Joia Burger

"DC hit the jackpot this year with not one, but two incredible burger spots. While 7th Street Burger keeps things simple, Joia Burger in Mt. Pleasant is all about more is more. Prepare to squeeze into this tiny shop, where customers crowd around stand-up tables and stools, eagerly awaiting what are touted as “wagyu burgers”. Those are essentially smashburgers, topped with chopped tomatoes, lettuce, onions, pickles, and a house sauce that’s perfect for loaded fries. They’re indulgent, and just as messy as the ube soft serve that’ll turn your teeth, lips, and mouth blue-purple (totally fine and worth it)." - tristiana hinton, omnia saed

"Joia Burger in Mt. Pleasant is all about more is more. Prepare to squeeze into this tiny shop, where customers crowd around stand-up tables and stools, eagerly awaiting what are touted as “wagyu burgers.” Those are essentially smashburgers, topped with chopped tomatoes, lettuce, onions, pickles, and a house sauce that’s perfect for loaded fries. They’re indulgent, and just as messy as the ube soft serve that’ll turn your teeth, lips, and mouth blue-purple (totally fine and worth it). " - omnia saed

"Looking to grab a quick, affordable lunch or dinner to go for your kids? Joia Burger has a special deal for kids 12 and under, called Liam’s Lunch Box, that includes a kid’s burger with cheese, a side of fries, and purple ube soft serve. Adults can also enjoy delicious wagyu burgers and vegetarian bean burgers at the fun Filipino burger spot. Owner and chef Patrice Cleary told Eater that the restaurant stems from her childhood love of fast-food burgers." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky

"DC hit the jackpot this year with not one, but two incredible burger spots. While 7th Street Burger keeps things simple, Joia Burger in Mt. Pleasant is all about more is more. Prepare to squeeze into this tiny shop, where customers crowd around stand-up tables and stools, eagerly awaiting what are touted as “wagyu burgers.” Those are essentially smashburgers, topped with chopped tomatoes, lettuce, onions, pickles, and a house sauce that’s perfect for loaded fries. They’re indulgent, and just as messy as the ube soft serve that’ll turn your teeth, lips, and mouth blue-purple (totally fine and worth it). photo credit: Nina Palazzolo" - Omnia Saed

"Follow the aroma of sizzling smash patties wafting out the door to find joy-filled Joia Mt. Pleasant’s charming new carbs counter from a familiar neighborhood name. Nearly a decade into running foundational Filipino place Purple Patch chef/owner Patrice Cleary doubles down on the Northwest strip with a family-friendly destination for hefty handhelds, crispy shoestring fries, and slight nods to her native cuisine like vibrant ube soft serve." - Tierney Plumb