Who was Weenie Beenie and what is it like? We had no idea but we knew they were one of the first,…read moreif not the first, to serve the legendary half-smoke sausages only available in DC. The visit was unique, the story is unique and the food is unique! Let's do this! Established in 1950 or 1954 (reports vary but the sign on the building says 1954), Weenie Beenie was a modest hot dog stand serving hot dogs and beans. It was started by two brothers, Carl and Bill Staton. Bill happened to be an incredible and ultimately famous traveling pool player who went by the name... you guessed it... Weenie Beenie! He won 27k in Arkansas (which is a LOT of money in the 1950's) and used the money to finance the hot dog stand's growth! He appeared on television, played hustlers across the country, and backed other hustlers while living the pool and entrepreneur life. During the 50's, a period of entrenched segregation in Virginia, Weenie Beenie distinguished itself by hiring black employees on the same terms as whites when most white‑owned businesses would not hire blacks at all. This made Weenie Beenie a rare example of early workplace integration in Arlington and a meaningful employer within the historically Black Green Valley community. Its reputation for fairness became a very important part of its legacy, remembered along with the food and its very colorful founder. We popped over and found a 70+ year old walk-up stand with a colorful, diverse and engaging set of customers and friendly service. In faded letters on the front wall to the left are the 10 commandments! No breaking any divine rules at Weenie Beenie's! We all chatted and I learned the one guy comes every day! The old man in the suit was very polite and reserved. The younger Latin and black clientele were fun and engaging and we joked around quite a bit. Another older man was as 38-year veteran of the armed service! Thank you sir! I heard some stories... Of course, we ordered half-smokes! They are well-seasoned half-pork, half beef, smoked sausages that are truly incredible. Weenie Beenie's are unique and delicious! Life is good with a historic, unique, fun and respectful half smoke.

No-frills hotdog, burger, & other cook-out food from a long-time stand near Shirlington…read more Only have 2 run-down picnic tables for seating I came here with my fiance for lunch and we were pretty impressed by the quality of the food! They had a decent selection an everything was prepared very quickly as well Fries are more like potato wedges than a traditional French-fry

The fries were a sleeper favorite here; there seems to be a slight sprinkle of sugar on them,…read moremaking them even more crispy and salty than usual. The mozzarella dog was like a giant mozzarella stick on a stick, what could go wrong. We also tried the potato mozzarella stick, also great (mozzarella stick crusted with fries?!?). I was told the regular corn dogs were also good, by non-vegetarian friends. Service was fast as well. Tteokboki was not my absolute favorite preparation, but I think it was probably more authentic than the ones I've become accustomed to. There was ample seating in the food court!

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 food with amazing probably the best food I had in a while and the people are so nice and…read morerespectful a must go to if in dc

The food was great, the service was well and everyone was friendly we had a very fun time.read more

A hidden gem in the parking lot of Home Depot…read more If you want to try something different and very fresh for a food truck type of atmosphere, this is it. The menu is not your typical hot dog stand as you can get burgers, cheesesteaks, and a variety of sides and other items. Depending on when you stop by, there could be a line and the food is made fresh, so the wait might be longer than expected. However, the food is really good. I plan to stop by again soon to try other menu items.

Easily influenced by TikTok, I came across Marky's Munchery and realized this local spot was so…read moreclose to me that I had to try it. We ordered two burgers -- the classic smash burger (lettuce, tomato, mayo, and cheese) and the BBQ bacon burger (grilled onions, bacon, and BBQ sauce) -- along with their famous cheesesteak combo. The cheesesteak came loaded with lettuce, jalapeños, tomato, and steak infused with peppers and onions, topped with Marky's-style cheese, plus seasoned fries and a soda. Everything was absolutely delicious, and I can't recommend this place enough -- especially knowing they're part of our local community. I've walked past this gem so many times without realizing what I was missing! It's tucked away in the Home Depot parking lot on Little River Turnpike, so don't sleep on it. I'll definitely be back to work my way through the entire menu.

Stopped in and was really impressed. The burger was great and everything tasted fresh. Definitely a…read morespot I'll be coming back to.

The service is slow and inattentive, they care more about cleaning the glasses than serving anyone…read more I ordered a Cuban (that was $16) and something I could have made better at home, and a beer. I finished the entire meal and had to wave down the staff member that took my order to get my beer -- "I thought she was handling it". During my time there, one other person arrived and left after 5mins of no service. Shouting at the two people by the front door, sarcastically, "Thank you for everything!". If you want a great example of terrible service and food, this is your spot! Good luck!

Well, I got to agree with a lot of other reviews. There was a funny taste to my burger. With that…read morebeing said the portion sizes were big and the staff were friendly. The interior has its own color scheme. Overall this burger chain is ok but check it out for yourself.

I came here shortly after noon on a Sunday. When I arrived I was the only customer…read more I'd always been curious about Z Burger, previously noticing one next to Starbucks just off 7th Street near Pennsylvania Ave in the District. The Crystal City location ended up being an expensive curiosity. $22.56 for a single-patty bacon cheeseburger, small fries and a fountain soda. My order turned out to be a case of opposites. The first thing I noticed was that the nearly $10 burger was shockingly small, the patty so skinny. The cheese on the burger had not been melted and they used iceberg lettuce. The bun was dry and it fell apart before I was finished. But the "small" fries turned out to be a whole sack of fries. But before you say yay, these fries were oily and limp and I could only eat some of them. It's a build your own burger emporium. The toppings list showed only fried onions and so I asked if they had fresh onion. The cashier didn't know what fresh onion was, but did know what raw onion was. I wanted to try the onion rings, but had the sense to ask if they were beer-battered. When she told me they were, I took a hard pass. No Coke products were available, only Pepsi. That's never a good thing. And why did my receipt show the business name as "Maman Joon"? I wouldn't say the burger was bad, but considering the not great fries with too high prices (including a $2.24 service and packaging fee) and a stark and uninviting ambience, I can't give more than two stars.

It was very enjoyable scarfing down two chili cheese with relish hotdogs here while waiting for my…read morewife, my bestie, and their boo. We all enjoyed the hotdogs. It was $24 for my wife and I's order of 3 hotdogs, one Arizona tea and one air heads.

In the shadow of the monuments, where the Mall's chaos and overpriced carts scream tourist trap,…read moreSami's Hot Dog Cart (800 Independence Ave SW, or sneak to 801 C Street SW) stands quiet and honest over a thousand 5-star raves don't lie. For a few bucks, you get a snappy all-beef dog grilled crisp and juicy, steamed bun hugging it just right, fresh onions snapping, homemade chili that's meaty and secret-spiced if you want it. No fuss, no fifty-dollar nonsense just pure, quick American street food that hits when you're hustling between memorials on a scorcher or a freeze. Sami (or his son) slings 'em fast with real warmth, no bullshit, turning a 30-year-old family spot into the Mall's undisputed king. Grab it, eat standing, feel alive, and move on. Must-try. Period.

Getting ready for Oktoberfest? This is the spot to stock up on brats and beer!…read more If you're looking for authentic German ingredients for a meal, German Gourmet Deli won't disappoint. They've got an excellent selection of brats and sausages, salamis, cheeses, pierogis, German novelty items, chocolates, and--of course--wine! The only downside? Not all staff seem familiar with German specialty foods. I actually asked about pierogis and was told they didn't know what they were... until I stumbled across them in the freezer myself. ‍ and BTW... the potato onion had a nice pepper flavoring. Still, the variety and authenticity make it worth the trip--just be prepared to browse and discover some gems on your own. Perfect for all your Oktoberfest cravings!

Wow! going to the German Gourmet brought back so many beautiful childhood memories. It was truly…read moreamazing to see all the candies and items I used to eat and grow up seeing back in Austria. Walking through the store felt so nostalgic and special. Such a wonderful experience, and I can't wait to come back again.