Duke's Counter

3000 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
(202) 733-4808

Recent Reviews

Kristi Altemier

My friend and I came here after the zoo because it was conveniently located right across from the Asia trail. I ordered a Posh BLTA without the B and my boyfriend ordered Oeufs Norweigienne (sp?). I enjoyed my sandwich A LOT, however, my friend's had EGG ON TOP OF EGG. They had to have used like 6-7 eggs for that thing. It tasted delicious, but he felt sick afterward from having so many eggs. We were going to walk around the rest of the day and we didn't have a car, plus I don't like eggs, so unfortunately we had to waste the rest of his meal. The waiter was super weird about it and kept ignoring us, and I think he was upset that my friend didn't finish. It's not our fault, and it was yummy, but how can anyone finish that many eggs?! Lol! It would have gone bad if we took the rest with us.Anyway, the bill was a reasonable amount of money and it's a cute place. My Posh BLTA had delicious avocado and it tasted very fresh.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

jjoon gu

Delicious brisket that is cost-effective and faithful to the basics.Highly recommended to National Zoo visitors.

stephanie stull

This place exceeded all my expectations. The food was phenomenal, and the staff was so welcoming and friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

dragonsfire

Absolutely spectacular meal! The burger was phenomenal and the cubano even better! Our server was an absolute delight. One of the best burgers of my life and well worth a visit! Not only was the meal and service outstanding, but the food was affordable! I will be stopping by every time I'm in the DC area!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: RW Proper Burger, Fries, The Cubano

Amber Collins

Stopped here during our visit to the National Zoo, on a recommendation from Frommer's 2024 DC guide. We arrived just before Easter Sunday brunch kicked off and thankfully had made reservations. We had two Proper Burgers and the kid's chicken tenders. Everything was delicious! Med rare burgers were cooked perfectly and the Thai chili sauce was a great addition! The staff was friendly and welcoming.Kid-friendliness: Even though it's a small space, the staff was welcoming towards our daughter and it was obvious that the neighborhood felt comfortable bringing their kids in. We saw little ones from diapers on up during our short stay.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: RW Proper Burger

Liz C

Went in after visiting the zoo and expected it would be a little touristy- it was anything but! Delicious food, really personable and helpful staff, and amazing chill atmosphere. Try the ribeye sandwich. Only reason I left was because I had to get my car out of my spot hero garage before it closed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

shawn greene

Concur one of the best burgers in DC

Morgan Graham

Very nice place with good food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: RW Proper Burger, Fries, French Fries

Martin Malin

Bartender and servers made great recommendations, we had avocado toast with runny egg and spicy chicken sandwich with fries and washed it down with a cold Guinness.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amanda Sumner

Very fun,food was great atmosphere was really nice because they gave you an option to eat outside and it was nice watching the cars drive past while

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Paul Moon

As widely reported in viral news, if you want mustard on your sandwich, they'll add $1.50 to your bill. Google it.

Cynthia romine

Bathroom was a little sketchy, but not bad. Came in as a group and the waiter didn't want to get us our own checks, so he divided the bill by people, which meant some of us overpaid for our food. Pretty decent burger joint though.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Posh B L T A

Emily J

Great spot for a drink. The bartender was both attentive and let us be. The food looked good, but we just got a drink to catch up.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Raman Kumar Gurung

One of the better burgers I have eaten in a long time. In saying so, the Proper Burger is a must-have. And if you have a sweet tooth like I do, the Funnel Cake Fries are highly recommended. Overall, a pleasant dining experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: RW Proper Burger, Fries

Matt Griesemer

This place is awesome. Food is delicious and affordable. The staff here were also fantastic. The two I interacted with (Brandon and Fahrik) had great personalities. They were warm, friendly, and very funny. They kept us well stocked on drinks. Definitely will be returning here when I visit DC again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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