype! Spike's Sunny Side Up burger, coupled with some village fries or vidalia petals is a perfectly satisfying (I didn't say healthy!) meal. The shakes are great too, especially the marshmallow flavor. The President Obama Burger is also amazing. The lines at Good Stuff can be at times overwhelming, but the efficient staff help move things along quickly. The different flavored mayo (including mango flavor!) add a little something different to the menu, and there is a small but good selection of beer. Seating is nice upstairs and outdoors...if you can find it. Probably my biggest complaint is that it can be inconsistent at times... I have had burgers ranging from 3-5 stars depending on time/day. Also, WISH THEY HAD A BURGER SALAD! Seriously, just put a burger minus the bun on top of some lettuce, and I'd be happy! But maybe that's just me.... Might want to consider going at a weird hour, to avoid the lines. I definitely need to try the new Georgetown location! read more

By reviewing this location, I will now have reviewed all three Good Stuff Eateries in the DC area. It's like the triple crown of burger eating. Out of all of their locations, this one might be the easiest to get parking at. Although parking is a non factor when it comes to getting a delicious burger, because you should be doing whatever it takes to get here. Their burgers in size are comparable to Shake Shack and slightly burger than a regular Five Guys Burger, but whatever points might be taken away by that are made up for by the flavor of the burger itself being much better. The patty is much more flavorful than either of those and definitely ranks as one of the better burgers in the DC area. Spike's Village fries are my go to, every.single.time. They're tasty but when you combine them with the dipping mayos which you can select Chipotle, Sriracha, Mango, or Old Bay. The people I'm with usually get them all so we can try each one over and over again. I've even gone as far as putting Old Bay mayo on one of my burgers and it was unbelievable delicious. My mouth is watering thinking about this meal at 9:25am. That can't be healthy, but I don't care. Do yourself a favor, go to Good Stuff. read more

The burger was not that great especially for the cost . It was dry and over cooked . Understand that we are in COVID19 but I spent $15 for dry burger and cold fries. read more

You can get an equally good hamburger at Five Guys? Bro, do you even hamburger? Sure, the burgers are on the small side. But you know what else is? The prices. Top-quality gourmet burgers here (The Obama, for example) are cheaper than a lot of the other area eateries of note. In the category of value for money, Good Stuff is right up there. Why four stars? Well, realistically it's more like 3.5. My major complaint is the quality control. Medium rare means medium rare, not medium well, and other top burger joints in the area can get it right consistently. read more

When Good Stuff Eatery was first introduced in NOVA it was talked about the possibility of being a de-throner of the boutique burger king 5 Guys. Unfortunately GSE does not live up to the billing. My friend and I have eaten here on a couple of occasions and apparently the thought of reviewing has slipped my mind. Starting with the space. Its an open dining area, littered with high top tables, some booths, and some regular dining tables. The kitchen is open, and one could watch their whole meal be prepared. The fare offered is what I like to call 'soda shop americana'. A wide variety of burgers, fries, milkshakes, and chicken sandwiches. With the boutique style burger shops, normally the burger (or sandwich) is the centerpiece of the meals, but the unique spin here at Good Stuff are the condiments offered for the fries or sandwiches. They had mango mayo, chipotle mayo, siriachi style, and basic ketchup. I can appreciate the unique spin they're trying to sell, but if I am paying $6+ for a burger, I'm not going to try and hide it beneath sauces or flavored mayos. I want to taste the beef, the bun, the cheese. So I ordered the smokehouse burger, medium. This was the burger with American cheese, bacon, fried onion ring, and BBQ sauce (I could have done without). As far as the burger goes, it was a mediocre burger where the meat is an afterthought when it comes to the meal. If the burger is the afterthought, what is the forethought? The show stopper, scene stealer French fries. They're fresh cut, they're booked well done so they're not soggy and slippery, their flavor doesn't NEED all of the sauces offered by the restaurant, but BENEFIT from the variety. I have not had an opportunity to try the milk shakes, but have heard they're great. read more

I've been here a handful of times. A good place. I tried the turkey burger and it was just okay (lacked salt - was better once I put salt on it). The bacon cheese burger was decent, but just very messy. I am a fan of their fries. I know some people don't really like non-crunchy fries, but I do - sometimes for lunch, I will just get the small bag of fries with one of the sauces I love (it's a sweeter sauce, like the mango or something). And when I feel like splurging I go for a shake. The only one I've tried so far is the toasted marshmallow shake, which is also delicious. I've been wanting to try the Salted Caramel shake or others, but I haven't tried it yet for fear that it wouldn't measure up. I only eat here every now and then - it's just heavy high carb food and that's not helping with my weight loss goals. read more

Full disclosure: We ate here on the the evening of their grand opening. It was a madhouse, and at times there seemed to be at least one employee for every three customers. And yet, with so many employees there, the service was nonexistent. We ordered for five people, and the poor young lady taking our order seemed confused by even the slightest special request (I wanted a burger with bacon, but no cheese.) We suspected we weren't going to get correct orders, and they didn't disappoint. They gave us one of those coaster pagers to alert us when our order was ready and we got the heck out of the way. Once we sat down at a table, someone decided it would be a good idea to turn on some music and crank it up way past Chipotle level (ever been in a Chipotle when they have the music on? Mind-numbing.), which made an already extremely noisy room nearly unbearable. Fast-forward 35 minutes. The coaster pager was still quiet (the only quiet thing in the restaurant!). While hungrily waiting for our meal to be ready, we watched no fewer than five owners/investors/managers stand in the way of the customers, slapping each other on the back and ignoring the folks who were there to eat. I didn't see any of them press palms with anyone sitting at a table; there were several people who were obviously patiently waiting for their food (us included) whose irritation could have been alleviated by a quick, "How's everything going tonight?" from one of the staff. No dice. After 35 minutes, watching some of the people who were behind us in line enjoying their food, I pushed my way to the food pick-up counter, produced my lifeless coaster/pager and receipt, and asked if our food was ready. A nice young lady who appeared to be at least one step above cashier exclaimed, "Oh yeah! It's right here," at which time she produced a bag and four melted shakes from a shelf off to the side of the counter - it had clearly been sitting there a while. "Ooh, do you want us to make you some new shakes? These ones look a little melted." "Yes, please." I took the mostly cold burgers and fries to the table and returned for the shakes, which took another 10 minutes to make. Now to the food. The shakes were really good, no doubt about it. The burgers - well, there was no consistent size among the five burgers we ordered, and mine was so pink in the middle, it couldn't have been on the grill for more than a couple of minutes. I couldn't finish it. By the way, no bacon. Alas, the special order was too much for the cashier. With no fewer than 20 people behind the counters, one would have thought the food could get cooked properly and as requested. Again, it was opening night, so that may have had something to do with the craptastic experience. The problem is, the management could have eased the problems by engaging with the customers rather than high-fiving each other and getting in the way. Just sayin'. It was a terrible dining experience, and for my money, I'll go to Five Guys the next time I'm near Crystal City and want a burger. Bottom Line: Good shakes, so-so burgers, pitiful service. read more

This is a hard one bc the food here is pretty good but the staff is something else. The menu is small but the burgers are better than anything you'd get at any McDonalds. The staff however is rude and they all act like they are doing you a favor by helping you. They seem irritated with everyone that walks in the door and certainly don't have time to greet you with a hello or any other such common courtesy. It really feels as if you are inconveniencing them by ordering food or asking for ranch or anything else that requires talking to them. Oh, and their shakes.... Meh! Now that I would prefer to get from McDonalds. read more

I ate here last week for the first time and would have to say that the burgers are pretty good. Had the lunch bag special (cheeseburger &fries). This place always packed during lunch hour. I hear their shakes are pretty good too! read more

Good stuff isn't actually all that good. The food items are creative for a burger place, but the burger and fries I ordered felt more like fast food. Just didn't taste fresh......too salty and too greasy. The fires were a disappoint; just cramped into the bag and most were so small I felt like we got whatever was left over. Staff is friendly, but the place feels like it needed to be cleaned a little better. I just expected better. read more

OMG SO FLIPPEN GOOD! The gal that took our order was SO helpful!!! Thyme fries the burgers STUPID GOOD was sucking my fingers and teeth!!! Wanted more, could hardly walk out!! #timetounbottonthepants read more

Good Stuff is a farm fresh hamburger joint. The burgers are fresh and juicy. The toppings are fresh produce and hand prepared. The cheese top notch..They also have hand cut french fries and onion petals..there is a dipping bar with a variety of dipping sauces. DELICIOUS, good food. Yummy burger . Give them a try. read more

Stopped here for lunch on a recommendation from our family that live in the DC area. It definitely impressed us. My husband ordered the Spike's Sunnyside burger and I had a regular Farmhouse and a large Sunny's Handcut Fries to share (which is plenty for 2 people). Both our burgers were cooked to order and had a great flavor. The fries are comparable to Five Guys (not as many as their "large") but come in the signature greasy brown paper bag. I felt ours were a little greasier than I like, and I love greasy food, but they were good and salted just enough. The venue is clean, well organized and staffed appropriately. You order and pay at the counter, which is where all the food prep and cooking is done, so it was nice to see the cleanliness of the kitchen. You receive the signature buzzer to let you know your meal is ready and I don't think we waited longer than 10 minutes. I would recommend this place for a good, quick burger for sure, without feeling it is fast food. read more

I'm a big Top Chef fan so when my friend N said that there was a Good Stuff Eatery around the corner from her apartment, I was quite excited for dinner. It's a cute place - it kind of reminds me of Shake Shack with the first come, first serve seating and the vibrating alert thingy to let you know when your food was ready. Oh, and with the somewhat high prices for a small amount of food that's somehow relatively filling. But whatever - the food is tasty. I ended up getting the cookies & cream shake, the Blazin' Barn burger and the village fries. The milkshake and the village fries were amazing - I wish the portions were bigger because I'm not quite sure that it was worth paying that much for somewhat small portions. I guess the justification is that the food is rich enough to stay full with a smaller portion... but still. The burger was weird - I should've ordered the 'shroom burger or Spike's Sunnyside like I was planning, but I thought it'd be fun to try the Asian-inspired burger. Let me tell you - pickled daikon & carrots have no business being on a burger. It was not a good substitute for pickles... but I liked the rest of the burger. I'd definitely come back if/when I come back to the DC area - it was a great way to kick off my visit. read more

Its the same as the one in DC - and does a great job. The village fries and the different types of mayo hit the spot. The shakes are good - you can easily split the large between two people. I like the burgers here - not as greasy as BGR and more flavorful than Five Guys, and bigger than the ones at Shake Shack(although all three do have pretty darn good offerings too...)Recommend. read more

The milkshakes drew us in. My daughter had a grilled cheese which was a cheddar sandwich grilled on a bun. Tried their fries. Oh my good. Love the speciality sauces like the chipotle. She got the red velvet milkshake and it was super thick. She drank almost all of the regular size but couldn't finish a fourth of it. Maybe try the mini next time. Prices are okay but expensive for one shake. I don't eat red meat so this is not my go to for meal establishment. Try offer chicken. Anyhow glad we tried it. read more

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With all the hype and the line out the door for days, I was expecting to see this place rated 4-5 stars on Yelp. Thank you, Yelpers, for your accuracy. Good Stuff Eatery is disappointingly "alright." The fries are disgusting and I have no clue why they'd serve them. The burger had all the ingredients to be mind blowing, but it was whatever. The salted caramel shake was amazing, but the melted marshmallow tastes like vanilla++. I work nearby but will sooner hit up Chipotle before eating at Good Stuff Eatery. read more

Disappointed. The dipping sauces were decent, but that's about it. I continually tried to TASTE the beef, but could not. The meat alone would never stand on it's own, all the cheese and sauces and toppings help, but Hellburger or 5 guys over this place anyday unless I'm craving soggy fries with dipping sauces, which is NOT likely. I couldn't taste the marshmallow in the milkshake, I'm pretty sure it was just vanilla. Boo. read more

As with the Good Stuff Eatery downtown, this one has outstanding milkshakes and excellent food. Food-wise, it's primarily -- if not entirely? -- burgers and fries, but there're several options for both. And the milkshake options...YUM! Oh-so-many unique combinations! Oh, and there're other things to drink...but why would you want to? The set up for this one is like the inside of a barn built by modernist farmers. They've combined the homespun inside-of-a-barn look -- shape, size, lines...and a gate -- with modern (and, strangely, also old school, now that I think about it) chrome and steel. There're several tvs in spots along the ceiling. The staff is friendly and patient. My only suggestion would be to have a separate line for people only ordering drinks (read: milkshakes). I can be patient, but if it's not just me who comes in 50 percent of the time just for a milkshake, it might be a useful adjustment. read more

Twenty minutes for a single fried egg on bread with a sad tomato and two slivers of avocado. Compass Coffee yet no milk. $12 and they forgot the home fries. Cash only that day. Terrible value. Glad Spike ensured a 20 foot photo of himself in the wall. read more

I've been here a handful of times and it never disappoints. I don't come here for the fries or the milkshakes...I come here for the BURGERS. Best burger in the DMV in my opinion. My favorite is the Prez Obama Burger, but my goal is to taste each and every burger on the menu before I die. So if you want a good reasonably priced burger in the DC area, Good Stuff is the place to go. read more

After one try, I like this place. In the words of my husband, "why did we wait so long to come here?" Our order (for two adults, two children): two of the farmhouse cheeseburgers w/ everything, plus fries & soft drink with each meal; and two "mini moos" chocolate milkshakes and a single order of fries to be shared between the littles (I know, healthiest. lunch. ever. for the kids. But they were happy. And quiet.) First, the mini moo chocolate shakes were delicious - and much bigger than I imagined. I liken the size to a large, red solo cup. And the kids weren't complaining. They finished them off in no time. I thought for sure there would be leftovers for the mom and dad. What was I thinking? Ha. As for the burger, DH said, "I could eat five of these." It was delicious. The patties are much thicker than a Five Guys single patty (I love Five Guys, though). And the hand-cut fries with each meal were plentiful. Really, there was no need to order an additional fry for our girls to share. They had plenty from our plates. And before I forget: BEST CRUSHED ICE IN TOWN. Actually, the fountain machine has ice pellets, my favorite. If you're an ice fan, yum, yum, yum. Good ice, here. I know, I know. Reading this back to myself, I sound like an idiot. But I like ice. Thank you, Spike, for having awesome ice (I'm not being sarcastic; I'm serious. Before I left, I made sure to bring a cup of ice with me!). How it works: walk in; simple 5x7 menu awaits you; pick on up and make your decision; order from the register; drinks and condiments are self-serve; you're given a red-blinky box that will go off when your order is ready; pick-up your order at the far left of the counter. Notably, any burger can be substituted w/ grilled chicken. Seating: far more plentiful than I expected. There are 10 two-tops w/ umbrellas outside (I think there were umbrellas . . .). Indoors, there are a few booths, a large communal table that probably seats at least 20 (?), then a number of four and two-tops, some lined along a benched chair/wall (perfect for a family with three kids; we sat our 2 and 4-year old comfortably; 3-month old was comfortable in her car seat, hanging out on the bench, mesmerized by the noise and colors). Service: fast and friendly. There are about 5 flat-screen tvs on the wall. On a Fall Saturday between noon and 1, two football games were showing. At about 12PM, there was no line and the restaurant was a quarter full. By 1PM, it filled up, but there was still some seating to be had. Parking: free (weekend?) garage parking about 1/2 a block down. Two things: 1) when we first walked in, the music was ear-piercingly loud. And, as a parent of three, I actually like noisy/loud restaurants (in the event a kid starts to get antsy, it's always good when no one can here her!). Half-way through our meal we noticed that it had been lowered (music was good, though - oldies, fun stuff); and 2) I've never written this in a review, but I was so impressed by the clean/nice "family bathroom" that I thought management might be receptive to this - a plastic stool for the kiddos to stand on while washing their hands would be a perfect addition! I never would/do expect a restaurant to have this, but when they are family-friendly, that would be such a nice little addition (try the rubberized-bottom ones from Ikea - simple plastic white ones w/ traction for the kids). I'll definitely return again and try something a little more unique. read more

I love Good Stuff Eatery. Their french fries is amazing. The burgers are very tasty. A little too greasy but yummy. The Milkway milkshake is pure love. Service is overall good. It's pretty clean most of the time. The only bad thing is how loud the music gets but that is an fix. read more

The food is good, they have a lot of different burger choices. They have the line down to a science so they get you through the line pretty quickly, even when it's crowded. There are several sauce selections to choose from, but oddly you have to special request BBQ sauce it's not out there with the rest of them. For portions that size, it's expensive, but really good. You should try milkshakes at least once. read more

There's a lot of hype surrounding this place. I have heard a lot of people call these the best burgers in the DC area, which is very high praise considering the options we have available to us. Maybe its because of these expectations that I left feeling a little let down. Don't get me wrong, the name is accurate - this is good stuff. The burgers are very tasty, and they have a variety of good topping combinations, as well as the condiment bar. The fries are done well, and the shakes are great. For me though, the burger has to be the star of the show, and each time I have eaten here, I have felt very "meh" about it. I'm not positive exactly what it is about this place that makes me not love it. Maybe it's the fact that the burgers are cooked a little past medium. Maybe it is the fact that they are smaller than most other burgers for the same price, and maybe it is that there are just too many toppings on most of the burgers to actually taste the meat very well. I'm not sure what it is, but there are enough little things about Good Stuff that keep it from being as great as I was led to believe. That's not to say that I won't be coming back here. It's too close to where I live not to be worked into the rotation when I need a hangover cure, and they are certainly good burgers. I just don't think I can give it stellar marks when comparing it to the other great burger joints in the DMV. Then again, who knows. Maybe I just haven't found the right burger here for me yet. If something changes, I'll definitely update this review. As a side note, if you are in the mood for a shake, this place has fantastic milkshakes. 5/5 there. read more

This is one of Chef Spike's (Top Chef) restaurant. Burgers are a sacred food item to me. There is absolute no excuse for a poor burger. The Big Stuff Bacon meltdown was excellent. The ratio of meat, cheese, and bacon was spot on. The flavor of the beef was very good and not drowned out by the cheese and bacon. The fries were also solid. Nice flavor. Fresh. Greaser than some probably like, but this was not a problem for me. The staff were also nice. Would definitely eat at Good Stuff again. read more

Try this place out for the first time and was blown away. I had a cheeseburger with fried onions and bacon on it and OMG it was amazing. Both of my kids agreed that these were the best burger we've had in a long time. The fries are really good and the shakes are better than average. read more

I only ordered fries and a milkshake. The fries were tasty and fresh. Reminded me of Five Guys fries. The milkshake was thick and tasted good. read more

I'm honestly not huge into hamburgers, but I kept hearing about this place so I figured I'd give it a whirl. Definitely glad I did. There was a long line (a good sign) and it gave my girlfriend and me ample time to explore the menu. I went with the Spike's Sunny Side Up burger. Divine. Cooked perfectly, wrapped neatly in wax paper and made with top-notch ingredients. My girlfriend had the turkey burger and seemed to enjoy it. I declined to try it because...ew.. health food. We also split some village fries (delicious) and a toasted marshmellow shake. The shake was thick, but not so thick that you couldn't access it with a straw. There was some thick, homemade whipped-cream-like substance on top and it really set this shake apart from the rest. Highly recommend you try the mango mayo and the old bay mayo as well. Definitely a place I'll be checking out again. read more

Alright, so I've left reviews of the Capital Hill location that essentially look like this: Food - best burger joint in DC after the exceptional Rays Hell Burger, Contender for best milkshake in DC period (definitely better than shake shack), and weak service. Well I'm happy to tell you that the Crystal City location serves the exact same burgers and shakes, with a better space, and much better service. This place is the bomb. I grew up a hardcore Five Guys fan, but I don't see myself ever choosing them over Good Stuff anymore. And to all those other wannabe "Gourmet" burger joints around town (I'm looking at you, Holy Cow) - you don't have a chance against these guys*. If BGR gets it's act together and ups their game a few notches, then maybe. *Rays Hell Burger is the best burger in DC - Everyone knows that. But it's really not the same market segment - Rays will continue to be the best at high end of the market, but they are less convenient, more expensive, and don't have the whole package the way Good Stuff does. Verdict: Good Stuff, you have earned a loyal patron. We had some stumbles out of the gate, but you continued to improve your game. This is an example of a good restaurant working on their weaknesses and making themselves great. read more

This place was great. The cheese burger hit the spot and the shakes are amazing. Price was ok for the area, $22 for a burger, fries, shake and drink. Will be back next time I'm in town. read more