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    4.8 (92 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Ray V.

    These burgers are absolutely SMASHING baby, yeah... channeling my inner Austin Powers... as I gobble down the Wenatchee Burger. But first, let's make like Marty McFly and go back in time. My bud says let's go meet up for burgers and brew. I'm like, "Sure, don't gotta ask me twice." And off we went. My mind was blown by all the things in such close proximity of each other... I mean like a parking lot closeness. We got some serious grub burgers, with a brewery next door to enjoy said tasty meat patties. With a distillery in the back/front, and a wine or tea bar on the other side. You don't have to go far to stumble or crawl. Ok... moving forward... back to Burger Buds! I had no idea this was the original truck or location. I live out in the Maple Valley area, and we frequent that burger buds often. However, every time I go, I always want to try a new burger. And the Wenatchee was calling my name. Something about crisp Washington apples and cheese just sounded good with some candied bacon. C'mon son! Not to mention their fries! We ordered our food, found a place to sit down inside the brewery, ordered some cider, and once the food was ready, we just sat and hung out and enjoyed conversation. This is a perfect location! So hats off to the owners of Burger Buds and Headworks Brewery for their joint adventure! Thank you for the experience and as always, enjoy and found a new Happy Place!

    Jenai E.

    Tasty little burger! Would definitely eat here again. Got to try when the truck was posted up at a brewery in North Bend.

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    Beverly V.

    Best smash burgers and fries around! We love them so much we even hired them for my husband's military retirement. They ran into some tough technical issues on the day of, but their team handled it with absolute grace and 100% accountability. They went above and beyond to make things right and showed true professionalism. It's easy to be great when things go perfectly, but this team proves they are 5-star rockstars even under pressure. Will absolutely hire them again!

    Proper Patty
    Albert T.

    Buger Buds is a food truck that's typically parked right next to a brewery, offering plenty of seating for all. We visited for a weekday lunch and our order took about 5 minutes total. Proper Patty ($11) - This burger comes with two smash patties, both of which are heavily salted and somewhat crisped up - the pictures from other people make it seem like they cook long enough to get lacy caramelized edges, but it's not quite to that point. Instead, the burgers, while not moist and fatty, aren't dried out either, and give a great beefy flavor. The burger sauce adds some tangy sweetness, and some pickles on top adds even more sweetness, but a very fresh crunch. It's otherwise pretty standard with the lettuce and tomato. A solid smashburger. (4/5) Fries ($5) - These are fried enough to give a crust on the potatoes, but not enough for the fries to be come crisp. Still, they aren't floppy, so while not entirely crisp, these are still good for eating especially since the insides are nice and fluffy. They are salted a lot, which combined with the salty dip (we went with the Bud's Sauce), equals a parched mouth after eating. I think they actually use a lime salt or something as I can detect a bit of citrus flavor. The Bud's Sauce is a nice mayochup mixture with I think a bit of smokiness from paprika and some chopped onion. It's sweet, tangy, and salty. (4/5) Overall Burger Buds serves some nice classic smashburgers! It's great for a visit while in town for a quick and easy meal.

    Claire L.

    Burger buds slaps every time we go. We love coming here after hiking in Rainier. The fries with the garlic aioli are SO GOOD. One burger is enough for me and my boyfriend to split. Just found out there is a location much closer to us in Maple Valley and I am so excited about it! Seriously some of the best burgers I've ever had.

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    Melanie B.

    Loved it. Loved everything about it. Hubs had the Big Rig and raved. I had the Wenatchee and it was the perfect balance with the tart apple and Gorgonzola. Sit in the Brewery next door and have an ice cold Root Beer (or beer if that is your thing)... this will not disappoint. Cool vibe and excellent burgers!

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    Nate H.

    I call many of my good friends my "Burger Buds", so I thought that it would only be appropriate for me to stop by this smashing food truck after a day of ripping up Crystal Mountain. The burgers look mountainous on the menu to display the inner workings of these meat creations, with layers upon layers of toppings. They are truly cooking up carnivore art in the truck, so I appreciate that. The textural contrast of the crispy edges and the soft bun takes these burgers over the top. And then once they throw on things like onion rings and bacon... they will stack up against any burgers out there. The fries here are top notch as well. Excellent crispiness, and fluffy on the inside. They also let you pick from a variety of sauces that they're mixing up. And since I'm a sauce boi, I gladly obliged. It was the garlic aioli for me today, and man that did not let me down. A phenomenal 2024 blend, I wanted to ask for the recipe. The truck is set up right outside of a brewery, creating a symbiotic relationship between the smash patties and brews. You could spend all day here watching football and eating burgers. Sounds like the perfect day to me.

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    Thanks Maria! We love to awesome feedback. Join us again sometime!

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    Thank you Savanna! We hope to have you back again soon!

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    1 year ago

    Best burgers around. The service and food is great. I usually grab lunch from Buds Burgers once a week.

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    Fantastic burger and fries! Great with the beer after a long hike in Mount Rainier NP!

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    1 year ago

    Wow -- a gem found around Mt. Rainer. The flavors were incredible. Nicely done! (Sorry, no pictures of the food. I smashed it quickly.)

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    Thank you, Sean!

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    Fast. Creative. Delicious. Everything you want from a burger joint and more. Def recommend the Wenatchee burger - you won't be disappointed!

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    Ray! Thank you so much!

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    Great food, great service! What could make for better atmosphere than having a burger in view of Mount Rainier?

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    Thomas R.

    Thank you Robin!

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    2 years ago

    Amazing service and awesome people. The food is delicious . Definitely need another location closer to me . You won't be disappointed !

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    Love to hear this besty! Hope to see you back again soon!

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    Haven't had anything I don't like. These guys are great. My girls want to come here all the time. Consistent service, great attitude!

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    Thanks Timothy! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Awesome burgers awesome fries. Love frying the fries in Beef Tallow. Everything I wanted a Smash Burger to be. Highly recommend. Thanks!

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    Delicious! Great service and nice variety of smash burgers to choose from. Take the time to stop at this food truck!

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    This is it for sure. Can't miss it on the way back from the mountains! The fatty patty is not for the non-famished.

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    One of the best burgers I've had In Washington! And the Secret sauce is amazing!! Well be back !!

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    Their Smash burgers are amazing and just like my Mama used to make-crispy on the edges!!! So very delicious!!

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    Love it! Join us again soon, cheers!

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