Pulled into their drive in on a Monday afternoon, was promptly (within 5 mins?) greeted by the waitress. She was friendly but we felt a little rushed to order. We decided on a burgermaster classic burger, mushroom swiss burger, onion rings, small fries and a coke. Food came out promptly but was fairly disappointing. Burgers were so DRY! Literally had no flavor and dry to the point of being hard to chew and swallow. I was shocked by how flavorless the burger patty was since they advertise fresh washington beef on their sign. The mushroom swiss had such a small amount of cheese that I disassembled the burger thinking that the cheese was missing altogether. The small fries were the smallest order I've ever seen! Equivalent to a happy meal, maybe even smaller. Like we laughed at how tiny the order was. And they were cold. The only redeeming item for the $30 lunch were the piping hot onion rings. They had the perfect golden coating and crunch. It had been years since I had gone to burgermaster and I wouldn't go back any time soon. There are just so many better places to eat if I'm gonna buy a $8-10 burger. read more

The Burgermaster on Aurora will premake burgers and then scrape the relish off if you order a burger with no relish. If that's not what they're doing, then the last THREE TIMES I went there they just dribbled pickle juice all over my burger. Relish will make ANYTHING taste like relish. If you don't like the taste, scraping it off doesn't get rid of the taste of relish. This last time, not only did they make me a terrible burger, but the milkshake I ordered (just a plain chocolate shake) had gooey white globs of warm...SOMETHING...floating in it. Not ice cream...not chocolate sauce...something GROSS...floating in my shake... read more

Man this place used to be great. The service has gone downhill. I pulled in and turned on my headlights ready to order and waited and waited. This kid helped at least 4 or 5 cars that came after me. I waited 15 minutes and didn't even get to place my order. I only had a 30 minute lunch break so I had to leave and scramble. This never used to happen here even when they were busy. A simple acknowledgement that they see you and you will be helped soon would have been enough but there was nothing like that at all. Time to find a new burger joint I guess. read more

Food is obviously always delicious but the employees at the aurora location are honestly the nicest people would definitely recommend (not sure of the employees name but she helped us out in a pickle so thank you! read more

Was so excited to try Burgermaster off Aurora for the FIRST time as we lived close by and it was just about lunch time 12:45 on a monday 6/28 so we decided to check it out. Pulled up reviewed the menu for a few minutes then switched my light on as indicated to get a order started . We were waiting about 5 minutes when another car pulled in next to us , the guy taking orders went directly to that car even thought I saw that he noticed our car with the headlights on and made eye contact with me ... ok I figured he would come to us next .... Wrong another car pulls in and he goes to the other car . Im a little annoyed and keep in mind hungry , I give him another minute and again when another car pulls in he doesnt come to us and just skips us again . Frustrated already I decided to go in a place a order in person the people were not very friendly I ended up leaving to drive to another Burgermaster I wasted about 15 or 20 minutes and left with no food and hungry. Surely there is a better system of keeping track of the order that cars pull in or Im also thinking maybe becuase I am a woman of color that my car being avoided sadly. read more

Great burger and fries, fry sauce and tartar were very good, and our waitress was really nice

Had a Burgermelt ( paid extra for lettuse, tomato) , fries and a Mocha shake - expected to enjoy my meal but I was't licking my fingers or craving for more. Regular burger nothing special at all, no specialty sauces, I personally would not go back unless this is the only place around. I like the Kidd Valley Double Bacon Cheeseburger. Fries was OK. Mocha shake no good, it tasted like diet soda drink, tasted like it had some sugar imitators - yaaak!!! read more

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When I'm feeling dirty and low, I go to Aurora to get my fix. Whores? Nah. Crack? Nope. Porn? Oh, no thanks. B-to-the-Master, y'all! If I had dark tinted windows, it would be that much better. I roll up, order my greasy goodness and shake, eat it in my car and roll out. So anonymous and so dirty. Make sure to pay cash and destroy all evidence of the trip. read more

I had never tried Burgermaster in spite of driving past it for years hundreds of times. I dismissed it based on looks and location. Again, I got in my own way. The burgers are good! The beef is grass-fed, antibiotic and hormone free which is surprising for a drive up place. I am picky about my beef and the flavor here is good. Right when I drove up someone came out to my car to take my order. I waited about 10 minutes for the food so it's evident they are cooking food to order. The bacon burger is $7.15 and the cheeseburger is around $5, a bit more for the Burgermaster with tomato and lettuce, fries are one size (around $2.40). Fries are nice and crispy. I really enjoyed my cheeseburger although they put a TON of onions on it. I was suffering the rest of the day. Tell them light onions and you get a normal amount of onion. The buns are a bit "squishy" but it went with the rest of the burger and I liked it. I prefer the smaller squishy bun over a bigger industrial styrofoam-esque bun personally. I'll definitely be back when a burger craving hits. Give them a shot! read more

I'm a big fan of their fries, with a side of tarter of course. The basic cheeseburger is scrumptious but I feel that they've started to cut back on the beef. That is no good. I have an inkling for their fish and chips on a nice cold day and though am not a lover of shakes, seriously like the shakes they serve up. On an even better note, when I was here just the other day in the Jeep with my pooch Bailey in tow....they gave her treats. So, though she has no imposeable thumbs I'd say Bailey gives this place props to!! Don't forget to turn your lights on (or keep them on) when you arrive or they won't know that you need food. There's signs...but they are little. read more

After passing by this burger joint numerous times on Aurora, I finally decided to give this place a try. It's surprisingly good! To order, you just pull up to one of the parking spots and turn your lights on. An employee will come out to take your order, and you pay once you get your food. You can choose to either eat in your car or take it to-go. I usually get the Combo #1, which includes a Burgermaster (beef, cheese, tomato, lettuce, relish), fries and a shake. Their strawberry shake is super creamy with small chunks of strawberry mixed inside. Yum! Their burgers are made to order, so you can choose to leave out or add any extra condiments without a problem. I like how they advertise their beef as "locally grown, grass-fed, hormone-free and antibiotic-free," which makes it taste extra flavorful and less guilty. The Combo #1 comes out to be a little over $11 after tax. It is a little more expensive than some other burger joints, but I feel like the quality justifies the cost. A great place for a tasty burger if you want something more substantial than Dick's. read more

I love being able to sit in your car and people serve you food. It's a luxury and one I do not take for granted. The burger was delicious. I asked for onions and pickles and they did not skimp on any of them. (sorry to you who had to smell my breath). The fries were delicious and the tartar sauce was creamy and tartary. I do agree that it would be extra cool if the waitstaff wore rollerskates, but that's just getting greedy at this point. The strawberry shake was yummy and it had big chunks of strawberries in it. And who doesnt like that? YUMMY! read more

Consistently great food and a fun way to dine out. You pull up in your car and turn on your brights when you've decided on your order. A server comes right out to you and brings you your food to enjoy in your car or to take home! I love their shakes- they have a ton of flavors to pick and choose from! Their burgers are always great as well as their fries. Pretty quick service and it always makes my tummy happy! read more

Surprisingly good. Or maybe it shouldn't have been a surprise because the reviews said it was good. Delicious burger and some of the best fries I have had in a long time. Is it overpriced? The meal was about $8, which isn't too bad since that is the price of a meal at McDonalds or Burger King now days. And the quality of the food is good enough where you can justify paying a little more. Besides, you shouldn't be eating this stuff all the time. It was pretty cool sitting in my car eating my burger and fries like they did back in the day, but after awhile I started getting the jitters because I was next to a large SUV and a van. I wish the waiter or waitress were rollerskating the food. Zipzap Zubidy Bop! read more

Useful burger joint for kicking it old school. Don't even have to get out of your car to clog your arteries - what's more American than that? Burgers and fries and shakes are good, and honestly, I like this one better than the sit-down Burgermaster by U Village. Seems more authentic, but maybe that's just me. I bet the grease on the grills is as old as the place itself, but that just adds to the flavor (in both senses). Of your Seattle burger institutions, I like Burgermaster better than the other two ("synonym for penis'" and "colorful dutch ecological energy generator" places). Don't go here nearly as often now that I don't live in this 'hood, but I have fond memories of eating at Burgermaster from back in the day. read more

Burgermaster keeps the old school look and appeal of the drive up and order fast food restaurants of the past. When you pull up you park next to a menu and turn out your lights to let them know that you are ready to order. Someone will come out and take your order, then as soon as it is done they bring it right out to you. There's nothing better then having your food brought to you in your car. It's to bad they don't have roller skates. They have great burgers, fries and shakes. I usually get the Combo #1 which comes with the Burgermaster burger, fries and a shake of your choice. They offer other burgers, chicken, fish and veggie sandwiches, hot dogs, turkeymaster, grilled ham and cheese, onion rings and some other good stuff all under $10. If you are ever driving on Aurora and craving a good burger this is the place to go. I know I will defiantly come back here. How could you not!!! read more

Big cup of fries, tartar is really good got a kick to it, got the double Patty burger and it was ok. I didn't hate it but if I'm craving a burger I'm gonna try to find somewhere else first next time. read more

MEET THE BIG ONE! Uh...that was Burgermaster's slogan back in the day. Really! My girlfriend worked at the one in Northgate (again, back in the day) and gave me a pencil with that slogan on it. Priceless. I guess I can understand why a lot of people think they're overpriced or so-so. The food is solid, but it's a little on the pricey side for what it is - basic, drive-in food. This really is an "I grew up with it" kind of place. My children are firmly ensconced in the tradition: everyone piles into the car. The car hop takes our order. We dine in the car. A child spills fries or something else. Excellent. I notice other folks are mentioning fries with tarter sauce. Yes! My father would line up the tarters & catsups on the dashboard and we'd all go to town. I rarely get anything other than the Burgermaster Combo 1 (about $9) - the Big burger with fries & a chocolate shake, but samplings of other sandwiches, the melts in particular, have met with positive response. My mother always orders the hot dog, which is split & put on a hamburger bun. Greenwood Branch has quite a following, but...go to Bellevue if you want to see insanity. The lot is jammed with expensive cars. Really - cult following status. Burgermaster - you either love it or you don't. read more

I had to try Burgermaster after driving by the cool retro longhorn sign and today was the day! I love the nostalgic feel of a proper "Drive In" dining experience! The server Lisa ran out and greeted me promptly with a smile. My dog would not stop barking at poor Lisa, and annoying as it was, she cheerfully answered my questions and took my order. I tried the Combo 2. Yummy! I love that I can customize my burger! Don't like mayo or relish? NO PROBLEM! Grilled onions? YES! This was a pleasant surprise after I got the big "N-O" at Dick's. When my burger came out, Lisa brought my rude dog a biscuit! My pooch was so happy! I thought that was so sweet, not to mention the fact that it helped distract the dog long enough for me to get into my burger. So the burger... I love that they use local beef, antibiotic/hormone free! The burger was much bigger than Dicks, as you would expect for the price. The meat was not as seasoned as Dicks making it a little more bland, but the toppings were good and balanced. The fries were good, not too salty, yay! I wanted to give this place 5 stars for service, ambiance and over-all food quality, but I have to reserve the 5th star for burgers that have a more well-seasoned patty. I hope Burgermaster keeps the cool retro look & style, that and the great service will keep me coming back. Thanks to Lisa for being awesome! read more

Here is what I like about Burgermaster: 1. Put the dog in the car. 2. Take the car (with dog) to Burgermaster. 3. Order burger for dog. 4. Let dog eat burger. 5. I just like the idea that I can go out and eat with the dog. Otherwise, its overpriced, and not that good. If I was going to start eating burgers again, I think I would head over to Dicks. I'm pretty sure the dog agrees with me too, but then again she's happy with pretty much any burger she can get... read more

We love this place! We eat like pigs, but it's such good food that we don't feel stuffed and bloated! My 7-year-old niece said she gives it 12 out of 5 stars. And my friend and sister, who both LOVE 5 Guys, say Burgermaster is better than 5 Guys! Burgermaster is the best burger in town, and the staff is always very friendly. read more

I used to come here a lot growing up. I haven't been here in about 7 years until recently. Nothing has changed, it is still as delicious as I remember! Wow! I will keep coming back. So fun to get car service too. I order the Burgermaster, fries and vanilla shake. Burger was juicy (not greasy), onions and pickles were crispy, fries were golden and shake was creamy. My husband really enjoyed his fish n' chips too. read more

Quality burgers and fries for a bargain. Turn on your lights, order your meal, eat in the car, pay before you leave. It's not the way Sonic does it, but it works. Kids meals are a good value, but no juice; they offer lemonade instead. Burgers come standard with a thousand island style sauce- make sure to have it left off if your averse. (I hate all condiments: Up yours, Dicks). I'll be back. read more

bacon with cheese If youi please Make it snappy Cuz I am happy Off to the show Away we go A friendly smile Food in a short while Have a drink Have to think How much fun to live in Seattle Where one can Yelp-at-all! read more

Just eh, my burger was just ok but so much mustard. There was no lettuce or tomato and all the extra they had to offer was onions and pickles. The fries were alright and plenty but not salted. The shake was good with pieces of strawberries bit the straw was demolished so I couldn't drink it had to chug it down. The server was nice but this is a last resort type of place for me. Sorry guys! read more

Went to a burger spot for chicken fingers so you know this place is poppin! Lovely waiters and quick service. Burgers are so yummy too! I have tried a few of their shakes and I have loved them all. I will for sure be going back. read more

I didn't realize until today, Burgermaster uses only fresh, local beef -- grass fed, hormone free. The resulting 'better burger' is obvious from the first bite! The shakes are thick and creamy, and come in all my favorite flavors with an option to malt if you want to. The fries are really tasty, though not the fresh-cut variety we're so used to from Dicks or some of the other burger joints. The drive-up configuration of this store is really fun, as long as it's not too rainy or cold out. Drive up, turn on your lights, get waited on, roll down your window and attach your food tray to the door -- just like our parents did it so many years ago. Seattle's so rich with great burger places that it's hard to stand out from the pack, but Burgermaster's history and consistent quality make it a worthwhile stop anytime you're in the area. read more

Oh yeah. Burgermaster. Pretty decent bacon burger. I like the fries even though they are the skinny skinny kind. They have good malts too. And, it is fun to have them come up to your car door. Just like the olden days at A&W, at lest in my town. If my perfect burger will be a 10 then this is about a 6.5. read more

Just visited the North Seattle Aurora location today. The "burgermaster" burger (w/ no cheese) was fantastic and with their locally purchased beef, always makes their burgers stand on their own. Service is fast and friendly and I look forward to going back again soon. Eat up. P.S. Their french fry's are legendary! read more

Me and the missus go here about once a week, park, throw up our headlights and wait for the car hop to come out. I cannot get past just ordering a burger, fries and shake because it is always the same amount of incredible each time that I'm NEVER wanting to mix up my order one bit. The food quality is always at a high standard, fresh and cooked right. If you know the difference between good meat and standard you know on your first bite that what they use is top of the line. Staff is friendly and always willing to do the extra requests (wife will not drink a shake you can't skate on first, and they understand). When I want a real burger there's not one place I can think of that even comes close to this joint. read more

I was not overly impressed with the burgers here. I think they are on par with Dick's or McDonalds. They are not the thick juicy burgers you would find at a steakhouse. Not bad, just not great. I think this place is popular more for the novelty of the old schoool drive-in, than it is for the actual food. read more

I lurve Burgermaster and have since I learned to drive on the mean streets of Kirkland. The Eastside one is/was down from the drive-in (also a fave place) so I can pretend my childhood was all car-hops & bobby-soxing, instead of bell bottoms and collar-up polos. I was so excited to share Burgermaster with Chris, and he did think it was very cute that Cady got a treat too. A couple hours later, Chris' tummy decided it no likey the Burgermaster and that was the end of that. Seriously? Tummy couldn't have chosen Dick's to be upset with? Damn! read more

I like to call it "Burger Meister". Good for an averagely tasting burger (red robin is better in my opinion on flavor, but the price and nostalgia at burgermaster is better). Their fries are always very crunchy and come unsalted. They have pretty good rings here too. The tartar sauce is a heavily garlicky pickly mayo shellac that pretty much warrants dipping everything into. Order a number one or two, as most of the other menu items are kinda pricey!! yah!! I have had the Chickenmaster here too, and it is pretty delish compared to the grilled chicken sandwiches you get at other fast food burger establishments. Honestly, they are a pretty average food joint. Three stars. read more

I love this place. Their menu is pretty simple but has a bit of variety. I really appreciate that their beef is hormone free and grass fed (probably why people are annoyed by the "high price" .. it's worth it to me) and I absolutely love their french fries, especially when they're crispy. They have quick service, friendly staff, and are pretty consistent with how they're food is prepared, cooked, and served. I don't think I've ever had a bad experience here! read more

I feel like this is a hidden (but not quite) gem in Seattle. When everyone visits, they go for the Dick's Burger, which I couldn't disagree more buuut this place is quite good. The fries are amazing, I definitely like the idea of no salt on them and I can put as much salt as I please on there on my own. Dip them into their tartar sauce makes it even better. I usually order their special burger, but not with the double patty. I can eat, but definitely not that much. I also love their shakes, it's thick and quite sweet. It definitely hits the spot after having the fries and burger. I also like the dungeness crab sandwich, I don't think many people know about it.. but do NOT pass it up! It's pretty rich but worth trying. read more

Although I live out of state, I LOVE going here & make sure I do every time I visit. Love their burgers & fries, the way they deliver them to your window, their friendly service & late hours! read more

Yum yum yum!! Perfect classic cheeseburger! And the fries!!!! Oh the fries!!!! They were everything you could want...thinly sliced, fresh, & crispy! We also had a hot fudge milkshake that was the prefect ending to a great meal. Very fun (& delicious) local drive-in. So far (I'm new to Seattle) my favorite local burger spot!!! read more

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4 stars in the context of "fast food". For fast food this Burgermaster is reliable. Great service (fast and friendly), consistent food and fresh burger toppings. read more

What can I say? Sometimes I just want the drive-up Burgermaster experience. The burgers are good. The fries are basic but good. The car-door service is pleasantly retro. read more

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I'm a sucker for a burger, fries and shake! I always get a combo with a burger (no onions or pickles), fries and root beer shake. You can upgrade to a bacon burger or onion rings if you'd like. Both are delicious as well. What I love about Burgermaster, is you get a hearty burger. Not the cheap fast-food type burger you get from Dick's or McDonalds that's whimpy and smashed. The fries are my kinda fries. I don't care for heavy, steak cut fries. Burgermaster has thin, crispy ones which are great with tarter sauce. The drive-in aspect is fun and the service is always very friendly. Highly recommend! read more