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Duke's Grocery (Dupont Circle)

Dupont Circle's Celebrated Independent Neighborhood Kitchen — Washington, DC 20036

Cozy, brick-lined townhouse with copper bar, chalkboard menus, and bustling streetfront patio. 4.6 stars across 2,600+ reviews.

Voted repeatedly as having the best burger in Washington DC, Duke's Grocery is a beloved independent cornerstone of neighborhood life.

📍 Verified Street Address
1513 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
🕒 Verified Operating Hours
Sun–Thu 11:00am–10:00pm · Fri–Sat 11:00am–11:00pm
📞 Direct Counter Phone (Zero App Markup)
🔥 Destination Signature Dish
The Proper Burger® with Hand-Cut Fries

🔥 Must-Try Signature Dishes at Duke's Grocery (Dupont Circle)

The Proper Burger®
17.5
East London Fish & Chips
19
Chicken Katsu Sandwich
16.5

👨‍🍳 Why Locals Love Duke's Grocery (Dupont Circle)

Family & Culinary Roots: Inspired by the neighborhood corner cafés and independent bodegas of East London, anchoring 17th Street with warm neighborhood pride.

Scratch Kitchen Commitment: Creekstone Farms beef ground fresh daily; scratch sweet chili sauces, pickled vegetables, and hand-cut fries.

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