Top 5


Our Top 5 lists are fluid... They can change at anytime. Also keep in mind that all rankings are based solely on the opinion of one guy (me) and should be taken with a grain of salt.

Top 5 Breakfast

1. Juniper Restaurant
2. Ted's Bulletin
3. Founding Farmers
4. Italian Deli Gourmet
5. Jardenea Restaurant

Top 5 Brunches

1. Masa 14
2. Juniper Restaurant
3. Toro Toro
4. Medium Rare
5. City Tap House

Top 5 Buffets

1. Juniper Restaurant
2. Toro Toro
3. Hill Country Barbecue Market (First Monday of each month.)
4. Trattoria Nicola's (Incredible value.)
5. Roof Terrace Restaurant

Top 5 Burgers

1. Thunder Burger & Bar
2. Bobby's Burger Palace
3. Mon Ami Gabi
4. Blue Duck Tavern
5. Bar Symon

Top 5 Cupcakes

1. Buzz Bakery, Coffee & Lounge
2. Baked & Wired
3. The Sweet Lobby
4. Sprinkles
5. Crumbs

Top 5 Fast Casual

1. GRK Fresh Greek
2. Shophouse Southeast Asian Kitchen
3. Chipotle Mexican Grill
4. Cava Mezze Grill
5. Noodles & Company (Best variety.)

Top 5 Fast Food (Old School)

1. Roy Rogers
2. Kentucky Fried Chicken
3. Arby's
4. Popeyes's Louisiana Kitchen
5. McDonald's

Top 5 Fried Chicken

1. BonChon Chicken
2. Kentucky Fried Chicken
3. MoMo Chicken & Grill
4. Wingo's
5. Woodward Takeout Food (WTF)

Top 5 Fries

1. Medium Rare
2. GRK Fresh Greek
3. Big Buns Gourmet Grill
4. Blue Duck Tavern
5. Ollie's Trolley (Former #1, big drop.)

Top 5 Grocers

1. Wegmans
2. Trader Joe's
3. Giant Food
4. Safeway
5. Whole Foods

Top 5 Gyros

1. GRK Fresh Greek
2. Zorba's Cafe
3. Fresh Med
4. Café Romeo
5. Greek Deli and Catering

Top 5 Meatballs

1. A la Lucia
2. Buca di Beppo
3. Haven Pizzeria
4. Carmine's
5. ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen

Top 5 Milkshakes

1. Bobby's Burger Palace
2. Ray's Hell Burger
3. Ted's Bulletin
4. Good Stuff Eatery
5. Burger Tap & Shake

Top 5 Movie Theaters

1. iPic Theaters Pike & Rose
2. AMC Mazza
3. Avalon Theatre
4. AMC Uptown
5. AFI Silver Theatre

Top 5 Pizzas

1. Ella's Wood Fired Pizza
2. Alphonse Italian Market and Osteria
3. Pete's New Haven Style Apizza
4. District of Pi Pizzeria
5. Buca di Beppo

Top 5 Radio Stations

1. Howard 100 (Sirius XM)
2. 94.7 Fresh FM
3. 97.1 WASH FM
4. 93.9 WKYS
5. WTOP 103.5 FM

Top 5 Sandwiches

1. Bryan Voltaggio's Lunchbox
2. G by Mike Isabella
3. Woodward Takeout Food (WTF)
4. SUNdeVICH
5. White Apron Speciality Sandwiches