AU Essentials Before Graduating

1. Z Burger

7.7

4321 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Windom Pl NW), Washington, D.C.

Burger Joint · Tenleytown · 59 tips and reviews

Shake Shack is one of AU Essentials Before Graduating.

2. Shake Shack

8.2

1216 18th St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.

Burger Joint · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 226 tips and reviews

American University is one of AU Essentials Before Graduating.

3. American University

4400 Massachusetts Ave NW (at Nebraska Ave NW), Washington, D.C.

University · Spring Valley · 19 tips and reviews

2 Amys is one of AU Essentials Before Graduating.

4. 2 Amys

8.4

3715 Macomb St NW, Washington, D.C.

Pizzeria · Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens · 168 tips and reviews

Dupont Circle is one of AU Essentials Before Graduating.

5. Dupont Circle

9.0

1 DuPont Cir NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.

Park · Northwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews

Ben's Chili Bowl is one of AU Essentials Before Graduating.

6. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.3

1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.

Hot Dog Joint · U-Street · 386 tips and reviews

Eastern Market is one of AU Essentials Before Graduating.

7. Eastern Market

9.1

225 7th St SE (at North Carolina Ave. SE), Washington, D.C.

Farmers Market · Capitol Hill · 143 tips and reviews

Nationals Park is one of AU Essentials Before Graduating.

8. Nationals Park

9.0

1500 S Capitol St SE (btwn N St SE & Potomac Ave SE), Washington, D.C.

Baseball Stadium · Navy Yard · 473 tips and reviews

National Cherry Blossom Festival is one of AU Essentials Before Graduating.

9. National Cherry Blossom Festival

Washington, D.C.

Scenic Lookout · Federal Triangle · 2 tips and reviews

Dukem is one of AU Essentials Before Graduating.

10. Dukem

7.3

1114 U St NW (at 12th St NW), Washington, D.C.

Ethiopian Restaurant · U-Street · 62 tips and reviews

Amsterdam Falafelshop is one of AU Essentials Before Graduating.

11. Amsterdam Falafelshop

2425 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.

Falafel Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 120 tips and reviews

12. Rock Creek Park

9.3

Beach Dr NW (at Park Dr NW), Washington, D.C.

National Park · Rock Creek Park · 43 tips and reviews

Ray's Hell Burger is one of AU Essentials Before Graduating.

13. Ray's Hell Burger

1713 Wilson Blvd (at N Quinn St.), Arlington, VA

Burger Joint · Colonial Village · 129 tips and reviews

Isaac Pacheco: Ray's makes some giant, juicy burgers, that will require lots of napkins, or one really big bib. Check out my homemade review. Read more.

BGR - The Burger Joint is one of AU Essentials Before Graduating.

14. BGR - The Burger Joint

106 N Washington St (at King St), Alexandria, VA

Burger Joint · Old Town · 67 tips and reviews

Isaac Pacheco: Try the Wellington with American Cheese instead of Blue. Check out my homemade review for more details! Read more.

Jumbo Slice Pizza is one of AU Essentials Before Graduating.

15. Jumbo Slice Pizza

6.3

2341 18th St NW (btwn Kalorama & Belmont), Washington, D.C.

Pizzeria · Adams Morgan · 33 tips and reviews

Filomena Ristorante is one of AU Essentials Before Graduating.

16. Filomena Ristorante

8.8

1063 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C.

Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 182 tips and reviews

Good Stuff Eatery is one of AU Essentials Before Graduating.

17. Good Stuff Eatery

8.1

303 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 3rd St. SE), Washington, D.C.

Burger Joint · Capitol Hill · 279 tips and reviews

Laura G Adams: The burger with the chili is to die for!

Rasika is one of AU Essentials Before Graduating.

18. Rasika

9.1

633 D St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.

Indian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 192 tips and reviews

Osman & Joe's Steak 'n Egg Kitchen is one of AU Essentials Before Graduating.

19. Osman & Joe's Steak 'n Egg Kitchen

7.8

4700 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Chesapeake St NW), Washington, D.C.

Diner · Friendship Heights · 61 tips and reviews

Cafe Deluxe is one of AU Essentials Before Graduating.

20. Cafe Deluxe

6.5

1800 International Dr (at Chain Bridge Rd), McLean, VA

American Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

Alexandra Bettius: The mac and cheese is awesome.

Founding Farmers is one of AU Essentials Before Graduating.

21. Founding Farmers

9.0

1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.

American Restaurant · George Washington University · 804 tips and reviews

Chef Geoff's is one of AU Essentials Before Graduating.

22. Chef Geoff's

7.7

3201 New Mexico Ave NW (at Lowell St NW), Washington, D.C.

American Restaurant · Cathedral Heights · 69 tips and reviews

Bridget Quinlan: Sooo good!

Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies is one of AU Essentials Before Graduating.

23. Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies

7.5

4523 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Tenleytown, Washington, D.C.

Smoothie Shop · Tenleytown · 16 tips and reviews