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).