Actually, it's a pretty darn good milk shake, but I'm still not convinced it's worth $5. The appeal with Good Stuff is that Spike Mendelson is a former contestant on Bravo's Top Chef, and he has opened a burger joint in a city that thrives on mid-level celebrities since we dont get many aside from Congressmen and women. I would have to say that if the service were faster, and the prices maybe a few bucks less, this place would border on an Excellent rating. Instead, there are several things that add to the confusion here- the line begins at the back of the store, yet almost everyone congregates at the front and it become a giant cluster. From there- the line winds where it is kind of difficult to see the menu, and thus people arrive at the counters with no idea what they want. On my last visit on 7 February, Good Stuff's VISA machine wasnt working, yet there were no signs stating this, and dozens of people reached the register and were surprised with this. Luckily I had some cash on me (really, who wants to use cash anymore? Plastic is where it's AT). Moving on, after about 12 minutes of waiting, our food was ready. The burger was good if not entirely too greasy. Sometimes I like a greasy burger, but today I was not hungover. The fries were better than the last time when the Rosemary and Thyme completely overwhelmed them. And again, I'm not sure you're getting $5.25 worth of a shake. Good Stuff left me very full yet annoyed at the crowd who were equal parts dumbstruck by the celebrity and unable to quickly order food or move to a table. Ohh yeah- there was a guy standing upstairs keeping people from getting a table before they had their food. Fair, but the female variety had NO problem with this and were therefore dominating the loft space. read more

I was really conflicted about writing this review and throwing my hat into the local burger joint debate. I've had the usual suspects around town now: BGR, shake shack, five guys, orange and blue--and Good Stuff has consistently been my favorite. The others will always have their place in my life and if I wanna spend $5 and get a quick burger I'll almost always go to five guys. BUT if I want to work for it, fight the crowds and travel across town and have a great milkshake and fries with my burger I'll come here. The food does everything right. The burgers are good. The buns melt in your mouth. The shakes are great (although they never change the special) and the village fries and old bay mayo make me drool. Where they take a hit is their service. The place has kinda become the Georgetown Cupcakes of the burger world because of Spike and it gets insanely crowded. Probably half the time I go it's 30-40 mins between walking in the door and eating. And they almost always screw up my order by either forgetting fries, or a shake or accidentally doubling my meat. So, if you're walking by and the line is short--step in and check them out. I find myself avoiding them more and more but every now and then they're worth the punishment read more

This place is the bomb.com. I had the prez Obama burger minus the horseradish mayo because I'm not about that life. It was sweet and savory at the same time. The fries were surprisingly small, like nub length, but they were very tasty. I also had an Oreo shake that was delightful. The only thing I didn't like about this place was the price. Otherwise I would have given it 4 stars. I should add that the service was pretty fast considering it was dinner time on a Saturday! read more

Outstanding burger, amazing milkshake, and multiple drippings for my fries too?? YES! You get all of that here and the service is pretty fast. You might regret the pain you'll feel later bc of all those calories, but I liked it quite well! Even though I didn't eat for a day after.. The double patty was overkill for me and prob is for most. You will love this place read more

Wowza! I walked in at 12 o'clock on a weekday. Whoops, my bad. I figured I'd wait for an hour or so with the crowd there. Nope, not even close. I had my food within 15 minutes of arriving (and that was with a shake, so I know that takes extra time)! Awesome! I posted up in the balcony area and got to eating. The burger is divine. I got the Good Stuff Melt, which was the perfect mix of bready, meaty, ooey goodness. I will agree with some previous commenters, the bun was completely smashed. Is that on purpose? It was delicious regardless. I ordered the village fries with it (cheese, truffle oil, rosemary)... definitely worth a little bit more money. Stop by the dipping sauce station -- the Old Bay and the Chipotle sauces were my favorite. I ordered it with a marshmallow shake -- I think they seriously toasted my marshmallows when making the shake! It was one of the best shakes I've ever had. EVER. When you get there, if there is a line... don't fret... the staff there works hard to get people eating quickly. Spike, you need to bring Good Stuff to Columbus. We need a concept like yours that actually tastes good STAT. read more

Great burgers and food for all!!!!! I like "Good Stuff" because not only do they just cater to the beef burger lover, but they cater to non meat eaters too! They feature on their menu a veggie burger and a shroom burger that is delicious! I will admit this establishments food is great but they stay packed so if you are in the mood for their food expect a wait. The line does move pretty fast, it's a two floor establishment with the most seating at the top! During the warmer seasons there is seating outside! Last but not least, I love their freshly made drinks that differ week to week. They make them in addition to the regular fountain drinks so don't forget to give it a try on your next visit. read more

Stopped in for lunch and had the Prez Obama Burger, the Spike fries with rosemary and thyme, and the Toasted Mashmallow Milkshake. First the good - The shake was pretty danged tasty. The dipping sauces for the fries (four different mayos from the sauce bar)were interesting if not life changing. The toppings on the burger (roquefort and some sort of onion marmelade) were probably the highlight of the meal. The not so good - The fries were kind of greasy and soggy and just too darned small - I'm not talking about portion size but the individual fries were just too small to deal with very well - especially when dipping. The burger itself was really dry and tough. This is the deal breaker for the place - it's supposed to be all about juicy burgers and the central featured thing just isn't much. If you want a burger as an art form go to Palena. If you want a down and dirty juicy monster of a burger go to Ray's Hell Burger. Good Stuff simply doesn't stand out in the DC burger wars. read more

This place is awesome. Admittedly, most of the food on the Hill is terrible, so I don't know if this would get a full five stars under other circumstances. But I'm a big fan. Good Stuff is run by some guy from Top Chef whom I've never heard of because I don't watch the show. But he makes good burgers. They also have great fries, and a unique and awesome mayo bar for the fries (including Sriracha mayo, mango mayo, and others). Their shakes are also pretty outstanding. I recommend the Obama burger, but it's intense. All of the burgers that I've tried have been great, however. Good Stuff gets extremely crowded during the lunch hour. Every once in a while, it can be difficult to find a seat, but they do have quite a bit of seating upstairs. They used to be really slow if you ordered a shake with your meal, but they seem to have fixed that problem. read more

My meal here was between a one and two star experience. One problem that really bothered me was that the coke machine ran out of carbonated water right after I ordered (at 11:50 which is 20 minutes after they opened). I once worked in a restaurant where we always checked the carbonated water on the soda machines before opening to prevent the need to change out tanks during a lunch rush. Checking the CO2 tank is easy to do - one can tell from the gauge on the tank; however changing the tank can take time. It took the staff 25 minutes to get the soda machines working again. I really like to have a coke with my hamburger, but that was not possible today. The inability to enjoy a coke with my hamburger drove me to choose a one star rating over two stars. The burger looked like it was thrown together in a hurry (If I want a poorly prepared meals, I could go to a fast food chain). I ordered the Prez Obama burger. The bacon was not well cooked, which made it hard to bit apart from the rest of the sandwich with every bite I took. Aside from the medium rare bacon, the burger itself had a good taste. Half way through, I decided to eat just the patty with a knife add fork. The fries were cold and soggy. Also, I had a lot of the scrap fries, that is, the fries at the bottom of the fry bin. I had heard that the shakes are good. But since I had heard that the food here was good and I was disappointed, I decided that I didn't want to gamble $5 on what may not be a good desert. I guess I mainly disappointed because this place is across the street from my office. This will not be a regular place for me to have lunch. The restaurant operations seem discombobulated and the food was not so good. Sigh. read more

I'm a big fan of Top Chef, so I wanted to visit and try for myself despite all the mediocre reviews. My burger and fries made for a satisfactory lunch, but it's definitely nothing to make a fuss over. I ordered a standard bacon cheeseburger, fries, and a bottle of water for about $12.50. It was a somewhat busy weekend afternoon, so I figured going with something simple would be the best way to get it quickly. I was really wrong. It seemed like a hundred people came in after me, which might have been why it took 20 minutes. It was not a burger worth a 20 minute wait or the price. The burger was about half the size I would have expected and a bit smushed like some other people have complained. The menus make a big deal about the fresh produce that's served with it, but it seemed like pretty normal supermarket lettuce and tomato to me. I really enjoyed the siracha mayo and that it was non-greasy, my major complaint with Five Guys. I'm more of a crispy fries girl, but these are pretty soft and surprisingly stubby. Overall, I would recommend not going on the weekend or at other busy times. I'm glad I went once to try it, and it wasn't a bad lunch, but I don't think I'll be going back. read more

I've been coming here since they opened and I love coming here still! Yes, I agree with a few posters that their prices are high, but honestly, isn't every place in DC? I'm sure part of the high price is the chef's name and the quality of ingredients (it's always been fresh). Honestly, if you break down each part of the menu, they're the same prices are their non-fast food competitors. The burger isn't huge, but it is filling and juicy. I think they're the way a good burger should be... finger licking good! The fries are huge portions and are the 2nd best part of coming here. Yes, I love the rosemary fries. I know not everyone appreciates it, but there is a taste difference and it a little kick to the same ole same ole. I do love how their fries are thick, but not too thick. You come here for the dip bar... that is the best part of this place. The dips are creative and compliment everything on the menu. The best is to mix flavors. I can't handle spicy foods, but everyone raves about their spicy dips, so one day I mixed the chipotle with the mango... and it was amazing! I was actually able to handle it and it was even delicious for the burger. My favorite will always be Old Bay. I wish more food with Old Bay tasted as good as the Old Bay dip here. Long story short: if you want a succulent, juicy burger that isn't boring paired with yummy fries, you should come here! read more

The quality of beef was better than fast food but greasier, if you can believe it. The "chefs" during the holidays are usually the worst. They were closed after Christmas. When I went the next day,I got a cup of onions rings with half a cup of oil, dark soggy fries, and a burger with a bun that looked like they stepped on it first. If you want to go out on a date but not look cheap by going to McDonald's, I guess you score some points here. Otherwise just skip their overprice stuff and just get their milkshakes. read more

Holy moly! Quite possibly the best milkshake I've ever had! Toasted marshmallow is where it's at! The Obama burger (minus the bacon) is awesome. The onion marmalade on it sends this burger over the top. I was a huge fan of Spike when he was on Top Chef so it's really nice to see how well he's done for himself. Here's hoping Good Stuff opens its next location in New York! *fingers crossed* read more

Good Stuff Eatery - Obama burger (no bacon) and toasted marshmallow shake - Burgers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Me, my wife and brother Had burgers and they were amazing each one of them ... They also have awesome shakes We'll defiantly come back read more

Before visiting DC over spring break, my wife found this place online, and since she's a Top Chef fan, made sure we stopped here. We weren't disappointed! You have to come here with one of two expectations: Nothing at all, or ridiculously high. I came here with an open mind, and found that for what this place is (a burger joint with a cool atmosphere), the burgers are fine. If you're expecting big-mouth burgers stacked to the ceiling with toppings, well, you're out of luck. It's all about flavor here. I had the Obama burger, which had a nice sweet jelly on it, along with bacon. Yum. Now I normally DESPISE mayonnaise (along with peas, these are the two most disgusting foods on earth, IMO), but I tried the various types as a fry dip, and I didn't hate them! They were all rather good, especially the mango mayo. Good stuff indeed! The rosemary fries were very good, top five IMHO. Our ex-Marine friend couldn't stop raving about his fries either, so there you go. The meat on our burgers was cooked to a medium temp, so be sure to ask for your preferred temp. I didn't mind this at all for my burger, as I felt with the bacon and jelly it went perfectly. The best part, however, was the toasted marshmallow shake. Holy crap! This is the best shake I've ever had. The end. read more

I came with my son as a treat for straight A's. He loves milkshakes and I just don't. However, Good Stuff Eatery has made me a believer. Their milkshakes are the best I've ever had. The burgers were good and so were the herbed fries. It was just pricey. However, I'm definitely going back for more. I would definitely recommend this place. Yum yum yum! read more

Great,i loved it. i have tried Shake Shack on numerous occasions, and today while in Dc, i decided to go with GSE. I ordered the lunch special which includes a combo of fries, a farm house burger, and a fountain drink. To me the burger was the highlight of the show, succulent, rich, and delicious. The fries were also not bad. I lucked out and found parking relatively quickly, however when i am in and around the Hill, i will be sure to stopover. read more

I came looking for a good burger joint in DC. I found this spot on Yelp and although the ratings weren't high, I still had high hopes in sinking my teeth into something I can't find on the west coast. Before I write the rest of this review, I want to start with something negative. The presentation of food here is awful. Sure the combinations of toppings on your burger sound good and the fries look good from behind the counter, but I was thoroughly disappointed after paying $15 for a burger wrapped in grease-ridden wax paper that looked it came from a grocery store freezer to the microwave to your face. Alright, I admit maybe it looked a little better than that, but this epitomizes when a commercial for a burger shows a perfectly symmetrical burger made with love/care in an advertisement and you get the quick-and-dirty assembly made with no emotion. Furthermore, I clearly ordered for dine-in and it was weird because I was given a tray with fries and my shake, but the burger was in a paper bag as if that was to-go. Without even seeing the burger yet, that's not good presentation. How more hungry do you get when you see a burger and fries freshly created, ready to consume (like at In-n-Out). When you see only part of your meal (fries in my case) then have to reveal the rest, that's just awkward. I must reiterate, $15 for this meal, is not worth it. I went with the Prez Obama Burger: applewood bacon, onion marmalade, roquefort cheese & delicious horseradish mayo sauce You could for sure taste the horseradish mayo in it. I don't think it was overpowering, but its presence was there and if this taste bothers you, maybe you should go with another burger. I do think that the burger was good though and recommend it if that combination of ingredients interest you. They have 50 others so something has to fit your taste buds. The fries weren't that good--too greasy and not crunchy at all. The Toasted Marshmallow Shake was wondrous and possibly the only thing you should come here for. I think it's probably the best shake I've ever had in my life. With all this said, I think this joint deserves 2.6 stars and worth it only if you're in the area. There is no need to make effort transferring metro lines just to check it out. read more

So I just moved recently to where I am close to the DC area to where I can take the metro into the city. I've been to DC twice in the past two days and the only place I have found myself eating at is at Good Stuff Eatery. It's a simple place for burger, fries, and shakes. But the flavor is absolutely life changing! If you're a love of Five Guys or Jake's Wayback, treat yourself to the next level of glorified beef patties. The Spike's Sunnyside packs a lot if flavor and is not as messy as they make it seem to be. The best in my opinion is the Bug Stuff Bacon Meltdown. I have not gotten the Village Fries mainly because why mess with fries to where all you need is a little sea salt? Also the dipping bar is very unique. They seem to have a mayo base so if you are not a Hellman's fan, just enjoy the natural flavor of the fries with nothing on them. If you happen to enjoy mayo on everything like myself, I say definitely do for the mango dip. The shakes are heavy, but heavenly. This is a small joint so you're either cramp or enjoying your food outside. Food takes a while mainly because they make everything fresh. This will be a stop in the city for me every time I visit our nation's Capitol. God bless 'Merica! read more

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Had the Michelle melt turkey burger. It was quite good. The places is quite small so you kind of have to stalk your potential seating place while you wait for your order when they are busy. Which seams like always. For being right by capital hill the pricing is not outrageous. The fries were alright. Served in a paper bag. Some of those who I was with must have gotten theirs from a fresher batch - they were hotter, crispier, and their bag was much less greasy looking. A had a taste of one of their milkshakes. It was super thick but as far as milkshakes go. It was good. They also have a few different sauces you can apply or dip your fries in as you desire. read more

I'm torn. Awesome: Obama Burger - Juicy. Blue cheese. Yummy. Size - These burgers aren't honkers, which is great, since you really only need so large a portion of straight up meat (and cheese). Very berry milkshake - Just what I needed with incredible whipped cream. I would have been happy with only this for lunch. Fun: Sauces - they have about 6 for your fries. Sad: French fries - greasy, soft and over-salted/spiced. We tried both varieties, sea salt and village - and I can't say either wowed or was more than just a conduit for the sauce. Kinda gross, honestly. Turkey burger - nice and juicy, yes. That was fantastic. But there was something about the taste that kept me from eating more than half. Perhaps the wrong spices or just a bit too charred for my taste, something wasn't quite right. Furthermore, the avocado was tasteless and pretty gross warm. I've seen it work in other instances, but it was just an unappetizing mush. The tomato was NOT "ruby red" - it was a light pink and mealy. I will no question be back for another milkshake. read more

Really delicious burger! I split the one with a fried egg with a friend since we had many lunches that day... it was nicely made, although I tend to be biased when I see a burger with a fried egg... It was very flavorful and I was trying to eat very slowly to flavor every bite. I loved the onion wedges although they're difficult to eat.. The onions keep falling out! The mayo options were just awesome though... I couldn't decide which ones I liked. The mango mayo, chipotle mayo, sriracha mayo... all so good! Definitely good stuff :) read more

I really shouldn't let my obsession with Top Chef govern every dining choice I make in DC. To be fair, this place is really worth about 2.5 stars. We were lucky enough to get in here after the dinner rush when it wasn't slammed, but that might have been the problem as the village fries were soggy (but did have good flavor) and my panko-crusted 'shroom burger was closer to a hockey puck than anything else. As far as fast food goes, this isn't bad, but it sure didn't meet my expectations. Probably should have gone to We the Pizza instead... read more

We went to Good Stuff on Thursday night with friends to get some food before going back home to watch the Olympics. We've been there many times before and we keep going back -- you just can't beat their village fries (with thyme, rosemary, and sea salt) and different mayos (sriracha is our favorite). We were a little disappointed this time to see that the prices had gone up. The burgers seem small for those prices (about $6.50 for just the burger). The fries are big enough to split - normally we even split the snack fry. This time, however, we went all out and split the regular size. We also split a toasted marshmallow shake. I normally get the regular cheeseburger - it's just so good that I can't change it up. My boyfriend thinks it's small, but it's enough for me. My boyfriend got the special Olympics burger this time (carmelized onions, aged cheddar cheese, and horseradish mayo). He said it was good. The fries - as always - were good. The mayos - amazing. The shake was only so-so. I keep hearing how it's the best shake, but I personally prefer the cookies and cream. I'll go back to getting that one next time! Nevertheless, we will still go back - it's great fast food. Probably horribly unhealthy...but oh so good. NOTE: Other good items are the chili (although the portion is small for the price) and the onion petals. read more

Yelp users enticed me with photos and reviews of the hand-spun toasted marshmallow milkshake...and they were right on! We visited Good Stuff Eatery specifically for this milkshake, and it did not disappoint! I can't tell you the last time I had a milkshake...but it wouldn't have lived up to this one, anyways. The flavor was spot on, and the consistency was a fluffy, creamy goodness. Divine! read more

I'm stunned that the ratings are so low for Spike's amazing burger joint! I LOVE the burgers here. Sure, the look of the restaurant isn't great, and it's a little hectic getting around in there. But it's Capitol Hill... and have you had the food? The food is great. The burger satisfies burger cravings, and if you are a burger connoisseur then you know what I mean. And if you aren't a burger connoisseur, well, it means that Good Stuff is going to give you one of the best burgers you've ever had. Don't forget to get a milkshake, too! The flavors are really impressive. I was particularly blown away by the "Toasted Marshmallow"--tastes just like a toasted marshmallow! And the fries are a must as well. Pair these crispy snacks with Spike's array of flavored mayonnaises. Try any of the flavors, you can't go wrong. read more

Another establishment driving the "gourmet burger" craze... OK, so a burger and fries will easily set you back over $10. Want a soft drink? Expect to pay about $14. Want a shake? Expect to pay even more. I'm not saying the food isn't good. It's good. I'm asking, why am I paying so much money for a burger and fries?! The burger and fries has been a staple in bars for years. You can still get a decent meal at a lot of bars for less money than you pay at these gourmet burger joints. Anyway, Good Stuff Eatery specifically... the place gets busy, and if you go during a rush, don't expect them to put any care into making your food. The sandwich might be smashed and lopsided, with literally half an onion on top because somebody was in too much of a hurry to properly slice it. The fries will have seasoning carelessly dumped on top of them. If you really like burgers, it's worth learning how to make them at home. Because it's really so simple, and usually just as delicious. read more

EPIC. DELICIOUS. I'M IN LOVE. Can you tell I liked this place? I ordered the Farmhouse Bacon Cheeseburger... and I ate the entire thing. I do not normally finish burgers, but this one was a perfect size, had a perfect amount of their secret sauce in it and the apple-smoked bacon was superb! YUM! To make things even better, I also had the opportunity to dunk my sweet potato fries in mango mayonnaise (where did they come up with this stuff?!!). By no means can I eat this stuff everyday, or pay for it (kinda expensive), but I sure did enjoy it! read more

Spike Mendelsohn was this off the cuff, no-nonsense guy on Top Chef. His burger joint certainly reflects that. The burgers are fresh and tasty, the fries are pretty great too. Don't let the line deter you. I had a Spike's Sunnyside because I love burgers that are topped with egg. Eggs make everything richer, creamier, and more delicious. The bacon held its own and the burger patty was well seasoned and juicy. I also had Spike's Village Fries because frankly, I love thyme, and the fries are topped with thyme and rosemary. Very good as well. You're going to need lots of napkins. read more

I don't get why the burgers here are so squished. Like, you literally made it fresh on the grill, how do they get so ugly and gross in a mere few minutes? It's not like I stowed it away in my bag and it got squished under books or something, but it looks this way. The website is chock full of false advertising because they look nowhere nearly as good in real life. I got the Obama burger, which turned out to be way sweet and mediocre. My bf got the Spike's Sunnyside, which was better but still not great. And neither had veggies. Like okay, in retrospect, I guess it's they're not listed under ingredients but...we kinda didn't look too closely and just ordered what was popular or sounded good, but who would ever expect that you'd get no veggies at all with your burger? The menu also didn't list whether you can add veggies, so blargh we were so confused by our unintentionally carnivorous meal. Also, we split the toasted marshmallow milkshake. That was good, I'll give them props for it since I loved how you can taste the smokiness in the milkshake...but they ran out of toasted marshmallow topping, so it wasn't the best they had the offer. Overall, burgers were super underwhelming and mediocre and disappointing, I disapprove so much. Although if I'm in the area again I may stop by for a milkshake. read more

You know what they say -- dirty bathroom, dirty kitchen. The bathroom in the hot, gross upstairs dining room was barely in working condition! They had left the soap refill on the counter, like, good luck using this foaming cleanser that totally needs to be in the wall dispenser to work! Good luck figuring out where to dry your hands! LAME. I had the Coletti's Smokehouse (bacon cheesebuger) with added mini-shake and fries. I've got to say, it was all too salty and not that great. Ordering at the counter was bizarre -- it was like, ok, is this a fancy place or is this burger king? It sure did feel like burger king level service, right down to the guy who couldn't tell the difference between the two taps of beer. There's only two. So he dumped the one that he poured wrongly. Who does that? These kids seemed like the B team and there wasn't any sign that they were happy to be at work. We took our food upstairs, where 3 TV's played 3 different shows (sigh) and we tried to enjoy our food. We liked the fry sauces, that was fun. But overall I was letdown. This place could be awesome, but for the price, I'd like it to be a bit cleaner and a whole lot more balanced. And fix the AC, please! read more

The 411: this is an incredibly delicious burger joint that is both simple in its delivery, and complex in its selection of flavors. Very, very delicious. I have only gotten one thing here and that's the spike's sunny side, with a sunny side egg, good stuff sauce and bacon. So simple, yet incredibly decadent and so, so well executed. The bun was fresh and soft. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. The egg was the perfect complement, for the runny yolk and extra umaminess really put it over the top The bacon was crispy (a great texture note) and the smokiness helped cut through that yolk and good stuff sauce. My mouth is watering as I write these words just thinking about it. I also get the fries with rosemary and thyme. They are delicious and set themselves apart from the eating experience. Very unique. The onion petals are also great, but I prefer the fries. DONT EVEN GET ME STARTED ON THE INFUSED MAYO SELECTION. My favorite has to be the chipotle mayo, but they're all so wonderfully simple and incredibly delicious. Bottom line: you're a fool if you're hankering for a burger and you don't give this place a try. You will not be disappointed. read more

Yup, this IS good stuff!!! The **Good Stuff Melt** (cheddar and muenster, caramelized onions, and mushrooms) was pretty darn tasty, even if a little small. The **Village Fries** with thyme, rosemary, and salt were outstanding! I'm actually rarely one to get fries, but they came highly recommended, and they did not disappoint. I'm also a huge fan of the 6 or so different flavors of mayo they have in dispensers. Especially the **Sriracha mayo**....oh my goodness. Give me give me moooaaarrr. read more

Two stars, because the food is good, but the service sucks. If there were half stars available, then two and a half. The people who work there all seem miserable and discontent with their lives, and at least on this busy lunchtime visit, had several friends loitering around, standing in front of the food pick up area, obstructing customers, and the employees who have to go in and out of from behind the counter. Slightly out of place of the typical Capitol Hill eating atmosphere, but it's not a bad thing. Use of the old building is a little on the cramped side, but creatively done. More than anything, I love the people watching of places like this, because it's a good mixture of tourists, smarmy locals, and the "I work for the government, see my laminate/identification" drones. But my favorites are the D.C. joggers who jog over to Good Stuff, and completely defeat the purpose of their exercising, when they sit down to indulge in burgers, fries and shakes. I had the burger that had bacon, barbecue sauce and an onion ring inside of it, I can't remember the name. At first, I thought that it was too small, but then I probably realized that was the gluttonous judgment coming out of me, and truthfully, after I was done, it was more than an adequate portion. The fries I was disappointed in, because apparently, I was given the bottom of the fry bag serving, which was nothing but overly-crispy, end chips and shards, and not so many intact fries. But the few that I did get, they're pretty much Five Guys fries clones. Price is a little pricey. $12ish for burger, fries and a soda is pretty high, considering I can get the same satisfaction from Five Guys. Oh yeah, and there's a mysterious "envirocharge" that apparently all patrons are charged upon transaction; granted, it's barely 1% of your purchase, which is only a few cents, but still, I wasn't the only patron curious about it, and apparently those who work there aren't even sure how to explain it, I observed. Location is cool, but parking is a nightmare, and at the mercy of pay-parking whether it's on the street, or at a lot if you can find one within a few blocks. But as I said, it's the service that ruined it for me. I don't give a shit if the President's dined there, treat me poorly, and I don't forget it. Miserable employees, waits a little on the long side, and what really irritated me was that they prematurely triggered my pager, and when I arrived to the counter, naturally there was nobody there, and no actual food waiting. By the time did get my food, my three friends were already done with their food. Good establishment, good food, but seriously needs a tune-up in customer service. For me good food can't make up for crap service, but good service can easily hide lesser quality food. read more

I admit that I do not watch TopChef. Nothing against the show, I just never watched it before, so the fact that this is Chef Spike's burger place... really didn't do anything for me. However I was in the mood for a burger after running the National Marathon this past weekend. And my awesome friends who watched me cross the finish line, suggested checking this place out, since THEY are TopChef fans. I ordered the Farmhouse Cheeseburger and an order of Village Fries (w/ thyme and rosemary seasonings). I wanted a milkshake too, but that didn't sound like it would have sat in my stomach too well. So I passed. Though my friends said the marshmallow one was delicious. The burger was pretty good--nice reddish-pink color in the middle. Though it seemed a bit small. Or maybe I was just REALLY hungry. The fries were only so-so. I wish I ordered the smaller option, cause i only ate about a third of the regular order. Overall, I might go back to try out the milkshakes, if I was in the area. But as for a burger place, I don't think I want to trek out to the Capitol Hill area. read more

The only reason I am only giving 4 stars is because I think its all a little too pricey for a burger place; but let's be honest - its great and if people will pay for it, you might as well charge for it!! But I really do love this place and I actually dont eat red meat. You can get a turkey burger version of any of the burgers on the menu! I have tried several different ones and they have all been great, their seasoned fries are also incredible and the milkshakes might be the best part!!! I have had the toasted marshmellow and the milkway -both delcious :} DEFINITELY CHECK THIS PLACE OUT, but do not be surprised when you end up paying at least double what you thought you would be paying! PS - I have seen Spike several times when I have gone in there, so he definitely keeps an eye on the place! read more

Now that it's been a while since I've eaten here, it's a little more difficult to review this place but at the same time it gives me some perspective. The burger here was huge and pretty tasty, but at the same time it wasn't the most memorable. However, what I still remember every time I think about this place is how amazing their mint chocolate milkshake was. In fact, it was probably the best milkshake I've ever had before. I'd probably come back here again just for the milkshake, but I'm sure I'd probably try one of their burgers again too. Although the burger doesn't rank among the best I've ever eaten, it was probably one of the better ones I had while in DC. This place is a bit out of the way from many of the top tourist attractions in DC, but it's not too far from the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court if you're willing to walk another 10-15 minutes to get here. I remember when I ate here in August 2009 they had made it known that Michelle Obama had recently stopped by with one or both of her daughters, so you never know who you might run into while you're here! read more

OK. I should have tried more of the burgers. Seriously. They're good. They're not gourmet or super huge twists on the burger. No, they're just solid, unhealthy-tasting but not dripping with oil. Very very solid burgers. If you've heard rumors of legendary shakes, you'll be disappointed. But, if you don't have any expectations, you'll really like them. There's cream and an extra thickness on top of the ice cream. It's different, but good different. Do NOT order the rosemary fries. If you're looking for solidly good things, the fries will taste like Chef Spike was trying a new thing on Top Chef but surprisingly got put on the bottom for it. Just get the regular fries. Those are just fine. read more

Whoa, if New York had a Good Stuff around maybe I wouldn't frequent Shake Shack so much. Not only are the patties full of flavor but I love their toppings. This place is easy to miss, it shares an outdoor seating area with two other takeout places. Service there is a little gruff compared to service at other fast casual places. But big cities with lots of tourists will bring the impatient out of saints, so not a big deal. In my humble opinion it's worth the hype, albeit a bit pricey. Splurge once in a while and go! read more

This is a 4.5 star review. Whenever I walk into a burger joint, I wonder, why am I paying this much for a freaking burger? Then I remember that McDonald's burgers are getting pricier, and they suck. This place makes awesome burgers. We walked a bit over a mile here from our hotel, and it was the right choice. Both my husband and I got the Obama burger, and wow, it was tasty. It was a juicy burger, and every element on the burger had a purpose, and the bun was perfection. We also got fries, because my little son loves fries. Sometimes, it's the only thing we can get him to eat. He loved these fries, and so did I. We got the snack size of the regular fries, and the seasoned fries, and both were excellent. They are known for their shakes, and I got the toasted marshmallow, and my husband got the cookies and cream. Both of us were happy with our shakes, though I think he was happier with it than I was. The toasted marshmallow was good, but it took a bit of the drink to creep up on your mouth with the actual flavor of marshmallow. It was almost too subtle for me. We also got the wedge salad, which was good, but overdressed. It probably had 2x the dressing it needed, though all of the components were good. That was the .5 star drop from perfect. It was clean, had enough seating, without it feeling big, and I'll go back the next time I'm in town. read more