I'm normally not the type who craves burgers. I actually don't eat a lot of red meat. However, I will make an except for Joia Burger. There's something about how the smash burger patties are so well seasoned, combined with the sauce, that's gotten me addicted to their double patty burger. I eat the burger over the fries so that the topping spills atop the fries, making it "animal style." (They also sell extra topping on the side.) Each time I've come by, the place is always packed but quality remains consistent. Don't skip dessert: The ube soft serve is a great balance of flavors with a starchy texture you will only find with legit ube. read more

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Smash burgers are fine, but frankly, I don't understand all the hype. For example, when you make a Smashburger, you squeeze all the juice out of it, and then have to replace it with lots of cheese and usually some sort of mayo based condiment. I guess I don't need smash burgers in my life, so take my review with the grain of salt. The people are nice and we got three burgers, but it ain't cheap read more

Tiny space with a small but solid menu - burgers with 1,2, or 3 very very thin patties, topped with a homemade relish that is like thousand island and a jalapeno-free pico de gallo had a baby on a brioche bun. If you get the fancy fries they have this same sauce. They are good but I would recommend having one irvthe other, because if you have both there is no room for the ube soft serve. Which, I know because Reasons, which are coincidentally same Reasons why I am not providing an opinion of the soft serve other than that it is purple. Very purple. On a future visit I will go for more patties, even with 3 it is probably 1/3 pound or maybe just under half. I'll skip fries so I can try soft serve. For drinks they have cans of Dr Browns and others, no fountain I don't think. If you aren't from the neighborhood, know that parking is difficult especially if like us you show up during farmers market. We got lucky after circling the neighborhood a bit, but metro + walking might be less stressful. Pro tip- if you see a huge line in the morning it is probably the breakfast taco place next door and not Joia burger. But, I should also mention when I say the place is tiny - the only indoor seating are stools against a narrow counter. It is both very claustrophobic and not very wheelchair friendly, so if either of those are an issue be aware. There are streetery seats outside that may be another option when weather is good. All in all I'd rate this just above Z Burger. read more

Excellent smash burgers and so quick too. This place is quite small, but they have some counter seating. I went on a Friday night and they were surprisingly not full as I imagine they probably get a lot of carryout orders. The burger was ABSOLUTELY delicious and the Coleslaw they put on it was so delicious. I got the single burger and it was quite filling. The animal style fries are decently large enough for you to share with someone else. So affordable and a great vibe. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

Nice little burger joint in Mt. Pleasant. It is a small establishment with counter seating around the wall and a few outdoor seating tables. Their specialty is smashed burgers cooked to order. Their toppings are all mixed together like a slaw when placed on the burger it makes the burger look larger than it is. The burger quality was good(just needed more meat). Had an order of French fries with it and I must say they were really good, hot with a little crunch to them. All in all if you want to try a Wagyu smashed burger, then this is your spot in Mt. Pleasant. read more

Joia Burger - Smashed burger with fries and the burger toppings o the side. - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Love this new addition to the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood. This is a Filipino burger joint that knows how to make a craveable burger. The toppings on the burger is simple but delicious - a kind of sauce with tomatoes, onions, and pickles that's almost like animal-style from In-N-Out, but better. You can get the same topping on cheese fries. The serving sizes are large, and the service is incredibly friendly. They've got some limited indoor and outdoor seating, and I love the kids' artwork decorating the walls. read more

Joia Burger - Burger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Super straightforward burger spot that has perfected the smash burger. The staff is friendly and kindly bring out your food to you which most casual burger spots dont do, so I appreciate the attention to service. It's a small place so if it gets busy dont expect to find a seat but there is covered seating outside as well! Im looking forward to going back to try the ube ice cream! read more

Joia Burger - Single patty burger with fries - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

One of the best smash burgers you can get in the area! I love that the tomatoes and lettuce are chopped up into tiny pieces so you get them in every bite. The burger was so flavorful and delicious. Fries are also a must! Similar to McDonald's, and the truffle mayo with minced mushrooms was SO GOOD. Not too strong in truffle.. just the perfect amount. read more

Love their "secret sauce". Great burgers and fries and their bacon pasta salad is amazing!!! Fast food - done well!!!

Joia burger is DELICIOUS! I had the single patty, fries, and Ube ice cream with sprinkles. It was a lot of food - we shared the fries & Ube. I absolutely loved the tangy secret sauce with mixed in onions & tomatoes. Ube was refreshing after the meal but melted quick! Prices felt on par with DC prices. The music (as others have mentioned) is very loud so if you want to hang or catch up here probably not the best spot. Other stuff: Street parking before 7 is pretty available on side streets, no bathroom, and there is a 5 inch step inside. Just a few hightop chairs on the counters. The inside is small! Mobility wise this spot is tough. read more

Really disappointing. We had the double wagyu burger. Despite the rave reviews, it tasted like a basic, slightly overcooked, smashburger. Nothing memorable at all. Other places (shake shack, swizzler, etc.) taste much better and cost FAR less. read more

I recently went to Joia to get their ube soft-serve, as I had heard rave reviews. Joia is small, with only a few counters, so you will most likely need to order for takeout. I was able to order and receive my ube softserve in less than a minute. While pricey, the ube soft-serve was creamy and a decent portion size. I thought the soft-serve was a little overly sweet and it will melt quickly outside on a hot day. I'm glad I tried it for the unique flavor. read more

Joia Burger - Ube Soft Serve - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Once I knew Patrice Cleary and her team were behind this burger joint, I knew I had to give it a go. Loves: + Simple but yummy menu! Burger, fries, and ube soft serve were all on point for me. Even if I ate half of my food there and half at my friends apt, it tasted good both times lol. + The sense of community is so palpable! There is artwork done by kids inside, families, and lots of recognition from the diners all around. + The place is small but stays busy. I came twice during my recent trip and it was nearly packed each time. The best part? I have known Patrice since 2017 at Purple Patch and she recognized me even though I have not lived in DC for years. She's that special and she brings her magic to Joia. read more

This was such a delicious new burger spot! The soft serve had a lovely ube flavor, and the coconut was perfect with it. The burger was very solid, but the stand out part of it to me was the slaw, which was absolutely delicious. It's a simple menu, but they do it well, and I'm glad to have found it! Service was fast. There's not much seating, so if you come at a busy time plan to take it to go! read more

Joia Burger - Ube soft serve - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This place is SO good. Everything about it. The place itself is small but there's still a lot of seating inside and outside. The service was also very good, as the cashier was very patient with our big order and we got our food pretty quickly. I had the Joia burger, the loaded fries, and the ube ice cream. All were great. I loved what was in the loaded fries, it was very flavorful. And the ube ice cream was incredible, tasted like true ube. This place is sooo good and I'm already craving more. read more

Joia Burger - Ube ice cream soft serve - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Joia Burger makes me wish I lived in Columbia Heights so that I could come eat here more often! It's located right down the street from Purple Patch, with both restaurants sharing the same founder. We came around 6 pm on a Friday night, and it was understandably packed (especially because they have a pretty small inside space). We sat outside after ordering double patty wagyu burgers and fries with truffle mayo dipping sauce. The food was worth EVERY single penny, even if it was a little expensive. The burger had a fantastic sauce and paired well with the onions, and I loved that the patty had crispy edges. While the truffle mayo dipping sauce is an extra $1, it is definitely worth it! We went back for the Ube soft serve (with sprinkles) and were not disappointed. It was the perfect sweet treat to cap off a great meal! read more

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I love Purple Patch and was so excited for a new casual spot in the area! I had the double smash burger with fries. The space is bright and fresh, and the service was quick and friendly. Burger was delicious. Good size, and the bun was sturdy enough not to fall apart while eating. I'm knocking a star off the review for the fries, though. They were hot but in desperate need of seasoning. I also didn't see any salt or pepper available for customers to use. If you're getting food to go, then get the fries and season them at home. If you're dining in, skip them. read more

Joia Burger - Double patty smash burger - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I heard smash wagyu burger and know I had to try it out. The place is small with some outside and inside seating. The staff was nice and everything was fast. Now the burger is not like on the level of the west coast but it was not terrible. I am not sure if the buns should be that thick for the smashed patty, and the prices are not worth it. The ube soft serve was good, and maybe next time I will get it without the coconut. It is not a bad place, but I would probably not go back for a burger. read more

Joia Burger - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Been living around here for 50+ years and never dined here....last week while running errands I just happened to stop in and tried the Ube for the first time...it was amazing and the customer service was upheld and beyond spectacular...Most recommended read more

Happened upon this place while waiting to go to a game at Howard. The fries were absolutely delicious and the burgers were on point. Seems like a good local gem. read more

I went to their grand opening and had a great meal. Tasty burgers perhaps reminiscent of a McDonald's cheeseburger with a more tart thousand island big mac sauce with diced tomatoes and I think onions. The smash patty is perfectly tender and juicy. A single patty cheeseburger is $9. The fries are deeply unremarkable so only get them if you need them to complete your meal. I didn't try their ube soft serve. I think they have drinks, but it looked like it was all canned drinks and nothing made in-house. Maybe I'm wrong about that. They also sell Filipino snacks like chicharron and Boy Bawang if you're feeling particularly nostalgic. They have very little seating. It's maybe 10 bar seats inside and maybe 6-8 tables in a covered patio outside. The food is fast, even when busy on their opening day, but this is expected because the burger is basically the only menu item. Their to-go system is cool in that they ask for your phone number and name and will text you when the order is ready so no need to congregate and keep an ear out for a number or anything. And again, the food is turned out speedily. Altogether, I would definitely come again to support a Filipino-owned business, but I hope their menu is somewhat dynamic in the long run to keep things interesting. Maybe change up the fries or offer unique sauces? Maybe offer a seasonal burger? But I know nothing about running a business lol read more

I was feeling starved on a little self date to DC. I saw this place raved about on TikTok and a burger sounded fantastic. Not too far from the Columbia Heights metro stop is this stylish spot with delicious burgers and incredibly friendly staff. While not a massive place, there is enough space to sit and eat with a comfortable amount of elbow room. They are stocked with all kinds of beverages, including alcoholic beverages. They have some stellar French fries and even gave me a truffle mayo to try for free. I will be coming back to this place whenever I'm in this area again. I have to try the Ube soft serve! Thanks to Joia Burger for satisfying my hunger throughly. read more

Joia Burger - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

1 word. Delicious !!!!! - family owned neighborhood burger spot. Fast service and friendly folks. Best smash burger around the area. The pasta salad and fries were also good. I also like that they have outdoor seating. read more

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I'm so excited this burger place opened up in the neighborhood. Love the simple menu, good prices, and it was all delicious!!! We both got a single patty and Ube soft serve. Burger was very tasty. I love the chopped toppings and whatever sauce they put on it. I was scared the single was going to be too small, but it was good for me. Ube was great - good Ube flavor and love the toppings. Service was friendly and quick (we ordered beforehand online). We will for sure be back whenever we are craving a good burger or soft serve! read more

Joia Burger - Ube soft serve - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Joia burger lived up to the hype!! Went with a couple of friends on a Friday around 6 and it was popping! Mostly families with young kids around that time but a steady stream of people of all demos kept coming during the time we were there! We sat outside on the patio and sent two people in to place our orders (first for dinner/drinks and then a second time when we were ready for our ube soft serve (with coconut AND sprinkles, an absolute must)). I got the veggie burger which was absolutely delicious. The pickled papaya slaw on top is what makes it truly special. We split three orders of fries among five of us but honestly could have ordered one more (which we did...to dip in our soft serve...it was incredible don't judge!!). We also got all of the sauces (truffle aioli, honey mustard, sriracha mayo) and they all were fantastic, everyone had a different favorite! My friends also got the pasta salad which has bacon in it so I didn't try, but they seemed to like it okay. Just a lovely neighborhood spot and a great bite, will be back soon! read more

Joia Burger - Veggie burger, fries, sauces, beer. Perfect. - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The place is clean, everything is fresh and tastes that way. The fries are perfect straight out of the grease. Not oily. The burger has lots of flavor and worth the price. They also have a great beer selection. read more

Joia Burger - Double smash with the toppings on the side. Crispy fries with Sriracha mayonnaise. - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Well balanced burger with good flavor. One of my favorite smash burgers in DC. Highly recommended!

Small menu with good options and high-ish prices. The food was really good. I had the double burger with everything on it, fries, and the Ube soft serve. If you get a burger here then you really should get all the toppings. Because it's not the same as other places. The pickles aren't just sliced pickles, the tomatoes aren't just sliced tomatoes, it's a mixture. A different experience. So while I usually wouldn't get pickles, I'm glad I got everything this time because it's so different. I'm very pleased that they had a gluten-free bun option. Definitely not the best gluten-free bun that I've had, it's very dense, but I'm just glad they offered it at all. I really loved the ice cream, it had amazing flavor and texture and was just enough. read more

Joia Burger - Ube soft serve with coconut and sprinkles - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Joia burger came highly recommended and I highly recommend it as well. Service was amazing and Maria was super friendly and even let me have a taste of the Ube soft serve. Cute and cozy ambience. Burger was amazing. One of my top 3 smash burgers. Worth an hours hike to get there. read more

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The much-anticipated sister restaurant of Purple Patch opened just a few weeks ago and I'm already hooked! It's a lovely addition to the neighborhood, offering a simple menu with a lot of flavor. The wagyu burger is nicely balanced, and depending on your appetite you can get a single to a triple patty. The ube soft serve with coconut is such a hit and the flavors are perfect. It's been really busy for good reason, so you might have to wait in line especially on really nice days, but service is pretty fast and they also have an order online link. Enjoy the outdoor seating on a nice day! Indoor area is small but very pretty, and stools with counter-style tables lining the interior. Very kid friendly as well as they have a kids' menu,' tables, and neighborhood kids' art on the walls. You can also purchase a few Filipino snacks like v-cut chips and boy bawang (garlic corn nuts), and they also have some canned non alcoholic and alcoholic beverages available. With the addition of Joia Burger, the owner Patrice really shows how much she cares about the Mount Pleasant community and is invested in it. It's a great spot to swing by for a quick meal and friendly faces! read more

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First time getting the burger for us- got the double burger and it was yummy but not sure it's worth $17 (especially without fries or anything on the side). We've gotten the ube soft serve multiple times and that is PHENOMENAL. read more

Joia Burger - Double - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Delicious smash burgers and did I mention the ube softserv? So pretty and delicious. Small space but food came out super fast. Same owner as the Purple Patch so Filipino twist read more

The wagyu smash burger and Ube ice cream was delicious and the server was nice at every point. Joia also had lively music to go along with the fun vibe and quiet background chatter of other customers. read more

Joia Burger - The front of joia - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Service was quick and the server was friendly. I only got the Ube Soft Serve and was pretty impressed. Could have been creamier but it hit the spot. Small, casual dining. I'd get the Ube Soft Serve again if I was in the area. read more

Joia Burger - Ube Soft Serve with Sprinkles - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The ube soft serve and smash burger w/ fries are amazing! My first time trying ube delicious with coconut topping!!!! read more

Joia Burger - ube soft serve with toasted coconut flakes so good! - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This was the best burger I can remember! They were super-friendly and fast. The kids' drawings on the wall are a fun touch.

Buy these burgers and never look back. Holy moly are they delicious. You haven't had burgers like these before. I promise.

Delicious and welcoming! An incredible addition to the neighborhood with affordable family offerings. read more

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I ordered the burger with 1 Patty. The burger was pretty good, just be prepared for it being thin, but that's because of that high grade wagyu beef. Eat the burger sooner rather than later because I can see it getting really soggy. The fries were good, especially with the side of truffle aioli. Moreover, the ube ice cream was such a treat! I got it with toasted coconut and it was so yummy. I'd come back. read more

Joia Burger - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Got the single patty burger and a root beer. Sacrilegious for me to say as a Californian but this is what in n out thinks it tastes like. Comes with a delicious thousand island-tomato-onion salad. Very fast service and fun neighborhood ambiance. read more

Joia Burger - Single patty burger - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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