Got the chance to try Bun Papa out at a recent Wizards game (they're located by section 216 for the 2023-24 season) and was blown away by how great the food was, particularly given how hard it is to serve up hot, fresh food at a stadium that holds thousands. (Well, it's the Wizards, so more like dozens.) The Papa Poutine, a mass of waffle fries covered with gravy, ground beef, cheese curds, green onions and onion straws, was absolutely fantastic, an epic combination of rich flavors that looked amazing and tasted even better. It's a standout, as it's the only thing I've ever ordered at a stadium and had multiple people ask me where they could get it. I was so impressed that I came back another time to try the Big Papa Deluxe burger, which was also very good. The two patties were cooked well, still very juicy and well-seasoned, with super fresh, flavorful pickles, a solid secret sauce, all served up on a notably tasty grilled brioche bun. The rest of the menu looks fantastic as well, and definitely looking forward to trying more soon! read more

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We were excited to try the Alexandria location--but were disappointed when we did. The tacos were tasteless and greasy. I was unable to even finish one of the three tacos I purchased. The black beans were to salty to eat as well. Don't waste your money here ($5 for a inedible taco). Just another restaurant sporting a hip, urban ambiance trying to pawn off subpar food. read more

Overall 4/5. Walked over on a beautiful side and decided to eat outside. The menu was very clear on the wall but also pick up menus at the front door. There was a decent chunk of the fridge for already prepared food for grab and go. Might need a little more direction for the front of house workers. Actively sitting down during their shift, delaying and using people's time to just sit on their phones at the front door. Might not be the greatest look as a business owner. Ordered chicken salad sandwich (4.5/5) but said no tomatoes, registered on receipt no tomato, had to pull tomatoes off the sandwich. Chicken had an Indian marsala taste to it, very flavorful and delicious. I had the chicken cordon blue Sammie and was overall a 5/5! Great sauce with a lil mustard zing. We shared the poutine (3.5/5), definitely didnt hit the spot for what we were thinking. I guess just stick with getting poutine in Cana-duhhh. Overall would be back just limiting what we order. Jake n kev read more

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This place is located inside of the Bread and Water Company in a little strip mall. There is tons of parking available. They have a few seats for those waiting for their food, but there is no place to dine inside. There are a few tables and chairs outside though. This is a bakery that serves burgers, hot dogs and fries essentially. This place has full pies and cakes, you can also get them by the slice. They have cookies, bars, bread, soups, cupcakes, scones, coffees and teas. As I mentioned earlier, they also have hotdogs, sandwiches and burgers. I ordered the roadhouse burgers with a side of fries. It took them a while to prepare my food. It was about 30 minutes. There were a lot of fries and they were pretty good. The burger was ok. It was luke warm at best and the bacon was a bit over-chewy. It did have a lot of flavor though and was not the worse burger I have had. I just could have been better. The staff there was friendly and helpful. Even though I may not have liked my burger, i really liked this place and the varierty they have. I hope to make it back here soon. read more

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great buns, great burgers. located in a bakery, counter service with a shared table inside. buns are baked in house, the bacon is thick and some of the best around. fries are tasty, poutine is delicious read more

Bun Papa - roadhouse, double decker and poutine @davideatsdc - Hot Dogs Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Meh...? We looked at the photos on here and immediately called an uber. We didn't read reviews unfortunately or we'd know that there aren't any tables to eat at. That was on us though! The customer service is really non existent. The burgers are incredibly basic; very little sauce and onions. Not at all like the photos. The poutine fries were undercooked and flavorless. They were not waffle fries! I'm glad we split both the burger and the fries. The burger was a normal size but the fries were huge. I also ordered a piece of bread pudding and it has a very strong taste of egg. That's about the only flavor that I tasted despite the fact that the pudding is made of leftover almond croissants. I did ask for extra caramel and was flat out told no. Lol. Interesting. Needless to say we were disappointed. read more

I ordered my food via door dash. So my review is going to be based off of flavor and taste. My food was ready fairly quickly and delivered in a timely manner. I ordered the bun papa classic burger, Chicago dog and the fries. The burger was huge. The toppings on it made the bun soggy im some spots so it made it a little bit difficult to enjoy the brioche bun. The Chicago dog was a little messy but i appreciated the grilled bun. I love fries, but the menu says shoestring and the fries were not shoestring fries at all. I had to use my airfryer to crisp them back up because they were a little soft from delivery travel. I'm sure they were crispy once they were cooked at the restaurant. read more

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At first, i didn't notice the sign so had a hard time finding it until i saw the logo on a window. It's inside the Bread & Water Company storefront. We ordered our food online and when we arrived to pick it up, it was not ready as their system was down and they did not have internet in the store. Luckily, the lady at the register was very nice and started working on it and it took 10 ish mins. I got a Bun Papa Classic with no cheese and shoestring fries. There are a few tables outside but we took this order home. The fries seemed more like regular fries and not shoestring. I liked them and they had a creamy texture on the inside. The burger had 2 beef patties with lettuce, red onions and tomato on a brioche bun with mayo, house dill pickle and ketchup. I really liked the bun. It was soft, fluffy, pillowy and held up well with the contents of the burger. I thought the meat was seasoned and cooked well, veggies brought a good level of freshness and the condiments complimented the rest of the burger. I would definitely order again. read more

Bun Papa - Bun Papa Classic no cheese - Hot Dogs Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Delicious burger. Saucy to the max! I think big buns has better burgers. The service needs some work.. online you are able to order a burger with no fries but in person the server said he can't remove the fries from my order. I did not stay for the ambiance... this location was to order to go read more

Bun Papa - Classic Bun Papa Classic - Hot Dogs Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I'm not a burger person but my family loves burgers! Read somewhere that they were voted best burger in nova/alexandria and it was nearby. Ordered an avocado burger which has avocado, pickled onions, cilantro and salsa....looked it! The boys ordered roadhouse burgers which had bacon, pickled onions and bbq sauce. They really liked it. Waffle fries were seasoned well and we asked for spicy ketchup which gave it a nice little kick. My son also ordered the poutine and said it was good! We also ordered chicken sandwiches which they said was good but nothing exceptional. read more

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To quote a previous review, "...meh." Not the best. Not the worst. I ordered a BYO Burger. I asked for American cheese, red onion and garlic aioli. The cheese wasn't listed for a prices, but the onion and aioli was listed under, "complimentary." While it was being put into the register, each additional, "complimentary" addition had $.50 tacked onto it. So I said, "the onion and aioli are listed under complimentary." "I thought you wanted extra." Was the response. I said, "no, just the normal amount." Then order a side of fries, pay for it and wait. My burger had neither red onion or garlic aioli...and they used cheddar cheese. While I appreciate them offering a 10% discount for first responders, what I ordered and what I got was not worth the $15+ price tag. Probably won't be back. read more

Burger was good and juicy. Food is on the pricier side though. We ordered the waffle fries and they were slightly overseasoned. Kind of weird that they ran out of ketchup during lunchtime considering there's a Safeway in the same shopping center where they can easily restock it. We didnt try the desserts but $7 for a slice of cake seems high. read more

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I ordered a roadhouse burger and receive a double classic cheeseburger. We ordered shoe strung fries and got waffle fries. I didn't want those. . When I called, I was told to bring the burger back then they'll make one. He needed it as proof. I asked for the manager and they he said there's none there. Thanks but no thanks. Now we are making another trip out 5 miles away to get my dinner. Next time I won't order from you. Sorry I bothered. Even his tone on the phone was like less than helpful and said to me, want a refund? Really? This is my dinner. it was like pulling teeth to get my order corrected!!!! read more

Bun Papa - Waffle fries but their menu said shoe string fries. I asked and paid for a roadhouse burger and I got a cheeseburger! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Loved the cheeseburger here. Everything from the toasted bun to the melted cheese was spot on. It tasted fresh and not greasy. Great lunch overall. read more

Bun Papa - Hot Dogs Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I love Bun Papa!! Even though the burgers can get messy, it's some of the best food I've ever had. I am a huge burger fiend and have been trying to find a good place since I moved from DC away from my beloved Z-burger. This place rocks!! Have ordered from them at least 8 times. read more

I tried their BBQ bacon burger, and it was incredible. The smoky bacon and tangy barbecue sauce made every bite so satisfying. The crispy onion rings on top added the perfect crunch. This is definitely one of my favorites. read more

Bun Papa - Hot Dogs Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Burgers are okay, but there is very limited seating. Some of the other items are decent as well, and they have some yummy desserts there.

Stopped in for a bite to eat after visiting a friend at the hospital. My husband and I split a Roadhouse Burger and the Angry Chicken Sandwich. Both were delicious, but the Angry Chicken was our favorite! We also got the French fries, which were hot and seasoned well. Only downside is we almost didn't find the place. The name is not on the building over it, just a sign in the window. We would definitely stop in again if we're back in the area. read more

Bun Papa - Hot Dogs Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I'm always looking for unique spots to review, right. So when I saw this burger joint on my timeline...I had to try them!! They looked delicious!! I walked in...it was a Ghost Kitchen. I saw this towering cake...Let's just see what they're hittin on!! . Where I am: @therealbunpapa @therealtowercakes @breadandwatercompany . Location Reviewed: 1512 Belle View Blvd.,Alexandria V.A. . Menu Includes: Bun Papa-Craft Fried Chicken Sandwiches, like their Angry Hot, Craft Burgers like their Big Papa Deluxe, Craft Hot Dogs like their Chili Dog, Poutine Fries, Waffle Fries, Cookies, & Craft Beverages. Tower cakes (By the Bread & Water Company): Craft 3 tier cakes with flavors including Strawberry, Lemon, Red Velvet, Triple Chocolate, MORE!! . Items Reviewed: Bun Papa-Roadhouse Burger ( 2 beef patty's with cheddar cheese, bbq sauce, applewood bacon, & crispy fried onion straws on a brioche bun $12.25). STAMP!! Sizable, well put together, and you tasted each ingredient!! Their Chicken Cordon Bleu (fried chicken thigh with grilled ham, melted Swiss, dill, dijonnaise on a brioche bun $11.50). LIKE THAT!! Crispy, cheesy, with that salted ham!! Their Fried Cauliflower (battered & fried cauliflower marinated in coconut milk, with turmeric, with crispy onion straws, & Mumbo sauce on a brioche bun $10). STAMP!! Meaty w/o it being meat, & flavorful. Their Ruben Dog (an all beef Frank with sauerkraut, Swiss, grilled pastrami, & thousand island dressing $9.50). DELICIOUS. The right ingredients, but just tasty. Their Waffle Fries (with spicy ketchup $4.50). DELICIOUS. They were hot, & good. The spicy ketchup...LIKE THAT!! Their Ginger Limeade ($4).STAMP!! Thirst quenching goodness!! Tower cakes-Their Rocky Road cake ($17). STAMP!! Rich, sweet, moist, and HUGE!! . Customer Service: Welcoming . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: Strip mall parking. . Recommendations: The Drink, Burger's, & Cake!! =STAMP =LIKE THAT =DELICIOUS =DECENT =PASS =NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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Always a pleasure coming to this establishment. It's never too overwhelmingly busy probably because I come for later morning/lunch hours. The service is efficient during those times. Bun Papa has excellent healthy sized burgers such as the classic cheese burger (cheddar cheese and all the LTOP fixings Mayo and ketchup on Brioche). There's also "secret sauce" kinda like thousand island dressing. Also an AMAZING chicken sandwich. Freshly crispy and savory and juicy. Good waffle fries also, the poutine is okay , I don't think I care for the cheese curds personally. There is no place indoors to sit down, during summer/warm months you have outside seating. read more

The service was a 5/5 the waitress was kind and attentive. The burger was good but it was small for me and they could add a bigger portion of fries so overall get a 4/5. They pie was good but a little dry. read more

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Bun Papa is small carry out in NOVA. The staff was really friendly and up beat. It's located in a shopping plaza, the large plaza sign says bread company but the window sign say Bun Papa. They operate in the same place. So I had the chili cheese fries. They are waffle fries smothered in chili and cheese. They were pretty good, well seasoned and filling. If I have any suggestions I'd say ask for extra cheese (ima cheese girl though so take that with a grain of salt lol). My Fabi had a burger she's tagged in my check in so feel free to check out her review of the burger. It looked amazing though. The free sample dessert was delicious. Their desserts look like they are worth honorable mention. They had a 7 layer confetti cake available for purchase by the slice! One slice was enough to feed a small family for dessert. Over all I definitely will be heading back there to give the burgers a try. The service was really a major selling point. It's worth stopping by! read more

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First of all, I am a hard marker. My pastrami Rueben and Wifey's grilled cheese would rate a 5. The 1 point deductiion is mostly due to the way-too-loud music for my senior years. Everything is takeout, either to the tables outside, or elsewhere, so the sound level should not be an issure to the less prickly among us. The servicer was good. The well crafted bread used on our sandwiched was superior, read more

Been to this place a few times and every time seems to be an experience. Quality is the standard it seems. On every occasion my intentions were to only purchase hot food however it is difficult to leave without purchasing some kind of dessert. They do desserts here, too, and they are eye catching in size and style. Their bakery is on site - Bread and Water Company. This place does American grill food and desserts very well. When I say grill food I mean your usual burgers, hot dogs, cheese fries, etc.. They do these very well. The also serve fried chicken sandwiches which in my opinion is one of the best in the DMV. It seems many restaurants now, including chain fast food restaurants, have a hallmark chicken sandwich which claims to be the best among the rest, however I think Bun Papa is right in that conversation as one of the top fried chicken sandwiches in the DMV. Their baked goods are perhaps unsung. At least as I perceive it. Their cakes are exceptional and reasonably priced by the slice and whole. Everything here is in moderate to large portion. Service is fast and friendly. I've tried the following menu items to date: 1) Build Your Own Burger 2) Fried Chicken Sandwich 3) The Angry Chicken 4) Bacon Cheese Dog 5) Chicago Dog 6) Chili Cheese Fries 7) Apple Hand Pie 8) Oreo Cookie Cake 9) Snickerdoodle Cookie Cake read more

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I ordered via door dash, so I can't comment on the service or ambiance. I ordered chili cheese fries, the chicago dog, and the big papa burger. It was all mid. The cheese fries are advertised on the app as shoestring fries, but a lot of reviewers mentioned getting waffle fries, so I expected waffle fries. I need these people to get it together bc I didn't receive shoestring fries, nor waffle fries, but breakfast potatoes! Diced breakfast potatoes with chili and cheese only on the top. Everyone knows you have to layer the fries, cheese, chili, and repeat. Instead, they just made all the potatoes on top soggy, and everything underneath was dry. The chicago dog is a very specific hot dog on a very specific bun. This place missed the mark. And why was my hot dog mushy?! I took one bite out of the burger and threw it away. I can't even comment on the flavor bc by the time I got to it, I was just too disappointed to continue the meal. I think that if this were food inside of a stadium or arena, then it would be a winner. Unfortunately, this place is a restaurant and so I expected higher quality food. Epic fail. read more

The regular burgers are ok, but I loved the cauliflower burger -- please put this one back on the menu and add more vegetarian options!

OMG...Big, honking, juicy burgers. Bun Papa has delicious burgers, The Roadhouse is one of the best burgers I have ever had. The combination of well seasoned burgers, crispy onion straws, bacon, cheddar cheese and barbecue sauce on a brioche bun makes a wonderful meal. The burgers are massive, look forward to returning with a friend to split fries or an order of Poutine for me. read more

I've been a few times now, and it's normally pretty good. I do recommend it, but I'm also not sure what happened with my burger the last time. The chicken sandwich is good, and the burgers are pretty good. However, I ordered the Roadhouse burger and after eating it, I'm not sure what they made it with. It's supposed to have fried onions on it...yeah, that wasn't on it at all. I'm not exactly sure what I ate, but they weren't onions. It's like they had some old fries sitting around, they chopped them up, fried them again, and put them on top. I have no idea...could have been double fried air for all I know. I did still eat it, and I didn't get sick...so there is that. ‍ In the past it's been good, but maybe late afternoon isn't the time to purchase a burger. read more

Great buns, excellent burgers and fries. Copious amount of quality cheddar too! Will be back for carryout or dwlivery.

Super tastee!!!! The Chicago dog and the customer service where in on point.... Don't forget the waffle fries!!!! read more

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I visited this past weekend with my husband for his birthday. It is located inside of The Bread and Water Company (which I haven't ordered their baked goods yet). Even though the establish is open early, they don't "open" Bun Papa until 3:00pm, so be sure to be cognizant about the time. My husband and I ordered the waffles fries, Angry Chicken sandwich (secret menu), Roadhouse Burger, and the Chicago Dog. Those behind the counters (unsure if they are workers only or the owner) we really nice and patient with our ordering. The fries were solid! I wish they were hotter but I was still happy with them. They had a spice on them, and many dipping sauces to choose from to go with it, however, they were solid enough that you did not need a dipping sauce! The chicken sandwich was cooked really nicely! The skin was crispy enough and you could taste the seasoning as well as see it! It was not spicy to me at all, so even if you can't take heat, this is very bearable. I actually wish it spicier. The star to me was the burger! I love that each sandwich comes with two patties. The bread also tastes like it's made in house! Very juicy patties. Now to the Chicago Dog. I actually wouldn't order this again. I was told by the nice gentleman behind the counter that it was up for an award, but I unfortunately didn't care for it. I will, however, be open to trying a different dog next time. With all the downs, there was significantly more ups and the food was really good. This is a 4.5 for me, so I went with 5 instead of 4! Note: there is no seating inside! Please be sure to go when it's warm if you want to eat there as they only have tables outside. read more

Bun Papa - Chicago Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I'm surprised to see that Bun Papa has such little traction on Yelp, so I definitely wanted to give it some love. I'll have to be honest though, it's really hard to be a stand out burger place, just because there are so many options in this world. I ended up getting the Classic burger which was solid. I would think the star of the burger was the bun. It was like a nice brioche type bun and did not necessarily get soggy even during the car ride home. My s/o got a chicken sandwich that looked pretty good as well. He ate it so quickly that I was not able to get a taste! We also got a side of chili cheese fries. I wish the waffle fries were a little crispier as it seemed like they were a little under. My biggest complaint was the wait time. From ordering to coming out of the place, it took a really long time. My s/o was the one who went inside while my dog and I were hanging out in the car. I was definitely slipping into hanger mode so I wish that wasn't the case. Besides that, I would definitely give Bun Papa a shot! Show them some love. read more

The food is a little pricey, but it is truly amazing worth the money I eat here once a week?

The food is mouthwatering- go into a food coma good! I had the opportunity to try their Fried Chicken Cordon Bleu, Chicago Dog, Roadhouse Burger, Papa poutine, Big Papa Deluxe, and their secret menu item - The Poutine Dog !! A must try !!!! Since I'm a sucker for fries one of my favorites was the Papa Poutine! The staff and management is down to earth and goes above and beyond to make sure you feel welcome and leave feeling satisfied. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Second visit and have to say it has one of the best burgers I have ever had. The Roadhouse Burger had my tongue dancing and I was upset when it was all gone. The meat, bun, and fixings were all very good. Definitely will try again. read more

Bun Papa - Roadhouse Burger - Hot Dogs Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Ummm, yummm. Need I say more? Heard about Bun Papa and as a self appointed burger connoisseur I had to check them out. We have been using their online ordering and have never had an issue. Our order is always ready at pick up time. Employees are helpful and communicative. Ok now the goods. The burger is delicious. I am not quite sure what it is exactly. They are juicy, they seasoned well, they have delicious accompaniments, and that bun is *chefs kiss*. I love their waffle fries too. Always seasoned well and a quick reheat in the air fryer at home makes them just as crispy as when they came out of the fryer. Do not (and I repeat DO NOT) miss out on their desserts. The deep dish cookies are absolutely amazing! read more

We ordered delivery from BunPapa tonight for dinner. The food came quick! Twenty five minutes from placing the order to opening the door. The burgers were hot and juicy. Soooo delicious! My husband ordered the chicken sandwich which he also thoroughly enjoyed. read more

Bun Papa - Classic Bun Papa Burger. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I finally had an opportunity to try Bun Papa this weekend. I ordered the Big Papa Deluxe and Waffles Fries to go. I placed my order online and it was ready for pickup in about 15 minutes. The burger was delicious right down to the freshly baked brioche bun. The delicious waffle fries we're still crispy and not soggy when I got home. I will return again. read more

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The Bun Papa, the show stoppa, the taste droppa. Bread and Water pass the Brioche, uh, I see you quivering. Check the flavor Bun Papa is delivering. The creative minds of the Bread and Water fam have done it again. Exquisite Brioche with a Lamborghini inside. Juicy fried chicken, savory burgers and dope dogs with perfect toppings and sauces. Pick up a fresh lemonade and a memorable sweet and you are golden. The revolution has begun. read more

Bun Papa - Hot Dogs Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I went to Bun Papa based on the reviews and I will have to try it again before forming my full opinion. First I was about 5 minutes late picking it up, they kept everything under heat lamps so it was still warm but not hot. When I got to the restaurant they greeted me and were very friendly throughout my time picking up my food, A+ for service. I tried the fries when I got the the car, definitely want to try them again fresh but they were your average fry, perfectly fine but nothing spectacular. I did like the spicy ketchup although I wished it would have come with two instead of one since I ran out halfway through the fries. I got the BYO with lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, and special sauce. The burger itself was good, I'm still tasting the brioche bread and I'm glad they toast it because the top bun especially was a little bready. The bottom bun did fall apart about halfway through and could have been a tad thicker to hold up to the burger. If they cut the top a little thinner and the bottom a little thicker I think it would have been the perfect ratio. Burger itself had great flavor and I really liked the special sauce and pickled onions. Looking forward to going back and sitting outside to try it in person to see if this will be a permanent add to my rotation or just a nice to try. . read more

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