I liked everything about Great State but I think their most exceptional item is their shake! We got the seasonal shake ($5 for 12 oz) which was Strawberry and I think it was best shake I've ever had. Great flavor, perfect consistency, instantly addicting. I had the double burger (7.50) and my girlfriend got the single (5.50) and they were both great! It tasted like good quality beef, and they do a great job with the sauce and dressings of the burger. Fries are crinkle-cut, nice and crispy on the outside. Atmosphere is modernized classic diner, very clean, nice staff, and all of their packaging is compostable! I think that price-wise, you end up paying a Red Robin-esque amount (but you don't tip) so if you're looking for a cheap burger and fries this isn't it. However, I felt like the quality of the food makes the price a reasonable value, the speed of service is fast food level and seriously that SHAKE was so good. Update: Since I last visited, it appears that they have increased the cost of their burgers by $1 each so the double is now $8.50 and the single is $6.50. Bummer! Reduces the value for me and makes me want to go a little less often. read more

Burger was good, filling and delicious. The fries are wonderful. Definitely the fries are the best part, didn't need ketchup(but still got some). I then ordered a shake, not the best sadly it's what it brought it down a star. My friend also got a shake, described it as adequate. Would eat here again. read more

The pluses - the meat they use as well as the fries (love not having to ask them to be crispy but once again in Seattle -- very under-seasoned!) The bad, and I do mean BAD -- the kraft thousand island dressing that they throw onto the burger. I'm all for a "special" sauce but this completely masks the great taste of the burger--which is what you are paying a premium for. And, if is this is house-made, shame on them for making such a lousy horrible tasting sauce. (And for the record, I do like thousand island dressing.) When I first sat down, I thought - great a burger place I can come back to over and over. And by the time I got down to the last few bites of my burger (after scraping the kraft off), I realized, I'd rather spend a couple of dollars more at Jaks (or elsewhere) and get a burger that matches my expectations or pay less and be happy with the understanding that I'm getting a cheap fast-food lunch. This place just doesn't justify a return try. And while it is a counter pick-up, it wouldn't hurt them to monitor and clean the tables as needed. Mine was filthy and it took many napkins and water to wash it clean. read more

Parking looked tricky but luckily for us, someone was leaving as we pulled in. Once we walked in, we noticed how small the dining area was. We decided to take out especially since all seats were taken. We ordered one double burger, 2 single burgers, fries and a chocolate & strawberry shake. I wanted to get the onions and pickles mix ($1.50 extra) but they were out of pickles. Which could mean it's really good. The burgers were good, nothing out of the ordinary. Fresh ingredients like lettuce and tomatoes in it. The shakes were good and thicker than normal shakes. Crinkle fries were cooked and seasoned perfectly. Overall, it was a good experience going here and worth a try if you're willing to pay the bill. With just the three of us, we spent $40.00. It's about $10.95 for a combo that includes the burger, fries and a drink. (Extra for milkshakes) The whole idea of this place is a healthier option for fast food. The burgers are made from grass fed cows just an FYI... I read other reviews and people were comparing it to Dicks. I can see their point and agree that it's somewhat alike aside for the price difference. Dicks has always been a Seattle staple so the stakes are high for burger places around the area... read more

Decent but pricey! You pay a premium for pasture raised, grass fed beef and an environmentally conscious restaurant. The crinkle fries bring back memories but I wish they were fresher and not re-fried from the day before. There's not a lot of seating but it's good for a quick stop (if you can find parking) or to take to the park. I like the concept and I hope they stick around. read more

The burgers are perfection and the fries I swear taste a little bit like bacon. The milkshake is a good thick milkshake. My favorite part is the soda machine, they have Jones soda and that was a great surprise. read more

I drive from snohomish county to seattle to get one of these delicious burgers. The location isn't convenient and they are a little pricey for a burger. It is Seattle after all. The meat is always fresh and I have never been disappointed in the quality of food. The parking is a bit tricky, and sometimes the staff isn't the nicest but the food always makes up for it in the end. I suggest ordering an extra burger because you will want another one for second lunch or dinner haha! read more

These are decent burgers. They shred their lettuce (total plus), have a good burger sauce, and don't cut their veggies so thick that they compete with the burger. Crinkle fries....meh. I prefer steak or shoestring. And these fries were a bit overdone for me anyway. What made it 3 stars instead of 4 for me was the bun. It was too "bready". And they grill the bun and it becomes a bit crunchy which I also don't prefer. They could take a cue from Shake Shack and their buns. Leaps and bounds ahead. The best part of this place, I found, was that they use organic grass fed beef and organic milk in their milkshakes. And everything they package things in is compostable. So when you're done you just dump everything on the tray in the receptacle. I really admire and respect those attributes. If you could give 3 and a half stars I would. But I base my reviews heavily weighted towards the food and not the ambiance or service. So I must keep it 3 stars. I should also add that the service at this place, albeit minimal, was very good. read more

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WoW! This place is amazing! I've been to all of the big fast-casual burger joints... In-n-Out, 5-Guys, Shake Shack, Umami, and Great State beats them all! Had a single burger, fries, and a chocolate shake. All of them were unique and tasted fresh and high quality. The only downside is the cost but I'll gladly pay this price for the taste of high quality ingredients like Great State uses. Can't wait until they open more! read more

Great wholesome organic wonderful burgers with the basic staples of crispy french fries shakes natural so it as simple cheesy's organic products but clean and make you feel good after you eat it which is important!!!!!! my favorite is in an out! great state m read more

My wife and I dropped by for lunch today, and boy, we sure weren't disappointed. I had a single patty burger combo with bacon and it was all spot on. The burger had plenty of juice, the bacon was nice and thick and everything else tasted super fresh. The fries were double cooked to perfection. My wife had one of their veggie burgers as a lettuce wrap and she said it was the best she'd ever eaten. Will we go back?? In a heartbeat! read more

This is the best burger and fries combo in Seattle. If anyone tells you otherwise they are wrong

The food is good but WAY overpriced. I took my kids there for lunch and it was outrageously expensive in my opinion.

Stopped by this little place on Sunday for a quick bite for lunch. Was pleasantly surprised! It is very small inside, maybe a dozen places to sit. Mainly a takeout joint. We both got fries and a single burger, and they were pretty good. The patty was nice and thin with a good char on it. Nice bun to patty ratio and their special sauce is not bad! The fries though, those are great! They are nice and crispy. Their ketchup isn't just regular ole Heinz, but had a much deeper and richer flavor. The homemade pickles however weren't so much pickled but just cucumbers with a bit of heat and vinegar --- not a fan of those. Overall, pretty happy with this find and plan to go back! read more

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Big fan of the fact they use organic meat. The toppings they do have are pretty good (grilled onions). I wish the bun was better and that they had more topping options. Also, while I like the smaller burger size, it means that you generally want something to go with the burger for a full meal. And the options they do have (fries and milk shakes) are not the healthiest. Would love options like a side salad :) read more

Solid burger! Nice warm moist traditional style burger with fries. It took about 10 minutes to get our order. Small establishment but overall the facility was simple and straight to the point. No real complaints. Not an exceptional burger joint. Definitely great enough to say my wife and I were happy with the experience. We would come back for sure! read more

Really delicious food. I highly recommend that they open earlier during the weekends for brunch. Their breakfast sandwiches are amazing!!!!! I can eat three of them. Egg, cheese, and hash browns on an English muffin. I highly recommend! Their fries are delicious too. read more

A great little burger place to stop by right off of the Burke-Gilman Trail. - Burger reminded me of a fresher/cleaner In-n-Out (just a little thicker) - Perfectly crispy crinkle fries! (bonus points) - Jones Soda in the soda fountain - Pretty small beverage sizes (maybe that's a good thing) read more

Laurelhurst pricing for a basic burger. Nothing spectacular. Simple burger. Run of the mill french fries, but the crinkle-cut shape makes them fun to eat. Three stars. read more

Meh, so far.... I'll let you know as we go. Shakes are only available in eight or 12 ounce , "kid" size ( that's my quote... They're calling these full-size shakes). menu board says that the shakes are "parfait organic softserve. " I say they're crap... sour aftertaste of unsweetened, cultured yogurt Mine was ready right away, so it's clear that whatever they're made of, it's coming out of a spigot and not hand-dipped. really, to hell with all the organic BS, I'm ordering a milkshake not really after health consciousness only patrons are late middle age, early senior Wallingford tennis ladies - similar to Stepford wives... cashier looks bored to tears. Asked him what his position was, thinking that perhaps it was the owner, he replied "shift leader" order a single without cheese, served a single with cheese. Sent back. fries were incredible - fried to a perfect crisp . Say what you will about bored employees, miffed orders or sour yogurt shakes, the packaging is ADORABLE: red dotted brown paper serving , paper box fry container. Bah... Shredded instead of leaf lettuce and apparently "state" sauce is really just thousand Island. Damn good burger thought. Not for the 5.50 they're charging... bit maybe for three bucks . Four? Greatview, fun restaurant, and I bring my daughter - who knows maybe she'd have a different opinion but for me I stick with kidd valley up the street - and got real shakes read more

Great State Burger - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Decent burger joint, a little on the pricey side for what you're getting. But the location is very convenient if you live in sand point. You'll be paying around $12 for a burger, fries, and a drink. I dont come here all that often, but its nice to have a burger place that isnt mcdonalds or burgermaster. read more

This is supposed to be a veggie burger instead it's a completely burned brick. Almost broke a tooth. Our other burgers were not edible either. Kids couldn't bite through because it was too burned. We spend $50+ and all burgers were not edible. Shame, but not returning. read more

Great State Burger - We spend $50+ and burgers not edible. Burned. - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I came in here not too long ago. I had heard great things about this new chain. There was a about 4 people ahead of me and once it got close to my turn to order I was quickly disgusted to see one of the clerks who had been taking orders go from handling cash to putting gloves on and putting a raw patty on the grill. I'm not stupid and have worked in the industry but I'm pretty sure you're supposed to wash your hands after handling money and then doing another gas especially handling raw food. The saddest part is that their manager some middle aged white lady was there talking to another employee and said nothing to him while she watched him do it. Will not be back! read more

Excellent quality burgers - the beef is delicious, even for picky eaters. The fries are our favorite, hands down. Crinkled, and the perfect amount. The bread of the bun is also fantastic. Our favorite burger place in Seattle. We have lived in LA/SF/NY/Boston, and love all types of burgers (In and Out, Fat Burger, and fancy restaurant styles) and this is the perfect "middle" type of burger place - not too heavy, not too thin (come on, Dicks?!), and super fresh. That said, this Laurelhurst location seems better (fresher and better cooked) than the downtown Seattle/Amazon location. Our kids also love the shakes. read more

One of my families favorite hamburger joint. They make a mean lettuce bun burger if you are on a gluten free, keto, paleo diet. Delicious fries, good service. read more

Good burgers really liked the taste. However the fries were the star of the meal. You can really go wrong with crinkle fries, they can be soggy and just limp. These fries had LIFE HONEY! I would have given up four stars if the prices weren't so high. 12 bucks for a burger,fries,&small drink. I did however love the jones soda machine that was a dope touch. read more

Great State Burger - Kids burger for mama dukes and single combo with state sauce for me - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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If you are looking for an organic,grass fed beef burger that tastes amazing..This is the place! Stopped by for lunch,ordered their double beef burger. First off their meat and buns are all cooked and toasted on a grill,burgers are pretty large,super juicy and fresh! I'll be coming back here when I'm in the area again. read more

This is our new fav burger place. My husband got the veggie burger combo for $13 and he said it was good. We also got one burger combo for $10 and kids combo for $8. I'm not a big fan of thousand island dressing so next time, I'll ask them to hold it. The meat on the burger was fresh and full of flavor. Fries were also a hit. They were not greasy and it a great crunch and texture. read more

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It sounded tempting - the guy responsible for Skillet, making Dick's-style burgers, just up the street from home? Hell to the yeah! The reality? A 20+ minute wait for a fairly bland double burger & fries, for 2x the price of a Dick's Deluxe (delicious, always!) & fries (a crapshoot, but never undersalted, room-temp freezer fries). Sure, they just opened last week, but with at least 5 staff behind the counter it appeared to be running smoothly, & with a grill that holds at least 2 dozen burger patties, that kind of wait is BS. 10/10, will not return. read more

This was a huge disappointment. Actually a small small disappointment at a huge price. Its a neo liberal cash grab. Burgers are nothing, shakes are bland, fries a prison food. read more

The online menu through Yelp is not accurate. Said $7.50 for a double and it was $9.25. Fries was $3.5 instead of $3. Not exactly a big deal but why the discrepancy. Took my burger away and I ate it; nothing special; just really sloppy. The fries were the crinkle fries you get in the frozen aisle. Sounds bad but wish I went to Wendy's instead. read more

Staff was very friendly. While the menu is very simple. The food was really good and as advertised. Fresh! Will most definitely be returning to this restaurant in the future. read more

You just broke my heart too many times. I really wanted to love you, have had a few burgers that promised a long and happy relationship, but tonight's dinner was the last straw. Waited for 30 mins for three burgers and one of them was a kid's that was practically inedible. I'm just so frustrated by the inconsistencies. I can't justify a $45 burger dinner in the hood for two adults and a 3 yr old when I can only count on a good burger a third of the time. I'd rather drive a little further and give Rain City my business. It's not me, it's you. read more

Great State Burger - Would you want to eat this?!? It took them 30 mins to make and it shows. #heartbroken - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Was brought to this establishment by their retro marketing and the pursuit of the quintessential upscale fast food burger. Unfortunately, the burger was aggressively average and had the taste of grill scum. The shakes saved the day. read more

Fantastic burger place! Kinda pricy for combo meals but can't complain with the delicious Jones soda. The crinkle fries are to die for and the burger are top notch! Definitely recommend it! read more

tl;dr: Cashier forgot to process ticket for my order, had to request re-order after 20 minutes, was surprised to be given a refund which was really nice, but then order was rushed and we received two half raw hamburgers. Been here 5 times as I live in the area. First three times the patties were pretty hard but ok as far as quality goes. Third time the meat was cooked perfectly and really impressed me. Last night however my friend and I were served partially uncooked patties which is just unacceptable. There is a little backstory as far as the messed up order goes. I've spent years in customer service and I understand that service can definitely be strained at the end of a work day. And I hate ordering or going into a store right before closing. 8:30pm though didn't seem like it was asking too much with a 9pm close. However my order was somehow lost and when I asked for an update at 8:50 it seemed it had never been put through. Which was a bit weird considering there had only been 2 other people ordering after me, but whatever, not a big deal. I was fine with waiting a bit more, it just sucked that this was taking us all past closing time. Now for the unfortunate bit. They even went so far as to refund the purchase price which was extremely generous and I tipped them $10 in response. The closing kid was making a bit of noise the entire time about how he just wanted to get home and apparently that bled into his cooking because the patties my friend and I received were both only half done. And it makes sense because the time it took to make our meals was half the usual time from what I saw on other orders. He even sarcastically asked at 9:05 if we we wanted it 'for here or to go'... which I now really wish I had taken him up on the dine in offer. The refund is the deciding factor between a one and two star rating, I just really wish it hadn't gone the way it did after. I don't blame anyone for just wanting to get home after a long day of work but I don't like being rushed out because of their mistake. And this kid just wasn't very subtle about his comments as I could hear him complain full volume 10 feet away from all the customers a few times. This is partly a company issue due to not having an extra paid quarter or half hour after closing to clean up that applies unnecessary pressure to both employees and customers (my previous job also used this business practice). Either way I think I've given this place enough chances and there are plenty of alternate burger places around the area. read more

Great State Burger is an awesome new find for me! The burgers (organic btw) are simple but they do them well, I like that they are a reasonable size, some burgers are so ridiculously big that they contain 1000 calories. The fries are also super yummy with the right amount of crunchy outside and potato-y inside with the right amount of salt, but the topping on this burger is the Jones' Soda Machine. I have never seen one but Great State has it and it is AWESOME. Oh and the Great State sauce is awesome-sauce! Way to go guys, clean establishment, no frills delicious food and a smile every time I've been in. A+++! read more

Wish they could expand their space to accommodate more customers. It feels a little too personal- it's as if the workers are watching you eat. Otherwise, the food is great. Don't order a double unless you're famished- a single is plenty, especially if it comes with fries. Their fries are unparalleled- crunchy, perfect amount of salt, and prepared fresh. (If you get lucky) read more

I really wanted to like this place and phoning ahead allowed me to pick up the food exactly when I wanted. But that was probably the most redeeming aspect of the experience. The food itself was quite underwhelming, as the beef was chewy and unevenly cooked. We ended up spending $36 on two double burger meals and a kids meal, which seems really expensive when you consider it's not particularly filling or high quality. I'll likely give this another shot just because I really want to like it, but it wasn't even close to the expectations I had for it. read more

the burgers are normal, nothing amazing to rave about. but the fries are my weakness here. I love those damn salty things. and they also have jones soda as their fountain drinks. pretty awesome read more