I was not overly impressed with this restaurant. The hamburgers were delicious though so I will give them that. However the fries were a bit soggy and over fried. I think they purposely make fries soggy so perhaps some people enjoy soggy fries. The prices were average. Not the best but not too gross either read more

My FAVE burger place in DC. EVERYTHING IS SO GOOD! You have to get Spike's Village Fries with all the different dipping sauces. The Mango Mayo is my favourite but the new Chipotle Mayo is awesome too. All of their milkshakes are good. They do a special "Flavor of the Month" so there's always something new to try. Everythings freshly made and if you're lucky, you can even find Chef Spike out on the grill flipping burgers. There's not a ton of seating so make sure to snag a table when you find it! The only downside is the mad cravings that you get whenever you're not there. ;) read more

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I've been going to good stuff since it opened. It was great at first. The burgers were never my favorite but they were good enough and the village fries and shakes kept me coming back for more. But the last few times I've gone the village fries have had no village on them. Do they not offer them anymore? They're still on the menu. And their regular fries are gross. I keep going back in search of the original greatness but it hasn't been there. I hope it comes back. read more

This was possibly the worst burger joint experience I've had in the past five years. For starters, I waited 25 minutes for a fast casual burger (!). When it finally arrived the fries were so soggy they literally looked like they'd been dunked in water. And the temperature matched that impression. The burger bun was equally soggy. Just awful. Then there was the cookie that reminded me I should just bake my own. So hard in spots I had to break pieces off and liter the ground. Glad I know that I should stick with any of the litany of other options in the area. read more

This isn't one of my fav 5; the hamburger meat has an acquired taste. The French fries are hand cut and fresh. I wouldn't go back.

I got my order to go, it was all wrong. When I got home I was so disappointed. I tried to take the condiments off that I asked them not to put a my sandwich and it didn't work it. I couldn't even eat it. A waste. read more

Delicious! I got the farmhouse cheese substituted with a turkey burger. Very tasty. Too full to try a milkshake but I'll get one next time. The fries are a little on the salty side, but good nonetheless. read more

Good Stuff Eatery - Farmhouse cheese (turkey burger) - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place has incredible burgers! I have ordered the Big Stuff Bacon Meltdown both time I have gone and it is just delicious. The fries are also delicious, but I prefer the regular fries and not the ones with all the rosemary seasoning. I would highly recommend to anyone in the DC area looking for a good burger! read more

The burger was good. Nothing like out of this world! The condiments were great, the fries were fresh and the burger wasn't greasy. I'd go back again. read more

My first visit to Good Stuff in awhile, I came solo for a quick bite pre-theater nearby at the Folger. I used to come here for lunch frequently when I worked on Capitol Hill, but don't make it up here as often any more. It is still as I remember, the burgers are perfectly good better than fast food burgers, greasy and juicy and delicious, and the fries are twice-fried and super flavorful, not quite soggy, but neither are they crispy. The fries are definitely best still hot, so eat them first, your burger will be just as good after you finish your fries. A good burger if you're in the neighborhood, but honestly, not a destination to travel for. read more

My wife and I had an excellent lunchtime meal here. We each ordered a burger, as well as shared some onion petals and a shake. The burgers were juicy and topped perfectly! The onion petals were fried golden and went well with all the different sauces available. And the shake was the best way to wrap it all up! Service at the register was far from personable, but they were slammed and the line was moving at a smooth pace, so I digress. read more

The question here isn't "is this the best burger in town" as much as "is it worth its weight in gold?" Short answer, I'd say "not really." The long version, I wasn't as dissatisfied with the burger because of its size (which is kind of an issue) or its patty-to-bun ratio (which is also an issue), but overall knowing that for something very similar at other nearby burger chains, you can almost get two of what eat. You can't help but feel a little cheated. Burger preferences are highly relative since so many components go into a small hand-sized meal. read more

Excellent burgers, fries, salads. I was told the cookies and cream milkshake was just o.k. Might have been the best fries of all time. Also, the onion petals were delish. Good job! read more

There's only one word I can think of to describe the food here: soggy. The burgers are drenched in sauce, the buns are mushy as a result, and the fries are flaccid and clumpy. It's like everything has been streamed in the microwave, not crisped in a fryer or grilled. Really disappointing. If you like quality burgers and fries, go elsewhere. If you're just looking for a milk shake, then you've come to the right spot (hence the 1 star). read more

The chicken sandwich is an over cooked hockey puck with terrible flavor. Can't even eat it. Greek salad isn't good either. There are fruit fly's all over the place. So gross. read more

Good Stuff Eatery - Disgusting chicken sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I ordered a burger and pulled two hairs from my mouth. Gross . Not my hair. I did get a refund but manager never apologized. Not going back. read more

Good Stuff Eatery - I orderd food to go and pulled two hairs from my mouth. Returned it and got a refund. Not going back. - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is a like a more independent, hip version of Shake Shack. Burgers, check. Milkshakes, check. The milkshake to get of course is the toasted marshmallow, and you should definitely get this - it was AMAZING. Nice and thick, creamy, and with two big marshmallows floating on top. The burger that gets all the hype is the Obama burger, but frankly I found it to be so-so. It became way too oily, due to the meat, oily onions, and the cheese they used. I was disappointed. The taste of the ingredients also didn't wow. Try a different burger instead. One tip is that they do have a "meal deal" - but in small print next to the burger menu on the board. You can get a burger + small fries + small milkshake! It does come up to $16, which is not cheap, but definitely worth trying at least once. read more

Fast food with a twist....or i should say gourmet fast food.... Long waiting lines.....even for a table to eat at.... Over all it is good. Give it a try read more

Good Stuff Eatery - The Smokehouse with onion petals - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Best Shake Ever! My first Yelp review was for the worst shake I've ever hThe toasted marshmallow shake is my go to shake when I'm having a bad day. read more

*BRUTALLY HONEST REVIEW This place was a place I been wanting to try for years. I mean Obama loved this place and it's a must see eatery in the D.C. area. I was thrilled to try it! For one this place is bringing in the $$$ as it was super crowded on a Saturday. Crowded to the point you had to fight to get a place to sit and eat. Now on to the food...it didn't take long for the food to get ready. Considering what you pay for a got a raw meat patty with what I thought would be plenty of toppings..these guys are stingy. The taste of the burger I thought would be out of this world...to put it straight to the point it tasted like a frozen hamburger patty you can buy from dollar tree. It was the worst and most tasteless burger I think I had maybe this whole year or past decade. Nothing was memorable as I also tried their milkshake which was overpriced and frankly I felt that McDonald's shakes are more tasty. Fries are also something huge at a burger joint, again these guys missed the mark by serving stale and oily fries. Overall you will pay for the overhyped crap it gets for being well known spot. You won't be paying for good food or a nice ambience. I cringe at the thought of this place. There is plenty of other good food options for the price you pay around town, even Mickey D's would be better than here. read more

The best burgers in DC. We have been to a lot of burger joints. Try their Prez Obama burgers and milkshakes. Their fries are so-so though. read more

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When you're in DC, you must eat all of the American staples which has to include a BURGER of some shape or form. Good Stuff Eatery has a mix of options from beef, turkey and chicken with permutations of toppings and cheeses. Get the napkins ready because these burgers take both hands to eat and are downright messy. The GOOD STUFF BURGER had what looked to be about a 1/3 lb. beef patty, melted cheddar and muenster, caramelized onions and mushrooms (not very noticeable). The meat was cooked to medium and sandwiched between a whole lot of artery clogging goodness and a soft potato-like bun (yellowish hue). The MICHELLE MELT is a turkey patty with caramelized onions, swiss cheeses and standard lettuce and tomatoes with an herb aioli in a wheat bun. The turkey patty was probably the most moist preparation that I've ever eaten with my primary frame of reference being B.Goode. The fries were OK... a bit limp and greasy but served their purpose to scoop up the tasty assortment of dipping sauces. I'd go light on the fries; perhaps share a small order among two. The burgers are decently thick but aren't overly big in terms of circumference. You will definitely feel full after consuming a burger, but it isn't so large that you think the task at hand is impossible to finish. Enjoy feasting on this 'merican classic! read more

Good Stuff Eatery - Michelle melt - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I have been in the states for 2 months already but today i had my very first disgusting meal ever in this restaurant, we paid $22 for 2 small burgers that tasted like crap and cold disgusting fries, the cashier was rude too, if you wanna have a good meal, dont you ever come to this place! Thank you Good Stuff Eatery for ruining our day with your disgusting meals!!! read more

The Obama Burger,and the milkshakes. Oh my. Need to take a another visit. Cheat day coming up soon.

I held off on writing this review for about two months. You see, I didn't have a burger made with beef when I was here with the Burger Brigade. I figured I'd review it after I'd gone a second time and ordered a "real" burger. But ever since that one and only visit, I've had absolutely no desire to go back, and I realized that was indicative enough of the place to warrant a review after all. I got a mushroom burger, and it was just okay. Nothing special, but certainly passable, and was just the right size. The onion rings (more like onion chips, as they weren't actually ring shaped) were quite good by comparison, very fresh and sweet, with just the right amount of batter. I had a bite of Cadence's village fries, and as has been mentioned in other reviews, were way, way overseasoned (and not even thoroughly... the top portion was almost caked in seasoning, while the ones at the bottom of the bag were unseasoned). The price for a burger, onion rings and a Yuengling? Almost $20. For that price, I'd like to think they threw in some of those mushrooms that enable you to have vivid conversations about Pope Alexander the VI's Line of Demarcation with your wallpaper. Or like, what if our dreams are reality man, and like, reality is just a dream, man? The verdict: I had a devil of a time writing this review. There just wasn't anything noteworthy about it (one way or the other) to get fired up about. I never really bought into the cult of celebrity chefs either (as with Les Halles and Anthony Whassizname) and think that if you're a household (or at least recognizable) name, you're not going to be able to get away with subpar food for too long. As it stands, you've probably got a Five Guys closer to you, and that's probably as good enough for you as it is for me. read more

"Spike opened up a burger place in DC did he?" Clearly I, Lord of the Cheeseburger, must go to his establishment and see if he does my favorite food item in the world justice, or if he brings it shame. After reading the reviews here, me and my band of merry fellows (and my awesome girlfriend who puts up with three guys acting like pro food critics when they're just good ol boys) headed to Good Stuff last night, a Tuesday, to see exactly what was going on for ourselves. Admittedly, my expectations were set low after reading about average burgers, soggy fries, long wait times for food, blaring music... I think that covers it... but yes, I had to see for myself if Spike failed the cheeseburger industry or not and this was the time. We parked on the street as soon as we got in the neighborhood, only a block away, so that was nice. (you'll have to excuse me, i get excited about finding parking spaces in less than 2 minutes in DC, then again, show me someone who doesn't) We went inside and the line was initially confusing for a second, but we got in and got to the cashier in 4-5 minutes. I placed my order for the farmhouse bacon, a farmhouse for my lady, spike's village fries for both of us, and a soft drink. The ordering process was simple, slick, and quick, no hang ups there for us. I was then handed my beeper and my receipt, which I noted the time as I wanted to see how many minutes we had to wait from placing our order to getting our food in our grubby paws. 8 minutes. I know some people were saying 20 minute wait times, and that's horrible, but our wait time was more than acceptable for me. Once our beeper went out I ran down stairs, grabbed our order and got some old bay mayo from the mayo bar and went back to our seat so I could examine the burger for myself, using time proven scientific methods.... and by that I mean I was going to inhale that bad boy and see what I thought. First tho, the fries. I dumped them out so me and my woman could share them, the amount of fries was the perfect size, not too many, but just right. They were seasoned well and cooked, nice and hot for our consumption. Upon tasting them I was very pleased, but WAIT, I do have one complaint. It's nitpicky, but it's still a small issue, and I mean that literally. The fries were cut kind of small, like they were 1/3 the length of a normal fry. Not the worst thing in the world, but I did end up eating the last bits of them with a fork, as dipping them in a sauce, whether it be ketchup or mayo, was just not possible by hand. and now it's burger time baby. Upon pulling mine out of the bag my mouth watered at the sight of the burger. It looked damn good to the eyes and I was all about sinking my fangs into it, but first, I applied a thin spread of old bay mayo to the crown of the bun. When I did do this, I noticed the thick cut bacon which only made my stomach roar with "FEED ME, FEED ME". My first bite into the burger was everything I expected it to be, the meat was flavorful and well seasoned, cooked just like it would be if you went to an outdoor cookout where the grillmaster knew his stuff. The bacon was just as good as it looked, and the mayo added an extra flavor that made it perfect. After halfway through the burger, I was glad that I came and definitely wanted to come back sometime in the future. I couldn't help but wonder if the initial reviews were just a part of the kinks of a new spot opening up, and that maybe I came at the perfect time after those have been worked out. Who knows really. But yes, Spike has done the art of the cheeseburger well and I would recommend Good Stuff Eatery to anyone, without a doubt. read more

BEST BURGERS IN DC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So... this place has gotten a lot of hype in the last couple of months because its Exec Chef is Spike from Bravo's "Top Chef". Regardless of what you think of the show or Spike's hilarious personality, you've got to visit this family-run burger joint in SE near the Capitol South Metro stop. Ok, not only are the burgers TO DIE FOR (try the Colletti's Smokehouse or the Farmhouse) but the Village Fries and Onion Rings are ridiculous. We also had some milk shakes that were perfectly smooth and thick at the same time. To end the meal, we had some ridiculously delicious oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, What?! I wish I had a glass of milk to go with them:) Just wait for the custards and other desserts to become available!! Good Stuff Eatery's ambience is equally enjoyable: trendy enough - the floors are beautiful and the color palette is bright and vibrant- but mellow and down to earth enough for a burger joint. There is ample room for groups of friends to chow on delicious food upstairs and nice standing bars to eat a quick burger in the front of the first floor. My favorite is the big dining table upstairs in the windows for a small groups. AND, there are enough tables outside on the street that I can bring my pooch for an afternoon meal without worrying about where to tie him up:) I loved it. Spike Mendelsohn and his family were warm and inviting and this place is sure to succeed. The food could stand on its own four cow legs, and it will, but the Mendelsohn's make it so much more enjoyable! read more

Having moved out of Capitol Hill just before this place opened, I was happy to finally get a reason to travel across town and check it out. The reason? Watching Top Chef!! (Because I have no cable!!) Seeing as how it was 10pm, I opted for a smaller fourth meal and split the 5 napkin burger with my girl. We were going to split the toasted marshmallow shake too, but then we saw the orange creamsicle and had to grab that as well. Let's start with the meat of things, the burger. It was damn, damn good. Maybe I'll side-by-side it with Five Guys for a taste-test showdown in the future, but for now let me say it was big and tasty. Eggs and bacon were hitting the spot. Now the creamsicle shake was great, hard to screw that up, but the real star was the toasted marshmallow shake. They nailed the taste perfectly. It starts with a sugary taste in your mouth and finishes with a smokey, campfire smell in your nose. Awesome. My only gripe is that they should offer them in smaller sizes!! They are some rich shakes and I feared for a Type-2 onset. Now, I'm not calling anyone out, but I was amazed to see one star reviews for this place. I figure one star would be warranted if Spike came up and knocked the burger out of your mouth and pissed in your shake. Quite the contrary, he bought everyone a beer! But I'm not one to have my Yelp review influenced by freebies. Before the free round, I had already rated this place 4 stars. It's got a decent atmosphere and good food. The prices might be a touch high, but sharing a burger or a shake will fix that problem right up. I'll certainly be back next Wednesday, eating a burger, watching Top Chef, and hoping Stefan falls headfirst into an industrial-sized meat grinder. read more

Once upon a time, in the eastern province of a land called Market, there lived a tribe of warriors. The leader of this tribe, Chief Spike, was a fierce hunter. He would roam the neighboring Barracks in search of prey, often returning with heaps of meat which he would turn into delicious patties to feed his hungry horde. Sometimes he would get fancy and add cheese and Good Stuff sauce. One day, while out on a hunt, Chief Spike happened upon a milk-white horse, with a sharp horn protruding from its head. It was the most beautiful animal he had ever seen. Bewitched by its magical presence, Chief Spike could not bring himself to slay the beast. Instead, he brought the animal back to his people as a display of power; no other tribe had such a possession. Its very droppings tasted delicious, like toasted marshmallows. The mythical horse had a calming effect on the warriors. They lost interest in battling their neighbors, the Interns of Capitol Hill, and settled down to cook burgers and provide mystically tasty shakes for all who would seek them. And so peace was brought to the land of Eastern Market. read more

Sometimes I read Yelp reviews and think people are deranged. The overwhelming theme of all Good Stuff reviews is that it's too expensive, burgers too small, burgers not Five Guys-ish enough. Oh DC, will you get over 5 Guys?! And have you ever heard of "portion control?" If you think your meal at Good Stuff is too small, I can recommend a few OA meetings. After meeting Spike at the Top Chef tour, I felt increasingly inclined to try his outpost. He seems like a great guy- I like his blog on the Good Stuff website. It's amazing how successful people can become overnight in this age of reality television. I'm sure he's worked hard and his resume is exceptional, but it certainly helps to have the exposure of Top Chef. Anyhow, I was always deterred away from Good Stuff due to the low-ish overall Yelp rating. If I'm going to be eating gut-busting grub, I want it to be the most delicious, "worth it," heavenly experience and 3 stars was not convincing. But after meeting Spike and dreaming of toasted marshmallow shakes, I decided a good compromise would be to walk there (from my home in Adams Morgan) so if the food sucked, at least I would have burned some calories beforehand. We ordered 2 smokehouse burgers, a classic wedge salad, an order of the plain fries, and 2 shakes: vanilla and toasted marshmallow. Although the wedge wasn't really a "wedge," it had classic wedge flavors and was good. The burgers were really tasty and the patties on the thicker side. The "smallness" of the burger may be related to its thickness... a lot of places' big burgers seem to sacrifice width for circumference. My only gripe about the burger is that it was a bit overcooked (medium well), despite my request for MR. The fries were good- not too greasy, but heavily salted. If I don't gain 15 lbs overnight from water retention, it'll be a miracle. The shakes, which seem to be unanimously enjoyed, were also good. I tried the toasted marshmallow since I can get other flavors elsewhere; it was good, but I'd probably not order it again... I prefer black and white shakes. My boyfriend loved the vanilla. Unfortunately, our shakes were made right after we ordered and the food took over 10 minutes, so I got to watch our shakes melting on the counter. And they tasted melted, which was a letdown. Which brings me to my only substantive complaint: the service. The workers are slow and not as efficient as I'd expect. As some other reviews have stated, no employee seems to have a single duty, so they're all sort of milling around. It does not engender confidence. Our food took 10 minutes and it was very unbusy. Also, they pack ALL meals to go- even if you are eating there. And then they emphasize conservation of resources. I have a tip: don't pack everyone's food in plastic and paper bags! It cheapens the experience and is wasteful. Plus, it can compromise the flavor and texture of food to place it in a little sauna-like bag while they wait for your order to be complete. Anyhow, a few kinks need to be worked out. Efficiency in fast food is a must and time management is essential. But the food is good- slightly expensive (if they want to charge so much, you shouldn't receive your food in a paper bag and have to bus your own table)- yet enjoyable. I recommend giving it a try. read more

Good idea, but falls short on execution. Came here expecting amazing gourmet burgers and left a little disappointed. I got the McCain Burger not because of political affiliation but because of the Southwest-themed toppings on the burger. In addition My husband and I shared some Village fries and a toasted marshmallow shake. While the burger was moist and well cooked, the size was small and the corn salsa was sparse and too much chipotle mayo for my taste. Shake was very good with a blend of marshmallow and vanilla bean taste. The ultimate downfall of this meal was the fries. While I liked the idea of garlic and herbs on my fries, I do not want anyone to dump McCormick's dried spices on top of my greasy brown paper bag of fries. Moderation and mix it up people! Oh and make better fries in the first place. Went here for a small get-together with the Burger Brigade, and the good times and good company made for an enjoyable time despite the meh burgers. Wouldn't go out of my way to come back here. read more

"Meh". Yep, I think the burgers really are just "meh". I usually judge a burger on the (probs unfair, but) "Five-Guys-Scale". And on the FGS, this really doesn't hold a candle. It's a fine cheeseburger, but nothing special, and certainly nothing $6-7 special. It's true, their shakes are good, but I didn't loose my mind or anything. Honestly, I'd almost rather have a Frosty. I know - that's a burn. Also, the music is waaay too loud and the service was strange. When you go up there to give them your beeper to pick up your food, they act like you should know what comes next. No eye contact, and rude. I really wanted to give Good Stuff 3 stars, but I just couldn't bring myself to it. So I'd try again, and hope for a 3-star upgrade, but I'd get the mushroom burger or something possibly more interesting. read more

Not gonna lie, I had to go because I'm an avid Top Chef viewer and a lover of Spike's culinary work. Oh, and I love gooey, greasy, bad-for-you burgers. *For all of you snobby foodies out there, I will note a disclaimer: No, the meat probably isn't prime or aged, but let me tell you, with this burger it doesn't really matter. If you want high caliber meat go to Fleming's, and leave the nondescript joints for those who don't mind getting a little dirty! My overall experience was a memorable one without a doubt. The rather small eatery was crammed full of people who looked as if they hadn't seen food in a year, the insanely awesome smell of french fries was billowing through the air, and the sound of meat sizzling behind the counter was music to my ears. I went with a group of people, but we were lucky enough to secure some spots at the bar along the front windows. The relatively short wait for my food made me feel like I was 20 years old again, frantically awaiting the day I could legally consume alcohol... Finally, order's up! Just the way it looked - cheese melting down all sides, bun delicate and fresh, and the mushy brown fries pilled high - made me smile from ear to ear. I ordered the "good stuff melt". A deliciously juicy piece of meat covered with muenster and cheddar cheese, sweet caramelized onions, seasoned sauteed mushrooms, and then doused with good stuff sauce - no clue what in the hell the latter is comprised of it, but it was tasty and completed the burger. And the fries, holy fries. Slightly burned, yet magically mushy...just how I like 'em. Oh, and did I mention there are about 5 different flavored mayos for dipping them in? From traditional to spicy to Asian-inspired, every fry wants to be dunked...trust me. I do not really have a sweet tooth, so I did without a milkshake. However, from my friends' raves over the toasted marshmallow milkshake - and just how aesthetically pleasing it looked - I would venture to try one next time. Good Stuff Eatery - the name really doesn't do the place justice. I would prefer something along the lines of: Damn Good Stuff Eatery, or Delicious Stuff Eatery. I guess Spike is just more humble than I am... read more

Sadly, Good Stuff is swarmed with seersucker and khaki-clad staffers in August and the line will be long. Can we say Congressional recess? If your expectations are not falsely inflated, you will be happy with Good Stuff. Good Stuff Eatery is an excellent addition to the Capitol Hill neighborhood and hedges its bets - a little too pricey for lunch, a little cheaper for dinner. Gourmet burger = gourmet price. It's pricey for what you're getting, but it's much better than any other fast food joint. Eg. milkshakes are $5, but where else will you get a toasted marshmallow milkshake? Their burger portions are not huge (this isn't 5 guys), but every bite is wonderful. I am a basic girl - bacon, cheese, burger, yum! However, I don't like what their sauce does to the bread. Or the bread could be a little sturdier. Their fries are a little on the salty side, and are not so much crispy as flavorful (especially if you get them with rosemary and thyme!). I would come here for the dipping mayonaises alone: siracha, mango, old bay (too salty!) and chipotle - Chipotle is by and far the best, and if they just sold it by the bottle... Milkshake, burger and fries are waaaay too much food. And will set you back about $16. Swap out the milkshake for a beer if you don't have to go back to work. Don't think about it, and just pick two of the three if you don't want a a triple bypass. There's a basic pager/pickup system for your food. Go up the sandblasted wood stairs and grab a seat while you wait. Or chat with Spike's dad, who usually mans the front. read more

Don't come here if you do not want a greasy foodgasmic experience which is simply dubbed as "the Good Stuff." Don't come here if you don't want a greasy-hot-juicy hamburger and well-seasoned spike's village fries all over your face, which you can then subsequently wash down with amazing milkshakes (the toasted marshmellow s'mores one won some Food Network competition). And most definitely don't come here if you want the most epic and greatest food coma nap ever. Pro tip: Get every single mayo and tons of napkins. And proceed to pour sauce and fries everywhere, including into your mouth. You will have a great night. read more

So, I've been holding off on this review until I actually ate a real meal here instead of just getting a milkshake after a meal elsewhere. However, after numerous trips with no savory food ordered, I've decided that I should just accept the fact, that this place is only a dessert stop for me and write/rate solely off of the sweet treats Good Stuff offers. From the five stars, no doubt you all already know that I endorse the shake menu wholeheartedly, so the rest of this review will therefore only be used to rave in detail about just how much I love those sipable, slurpable, and suckable treats. My visits Good Stuff are normally begun with a spur-of-the-moment decision that I MUST have a milkshake. I won't say how this particularly intense craving is usually induced, but I'm sure some of you won't need many guesses to get the answer. ;) Anyway, when one such craving comes over me, all other plans are pushed down the list to put "Milkshake" at the very tip top. It's a serious matter that if not taken seriously by individuals in my current circle has sent me into childlike tantrums...yep...VERY serious matter people! When baby wants a milkshake, baby wants a milkshake!! My go to is normally the Salty Caramel Kiss. This combination is brilliant, yet so many sweeteries just don't find the delicate balance between the two flavors in their recipes, and this in turn leads to my 0 star face (see profile photos). So very thankfully, Good Stuff does not at all miss the mark in the salty sweet area. The Salty Caramel Kiss shake is truly a display of perfection on how to marry those two flavors. I recently tried the famous Toasted Marshmallow, and I feel very comfortable being labeled a fan of that shake along with the rest of the DC population. For the most part, I enjoyed that shake thoroughly; I just have one complaint. While sipping, no, sucking like there's no tomorrow on the Toasted Marshmallow, I found myself loving the marshmallowy sweetness, yet kind of wanting more of that charred sugar taste. Now, I am one of those people who all but burn away marshmallows in a campfire, so this is the reason for my wanting more of a burnt flavor in the shake. Those who like a light toasting, I'm sure will have no problem with the flavor. Good Stuff wins my vote for best munchie satisfying sweetery on Capital Hill. The next time you find yourself craving something sweet to suck on, know that Good Stuff has exactly what you need. read more

OK Stuff. About 10 of us walked in here recently at lunch time during the week. Amazingly there was no line. We ordered and waited. Got the little buzzer. Chef Jake or Buck or Deek - sorry I cannot remember his name handed us the bag of goodies itself. The kids recognized him. For something that contained 10 sets of burgers and fries it was kinda small. " Is it all in there?" I asked " Yeah dude, we got it." And they did, well , one chicken sandwich was missing but we got it. They serve beer, tremendous burgers and it is a buzzing spot. I really enjoyed it - especially as we scored the massive table upstairs for our crew. It's long thin room and it was tough to see the golf on the TV in the front. Of course CNN or CSPAn or whatever was on in the back, but hell,m that descirbes every bar and restaurant in this city. As we were eating Deek's Dad came out and said hello and recommended the kid size malts. We got them and the kids absolutely loved them. I like the fact that Dad was nice to the kids and they were the only kids in a place where it is clearly in most Capitol Hill job descriptions to go there for lunch. A few tables and chairs outside on the street - but they were tough to get on, and a fin selection of condiments served with the food. All good indeed. read more

I was really disappointed. The applewood bacon burger was fine a bit small, kinda greasy but decent. The fries, well they simply sucked! Limp, greasy and came in a clumpy mess. The side condiments were good but it really didn't make up for the greasy fries! There is no excuse on earth for soggy fries! I would have given 1 star but strawberry lemonade was really good. It's a shame, but for the price I would prefer to go to Lark Burger (Edwards, Colorado original) or even better SmashBurger (there rosemary parmigiana fries are crispy with Killer flavor!). read more

This place has the taco bell effect...ya know....tastes so good going down but then you feel miserable for hours afterwards. I am still in a food coma from my meal 5 hours ago. I'd say that my poor little body is losing the fight against the fat and grease from my meal. That being said, the punishment my body goes through after a meal here is almost worth it because the Spike's Sunnyside is so damn good. Beef burger, bacon, cheese, fried egg...it's basically a heart attack on a bun. They should probably give out Lipitor prescriptions with every order. The plain sea salt fries are pretty tasty with the mango mayo. It has a whole salty-sweet thing going on. However, the fries with the herbs were pretty vile. They were covered with a pile of herbs so it was like digging through a pile of weeds to find each french fry. I would suggest avoiding the Michelle Melt. The time I got that burger, it tasted like an entire lemon, peel and all, fell into the turkey meat. It was one of the worst things I've ever put in my mouth. Our first lady would be ashamed to be associated with this burger. TL;DR: Place has taco bell effect. Get the Spike's Sunnyside. Avoid Michelle Melt and herbed fries unless you like eating whole lemons or piles of weeds. read more

Stars: 0 because I was not allowed to express my opinion on how I felt about this place. Not sure what to say about this place since when we got there after the Nats game. (Damn hot it was) and after walking more than I wanted to have a burger but this was a place I wanted to check out and well I was with two of my favorite people so the walk was well worth it. Till we got there along with about 10 other people including 2 police officers (not happy either can I tell you) Several people walked up to the window to look in as Spike was in there with several of the staff getting ready for the Top Chef Event going on tonight and tomorrow! I would say good luck Spike but I think you are going need more than Luck here in DC - We are picky and finicky eaters and even though you are new and I am always willing to give the newbies a chance as I have opened several restaurants in my time and totally understand working out the kinks but closing down and not putting anything on your website saying you are shutting down to host your friends from Top Chef. ( I would have understood and tried you another time) I really wanted you to succeeded but if this is the way you are going to run your business not sure you are going to make it in the long run and I have to say that makes me SAD! read more