I wouldn't recommend, it's just an expensive fast food burger, the food is very meh, burger is skinny,. Sweet potato fries were undercooked, chipotle ranch tastes like more like wasabi with a bitter taste, it's a thick paste really weird texture. I had a burger and fries and left hungry. Weird food, will not try again. read more

Basic Burger - Chipotle ranch - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Tried out this 'Basic Bacon Burger' but there was nothing basic about it. The patty was thick and juicy. And the applewood smoked bacon with there homemade basic sauce was Don't forget the perfect combo, ! I got a loaded one with fried egg, shaved Parmesan cheese and bacon bits smothered in their basic house made sauce! This location is in Pentagon Row full of shops and restaurants. It also has a ice skating rink during the winter months. Fun activity with great food, what more could you ask for? Ordered: *Basic Bacon Cheeseburger-applewood smoked bacon, house made basic sauce *loaded Moo Fries- fried egg, bacon bits, shaved Parmesan The ordering window is in the front of the restaurant so you don't even have to step into the place. It has menus posted for easy reading. And they have plastic screens for covid measures. Easily order your food and they call you when it's ready! Check this place out when your looking for a fulfilling meal. It really satisfies. P.S. they have fried fish sandwich and veggie burger on the menu too! read more

Basic Burger - Basic Bacon Cheeseburger & Loaded Moo Fries - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

A great lowkey burger place in Pentagon City. I wanted to try out their veggie burger since there were so many good reviews. Im used to black bean veggie burgers, and It seemed like this one was of a different consistency than I usually see that wasn't made solely from beans. Overall it was a solid burger, but lacked some key flavors that are necessary for veggie burgers. The fries and Caesar salad were both delicious and supplemented the burger nicely. Im looking forward to trying out other burgers at this place and getting some #basicburgers. read more

Basic Burger - Veggie Burger - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I came here for a small foodie event so we got to try a vast number of menu items and everything was super delicious!! I got to try the basic cheeseburger which I could easily eat 5 of because they were all very tender and I also loved their veggie burger! It was very flavorful! The fries and wings are perfect as appetizers to snack on while waiting for the meal. The food took a while to come out but probably because they were busy prepping all the food for us. I'm normally not a drink person but their pouch drinks are amazing and fruity! I had the cranberry one as pictured :) Would definitely come back in near future :) See my IG post here! https://www.instagram.com/p/CH8HzsyFKaU/?igshid=13lqb42pqiyn read more

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Delicious and great prices! $9.99 for a good sized double patty burger. Everything was fresh and perfect. read more

First time visiting Basic Burger and I wasn't disappointed. Burger was good and wasn't dry as well as the loaded fries. Milkshake did it's job as far as my sweet tooth is concerned. Service was friendly and fast. Plan on dropping back in when I'm back in Arlington. read more

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Basic Burger in Pentagon Row is a great place to have a good burger. The space is modern industrial, can be loud, especially when families come in from the skating rink located outside their door, parking is available on metered lot, meters on So. Joyce St. in garage around the corner or in Pentagon City Mall. The Basic Cheeseburger with Basic Sauce was juicy, flavorful, cooked to medium rare, bun held up to the juiciness of the burger, onion rings were very good, I could not decide if I liked them better dipped in Basic Sauce or ketchup, guess I will have to go back to decide. Stubborn Fountain sodas are on tap, love the root beer, I stayed long enough to finish my soda and refill to go. Price for single Basic cheeseburger with onion rings, Stubborn fountain soda and Arlington County, Va. tax was almost 16 bucks, not cheap, but on par for "gourmet" burgers in the DMV. read more

Basic Burger - Basic Burger with Onion Rings and Basic Sauce - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Their name says it all - it certainly doesn't feel like more than a basic burger experience at this Shake Shake derivative. This place is completely self-serve, meaning you place the order, you punch in a pager number, you come back to collect your food, you dispense your beverages, and you bus your table. This location could use some additional help to clean and maintain - the tables all needed to be cleaned (as did the restroom) and the ice dispenser at the soda fountain was broken - like, the dispenser had snapped off. Compared to Shake Shake, the food was more expensive and had less flavor. A bacon cheeseburger here is $9.79, but $8.39 at Shake Shake. And Shake Shack just tastes better. The house spice on the fries was nice, and the milkshake was great, if a little small at $5.25. Three stars for a totally fine burger joint, but why would you ever go here when Shake Shack is like 500 feet away and offers a tastier, cleaner, cheaper experience? read more

Was craving a burger and fries and, after some disheartening stops at Shake Shack, decided to give Basic Burger a try. The cheeseburger was great, atop fresh ingredients, a flavorful and well-done patty, toasty bun, and a dollop of some of their delicious sauce and cheese. The fries were pretty good too, crispy and not too salty. They were drenched in house seasoning (aka some kind of Old Bay-esque flavor) which made for a good pairing. And the shake was decent, rich and flavorful exactly how you'd expect a cookies and cream shake to taste. They've got a setup here for in-person dining indoors, with big sheets of plastic separating diners. Pickup orders like us wait against the far wall near the window, listening for someone to bring out your order. My biggest gripe is how long it took: I don't mind waiting a little bit longer, but while online it estimated 15 minutes it took close to 45 minutes! The burgers were probably the rate limiting step here, given they were still piping hot by the time we got home... though the fries tasted like they had been done and were chilling for a while in the bag. read more

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I wish I could say my experience with Basic Burger was much more than average, however that actually sums it up quite perfectly. Now you may be saying to yourself... he went to Basic Burger and ordered a fish sandwich and a chicken sandwich. I argue that both of those things can be very beautiful in their own right and what we received was a very non-wowing version of both respectively. First, let me start with the "Basic Sauce." It looks like thousand island dressing, or big mac dressing, or the sauce that a hundred different restaurants call their "*restaurant name* sauce"... but this one is 100 percent palette forward of celery, celery seed, celery juice, and essence of celery. I can't taste much else in this sauce then the aggressive punch of celery. Now, I don't hate celery, but do I think it's the perfect pairing for a chicken sandwich... no not really. Service was pretty good when we went to pick up the food. And I will give them that the large fries is MOST generous; however we both wished that the "house seasoning" that we ordered had coated our fries better and was less of a careless whisper amongst some pretty basic shoestring fries. Now... I know that there is a subtle irony in this review... that I can't do much about. I hardly think for a second that the goal of the restauranteurs was to make an average sandwich. That being said, I will definitely be back to try the burger at some point, because I don't feel like I can just leave them be without trying their namesake. I'll say that I wish my first experience would make me a bit more excited to make my way back. Also... it is next to a Starbucks I frequent, which begs the question; Can a Basic Burger open up in a location that is NOT next to a Starbucks ;) read more

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Basic Burger is basically another version of a place like Shake Shake. Pretty good burgers but at a pretty high price. The main difference in my mind is that ordering is pretty much fully contactless. You order through a screen and set up your own buzzer and go and wait for your food to be ready. It definitely was busy, but not too much that there were lines/no place to sit. Otherwise, yeah. Sorta good food, but definitely at a premium price that didn't necessarily fill you up. I probably wouldn't come here again at my own choice, but if someone recommended to eat here, I wouldn't say no. read more

Basic Burger - Big Double Basic Bacon Cheeseburger and Sweet Potato Fries - Regular and Vanilla Shake - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I was in the area and decided to stop in to check this new burger joint out. I am glad I did, as it was a great experience. The bacon cheeseburger I chose was freshly made, cooked perfectly, and accommodated with their signature sauce and a soft bun. If ordering fries, you will have a choice of sea salt or seasoned flavor. I chose the latter and found it was a good choice. Not too over powering and just the right amount sprinkled throughout. They also have a decent selection of brews, as they have eight beers on tap and a selection of bottled (and I think canned) beer too. There is a bar area to sit in addition to the dining area. There is also space to sit and look out at the courtyard and ice rink. My understanding is this is their first location, so give Basic Burger a shot before going back to one of the other popular chain spots. read more

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Maybe better at the restaurant? This was delivered through grubhub. Disappointed. Food was mediocre at best. Kind of hard to tell when it's cold. I've ordered way better burgers in the area. read more

Basic Burger - Basic Bacon Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My husband is always on the lookout to try new burger places, so when he heard this place had opened, we decided to visit on a Sunday afternoon. You can build your own burger, or choose from a couple of their specialty burgers. I had the basic cheeseburger, and my husband the bbq bacon burger. We wanted fried pickles, too. I feel like our meal could be summarized as: not bad, but not amazing either. Our burgers had good taste. Not the best ever, but still tasty. I was impressed with the amount of fried pickles we got, as some places can be stingy. Again, not bad, but not great. The only reason I wouldn't consider coming back if I happened to be in the area and had a hankering for burgers is the price. For being what I consider a small burger, with average taste, it was pricey. I think our meal was over $20 for both of us. I wonder if the price has to do with it's prime location, but you can hop down to Shirlington and get a tastier burger for about the same price. read more

Basic Burger - Bbq bacon burger with fried pickles - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Really good burgers and fries! Only complaint is I wish the burger wasn't cooked quite as well done. There is extremely minimal interaction with the employees, which could be a plus if you're very introverted. read more

I got this to go today for the first time and tried their Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich (added Pepper Jack please) and Fried Pickles. While the food was good and satisfied my fried food craving, I wouldn't say there was anything particularly special. The sandwich was good - flavorful and crispy, but I personally like Popeye's Fried Chicken Sandwich. My biggest issue was that the fried pickles had way too much breading and the pickle slices were so tiny that you really couldn't even taste it. It felt like I was just eating fried breading the entire time. If I give this place another shot, I'll definitely try some other items on their menu. read more

Basic Burger - Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich/Fried Pickles - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Went with party of 17 on a single ticket. Cook behind the counter asked if we had the money to pay. Was advised that was a fact. Proceeded to go back behind counter and scoff and complaint to coworker. Order cancelled. Never had the food. Can't say what it was about. Bartender on the other hand was outstanding. He was accommodating and friendly. Nice looking place. Too bad the kitchen staff doesn't match the ambiance. Update: We found a restaurant across the street more than accommodating. While sitting we were approached by eye bartender and the owner of the restaurant. He was more than apologetic. He's an honorable individual. Based on the owners conduct, ia would give Basic Burger another chance. read more

The best in the area with delicious burgers and great staff. Basic burger is basically a better version of shake shack. The only reason I'm taking out 1 star is because of the chicken sandwiches being a bit dry but as far as burgers, I highly recommend. read more

Just loved the chicken sandwich. Must try place ! read more

Basic Burger - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Yep, its pretty basic. I visited the new location in Pentagon Row and was disappointed by the unfriendly service. The burger was just fine. I got what I paid for. There is not much else to say. It was not bad and not too good either. read more

I'm worried that if I eat too many of these burgers I'll turn into a Basic B**ch. But I'm willing to take that risk. What to get: Burger, Moo Fries. Why: Because otherwise you'll end up eating Moo-sli for dinner. What else: Service here is excellent. They were excited to hear about being the first stop on our burger tour, and were friendlier than Starlight when she's in heat. Let me start by saying DC burgers are way overrated. People say its known for its burgers but those are people who don't known burgers. Buffalo has better burgers. The Deep South has way, way better burgers. Burgers should be big, juicy and messy. If it tastes like Shake Shack, Five Guys, and doesn't squirt all over you - both meat juice and condom-mints, then they're doing it wrong. Unless you like that sort of thing in which case you have no taste in sex. I mean burgers. Now that I've gone over the Basic-s I'll elaborate. I've never had a burger that shoots goo all over me in DC. I'm sure there is one. But that leaves me to pick the "best of the rest." The highlights of the pristine, gentrified, easy to handle, well-presented, "gourmet" burgers. And most of those are sh**. With two very notable exceptions. Burger Tap, which is my favourite... and Basic Burger, which - despite the prices - makes a damn good, delicious, and 5-star worthy burger. Anyway I'm glad that we could touch Basic, now on with the review. This was the first stop on our burger tour. I took my German cousin to all of the DC burger spots that he chose, and while the aforementioned BT was the favourite, this one was definitely a solid second place. It's not cheap but also not obscenely expensive. They have good and basic burgers (the clue is in the name), and the servers, especially the lunch time manager, were exceptionally friendly. I feel like most DC Burgers never get past first Basic, and this one is close to the Home Run. Does that work for the Americans among you? We also ordered the Moo Fries, because we're insane, and they were actually pretty good. Not so much into fries over here in USA, but they did a good job with them. My only worry is that if they were in San Francisco, and their food was contaminated, then they might make the entire Bay sick. read more

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Taking this down to a 2 star. The recent trend is missing paid for items on my take out. They are at a 70% success rate with getting simple burgers and fries correct. Nothing major but very annoying when you open the bag at home to find zero fries that were ordered and on the receipt they staple to the bad! PSA - Double check your take out orders. read more

To quote Jules Winnfield, "This is a tasty burger!" Also a pricey one. And as the name implies, pretty basic. I had heard good things about Basic Burger. In addition, I had read that Basic Burger is considered one of the best burger joints in Virginia. With that resounding praise, I had to make my way over here to give this burger a go. It is located in Pentagon City near a shopping center where there is an ice skating rink and a few other restaurants in the area. I was a bit concerned when I got there, because the restaurant was fairly empty, considering how I had got there in the height of dinner rush. That to me raises red flags. When I saw the menu, I was also bummed out that it is simplistic. Almost too simplistic. I got myself the Basic Bacon Cheeseburger, some fries (seasoned not with sea salt), and an Oreo milkshake. The total came out to nearly $20, so my first thought was that this better be good. The milkshake came first. It is really, really thick. My initial thoughts were that it is pretty plain, not too much involved (no cheating though), and it is small for the price. Then, the feature presentation arrived. My burger was small, there is a decent amount of fries, all well seasoned. Then I got to eating. Even though the burger is small, the burger is good! The Basic sauce (which is pretty much a chipotle aoli) was also great in complementing the burger. Everything tasted fresh and the fresh ingredients worked incredibly well. The fries were really crispy and if you get some Basic sauce to dip them in, you will finish them all real quick. Then I tried the milkshake after eating some of the burger. Hello! What a difference! The milkshake just tasted so much better and fresher. Something about the burger just brings out the taste of the milkshake to a whole other stratosphere. $20 well spent indeed. My experience reminded me of Good Stuff Eatery, except they serve larger milkshakes, and Basic Burger serves better fries. The burgers were really something special, and the customer service is efficient enough that you are not really waiting too long for something special. Did I mention they have a bar? They also serve a nice array of sodas outside the cliched Coke products if you are interested as well. I will be back to have another burger and milkshake. No, it is not Holy Cow, but I can attest that this Basic Burger does the job as perfectly as you can do it. read more

Basic Burger - All this for $20. It was worth the trek to Pentagon City. - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I liked this place, what's not to like about a burger with cheese. Only thing that I can say that I didn't like was that they didn't give me ranch but their chipotle ranch instead. Unfortunately I ate the meal an hour later, it was cold but those fries and the burger were still good. 4/5 read more

If you're basic, then this is the burger place for you. Just kidding.. kind of. I've only had their chicken sandwich and bacon cheeseburger (and sweet potato fries) and haven't really noticed anything that stood out about them in regard to their ingredients, but I will say that their bacon cheeseburger is DAMN GOOD. It's better to eat it hot at the restaurant than to take it home so you can enjoy all the oozing juices. The sweet potato fries were boring. I think I'll try the "regular" fries next time. Definitely like this burger place better than most. read more

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We like their deep fried delicious wings. Their drinks are good, but nothing to brag about. My husband gives the burgers a 3, I give their burgers a 1. Their kale cesar salad is tasty. Service is average. read more

Decided to make a quick lunch stop & wanted to see what all the hype was about. Basic burger is an accurate description. Basic as hell. The burger itself had no flavor and all i could taste was the special sauce and onion. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger & my partner got the basic cheeseburger. I also opted in for fried pickles. The breading was different than what you normally expect but the sauce on the side was good. The portion was big and enough to share between two people. Strawberry shake was fresh and creamy- no real strawberries bits mixed in. More so just strawberry ice cream but still good For the amount paid- it wasn't satisfying. I wouldn't go back. I'll stick to Big Buns Damn Good Burger company. Check them out if you haven't read more

Basic Burger - Outdoor seating - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Had a good time with the basic family. Our food was prepared quickly and to order, absolutely no complaints, maybe the crew was too hungry. There are some good options on the menu. Since I have been getting kale salad everywhere they serve it I can say they do a good job of it here. read more

Basic Burger - Grilled Chicken Kale Caesar Salad - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Their Loaded Moo Fries are absolutely the bomb! Burgers are great too but I just personally prefer to order the Moo fries when I'm there. Definitely my favorite place to stop and eat when I'm in Arlington! read more

Basic Burger - Loaded Moo Fries - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Oh I just adore this place and it's burgers! Let's not even begin to talk about their craft soda on tap :) Ya read correctly! The menu is basic and I truly like that oftentimes menus can be so busy until you aren't sure of anything. I ordered the basic burger without their sauce and fries my entire meal was delicious with my coke. They do have a bar and I have had the pleasure of enjoying that too some time ago during the cherry festival. My goodness the bartender that fixed the Titos Cherry Blossom WOW! I can't tell you how many I had and then came back the following day. The drink was so refreshing and I am looking forward to Cherry Blossom again for the drink here as well as other festivities in the area. This is an awesome place to enjoy and also outdoor seating too! Don't be shy swing by! ;) read more

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This place was pretty good. It wasn't very busy when I was there so I didn't have to wait very long for my food. The staff was pleasant and accommodating. I got the bbq bacon burger. It was delicious, but didn't have anything really special to make it stand out from competitors. However, their Basic Sauce was fantastic. It was an excellent condiments to do my fries in. It was refreshing and felt new. I was glad not to be limited to only ketchup. read more

Basic Burger - BBQ burger with fries and Basic Sauce - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Delicious ! My new go to drink for the summer! I have never been a Gin girl but I could barely taste it. read more

Basic Burger - Watermelon and Gin cocktail - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I'm always on the lookout for a great burger & this place is well, basic. I like that they have a pretty great local beer selection. The food is good, but just good and nothing more or less. My first visit I ordered a burger and for my second visit I tried their veggie burger option. Both were just alright.. Not hating on this spot but I definitely would not boost it read more

Basic Burger - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Great sandwiches, great price, quick & accurate service, easy online ordering. Would go again

The wife and I loveeeee burgers and with all these burger places around where shall we go? One of our go to places for burgers is Basic Burger in Pentagon Row. The menu is a pretty good size with lots of different options for normal burgers, chicken burgers and more. Their fry options are pretty good. We usually do the "Loaded Moo Fries," which are shoestring fries topped with, shaved parm cheese, scallions, a really good chipotle ranch, bacon and topped with a fried egg. My choice for the burger is the "Great 8 Burger" with bacon added. A huge plus at this place is the bar inside. We've only utilized the bar once but the bartender was super friendly and it was packed so it's pretty popular. They also decorate for holidays and that's festive. You can find their menu here: http://www.basicburger.com/Basic_Burger_Menu_web.pdf So, if you're in the need for a burger and a shake...go try Basic Burger! Get the loaded fries. read more

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Pleasantly surprised how good this turkey burger was. Grilled onions added to the deliciousness. Missed that I could have ordered an adult beverage from the bar instead of the fountain soda. Fries were solid. Servers on top of things when they gave me the wrong order at first, they corrected it quickly. read more

Basic Burger - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Meh. Cute spot in a nice location that's even better on a nice day when they open their large windows. They have a decent selection of beers, a couple of wine options, and a specialty cocktail on tap that's made w/ Tito's vodka. The burger was *ahem* too basic for me, but what else should have I expected from a place named "Basic Burger"? Also, the bacon that came on my burger was practically inedible as it contained these hard pieces of gristle? that I was unaware of until it was in my mouth. The seasoned fries were good though. read more

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Basic chicks, basic burgers. Is Basic Burger more than basic? The jury's still out on this one. I had a regular burger (lettuce, tomato) with bacon + fries and a strawberry shake. My dining companion ordered the basic burger and Oreo shake with whipped cream. The burgers took a little while to come. The burgers themselves were pretty good -- but lukewarm. I wasn't blown away by the taste in comparison to the deluge of burger options out there these days. I went to the shop in its early days, so perhaps they've since improved on all fronts. But this is a strong addition to the quiet Court House neighborhood where 5-star food options are scarce. The fries on the other hand were hot and fresh, and had the perfect amount of crispiness. We wolfed those down right away. The strawberry shake came with real bits of fruit - nice touch, but was too sweet. Get the delicious and addicting Oreo shake instead! The shop also sells their signature beer glasses featuring a cartoon moo cow that'll make for an adorable and classy keepsake or gift. read more

Basic Burger - Basic Burger and shoe string fries - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I am very happy with Basic Burger. I was visiting a leasing office close by during my work break. I was craving a burger like I always do. I am the type that would have a burger for brunch, lunch or dinner. I am also the type that would eat burgers at a steak house or a French restaurant. Hell, I would order a burger at any cuisine if they offer it. My expectations and bar are set pretty high for any burger lover. I was suprized and impressed by this placr. I ordered the 8 oz buger with a double patty and it was HEAVENLY! Everything about it was perfect, I wouldn't imagine it getting any better. Hands down one of the best burgers in the DMV. The only better burger is double the price and across the bridge at Le Diplomat on 14th, and even that is debatable. The previous sentence was very difficult to write, but that'll be proven soon as I plan on stuffing my face with Basic Burgers as soon as I move next to it in August read more

Basic Burger - Burgers Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great burgers and the Chicago hot dogs are excellent. Can't go wrong by eating here. The best hot dog I've tasted in the area read more