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    Joia Burger

    4.5 (105 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    SINGLE Patty Wagyu Burger
    Emily K.

    I have been to Joia Burger twice in the past month and it is truly that good. Super small shop with seating for about 8-10 so I recommend either taking it to go or bringing it to the Mt Pleasant plaza across the street! It's a really simple smashburger with minimal toppings - could def go for some more shredded lettuce and tomato but the sauce/pickle combo is classic. The fries are also solid! Dip in the ube soft serve for a great salty/sweet hit. My only complaint is the double burger is literally twice the price of the single which feels a little excessive. Service has been fairly quick for me despite long lines!

    Ube Soft Serve
    Ben M.

    t's tough to find both value and quality in D.C., but Joia Burger is the exception. The lettuce, tomato, and pickle slaw they put on their burgers and deluxe fries is perfect -- everything tastes wonderfully fresh, and the burgers are just delicious. They also offer a solid variety of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, which was a nice surprise. The ube soft serve was a unique and fun way to end the meal. The one downside: the Mt. Pleasant location we visited appeared to be having trouble with its ventilation system -- it was very smoky inside.

    Ube Soft Serve 8oz To Go
    Sydney G.

    Uhhh that Ube soft serve with toasted coconut will definitely have me coming back again and again. It's so good! I also got an order of fries and a double burger to go. Both were really solid and I see what the hype is all about!!

    SINGLE Patty Wagyu Burger
    Donna Y.

    Tried the single patty burger. It's a solid burger cooked with smashed patties so you get a crispy edge. The sauce was a stand out very flavorful but a touch salty. The bun was solid - fluffy and held up nicely. The place was tiny with a ~8-10 spots to sit. Definitely not a hang out / chit chat with your friends kind of spot. Order. Eat. Get out. No frills.

    DOUBLE Patty Wagyu Burger
    Jazmin A.

    This is a great burger in the Mount Pleasant area. You can immediately be assured of why it's so popular when you take that first bite. Service was very good, staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed my burger and ended up sitting inside. They have a few seats if you're lucky to go when it's not so busy. I got the double patty, it was fine but I almost wish I had gotten the third. It is a smaller burger so if you go hungry, you'll want that triple patty or maybe even two smaller burgers. Fries were fantastic. They also have a variety of dipping sauces available for an upcharge. Super solid all around, I will for sure be returning soon!

    SINGLE Patty Wagyu Burger
    Candace R.

    This was a top 5 burger for me, absolutely delicious. I dragged some friends here in the rain on our first night in DC. It was a smaller joint than I thought, but some seats freed up at the counter inside so we were able to dine in. We all ordered a single party burger, while they got a side of fries. I ordered my burger without tomatoes and I was glad they were able to oblige. The burger exceeded my expectations and the taste exceeded the sum of its parts. I also had some of the fries and those were great. The serving is fairly big though so I'd suggest splitting an order. I will definitely return the next time I'm in the area.

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    Diana P.

    The food was so good I forgot to take a picture. I ordered the Wagyu burger (single patty) with joia sauce and fries with aioli sauce. Super tasty! I'll come back for the ube soft serve!

    SINGLE Patty Wagyu Burger
    Rachel B.

    We really liked Joia burger! They have a very simple menu, but they do it well. We got a single and double burger and some loaded fries. Everything was tasty! I especially enjoyed the fries. The service was quick, and there are a few counters where you can sit if you want to dine in. Check it out!

    Ube Soft serve
    Oliver A.

    I love Joia. These are some of the best wagyu smash burgers I've ever had. They even have a kids meal which made it even better!! Don't forget to grab the ube soft serve. Give this place a try if you want a great burger from a great restaurant!!

    SINGLE Patty Wagyu Burger
    Celina G.

    Let's deconstruct the single patty burger. Overall, I loved it. The single patty along with the regular fries was filling enough for me. The two buns were fluffy. The wagyu beef was tasty and eating the single patty was enough for me to get a sense of the flavor. The distinctive part of the burger - the diced tomato, onion, lettuce, and pickle combined together in special sauce - was good, if you're a big into sauce. In my burger, the mixture was a little hard to hold it all in between the buns, so some of it fell into the wrapper. That's not horrible; just scoop it up with the fries, which were average tasting and come with ketchup. Extra charge for their other sauces. I visited on their one-year anniversary, so it was a very happy day for Joia and their staff. Bar stool seating partially lines the walls of the restaurant, so it's fine to eat inside if it's yourself and maybe up to two friends. Looking forward to coming back for the ube soft serve.

    Arthur C.

    In the heat of D.C. summer, the ube soft serve from Joia is the perfect dessert. It's smooth and more than enough food for $6. I would recommend getting extra napkins because the soft serve overtakes the side of the cup it's served in.

    Daniel R.

    I just found my favorite burger in DC! I can't recommend this place highly enough. The Joia sauce on the burger and fries is heavenly. And the ube soft serve is the perfect end to the meal. Just make sure you grab LOTS of napkins... these burgers are messy! I couldn't recommend this place more if I tried!

    SINGLE Patty Wagyu Burger
    Lily B.

    Cannot recommend Joia burger enough! The staff is the kindest and has such attention to detail. The food is high quality, reasonably priced and very tasty. I got the single wagyu smash which was an excellent burger with well proportioned toppings. The ube soft serve is a must order - so creamy and full of sweet ube flavor! The toasted coconut and sprinkles are the cherry on top too. The menu is small but they execute everything really well. Definitely check them out!

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    I was thrilled when this NY ice cream shop announced it was opening in DC. I'd read about the…read moreamazing flavors online for years and was excited to taste them for myself. I was so excited, in fact, that I waited in line on opening day. While the flavors were indeed exciting, I found the flavor to be muted. I was picturing intense Indian spice that hits you in the face, only to be confronted with very mild flavor. I've been a few times since opening, and I think it's fine, but it doesn't live up to expectations. I've found the soft serve to be better than the hard ice cream, but it almost has too creamy of a texture. The yogurt soft serve flavor with cardamom was the best thing I've tasted there. The ambiance is fine, there is a small patio for warm days. The last time I was there the inside smelled like sewage, eeek!

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