I am writing this with a broken heart as the Rosslyn Hot Lola's which is walking distance away from…read moreme is closing soon. THIS IS MY FAVORITE FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH JOINT The service is always immaculate. The ambiance is clean, modern and bussin' This time around I got Tender Loving because sometimes you just want to eat tenders. These TENDERS were tendering. They were the best. Eating them is better than making out with your partner. If you have one. The fries, the waffle fries are SOOOO ADDICTIVE! I am still sad though that the Rosslyn branch is closing but I am also glad for the Ballston one. 2025 took so much from us... But this is 5/5 call me biased I have 0 effs to give.

I've heard all the buzz about hot Lola's and I decided to give it a shot. As someone who's cried…read morefrom Sichuan spice, I played it safe with a level 4 dry rub. I can tolerate a mild spicy, but 4 was definitely too mild for me. Number 6 (aka the OG) was the winner in terms of spice - not too spicy, not too mild! The waffle fries were a great addition as well as the pickles. Food came out relatively quick - great service! The price is a bit high but that's to be expected in ballston quarter. Lots of seating down at the food court depending on what time of day you go. There's lots of places to choose from at the food court, but hot Lola's is definitely tempting me to come back... dare I try the level 10 spicy! Would you dare?

I love Shake Shack. I was pleased with my meal here, I ordered a shack burger with cheese and some…read moreonion rings. I enjoyed every morsel of my food. It was a bit of a wait, but my food was fresh. It's pretty spacious so plenty of seating indoor or outside. I didn't get any pics, sorry, but it was the delicious.

UNDERCOOKED! I've been going to this location since it opened. Today, the cheeseburger was…read moreundercooked and too red and the hot dog was only warm. Young grill operators aren't being properly trained to cook. Goto Five Guys in Courthouse where they have solid grill operators.

I don't usually order out for lunch while at work, but today I decided to mix it up a little. My…read morecompany recently moved our office to this area, so I pulled up Google maps to see what restaurants were nearby. I knew I wanted something light and fresh, so when I saw Simply Banh Mi, I was intrigued. Based on the Google images alone, I could tell they were a small, family-owned spot. I saw they had their own website, so I clicked on the link. There is a review down below that labels their website as "not user-friendly". And sure, you could call it that... but I think the person who posted that sort of missed the point. The amount of personality and story-telling posted to the website is honestly what sold me. (Don't expect to find a menu or Order Online feature there, but if you want to learn a bit of the story behind this place, it's worth the 5-minute read.) After reading through it, I knew I had to go support. I placed an order online through DoorDash and set out for my 5-minute walk about 20 minutes later. When I walked in, I spotted an empty table in the back corner where I knew I'd stake my claim. I went to the register, where I saw what I assumed was my order already waiting for me. I assumed correctly, so after the nice lady confirmed the contents of my order and handed me my bag, I set off for the back table. I popped my headphones in and started opening my Spring Rolls. The ingredients were fresh, they were rolled tightly (making them easier to eat), and I loved that the peanut sauce was a bit thinner than others I've had (making them easier to dip). I had just finished my first one when I noticed one of the staff touching tables and asking how everyone was doing. Everyone was great, myself included. Once I finished the second one, I decided to head back to my office and eat my Lemon Chicken Salad there. Before ordering, I saw a lot of comments complaining about the portion sizes, specifically with regard to protein amounts. I paid $3 for extra chicken and I'm glad I did. I was happy with the amount of protein I was given, but I could see how it may not be enough if I hadn't added extra. The chicken itself was juicy and flavorful and the veggies were crisp and fresh. There was just ONE thing missing and that was the jalapeños I selected in my online order, but I don't take points away for that. All in all, I was happy with what I got in exchange for the price I paid and I will definitely be back on a treat-myself day. TL;DR: Eat here!

I've come here several times. Some times for sandwiches, other times for soup. I think the menu has…read morechanged over time. I like coming here when I want an authentic ambience but am too lazy to goto Falls Church. Overall experience I think the food is good and there's not really many other choices within walking distance of this establishment. Wait times can be a bit longer here since it's a mom and pop shop, so if you're in a rush I would order ahead of time.

Love this place! Not only were their sandwiches good value, but I thought it tasted amazing -…read moreespecially the steak and cheese. The service was also pretty efficient despite the internet connection not working the day I visited. As this was part of the Ballston food court, there's plenty of indoor seating. Food took 10 minutes to get, which is pretty efficient! Would go back again

The Short Rib is kind of small, which was expected. The amount of meat relative to the amount of…read morebread was high, but the whole sandwich is kind of small for $14. The flavors are good--slightly sweet but savory meat that is easy to pull apart. I also ordered an add on of short rib on the side, and for $5.50, it was a rather small portion. It comes in a cute box and the staff was super nice and offered water while I waited for my order. It's located in the Ballston Quarter food court area.

For chicken sandwiches (grilled or fired), burgers, tots, amazing shakes and beer, I really don't…read morelike to think of other places to go. It might seem off the beaten path in Ballston, but once you go, it will be a regular destination. The staff treat you well and the managers are always present and working to make the experience right.

Good, greasy, yummy burger. They have a wide variety of specialty burgers that take on new flavors…read moreto make the standard burger more delicacy . I would definitely come back here again for more food.

This is exactly how smash burgers should be done!! Fresh, hot, and incredibly juicy! Jon's Joint…read moremakes everything fresh to order. It only took a quick 10 minutes to receive our entire order, which was 3 burgers, a crispy fried chicken sandwich, loaded fries, and 2 milkshakes! I was very happy with how efficient the service was and the most important part, how delicious every bite was! The smashburgers are made with 100% halal beef and they come out HOT with perfectly crispy edges on the patties and a juicy center. We ordered 3 burgers and each of them stood out in their own way. You can get a single, double, or triple patty burger and add whatever toppings to it too. The jalapeño burger was the star of the show, it had a such a nice and spicy kick to it. I wasn't expecting much but this burger had HEAT! Another favorite was the Juicy Lucy. It was packed with grilled onions and the patty was stuffed with cheddar cheese. A super messy and cheesy option that was definitely worth every bite! I liked that Jon's Joint offered other options too such as loaded fries and fried chicken sandwiches. What I found unique is that for the loaded fries, you can get it with falafel and make it spicy! This time, they had run out of the falafel so I am excited to try it next time. If you're in Arlington and craving a casual burger spot, you need to go to Jon's Joint. You'll get quick service and a delicious meal!

Happed upon this place while driving. Was hungry, it was close, had good YELP rating, so I came in…read more Basic. Nothing at all spectacular. Cute posters. You can tell the owner is really into Superheroes. I ordered the grilled chicken. The good thing is that it is cooked to order. Loved that. Downside, no seasoning, AT ALL. This would be fine, I understand dietary considerations with sodium. What had me perplexed was they had NO PEPPER in the entire restaurant. I've NEVER been at a restaurant that didn't have any pepper. Plenty of salt, seasoned salt and even more salt. No pepper. Burgers seem to be popular. Wasn't very crowded, but seemed popular by locals. It was a "meh" for me. I do however really like that the food is cooked to order.

Probably my favorite cava location in the Ballston area. Very clean and spacious as it seems to…read moretake a lot of to go and pick up orders despite being a smaller storefront. Workers are courteous , they're always fast and food has always been fresh.

My go to cava place whenever I'm working and craving some food. I've always ordered for delivery so…read moreI can't say much on service but they've always delivered my food early or on time. Definitely a casual Mediterranean spot so it you're feeling hungry and want something quick and healthy, cava's a good option!

This place is a racquet! No hot dog in my dogs! If your claiming to serve corn dogs there better be…read morea dog in the middle! Rice cake dog! No dog! Just mushy mess in the middle with no flavor. Mozzarella dog, any sane human would expect a hot dog with mozzarella cheese inside. Nope! No dog! Cheddar dog, same thing No Dog! Do not come here if your expectation is a deep fried hot dog! Go to hot dog on a stick which has never disappointed!

I've been craving a Korean style hot dog for a while, and this spot did NOT disappoint! I leisurely…read morewent skating with friends at the Iceplex on the 8th floor, so this was just an elevator down. The wait time was a bit long, but that's to be expected since I customized my dog. I got a premium beef dog with potatoes. They ask if you want sugar and the answer is yes. You have different options of what to top your dog with so I did ketchup, mustard, spicy, and mayo... almost everything (lol) The dog itself is a bit underwhelming but everything around it is perfection. I think next time I'll try a rice cake dog or a mozzarella dog for more novelty. My only wish is that the dog tasted more like a Kirkland hotdog from the food court! (Take notes, Oh K-Dog!) My friend got an egg toast and she loved it! They make the experience a little less messy with their packaging but she def still needed a fork and knife to finish it -- just a heads up for those that like to keep it clean while eating! Seating is abundant, but it does get crowded. Highly recommend Oh K-Dog if you're in the Ballston area :)

The BEST sandwich place!! You can't beat Potbelly's fresh tasting sandwiches that are loaded with…read moreyour toppings. The bread is so crisp and the perfect texture (they're not slapping some sandy play dough like other places!). I love their menu combinations too. We got the Prime Rib Steak and a Wreck on Regular white bread and they were phenomenal! Highly recommend the Prime Rib Steak, it's insane. Paired with Zapp's Barbecue chips and a huge Oatmeal Chocolate Chip cookie! Limited seating inside this location since it's primarily for the nearby offices but there were a few tables and chairs. Employees were kind and friendly, worked fast.

Got the wreck. As always it tasted great. Service is pretty consistent between chains. This store…read morewas smaller than the ones I've been before. Only 2 booths. Also outside parking looked tight. I did not drive here. Other than that don't expect much difference in ambience from other Potbelly shops.

This place is SLEPT ON!! Stop going to Chipotle or CAVA cus this is THE bowl spot for cheap,…read morehealthy, high-protein, and flavorful food!!!! They load you up, every time. Love their chicken chicken and steak bowls especially. Haven't tried any of their wraps yet but I'll have to someday. Pro tip: use the inkind app to get 20% cash back!

Absolutely delicious fast casual Mediterranean food. Big portions and fast delivery. I loved the…read moremezeh classic signature bowl, all ingredients but especially the chicken was fantastic. Blows away the competition of various other Mediterranean fast casual spots. Ordered to a hospital for a very hungry soon to be father and two doulas, and kept us full and with leftovers!