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    Holy Cow

    3.9 (831 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    The Madison
    Danny B.

    The burgers here always hit the spot! It's a little pricey, because your fries and drink are separate, but overall the quality of food here is really good. And you can't go wrong with the creativity of the burgers here. The only thing is the milkshakes I think are spun to much, and can have that you blended it too much smoky taste at times.

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    Sharmane G.

    Really solid burger place but I got the fried chicken sandwich. Overall the fries (5/10) were pretty subpar (not crispy or fresh tasting). The burger (7/10) was better than the fried chicken sandwich (6/10). The service was not particularly excellent, just your casual food spot. Seemed like many families come here to enjoy a quick casual bite of food. Perhaps what is good about this place is solid food for a decent price and no frills type of joint where you can pay and go.

    Tiffany W.

    One of my top burger spots. I returned and got a burger and was so impressed with the size. And it's delicious. And so are the sweet potato fries with the marshmallow dip. I will absolutely be back. Again and again.

    Allison L.

    Great location and space for hanging out in Del Ray! Food was good and probably reasonably priced for the area. I got a build-your-own burger with lettuce, tomatoes, caramelized onions, arugula, and sriracha aioli. It was challenging to eat because of how the toppings were sliding, but it was yummy! The cajun fries too were great! Overall, enjoyed!

    DC Halfsmoke

    Great food. Great communication with the staff on a busy day. Fun concept. LARGE portion. Music was a bit too loud, but it was fine.

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    Patty W.

    One of the reasons I go to Holy Cow is because they donate $ to a cause of our choice. They offer a list of"usually" that a patron can select from. So I had to go to Del Ray tonight so decided to have dinner there. Upon ordering, I first said, I'd like my donation to go to the Animal Welfare League...and the cashier looked perplexed I then said Alexandria Animal Welfare League? He responded with, is that a burger? Clearly, he didn't really speak English! Frustrated, I said "never mind, I'll take a ......burger" and he promptly ordered and tallied my bill. Food was good and fries were hot, so it made up for his lack of knowledge about the donation program. There are many burger places and this was the ONE THING that made it worth it...this small token and he ruined it.

    Will M.

    Good place in del ray to grab a burger and a milk shake. Looks more like a restaurant from the outside but feels like a fast casual spot when you order. Burgers were good quality, next time I would a regular burger. Pulled pork made it too messy and couldn't taste enough burger. Stawberry milk shake had the right amount of fruit / dairy combination. Onions rings had a nice crunch.

    My burger and fries. They also have sweet potato waffle fries which were delicious.
    Phil H.

    I went to Holy Cow Del Ray with my son and 2 grandchildren one of the girls had Mac and cheese and the other had grilled cheese. My son and I chose to build a burger. Being able to customize our burgers to exact specifications was truly a treat. We chose not yo do milk shakes even though there were some creative flavors cause we were going to The Dairy Godmother next store for fresh delicious custard. A great pairing of stores. Service was spot on with the staff friendly and willing to assist with any questions. The restaurant was clean and well attended too. Holy cow is definitely a great place for burgers.

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    Pinky J.

    HOLY COW!!!!!! Why haven't I came here long before smh..... I'm so happy I was in a burger & fries type of mood and ended up finding this spot on Yelp! This place is pretty, spacious, clean and well kept! I ordered to-go but next time I'll dine in. The staff were amazing and extremely helpful with smiles and positive attitudes! This is definitely one reason to come back! There's a bunch of paper and pencils to place your order which was so cute and different. I love this idea since it's like building your own custom order and who wouldn't like that. Especially an over the top extra person like me, this helps alleviate tension, stress and anxiety when placing complex orders. BEYOND (VEGAN) BURGER I ordered my burger with cheddar cheese, red onions, lettuce, ketchup, mustard on a pretzel bun. I can't believe I'm about to say this but this burger was way tooooo thick and big (PAUSE) usually that's not an issue but it was way too much for me lol. I kinda wish they had the impossible brand but it was definitely juicy and flavorful. The pretzel bun was so good (next time imma ask for extra toasted and butter). The whole burger was filling and grilled to perfection, next time I should add barbecue sauce to give it that extra bbq taste. REGULAR HAND-CUT FRIES These fries were good just needed some sort of spice or seasoning. Next time I'm trying the fries with something lol, or maybe it needed a tad but more of salt. Overall, I would most definitely come back and recommend to others. I definitely need to try their shakes the next time I come.

    2/3rd build your own burger.
    Diana S.

    Great food. Juicy burgers. Great options. Generous portions. Friendly staff. Milkshakes galore. Come hungry!

    Jada H.

    Man listen. I really had high expectations. This spot always has a decent line at this location so I decided to check it out and see what the hype was about. My burger was so sloppy put together and my fries were cold. Very disappointing. Won't be back. McDonald's would never for half the price lol

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    Shayla M.

    Holy Cow! Local burger shop that specializes in gourmet burgers and hand crafted milk shakes. This was my first time visiting Holy Cow. I was in search of a place that served milkshakes and a chicken sandwich. There was a chicken sandwich on the menu but I knew that my visitor would not eat the sandwich with all of the add ons. The person at the counter explained that they could make the sandwich any way you like. Now this is the type of service that I love. I also ordered the signature Del Ray burger and an order of fries. The burger was hot and fresh. The Holy Cow secret sauce was a great touch to the burger. The fries came out hot and crispy. The Oreo milkshake looked yummy, but my visitor finished that before I could even get a taste. I would definitely recommend Holy Cow if you are looking for a burger place. They even have a few items on the menu if you are not a meat eater.

    Alan N.

    The burger itself was pretty good, I'd say it beats Five Guys in terms of overall quality. Fries were good too, and complemented the burger well. The food came out on time, so no complaints about that. The tipping was a bit annoying though. When I first ordered my burger, I saw the three tip percentages (I think 15%, 18%, 20%), but I forgot my drink. So I get back in line, and the tipping options then switched from percentages to $1, $2, $3, as if to maximize profit. Nothing wrong with tipping for good service, but this is already pricy fast food (burger, fries, drink almost $30). Apart from bringing your food, nobody waits your table, and you clean up yourself, so I think the expectation is misplaced.

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    Ask the Community - Holy Cow

    Do you use peanut oil?

    Hi! We do NOT use peanut oil, and we do NOT have any peanuts in the building. Thanks for the… Read more

    Does Holy Cow flame grill its burgers? thanks, Laurie

    Hi Laurie, Holy Cow has a unique 2 part cooking process, we start the burgers on a char grill to get… Read more

    Do they have gluten-free buns?

    Yes. If my memory serves me correctly, upon request, they'll free your buns of any gluten! You can also get any order without a bun.

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