I finally got to try Katsu Burger with my son earlier this week (weekday afternoon), and I can…read moreconfidently say it lived up to the hype! When I initially walked in, it wasn't too busy, but it filled up quickly while I was still figuring out how to order. They use a kiosk system where you choose dine-in or takeout, and it's nicr that each menu item had photos and ingredient descriptions so it made it way easier to decide, especially for our first visit. The space itself is small and quaint with a couple tables, but full of lovely art. There's lots of cute anime and Japanese-themed decor, including figurines, plushies, and artwork, giving the place such a cozy, cutesy aesthetic. I also noticed they might be hiring, based on the sign at the entrance. I came here because my cousin-in-law (who lives in upper Washington) mentioned the place, and I needed a redemption meal after being disappointed by another chicken spot recently. Katsu Burger definitely delivered! The burgers here aren't your typical American-style burgers. They don't taste as greasy and sub cabbage instead of lettuce, similar to garnish for a tonkatsu plate. And surprisingly, the photos on the kiosk actually match what you get (no false advertising here!). The employee behind the counter was super kind and helped guide us through the ordering process. I don't think they take cash so maybe that's why orders are placed through the kiosk. For food: My son ordered the Tokyo Tower burger as-is, and I tried the Umami Burger with light cabbage (not a huge fan of crunchy water veggies like lettuce/cabbage/etc.). Both were AMAZING. I have heard of tonkatsu but I had no idea what beef katsu was before this. Thought it was just a regular beef patty, but wow.. it was crispy, flavorful, and just overall delicious. We ordered takeout and didn't even get home for about 30 minutes, but the food was still warm enough to enjoy without reheating. Portion-wise, my burger was perfect: filling but manageable (i think i made the right choice with light cabbage). My son's Tokyo Tower was massive (almost too big for him to handle xD), but we both agreed everything tasted incredible. I was tempted to try a bento box, but I knew I wouldn't finish it if I was already ordering a katsu burger. Next time though! My son already has his eye on the enormous Mt. Fuji burger, so we'll definitely be back. Parking is decent, though it can get busy during the day since it's near a gym and other businesses. Overall, if you're in the Lacey area, you HAVE to try this Katsu Burger at least once. It looks like they have about 8 other locations too in the other towns so if you're not in Lacey, there still might be one nearby you. The burgers are absolutely the star of the show :) I'm already looking forward to our next visit!

I was happy to find out that Lacey had its own Katsu Butger. I'd been to the one in Georgetown in…read moreSeattle. I recently moved back to Lacey from Seattle and am glad to see great restaurants from Seattle choosing to open up shop here. I absolutely love burgers, I actually prefer mine no frills and class. But I also love Japanese food--Katsu Burger is the perfect solution when I can't decide between something Asian or a burger for dinner. The Lacey location is at a spot that once served great burgers when I was a kid and was also a Thai joint for a while.

We've been in WA for almost a year and this is by far the best burger we've had since our move…read morehere. We ordered 2 Big Pete's Cheeseburgers, 2 orders of Frings (1/2 French fries with some Orion rings) and a chocolate milkshake. Burgers were cooked to perfection and everything tasted so fresh. The fries weren't bad but I also wasn't mind blown. The chocolate milkshake was delicious. It was perfectly thick, silky and had the perfect chocolaty taste. Driving up to the drive thru window we were greeted very nicely by their cashier. Very sweet and polite. Something this simple always adds to the experience. The line was long but moved pretty quickly, regardless it was worth the wait! We recommend this burger joint and will obviously be returning customers.

The service was good, the girl taking my order was friendly, and the burger was good. I ordered the…read moreBig Pete which tasted like a Big Mac from McDonald's. I heard this place makes a good burger and since I was around the area, I went and checked it out. Overall, it wasn't bad (above OK?). I was just expecting something more since a lot of people were raving about this place.

Big Tom makes probably the BEST burger in Olympia. I had the bacon burger... and it was truly a…read moremonument to excess. Perfectly cooked burger and crisp, tasty bacon. O.M.G. Excellent.

I've had this place saved for a long time as I know this is such a unique spot in Washington that…read moreany Washingtonian or tourist should check out! I love the dinosaurs all decorated throughout the drive-thru. They even had dinosaur sounds playing every so often if you dine at their outdoor seating area which all have a bin filled with dinosaur figures. The prices here are fair as well, especially with how current fast food prices are. We went to go order and they have a bell to ring for service but the cashier there was good at ensuring customers didn't have to wait long and took orders efficiently. My boyfriend got their Big Tom while I got their fishwich which I hear the fish and chips are really good but I love fishwiches so went with that for this trip. We also got an order of their marshmallow milkshake and tots, my boyfriend was immediately drawn to the marshmallow flavor as you don't see it often. The milkshake was given to us first which was interesting as it seems they have two spaces where they operate: one for drinks and the other for the rest of the food. The milkshake was delicious but very thick. The food arrived not shortly after and it was nice and hot but extremely delicious. We love the goop, which I was surprised my boyfriend liked as he is not a fan of mustard and pickles but he said it was pretty good. We invited some friends with us and they said they were impressed with the food as well, maybe a tad bit more seasoning or vegetables but other than that it was cool experience overall. We look forward to coming back when the weather is nicer to take better pictures as it was a cloudy and rainy day when we visited.

I've been a patron of Kozy's for several years now. I had heard there'd been a change in ownership…read moreand that it's not what it used to be. I went there on lunch today to find out for myself. They had one guy taking orders who seemed to be the owner and one guy working the grill. When I arrived there were already a few people waiting which isn't uncommon. I placed my order for, A double deluxe. Pretty straightforward. Double cheeseburger really. People continued to arrive as we all continued to wait. 40 minutes later I got my burger. Just finished it. Shockingly, it was quite good. Tasted like it always has so I was stoked. That being said, the service was problematic to say the least. Their cashier who I can only assume is the owner was bickering with the guy on the grill and publicly. They were arguing over workflow on what should be prioritized, what he needed, etc. They did this in front of us. There must have been at least six of us waiting inside and out. The lack of professionalism was disappointing. The food was still good but I don't think I'll go back. There are other places who make a good burger like Tom's, or Vans!

This place is a hidden gem, for sure. The service and attentiveness were so appreciated. The food…read morewas delicious. This is not a sit-down restaurant, but for a busy person like me, it was just what I needed. The food came out piping hot and in a jiffy. I got the garlic jalapeño dipping sauce instead of plain old tartar, which the kind gentleman behind the counter recommended, and now I 10/10 it too. I am on crutches right now, and since I had a short wait for the food, they kindly suggested that I wait in the car comfortably and brought my food and drink that I ordered right out to me. What awesome, top-tier service!

The Tri-Tip was amazing! We are definitely coming back. Fish & chips were good as wellread more

Had a lovely brunch with my good friends. Uptown Grill is halfway between us now that I've moved to…read moreVancouver, WA, so she drive from Seattle & we meet for Sunday brunch. It was my lucky day, I found parking right outside the front door! The downtown is super cute and decorated for Christmas & quite busy with shoppers so my friends had to park a few blocks away. The food was great. We split the French toast sandwich and a side of bacon. Tasty! I drank a coffee and it was delicious. My friend had a mimosa. I would definitely go back!

This was our first time at Steel Barrel BBQ, and we were seriously impressed! I had the brisket…read morebowl with the spicy BBQ sauce--super flavorful, tender, and so satisfying. My boyfriend got the brisket sandwich and loved every bite. Both meals were delicious! The little dining room is decorated really cute, and the whole place has a warm, welcoming vibe. The staff were all more than pleasant and made the experience even better. We will definitely be back!

I should have looked at photos before we came here, my burger bun was sooo wet:( The grilled onions…read morewere tasty but just needed salt. Fries so tasty and delicious, a decent wait but polite service. Would give 5/5 if bun wasn't so wet, I'm just a Big Crunch girl.

The fries here are as good as the legendary Dicks if not better. Friendly staff and quick service…read more Food prices are reasonable considering the quality. A great place to slide in and grab a bite and a drink. Im trying breakfast if I can get there before 2 next time!

This meal was so good. Hit he spot on taste and price point.The vibe is casual sports bar. Staff…read moreand patrons so nice and welcoming to this out of towner

We completely enjoyed our breakfast at Ma and Pa's. Our server was cheerful and knowledgeable of…read morethe menu. The decor was quaint and farm house themed. The menu had something for everyone and everything we saw looked great. The restaurant is in a strip mall and easy to find. We will be going back on our next trip. I apologize for no pictures, phone died!

Oh my small town yum! This is the spot! Portions are huge food is hot and flavorful!…read more We did the pa player the country friend steak sausage graveyard with the potatoes it was amazing! And steak and eggs combo- perfect medium rare excellent seasoning and the hash browns were crispy just as requested- fresh OJ and hot coffee! The server was slammed with a rush yet managed to be on point friendly and absolutely top notch customer service- you felt like part of the local regulars even on this first visit! Absolutely will make the drive to eat there again!

We were in Olympia for a visit to The Evergreen State College and since we were in town, a stop at…read moreState & Central was mandatory. We've eaten here several times over the years, this was the first time we eat dinner here. Fam. Let me tell you, the very reasonable lunch size portions? They're significantly bigger on the dinner menu. Almost disturbingly so Being able to get a selection of interesting regional beers is always a draw, tonight was no exception. And the pretty good lunch menu is expanded for the dinner hour - as well as the portion sizes being expanded. I ordered the fish and chips, my partner ordered the bar steak (which was New York strip), and her daughter ordered the salmon burger with fries. Because it was a special, we also got a giant order of poutine. Despite being in almost at closing, the service was absolutely spectacular. We very nearly had the place to ourselves, so the overall vibe was very homey and welcoming. As noted, the portions were enormous. I opted to finish my fish at the expense of the chips. My partner wound up with a significant take home portion as did her daughter. Couldn't possibly have been happier about our decision to stop in. Since we seem to have a new Greener in the family, I'm sure that we will be in Olympia significantly more frequently. And frankly, I am pretty happy about that, just based on being able to stop in here on the regular again.

Besides having a scrumptious menu, the server at lunch today, Cayla, was amazing. She was…read moreattentive, professional and friendly! I had a turkey, bacon, cheese sandwich and fries. I asked her to box up half as I can never eat a whole one. The ambiance is awesome but be sure to wear your hearing aids if you need them. It's a small place and can get hard to hear when its crowded. Overall though, this place rocks!