POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE! I decided not to purchase anything from Dogs the Curb after observing the…read morecustomer service experience my friend received. From the moment we approached the truck, there was little sense of hospitality. My friend was greeted with "What's up?" rather than a welcoming greeting. When they asked about a specific menu item, the employee responded, "What do you want me to say?" instead of providing information about the food. Another employee appeared to be asleep during the interaction, and when my friend asked to purchase a bottle of water, the employee simply pointed at the cooler without speaking. Customer service is an important part of any dining experience, and what I witnessed left a negative impression. As a result, I chose not to place an order. I hope the business works on improving customer engagement and professionalism moving forward.

Hot dogs were mediocre at best - had both the Jamaican Jerk Dog and the Classic Dog. Since this…read morewas my first time having Dogs on the Curb, I figured the classic dog would be a good baseline for what to expect but, immediately regretted paying $8 for a slightly better than normal all beef hotdog. I found the Jamaican Jerk Dog to be very salty but was glad that I grabbed a fork and knife to eat with. Customer service was meh, yes it's hot outside but at least smile and immediately greet customers who are spending $8+ on a hotdog, $3 on a 16.9oz bottle of water (really shouldn't be more than $1 based on the per bottle cost) and $2 for a small bag of chips.

I tried this spot for burgers and fries, and it was pretty average overall. The burger itself was…read morefine, but it got a little soggy, so it didn't really stand out as anything special. The "holy sauce" was also pretty mid--I couldn't really figure out what the flavor was supposed to be. The highlight was definitely the seasoned fries. They were crispy, flavorful, and honestly the best part of the meal. Not a bad place overall but everyone in there said it was a great place they got to regularly

I love the street art graffiti style decor. There isn't a lot of indoor dining despite having the…read morespace to accommodate. There is also no public restroom which supports why the indoor dining isn't much. The food was hot fresh and made to order. I ate my food late so I unfortunately didn't capture a worthy photo to display in this review. I did order the spicy nuggets and fries. The chicken was well seasoned but the spicy has a delayed fuse which is tasty but will get you. I do like the crispy style fries. The service was friendly and what you'd expect along the lines of carry/take out. The dipping sauces are good currently the mumbo sauce was my favorite followed by the house mixture. 3.5 out of 5

spicy hot dog... 100/10! Sami was super sweet, we were his last customers of the day and had one…read moremore spicy hot dog left! added as many toppings as i wanted and he gave me extra (which i love!). my gf had a long day of museum hopping and we were craving a good hot dog and stumbled upon sami's. BEST GLIZZY IVE EVER HAD NO JOKE! something so simple but yet so perfect. BEST FOOD FROM OUR DC TRIP! must stop here if you want a GOOOOD glizzy. we will be back to see him again fs! thanks sami !!!

When we go somewhere, we like to try anything that is "local." A quick search brought up Sami's as…read moreone of the best half smokes and we could not disagree! We found his cart and ordered 2 half smokes with whatever he recommended and 3 hot dogs for kids. They also had a bag of Doritos and a soda. Fantastic! It was quite the experience. Sami is also very friendly and helpful. Our order took a minute, but it was a beautiful day. Extra bonus - the Uber driver who picked us up from there happened to be Sami's cousin so we were all treated to a candy mint! Visit Sami. You won't be sorry.

If you're a fan of MLK Deli in Congress Heights, you'll love Deanwood Deli. With the same owners,…read morethe menus are the same, just a few different sandwich names. They sell wings, salads, and sandwiches. Popping in for lunch with a friend, I ordered the Parkers Fried Chicken sandwich, which is a chicken breast drizzled with mumbo sauce. It was big and tasty! For $2.50, I added a bag of chips and their house made strawberry lemonade. There's a single table inside and lots of tables and chairs outside along the side. Street parking is easy and service kind.

So we tried this place on a Friday night and got there within about 30-40 minutes of it closing…read more It's cute and quaint and easily accessible. I found the prices also fair. A young man took our order and it was ready in about 15 minutes. There is a lot of cute open airspace to enjoy while you wait. I had the chicken sandwich. There wasn't anything really wrong with it but I just felt like the sweet chili didn't really add anything to it. My sister had the veggie wrap and the fish sandwich and she definitely enjoyed. Other members of my family ordered I believe it was the salmon salad and enjoyed that, so all in all it seems like a great place to eat when you're looking to buy local and enjoy a fresh meal. I also believe it's black-owned which is a plus. I wish I could give it 3.5 stars.

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

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

You can't visit DC and not visit Ben's! Came to try a dog and the chili - I opted for the…read morevegetarian/ vegan option and some banana pudding. My sister in law got the turkey dog and chili with fries and a cup of cheese. My brother got the original spicy chili. We unanimously agreed that the food was delicious. The service was good and the ambiance was fire. They answered our questions and didn't rush us - we felt welcomed. An extra plus is all the space/ seating they gave, the walls full of photos and their accolades and the mural outside. If you're in the area, visit Ben's - especially this location as it's the original.

The photos on the walls? Wow! This original location DC staple has been on my husband's "I gotta do…read morethis" list for years...so on our way to Richmond we took a detour to DC to eat at the World famous Ben's Chili Bowl! What did we have? Why the Original Half Smoke of course! Lucky for us, it was a random weekday and there wasn't a line waiting to get in. Upon entering this diner you can feel the nostalgia, but let's just say the employees aren't the most welcoming (it could have been an off day). The restrooms definitely need a bit more care (at least keep the paper towels restocked), but other than that, the seat yourself eatery wasn't too bad. The link didn't disappoint! The flavor has the perfect combination of seasonings and the chili and onions on top paired perfectly. If this place has been on your list, definitely take the opportunity to support this local business and put a check in the I Did It column!

This food truck has transparency over many of the others along mall. Prices are listed which is a…read moreplus! Many businesses and food trucks don't list the prices so is it anyone's guess or are you up to the mercy of the businesses! Some of the offerings are drinks, pretzels, pizza, hot dogs and ice cream.

They have the BEST collard greens in the DMV. That's all I have had so far. And they don't cook…read morethem with meat, oh so flavorful. I love them. I get a small order quite often for my lunch. I don't eat much.

The lobby area was disheveled looking. The grab n go beverage case was messy. They didn't have…read moreeverything I ordered but no one told me this when I paid for my food. It presented with a lack any pride in ownership and attention to detail. I ordered the pork chop dinner with cabbage and Mac n cheese. They didn't have cabbage so they gave me greens. The pork chops were meh. Didn't care for the Mac n cheese. And this hot food meal was served to me in a clear plastic container meant for cold food, like a salad. This place could be great and they have lots of opportunity for improvement.

So good! Service was quick and the quality of food was great! Love that they use grass-fed meat and…read morebetter quality ingredients. Did not feel bloated as with a lot of other similar burger type places. Seemed like most people take their orders to go, so there was plenty of seating and the proximity to the ballfield made it a great stop. You get a lot of food and everyone in our group went away full and satisfied. Will definitely be back!

This is the best place to get burgers in DC hands down. It's nothing fancy, just good patties,…read moresimple sauce, some onions. It is absolute perfection. The fries are fresh and crispy on the inside with a fluffy inside. The chicken tenders are fresh chicken breast and such a flavorful crispy batter. The only downside was that the honey mustard was mostly honey and no real mustard. Got our food quickly and the inside was clean and had plenty of seating. Can't wait to come back!

I went to the Nationals vs. Dodgers game last Saturday afternoon with a big group. Sometime during…read morethe second inning, half of the group left to find something to snack on. 2-3 innings later, they each came back with a K-Dog which made my mouth water. Despite the inflated stadium pricing, I soon scurried off to find Ssong's Hotdog, which is located near Section 308. The line was sizable, so I waited about 15-20 minutes before it was my turn to place my order. Unfortunately, they were out of almost everything. The potato mozz sausage stick -- the one I drooled over -- would require a 30 minute wait, which I wasn't down for. MOZZ SAUSAGE STICK - 11.49 This was the only option they had left, which is half mozz and half beef sausage. It was pretty small -- four bites and it was gone. The top half was the mozzarella part, which was completely hollow with maybe a few cobweb strands of mozzarella, so it was mainly batter. Overall, incredibly disappointing K-Dog, and it was stale too! I don't know if I'll attend another baseball game, but if I do, I don't think I'll be back at this K-Dog stall.

Probably the best food in all of Nats Park. Introduced our best friend to it and he wants to go…read moreeach game he attends. Conveniently located both on first and upper floors. Great options and quick service.