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    Burger Buds

    4.8 (86 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    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.

    Wenatchee
    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!

    The Ringer
    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.

    Fries
    Maddie L.

    Wow!!! Burger Buds is home to my new favorite burger!! Hands down the best burger I've ever had (and I've had many!) We were in the area and saw that this spot was nearby so we decided to stop here to grab a quick dinner last night. We ordered the simple smash and added bacon and grilled onions and the big rig. Everything about this smash burger was perfect, seriously a 1000/10. The flavor was incredible. The fries were also amazing! They're tossed in beef tallow and are nice and crispy. Love that you can choose a sauce for your fries too - we got ranch and garlic aioli which were both great. The staff were friendly! It was our first time here and the guy at the front was helpful and answered our questions. You order at the counter, they give you a buzzer, and you'll pick up your food once your buzzer goes off. We waited ~10ish minutes for our food. The food truck is parked right in front of the brewery so it's a great location! You can grab a beer next door and grab a table either inside or outside. I can't stress enough how amazing this burger was. I'm dreaming about it as we speak - we're already thinking about driving 45 minutes just to grab another burger from here! I wish there was a Burger Buds truck in the Seattle area - I'd definitely be a regular! Highly recommend this spot and can't wait to come back!!

    The big rig burger
    Tiffany Z.

    Very quick service! We had a beautiful view of mount rainier. The smash burger was delicious. Brewery right next door from where it was currently parked.

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    1 year ago

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

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    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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    1 year ago

    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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    1 year ago

    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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    1 year 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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    2 years ago

    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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    2 years ago

    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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    2 years ago

    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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    2 years ago

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

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    2 years ago

    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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    1 year ago

    super great service and food overall great atmosphere, genuenlly the best burgers ive had in the PNW!

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    Thank you Erica! Join us again sometime soon!

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    Came here post hike. I just got the simple smash and fries. The Best smash burger. Period.

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    2 years ago

    So yummy!!! The Pitstop- Best burger I have ever had! And the fries hot and delish!

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    We love this place!! Best burgers and their fries are cooked with beef tallow instead of oil so they're extra good.

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