Duke's Grocery

Sometimes when you want to eat out you want a restaurant that is very casual, has a friendly and inviting staff, has a great drinks, and has extremely comforting food. A few blocks east of Dupont Circle in Washington DC, Duke's Grocery is a fantastic neighborhood spot to kick back, have a couple of drinks, and indulge in delicious food. Duke's Grocery pays homage to the corner pubs and eating establishments found throughout London, England. The English influence is very prevalent on the menu as Duke's Grocery offers a full English breakfast, curries, HP sauce on the tables,Walkers Crisps which are ubiquitous in pubs across England, and they call sandwiches sarnies in the true English way. Another English inflection in the menu comes in their use of rocket, or arugula on their sandwiches. This is very English touch as many sandwiches have arugula in them in England versus romaine or iceberg lettuce. The menu at Duke's Grocery does change everyday depending on the season and availability of ingredients. There is one item that is pretty much on the menu at all times and that is their Proper Burger. This burger is one of the best burgers you will find in DC. The Proper Burger features two ground angus beef patties from Creekstone Farms, Gouda cheese, house garlic-dill pickles, arugula, sriracha, garlic aioli, grilled red onions, on a brioche bun. You can add on a runny fried egg, and or a piece of chicken pate for an extraordinary burger experience. If you are a fan of burgers and live in DC, please stop whatever you are doing and order the Proper Burger at Duke's it is amazing. Another delicious sandwich which you should not miss is their Posh BLT. This BLT is not like any other BLT on the market. It features a locally baked ciabatta bun, peppered bacon, fresh sliced tomato, sriracha, arugula, herb salad, smashed avocado,garlic mayo, and iceberg lettuce. This BLT has so much more flavor than your typical BLT. The smashed avocado really makes this a luxurious experience. If you are a fan of happy hour, Duke's Grocery was offering a happy hour lasting from noon to 7 when I stopped by. With fantastic craft beers, Duke's is a great option for the happy hour inclined. Besides having a happy hour that lasts almost all day, they also offer late night drink specials from 10 pm to 1 am. The service at Duke's was absolutely outstanding. The manager even stopped by to make sure everything was alright. Duke's Grocery is one of the best places for food and drink in Dupont Circle area. It has great food and drink, a comfortable ambience, and a staff that cares about your experience. In short, this is a must try spot in DC.