Duke's Grocery - Foggy Bottom

Unbelievable burgers. This is a must visit in DC. Giving tavern/pub vibes, the restaurant is located in the Western Market of DC with both indoor and outdoor seating. The staff are incredibly kind and provide great service. For food, I'd recommend their Proper Burger or their Wagyu Beef Burger, and their house-made fries are delicious. There is also a Pho Joint connected to the restaurant which is surprisingly also an option on the menu

Duke’s Grocery is a quintessential DC networking spot serving traditional American food that will never disappoint. I have gone here quite regularly, and I’m always met with the same level of decent hospitality. Although the place will not “wow” you, it will do its job for the fairly priced menu and great locations. Whether meeting friends or mentors, this place is versatile and appeases any tastes. They have indoor and outdoor dining options, including high and low tops and bar seats. I believe it’s a better, more low key environment than it’s neighboring competitor, Founding Farmers. Come here to avoid the lunch lines elsewhere and enjoy great brews and burgers!

The atmosphere on the inside is lively, you will have a blast with a group or the bartender. If you prefer a more quiet setting they will seat you outside in front or outside in the back, the inclosed market are which has a nice vibe. I am a repeated customer who would urge anyone I know to give the Proper Burger a try. They are so good my fiancé and I ordered a third one to share. There are multiple options for vegetarians. The service was so awesome I’m sure they would accommodate for vegans.

The Burgers at Duke's ever disappoints and the pancake brunch was executed well. But the star is the BURGER. The first time you go, get the Proper or the Wagyu, then if you go back and feel you can even justify ordering anything else, go ahead. The service at the Foggy Bottom location was lack luster and the out door "booth" tables could use some TLC. But overall still a must in DC.

A great won’t break the bank local place. Good food, service, and atmosphere. Not a touristy as Founding Farmers down the road and significantly easier to get a table at. We called and said we’d be there in 5 minutes and they said great we have an open table and will put your name on it! Burger was fantastic and unique. Would recommend.

Lunch here is so great. The elote is DELISH!! I could order two bowls of that for lunch and be happy. They do not skimp on the cheese which makes me very happy. The avocado toast is tasty but could use a tad more avocado. I appreciate the option for runny or hard egg on top. Obviously runny egg is the correct choice. Overall an excellent lunch option!

We went for a weekend brunch at Duke’s. I order a Cubano and it was delicious, really enjoyed it. The proper English breakfast was disappointing - it came out cold and we had to ask the waitress to reheat it. Even after it came back, it was still not warm. The roasted tomatoes were not completely cooked through. I think I will still come back for their brunch and dinner but will keep my options for their burgers and sandwiches.