I was really expecting something special here due to the reviews. My sister made a big thing about their preparing it in front of you, and everything about the experience led me to believe I was going to have a religious experience. Then the first bite hit and I realized my religious experience was nothing more than the lies of a false profit leading me astray. I have sinned. I questioned my faith and was led into the darkness by this foul imposter and now I must repent. I shall go to Portillo's and beg for forgiveness from the one true savior. read more

Pretty good burgers. I got a double but the centers of each patty were too pink to my liking. Overall buns were great and burger itself was really yummy. The fries would have been better if they were thicker, but they were still good. I like how soft the buns are and I think the Pattie's could have been seasoned more. They serve Seattle soda drink products which I appreciate! read more

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Came here back in Nov 2025 after getting a stellar recommendation from a coworker. Seattle is not a burger town, so I was excited to try this place. Unfortunately, the food was terrible and our burgers were nearly inedible. They were really wet and messy and despite all that was on them, had no flavor. They were also pricey, as most food is in Seattle. But for what we had, I didn't feel that the food was worth the price. Service was so-so and the place was not crowded, so our food came out quickly. As far as the ambiance, the place is clean, even sterile and did not have that burger joint smell that we were expecting. I know that there are many locations around the city so I might try a different one to give them another chance. Wish the food was better here. read more

Done with GSB. Prices are absurd for what you get. Over $60 for two burgers, two fries and three 12 oz shakes. Burgers are tiny and fries are nothing special. Shakes are decent. All around poor value. read more

Great State Burger - $16.50 worth of food? Nope. - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Solid burgers and fries, but their vanilla malt may be the best in the area. Would be 5 stars, but prices too high for what it is.

While I appreciate the quality of the locally sourced ingredients, the value just isn't there. After a two dollar tip, a tiny 7-bite burger ends up costing around $14. I know it's hard to make restaurants financially work in this city, but it seems Great State could be doing a better job providing a product that feels reasonably priced. This falls way short. read more

Beyond overpriced. Disappointed. Ate lunch with a frown on my face. Burgermaster come back. Half the price. Twice the smile.

ridiculously expensive, plus a mandatory "service tip"??? i usually tip anyways but making it mandatory leaves a bad taste in my mouth, no pun intended. read more

Compare the photo of what's offered for $15 and what's actually delivered. This is a cheap Trader Joe's plant based patty that's delivered read more

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Reading reviews about how "expensive" and "over priced" the food here is funny. Do you know where you're eating from? Did you not read it's locally sourced here in WA? Organic? I mean, it's Seattle!! We support this. McDonald's is just a few minutes down the road if that fits your taste buds and pockets better. Anyways, on to the food now. I've been a customer since 2018 and I have to say this is the most consistent burger around. The ONLY crinkle cut fries worth eating. The only place that does a lettuce wrap right. The cook who's usually there in the evenings with longer hair is the best. He always seasons and cooks the meat great! The sauce is a plus. read more

This burger joint is horrible. Way over priced and also horrible costumer service. They don't have a "meal option" the burger I ordered was $17 for just the burger and to add a small fountain drink and fries would have costed an extra $11.. the burger was so greasy it dripped grease from the wrap before I even got it opened. Over priced, horrible food quality and even worse costumer service. Very disappointed read more

My best half needed a bite to eat following a long day at Children's Hospital - just up the road. We've driven by this spot a number of times and finally had a chance to stop in. They've got a pretty simple menu with burgers ranging from single burgers to the boss burger (double beef, double cheese and bacon). My best half grabbed a pig laden great state burger wrapped in lettuce, with some Fries. The Fries were a surprise hit! Crinkle cut and with enough salt to get in the crinkles, but not so much that we were looking for drinks. They had a nice crunch and were a lovely side! The burger was solid as well, even with a lettuce bun! It's a quick in and out off 45th and just down the road from Seattle Childrens so it's great before or after an appointment. Well worth checking out and next time, we're excited for the Boss burger! read more

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Great state. Great burger. That sums it up. Their boss burger is my favorite burger in Seattle. You can get a much fancier burger but this is one of the best. Plus don't forget about crinkle fries... always fried to crunchy perfection. read more

I wanted to like Great State Burger, and by no means is it bad...it's just not great (get it?) The food in my opinion does not warrant the price tag. $20+ for a small-ish burger with bacon and onion added, plus fries and a shake. The burger itself was flavorful albeit messy. The crinkle fries were OK until they got cold. The shake...meh. I've had better, double in size, for the same price. I feel like for near the same dollar amount I could have been sitting in a decent restaurant. Would I eat it again? Perhaps. read more

Great State Burger - a plate of fries and a drink - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Noticed a price hike with our latest order so I compared prices from a late-2023 order. Looks like everything got a 17% price hike, give or take. I could see a 5-10% price hike, but this seems overly steep. The plain hamburger got a 22% price hike. Also, when I got home, we found they were just straight fries even though they were listed as "crinkle-cut fries". Maybe they ran out or had a supply chain problem. They didn't mention it to me when I picked up my order. New 2024 Prices: Great State Burger 8.25 Plain Hamburger 6.75 Crinkle-Cut Fries 5.00 Old 2023 Prices: Great State Burger 7.00 Plain Hamburger 5.50 Crinkle-Cut Fries 4.25 read more

I hate writing reviews but when you spend 30 dollars for a burger, a fry (which was the only good item) and two beef patties I expect more. I've never been here but I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. The food was bland, the special burger was an absolute joke for 13$. Buyer beware. It seems like there's a reason why Great State Burger keeps getting passed around to different owners. read more

Great State Burger - Burger patty. Unseasoned. Burnt. Just terrible. - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I visited the 45th St. location outside U Village. The service was friendly and fast. The food is made after you order. I had the boss burger, it was really good. I appreciate the freshness of the food. The fries, though frozen and unimaginative, were hot. I like the fact that you can grab your own ketchup and fry sauce. I'll just have to agree with the other reviewers that the price is high. $21 for a burger combo is steep especially considering it's a very common commodity. But good joint! read more

Great State Burger - Boss Burger and Fries! - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

After enjoying some brews at Burke-Gilman Brewing, Great State Burger is SO convenient to have right next door (or bring right to the brewery, if you want!) My only problem with them? The price tag. We got 1 milkshake, 2 burgers, and 3 fries... For $40. Oooof. Granted, it seems as if they use local, organic ingredients. I guess I'm just used to fast casual places being cheaper? Anyways. Overall, they are pretty tasty burgers, and the fries are pretty good, too! My husband loved the Great State Sauce and wished he had added more to his burger. The shake we got our son was thiccccc, so we had to let it sit a little before giving to him. Other than that it was rich and delicious (we got chocolate). TLDR; high prices, but it issss tasty! read more

Recently I made my first excursion to Great State Burger despite them having multiple locations it was up until just a few weeks ago where I finally made it to one. I got their single patty burger combo. Almost always it's too much for me to have more than one hamburger patty. In the combo what is also included is french fries and a drink. They have a lot of Jones Soda options at the soda fountain which I always like. Their Cola flavor is my favorite! It was fairly speedy in getting my burger which is always a plus despite being handed a handheld paging device there was only like two or three other customers here already eating but it's best to keep that system I imagine for when it does get busy. I enjoyed the hamburger, fries and atmosphere. A solid burger place overall. read more

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Quality has gone steadily downhill since ownership change a few years back. The burgers and shakes are both unimpressive. In my opinion, the quality doesn't match the price point. I do appreciate their commitment to local sourcing and sustainability. Cute location though a little cramped, and service has been good. read more

This location if Great State Burger is awesome! I have been here quite a few times and the burgers were always perfectly cooked, and very neatly assembled. The fries here are also golden zigzag perfection! If I am craving a burger, this is where I want to go. I have been to other locations of GSB and they don't even compete with this location! The care that is put into each meal is much greater here, compared to the location at Bellevue Square. I have always had fast, friendly service. It is a little more expensive than other burger places, but the quality makes up for it. A single burger, a double burger and two fries was about $27. They also serve Jones Soda as fountain drinks! I will definitely keep coming here. I also recently discovered the convenient parking lot up the hill! This location is also right off the bus lines. read more

Great State Burger - Single combo and double combo. Presentation was beautiful and burger was neatly constructed. - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

They rave wholesome ingredients, which I could kinda taste, but for that same reason it tasted extremely normal... like I could definitely slap this together in my kitchen using ingredients from the organic section of a grocery store. There's no delicious sauce that would keep me coming back and at 7$ a burger (the single) and 6$ for a shake- didn't think it was worth it at all... nothing crazy good. Think we needa take some time and realize what we are really paying for here. Everyone posting burger and fries for 13$.. really? The build of the store is cute with its vibrant colors but minimal sitting areas, which makes me think they're already saving so much money that I'm not really sure where all this overhead charge is coming from. read more

Great State Burger - This was 26$, didn't think it was worth it - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I ordered a veggie burger but it wasn't very good (quite mushy and lacking flavor) especially given it's almost double price compared to the same burger with a beef patty ($13 vs $7). Not worth $13 for a burger unfortunately. Pros: Convenient location, easy order pickup if you order online. read more

I love this place! Best veggie burger in town, hands down! I love that this location is right off the Burke-Gilman Trail. I can ride my bike here, enjoy a delicious burger, and be home in an hour. The only thing that had me puzzled was that I brought in a $50 gift card and after ordering a veggie burger, and a regular burger combo (w fries and fountain drink) the new amount showing on the card is $22. The math just does not add up, unless there's some additional tax I don't know about for burgers. I'm hoping the next time I go in they can rectify this issue for me as $28 for one veggie burger and a combo meal is a hefty price to pay! read more

Great State Burger - Veggie burger in lettuce wrap! - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I came here on a weekday for lunch and it was not that crowded. I was able to park in one of the few spots right out front of the restaurant. There is very little room to sit inside anyways so most people get their order to-go. There is some bar seating and two tables that fit about 4 people. That said, I had the double burger and fries and they were great. Very filling and the crinkle fries reminded me of my childhood. The meat tasted fresh and high quality and the ratio of ingredients (bun to meat, etc.) was good. I upgraded my drink to a vanilla shake and it was equally impressive. read more

highway robbery ... shake was the size of a 4 year olds cup and burger was sub par for the price .. burger should cost 6 bucks ... all together with fries maybe 13 bucks but too expensive read more

On the way to Huskies football game, I stopped by the Great State Burger food truck. They have a simple menu of burgers, fries and shakes. I asked for the burger to come only with cheese, but unfortunately it included some lousy sauce. I do not understand how burger places drown their burgera in their nasty sauces. The burger itself as OK, if a little overcooked. The cheese was good and not overly melted. The bun was unexceptional. The food is no bargain. The single burger cost $7 and was not much bigger than what you get at Dicks. It is nice they have food trucks outside Husky Stadium, but not sure if I will eat at Great State again. read more

Great State Burger - Great State Burger truck - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Got the Single Burger and an 8 oz. Shake (vanilla) -- both absolutely delish!!! I've been to multiple locations, and the quality is consistently excellent. Major bonus points for 100% compostable packaging, utensils, and everything else. If anything in WA competes on taste with In-N-Out (CA-native here speaking), it's not Dick's Drive-In... ...it's Great State! read more

Great State Burger - Single Burger + 8 oz. Shake (vanilla) -- delish!!! - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here last Saturday afternoon - this is a pretty new place, since I recall it used to be a local butcher shop 2 years ago. Hard to miss while driving down 45th since it's a blue building. Seating is limited inside but there's also outdoor seating as well. What drew me was the fact that they had a Jones soda fountain, and I love Jones soda. Especially the green apple one. They also had orange cream, root beer, a lemon drink, and regular Jones cola. It's a very simple menu with 2 types of burgers (single patty or double patty) and a veggie burger. You can add grilled onions to your burger as well, and they serve crinkle fries here because... why not? As someone who grow up on In-N-Out and has tried Caliburger up north, I'd say these are as good as it gets if you're looking for an In-N-Out burger in Washington. In fact, they may be even taste better than an In-N-Out burger. I got the single with grilled onions, and the first bite had a lot of impact. Veggies were fresh, bun was toasty... but the beef patty is what made the difference. The thing about In-N-Out and Caliburger is they value freshness - fresh veggies and meat patties. That doesn't necessarily mean the beef will be good. With my burger, the meat was really juicy and just tasted... good. Now everything else was great and pretty much mimic'd In-N-Out from the grilled onions to the special State sauce (pretty much an In-N-Out animal style), but what surprised me was how good the patty was. Fun fact - next to the cashier is a mini fridge filled with steaks. The description said they sometimes get a whole cow to make their patties, and save the steak cuts for people to use. Good on them for saving the extra meat... and I think it may explain why the patties are so good. After all, this used to be a butcher shop! ;) If you're looking to buy some local steaks, check out the mini fridge as each steak cut is priced per package, and they're decent for the quality! The crinkle fries were also good, nice and crispy! I'll have to come back to try their sweet potato fries. Overall, very good burgers if you're looking for just a regular no-frills cheese burger. You won't find a fancy mushroom burger or a novelty bacon cheeseburger with peanut butter (lol Blue Moon)... just a really good cheese burger. My only gripe is that it's pretty expensive ($10 for the single combo with fries and a 16 oz soda) and the burgers are smaller than what I'm used to for the price - hence the one star. It's unfair to do a true comparison to In-N-Out when they're burgers are much cheaper. But the smaller burgers actually made it easier to finish my fries, so I guess there's a good balance. read more

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@justpadge_eats "Fresh, Local and Organic" Tried a new burger joint this evening. Almost lost it when I read "Crinkle-Cut Fries" on their menu, more places need to serve fries like this, or waffle fries! Fries were nice and crispy, their burger was fresh. Fresh ingredients and great tasting beef patty. (Not on menu which I noticed on another burger being prepared 'grilled onions') The burger was good enough to warrant another visit, next time adding grilled onions. read more

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I just wanted to give an update. After communication with Nathan, the Regional Manager, we gave it a second try at the end of a very long hospital stay. He really went above and beyond to make things right. That is how you retain and bring back your customers. Such an awesome outcome that started off as a big bummer. So, for my updated review...Amazing burger just as we were used to. Fresh and perfectly cooked. Presentation was outstanding. Employees were very friendly and knew about the situation. The fries were crisp and cooked. Changes were definitely made from the last experience. We will definitely be making this our favorite stop again on our two hour rides home from the hospital again or during our extended stays. Thank you Nathan/Great State Burgers for valuing your customers. I really hope they didn't change owners. We always come here whenever our kids have appointments at Seattle Childrens. I get the same thing everytime. A single with extra crispy fries. My son just had brain surgery and I was so looking forward to eating here. It was not the same. Fries were way under cooked Almost still had that just thawed, frozen texture , not even close to being normal and I wanted extra crispy. The bun was still almost raw. Very doughy and absolutely no color. Couldn't take it back because I didn't look till we got back to our child's room. So dissapoindon't think I'll be back with my family. read more

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The burgers were amazing, juicy and plenty of cheese. The fries were cooked perfectly. The restaurant itself was cute and simple. Would definitely eat here again if we are in the area. read more

This was a great experience! The restaurant was small, clean and the staff were very friendly when we entered! It's hard to find organic & locally sourced meat at a restaurant for a good price! My son got an organic Theo's chocolate milkshake, very yummy!! Will try again!! read more

Great State Burger - Double Burger (with no bun, lettuce wrap) - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nice option to have in the world of burgers here. The double was delicious. Had some flavors of the Dicks burger, which isn't bad at all, but taken to the next level. The patties were charred beautifully. Almost as if done in seasoned cast irons. The fries were delicious and ketchup fantastic. It's a pretty good value at about 30 bucks for 2 people. I'll be back for the double! read more

Great State Burger - Here we go!! Double burger combo! - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I went to the location near U village and really enjoyed the restaurant! The burgers are very solid but maybe a bit pricey for what they are. The shakes are very very small for the price but they are tasty. The fries though are SO GOOD. It's very weird because they look like just standard crinkle fries, but they're so perfectly crispy. I have no idea what they do to the fries that other places don't but somehow they are among my favorite fries. read more

Burger places are a dime a dozen around here. Unfortunately, Great State's beef is nearly flavorless for me, and it has been dry every time. Their fries are good (crinkle cut; nothing spectacular). They have Jones Soda. Whoop-di-doooooo. For having such a small menu they should've perfected their items (like In N Out, in my humble opinion). They have not. On to the next! read more

The burgers and fries here are great and they're a no-frills type of burger place, which I am definitely all about. They whip up your basic burger or cheeseburger. Beef is fresh and tasty--I believe it's local. Actually, I think their whole menu is locally sourced. They have Jones soda on tap, which I had never seen before and was a welcomed sight (I'm also not from here and have just recently moved to Seattle, so maybe that's nothing special?). The dining space is VERY small. Like, two tables small. There's a bar with stools and another bar that you can stand at. I'd say this is more of a grab and go kind of place, unless you're lucky enough to snag a table. I had walked there with the intention of eating there, so I just kind of hovered around until someone got up and snagged a table ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. It's a little on the pricey end for a fast-casual burger place, but still reasonable. read more

Great State Burger - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Oh my gawwwwd. Yes girl. Great State Burger is literally the epitome of it's name. The way that their grill works is just magic. Anything and everything that comes off of it is delicious. Ordering at GSB honestly makes me feel nostalgic of being a child. The way that they serve and package everything is so darn cute! It's like getting an adult happy meal! What to get is the Double. Two patties of deliciousness with lettuce, tomatoes, great state sauce, and extra extra melty cheese all in between the toastiest buns ever! But you don't stop there, you have to add their grilled onions on top because they are the bombdiggity! Where else can you get perfectly crispy and salted crinkle cut fries in Seattle?! They never fail to make these bad boys piping hot and the flavor of their potatoes is insane! For drinks, it's cool that they serve Jones Soda in their fountains. Way to keep thangs local! I still have yet to try the milkshakes, but I'll wait until the summer! The only downfall is coming here during peak hours. You might have to wait a while but I promise you it'll be worth it! :) read more

Great State Burger - If you were a booger, I'd pick you first ;) - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great State just opened their second location in Laurelhurst/UW. It got crowded real quick during dinner, but NOWHERE near as bad as CaliBurger. We were able to order almost instantly and waited close to 15 minutes for our food. We got two combos and substituted a milkshake as one of the drinks. Parking is almost nonexistent, there are about six spots right as you pull into the side street. The food looks like a kid's meal. An expensive YET DELICIOUS kid's meal. The burgers are similar in size in comparison to Dick's. A double with fries will just satisfy my cravings. As for quality, the buns were toasted just right and super melty ooey gooey cheese on top of hand made patties. A little lackluster in flavor but texture was great. However, I'd have to be really hungry to pay $7.50 for a double (or $12 for the combo) if I am in the area. They serve thick crinkle cut fries and offer beer on tap. Milkshakes were also pretty good, slightly better than Dick's. There's not much seating, maybe a table for 8 and a long table stool for 6. Not the best place for families with toddlers or babies right now. read more

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This place. I love it, with caveats: Great burger? CHECK! Amazing fries? YOU GOT IT! SO GOOD. AND CRISPY!! Staff?? CRANKY & DISENGAGED. I don't know what's up with this place and the folks working behind the counter. They just seem miserable, and they let you know it. Every. Time. I've. Been. Here. So if you want to pay a premium price for a "healthy burger" that's organic, grass-fed and sprinkled with fairy dust. Just be aware you may come away with some spiritual indigestion. Which sucks, because the food is really pretty good and worth the splurge. Or maybe it's just me. Maybe I'm not young enough or hip enough to appreciate the finer points of shelling out 25 bucks for two burgers and some drinks and feeling like I'm putting them out for handing them my money. read more

Great State Burger - They have self-serve ketchup! - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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