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Duke's Grocery

Duke's Grocery

Gastropub$$$$
Northwest Washington, Washington
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    JASON V.
    "The Proper Burger was very much a proper delight!!! Great!!!"(30 Tips)
    Abeer
    "Literally the best burger in DC 👅"(3 Tips)
    Chris
    "The Brunchie Burger is the best brunch dish in DC."(3 Tips)
    Max F.
    "Best Burger and Mac and cheese I've had in DC."(10 Tips)
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  • Behrad Eatsheart icon on user image
    Behrad EatsMay 9, 2014
    One of the top burgers in DC here called, appropriately, the Proper Burger: two patties topped with Gouda, charred red onion, sweet chili sauce, dill pickles, rocket & garlic aioli on a brioche bun.
  • Teri R.
    Teri RushkaSeptember 3, 2014
    Lunch? Get there early and sit upstairs. What a gorgeous spot and you might get lucky and have an incredibly attentive server/bartender all to yourself for a while. Savor over the hummus and lunch ...
  • Dave W.
    Dave WhelanSeptember 7, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    The Proper Burger. Much has been written. Not enough has been said. Remember how your first ShackBurger made you feel? This is that, only better. More intense, more honest, and way more flavorful.
  • John M.heart icon on user image
    John McCombsJanuary 15, 2019
    Can’t recommend it enough! Got the Truffle Mac&Cheese, Proper Burger, and Caribbean Queen, and all were fantastic. Be sure to talk to a staff member to get in the waitlist for a table, or come early.
  • Ashley R.
    Ashley RoseApril 29, 2016
    The prosperity burger is the way to go- every table had at least one during our visit. $5 cocktails beer and wine during happy hour 12-7. Service could be friendlier
  • William S.heart icon on user image
    William StudartApril 24, 2022
    The Wagyu was really good, I had high expectations and was not disappointed. Staff was super friendly also. For any burger fan in DC, this is a must place to go.
  • Chris E.heart icon on user image
    Chris EricksonNovember 9, 2015
    The happy hour is amazing and so is the food. Start your night out with a whiskey & soda, Skull Splitter beer, and literally ANY sandwich. You won't be disappointed!
  •  ℋumorous
     ℋumorousJune 3, 2016
    Walked about 2 ½ miles in rain and took the metro to get this burger. It was damn good and they have Walkers from GB. The "Proper" Burger.
  • Allyson H.
    Allyson HarttenJanuary 25, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Can sometimes be a bit difficult to get attention at the bar (if you're lucky enough to get a seat), but the food is worth it. Cheese Toasty and Pumpkin Curry are out of this world.
  • Behrad Eatsheart icon on user image
    Behrad EatsFebruary 15, 2016
    The Spicy McHaggis is a knockout sandwich! Seared haggis, fried egg, grain mustard, hot sauce, & rocket on sourdough bread!
  • Thrillist
    ThrillistOctober 4, 2013
    What's that creeping? Oh, just stacks on stacks of brined brisket, w/ house pickles spilling out between toasted rye. Read more
  • Washington Post
    Washington PostOctober 24, 2013
    This is a neighborhood shop dedicated to scratch cooking. It draws inspiration from East London, but the sandwiches are just as much influenced by Argentine or Vietnamese street vendors. Read more
  • Adara N.heart icon on user image
    Adara NeyDecember 10, 2015
    Great happy hour! $5 glasses of presecco? I'm happy. The photos on here don't do this place justice. Such a great spot tucked away with great ambience.
  • Nicole K.heart icon on user image
    Nicole KyleAugust 18, 2014
    Massive portions so come hungry and skip the sides/apps. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu but "cheesy toasts" aka grilled cheese w truffle oil or the roti are my faves
  • Anthony M.heart icon on user image
    Anthony MaggioSeptember 23, 2017
    The Proper Burger also goes by the name of "Brunchie Burger" during the brunch hours
  • Eater
    EaterMay 12, 2017
    It’s hard to go wrong with a classic such as Duke’s Proper Burger. Read more
  • Washington Post
    Washington PostApril 10, 2014
    The brick Lane salt-beef sarnie has beef brined for two weeks in a bath of brown sugar and 20 spices; simmered for hours and stacked on rye with house-made pickles and mustard. Read more
  • Joel A.
    Joel A.March 29, 2015
    My skepticism dwindled with every delectable bite I took into the Proper Burger. The flavor is the savory equivalent of a starburst, exploding with flavor with every chew.
  • Adnan M.heart icon on user image
    Adnan ManjalNovember 6, 2019
    Cozy food. Creative and delicious menu. The brisket sandwich is fantastic.
  • Bogdana B.
    Bogdana BJanuary 2, 2016
    Great burger place and super hip atmosphere! Definitely try the proper burger it's done just right and the brioche bun is delish!
  • Norm S.
    Norm SunSeptember 15, 2013
    The cheese toasties are tremendously decadent and come in a satisfying portion.. The truffle oil take them over the top in deliciousness. Perfect for vegetarians.
  • Kasia K.heart icon on user image
    Kasia KMarch 1, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    The Proper Burger is just fantastic! Definitely the best burger I've had in DC!
  • Max F.heart icon on user image
    Max FrankelOctober 2, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Best Burger and Mac and cheese I've had in DC. Someone needs to tell them to get a host tho. People walk in and walk out because they have no idea what to do/where to order.
  • Anna S.heart icon on user image
    Anna SotnikovaMay 28, 2019
    Sandwiches were good! Nice place to have a lunch(brunch)
  • George N.heart icon on user image
    George NassarMay 15, 2015
    Brioche bun burgers tend to have too much bread. Not here. The burger is nearly perfectly balanced, like most of their sandwiches. Thumbs up.
  • Alex D.heart icon on user image
    Alex De CasenaveMay 21, 2014
    Best brunch period ...great black pudding worth the wait . staff is very friendly..hp sauce on table was a nice touch
  • Brendan L.heart icon on user image
    Brendan LuuAugust 11, 2014
    The brunchie burger was on point! They were serving brunch for dinner tonight and my girlfriend got the french toast which was also superb
  • Trish T.heart icon on user image
    Trish TheDishAugust 1, 2014
    The green papaya salad is super spicy and the corn plate is not really for sharing... Really yummy food and a great happy hour!
  • JASON V.heart icon on user image
    JASON VARNELLSeptember 15, 2017
    The Proper Burger was very much a proper delight!!! Great!!!
  • Camila M.heart icon on user image
    Camila McHughAugust 14, 2015
    Great weekday lunch vibes and creative sandwich combos. Rocket, quinoa, watermelon salad was awesome.
  • MK M.heart icon on user image
    MK McKenzieJune 29, 2015
    Great selection at happy hour (ends at 7) - gets crowded quickly! Outdoor seating is great.
  • Alex O.
    Alex OrrNovember 2, 2014
    Their take on the bahn mi is one of those delicious sandwich experiences you wish would never end.
  • Mark K.
    Mark KaigwaDecember 22, 2017
    The proper burger with Mac and cheese is a great way to get to know the place!
  • Bilalheart icon on user image
    BilalJuly 27, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    So here's the thing about Dukes: the food is good but the bread always ruins it. I don't know why but whether it's burgers or hummus or banh mi, the bread is just off. Otherwise drinks are good.
  • Liam D.
    Liam DarmodyJanuary 25, 2014
    The Proper English breakfast is fantastic. As are the condiment options!
  • Drew B.
    Drew BennettOctober 16, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    First visit was excellent - highly recommend the pumpkin curry and $5 wines 'till 7pm is a great deal.
  • Diana B.heart icon on user image
    Diana BrodyJune 12, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    The avocado toast is fantastic. Such thick seedy bread!
  • Reagan B.heart icon on user image
    Reagan BarbosaMay 11, 2017
    The Proper Burger is everything it's cracked up to be. Mac n' cheese was also great.
  • Gabriel M.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel M.March 19, 2018
    The Proper Burger was hands down one of the best burgers I have ever had.
  • Lamia F.heart icon on user image
    Lamia F.June 7, 2018
    Local corn is a must to go for! Burger and Mac&cheese were good.
  • Kurtis S.heart icon on user image
    Kurtis ShankAugust 14, 2021
    Been here 10+ times
    The burgers are the best in town!
  • Sabrina Z.
    Sabrina ZahidMarch 11, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Mac and cheese is a must. Salt-beef when they have it. Enjoy this neighborhood gem
  • Whit M.heart icon on user image
    Whit MaullApril 27, 2019
    You have to experience the burger at least once.
  • Kathryn D.heart icon on user image
    Kathryn DOctober 31, 2017
    The hummus is seriously good, as is the spicy eggplant sandwich for vegetarians.
  • Ilona d.heart icon on user image
    Ilona de HeuschSeptember 13, 2018
    The burger😍 Absolutely worth it
  • Leandro L.heart icon on user image
    Leandro LageraMay 31, 2016
    Great vibe & great comfort food but far too busy to be worth it these days.
  • Chrisheart icon on user image
    ChrisFebruary 17, 2019
    Insanely good proper burger. On my top 10 list in the world
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeMay 16, 2018
    Excellent burger. Hummus was good too
  • Dan F.heart icon on user image
    Dan FoyAugust 7, 2015
    BLTA with an egg was delicious. I'll try the proper burger next time.
  • trillateezyheart icon on user image
    trillateezyDecember 23, 2014
    This is actually THE place to get THE best burger. There's no where else that's comparable. No one.
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