Well Done at BGR "The Burger Joint"

C Says --

Fresh off one of our spendier meals in recent memory, this month, I provided J with three options from which to chose. He went with BGR "The Burger Joint," contrary to how he describes it below. BGR is located right in the heart of Dupont Circle, and is an unassuming addition to Connecticut Avenue. The space is small, but adorned with 80s pop art and Simpsons-inspired tables. I could easily see how the place would be packed on a weekend night.

Giving in California-ness, I opted for the Southwestern burger featuring peppers, pepper jack cheese, black bean salsa, and a mojo sauce. The burger was fresh and had just the right amount of spice. The french fries were good and not too greasy. I took a meal to go for the Big Guy back home and he enjoyed the bacon burger, garlic fries, and gingerbread (montly special) shake; I too enjoyed the gingerbread shake.

BGR is just one of many specialty burger joints popping up in DC, and it holds its own.

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J Says –

C’s choice of BGR “The Burger Joint” immediately reminded me that my doctor says I need to trim down on the red meat. But, as the loyal soldier, I put my health aside for this blog.

Very simple in its décor and operation, the selections are diverse and complex. I opted with “The Greek” which diverges from beef to fresh ground leg of lamb and all the traditional Greek fixings of cumin, mint, feta cheese and tzatziki sauce. WHOA! It’s packed with juice, flavor and heft…and it’s a great size for a reasonable price. And, the fact that “The Greek” has been featured on Food Network’s “Throwdown” with Bobby Flay (amazing steak/seafood place!), doesn’t hurt either. I paired my selection with roasted garlic French fries. And, shocking to many, I opted against a milkshake and went with a beer (boring, I know).

BGR is exactly what you want in a metropolitan burger joint…a “treat em and street em” mentality that keeps people moving. The quality is consistent, the quantity is plentiful. I’d go back when the hankering for a burger…but, like this review, I’ll have to hide it from my doctor.


BGR "The Burger Joint," 1514 Connecticut Ave., NW (202) 299-1071, bgrtheburgerjoint.com/