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5 Tasty Beef Burger Alternatives to Try in NoVA

Not in the mood for beef? Try these burger-adjacent eats.

chicken sandwich burger from wooboi
Photo by Rey Lopez

If you’re craving a protein-filled sandwich, but want to avoid red meat, consider grabbing one of these burger alternatives.

Wooboi Hot Chicken

The Sando 

The continued vogue for crispy, spicy chicken sandwiches is as hot and heavy as ever. One bite of this moist breast with cider slaw and pickles proves why. Multiple area locations

Good Stuff Eatery

Family Ranch Turkey Burger 

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This turkey patty benefits from a swab of housemade ranch to amplify the Swiss cheese and top-quality vegetables. 2110 Crystal Dr., Arlington

The Sandwich Shop

The BLT-A 

Sometimes the best parts of a burger are everything but the beef. This exceptional sandwich proves it by leaving it off entirely, making room for avocado and more crispy bacon. 132 Church St. NW, Vienna

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PLNT Burger

B.I.G. Burger 

This growing vegan chain started right here in the DMV. The extra-large veggie burger features a meatless patty and faux American cheese. 1635 Boro Plz., McLean; 1700 Duke St., Alexandria

Melt Gourmet Cheeseburgers

Ahi Tuna “Burger”

Are you craving sushi and a burger? Get the best of both with this charred sushi-grade fish that’s accompanied by teriyaki sauce, Swiss cheese, and wasabi aioli. 525 E. Market St., Ste. J, Leesburg, meltgourmetcheeseburgers.com

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Feature image of Wooboi Hot Chicken by Rey Lopez

This story originally ran in our April Issue. For more stories like this, subscribe to Northern Virginia Magazine.

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