Hungry for a very good & reasonably priced burger, fries & shake? This is the place for reliable quality & service. Located at the edge of the Capitol Hill neighborhood on Pine St. just steps away from downtown Seattle, the Paramount Theatre & the Seattle Convention Center-Summit. The vibe is laid back & local; low-moderate noise level. Good place for a casual date. Good variety of burgers and design your own option too. Burgers are a decent size & well prepared, good presentation in a red basket; fries are greasy; shakes are yummy & filling. Indoor dining is limited on the street level with additional seating upstairs. Grab an upside-down 'golden arches' shirt & merch on the way out or on your next visit, because you'll definitely want to come back for another hearty meal. Order ahead of time online or stop bybfor takeout. Limited paid street parallel parking. No cash accepted. Support your local small businesses & restaurants. read more

I ordered at the takeout window at Seattle Airport and was told my food would take 10 minutes. After waiting 20 minutes with no update, I asked about my order and was then told there had been a change in cooks and it would take another 25 minutes. That's a huge difference from what was promised, especially when traveling. I requested a refund, which was given, but there was no apology or acknowledgment of the inconvenience. When you're catching a flight, reliability and communication matter. Unfortunately, this location delivers neither. read more

I had heard really good things about Lil Woodys, and finally was in the Capitol Hill neighborhood to give it a try. Service was pretty quick, and you can also order online which is a bonus. I ordered the "Smoked Out" Burger and added a second patty as well as bacon. With the added patty the burger was just the right amount of juicy and had all the flavorful savory and smoky notes I was expecting. I also tried the fries which were well seasoned and tasted very fresh. They have a pretty big menu, so I am excited to come back and try more at Lil Woody's, I think this is definitely one of the better burgers in Seattle. read more

Lil Woody's - Fries - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I just had the most perfect special here! The Cajun spiced chicken sandwich with fried plantains and avocado hits it ALL! My go to burger place, I've been begging them to open on the Eastside for years. Love the fry sauce, love the fries, love the local collabs (esp the Pag pizza special). Quick and easy pick up! read more

Lil Woody's - Birthday week special--incredible! Perfection! - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Lil Woody's is my go-to neighborhood place when I want a burger but don't want to travel longer than 15 minutes to my favorite spot in SoDo. So I would say convenient location makes up half this rating. I have only tried the LIL WOODY itself, and that's defaulted to my regular order whenever I came here. I appreciated that it's made on the spot fresh and the venue itself is clean and friendly. However since having a baby I've only gotten takeout so I have to take ambiance out of the equation. Also I'm very particular about what goes in my burger.The LIL WOODY itself is a fine basic burger but I resent having to pay extra for fresh lettuce and tomato. Also the fries are in competition with Dick's for worst bunch of soggy limpness to the point where I've stopped ordering them every time. I revisit the idea of getting fries with my burger here every once in awhile and quickly get reminded of how dumb my impulses can be. So yes I order from here more often than I should, but only because I don't want to fight traffic on the I-5 to go to my preferred burger joint. read more

Delicious food!! Great atmosphere & location! We came here during our time in Seattle and saw this place highly rated. We tried a few different burgers and each were so tasty and filling. read more

3 Stars but hear me out: time and place. Specifically, great for a drunchie meal lol. Lil Woody: it's like a slightly dressed up version of a McDonald's cheeseburger.....so, no, not 4x better when considering price (for a grass-fed beef patty here it seemed a bit rubbery) but, hey, it hits the spot when you need it. Basket of hand-cut fries: they're like Five Guys fries but thin-cut and greasy to the touch. Could feel my arteries clogging but it's hard to stop munching on them because they're quite tasty haha. Very friendly cashier gentleman. Small interior so most likely have to take your order to-go especially during dinner hours. read more

Lil Woody's - Lil Woody (2) & basket of hand-cut fries - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Lil Woodys is a Seattle institution. I have been coming to this location since 2018 or possibly even longer! Woodys has always had great prices, food, very kind staff working. I come here on a monthly basis, and I never get tired of it. read more

Lil Woody's - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Located off the street, lucky if you find parking right upfront. Near a voodoo donuts too & a at shop. Lobby is clean & organized. So many yummy options on the menu. Our cashier was very friendly and appreciated her suggestions. Service was speedy. Burgers were full of Flavor Buns start in house home made so if they weren't they we still delicious Fluffy and warm Lots of options for add ones read more

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Recently moved to the area and wanted to try and local burger shop and lil woody's didnt disappoint! We got 2 big woody's a basket of fries and a chocolate shake. The burgers were very juicy, flavorful and well worth the price. We shared the basket of fries which was more than enough. I'd say they are shoestring fries which may or may not be your taste. The shake was also great it doesnt come with whipped cream but was smooth with a perfect chocolate flavor. We loved it so much we came back within the week haha read more

Solid local burger joint. Their fries are a little wilted usually but the burgers are great. I love that they have so many collabs with other local restaurants to do really interesting concept burgers. We went for the first time on a week where we were able to get the Banh tet chicken sandwhich - Shallot Soy Fish Sauce, Marinated Fried Chicken Thigh, Pickled Mustard Greens, Sliced Bánh Tét Fried Sticky Rice Ring ,Mung Bean Spread, BatMe Chili Oil Aioli, Franz Kaiser Bun. read more

Lil Woody's - Banh tet chicken sandwhich - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Service was good. Got the Lil Woody burger for $9 with a side of queso for $4. There's some bar seats and also some tables to sit at. read more

Lil Woody's - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The staff was ok however everything was a fail. I should have just got on my plane hungry. The Tap beer was flat or stale so they need to change out the Sam Adam's if they read this. They messed up a burger. I saw the burgers everywhere around me and man it is grade D. Good ambience nice looking place really looked like very promising, but I will tell you I had to pay extra for lettuce on the burger, which is no problem. I don't mind paying however if they didn't bring me this lettuce which I had to ask for three times they finally remember after not forgetting to charge me for it. Mind you they went to the register and had some register war. The only decent thing on that burger was that chunk of iceberg lettuce. I'm always in Seattle airport and I will recommend no one to eat there. It is a terrible terrible spot that unless you get an Airline food voucher, you won't walk away feeling anything but ripped off. I may say something to them next time, but likely I won't because it's never worth it at this point you could literally make a reasonable comment to somebody these days and they'll make it about something tribal or worse. What a waste of 50 bucks one beer one burger their system wants to default to the highest tip absolutely pathetic absolutely terrible terrible. They need to get better product better burger I mean who makes a burger without a piece of lettuce. I told them no tomato and then they go and charge me for some lettuce ridiculous. PS total buyer's remorse. They screw up burger and Beer . How do you ruin tap beer and a burger? How??? read more

Lil Woody's - WOODY'S BLT is a waste of Time. - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great value for a delicious burger! I've ordered take out from here multiple times and have enjoyed it each time. If you're doing take out, pre-order so that you're not waiting outside the small restaurant. If you're dining in, just note that there are steps, the place is crowded, and it's not the most stroller-accessible location (if that is relevant to you). Also, the fries are shoe-string fries. read more

I'm biased because I'm not a potato bread person, but I was shocked that for my burger (2/5 stars) the patty was so small and aside from the onion ring, mayo, and BBQ sauce there was nothing else in my burger (no lettuce, no tomato). The fries (2/5 stars) were the very narrow, crispy, and greasy kind. That being said, staff were kind, and I'm happy I finally got to check this place out after Kenji Lopez recommended it. read more

Lil Woody's - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First time ATTEMPTING to try this place at their Ballard location. The first waiter clearly is slow and didn't understand English when I gave my order. Order comes out being the opposite of what I requested then this little valley white girl with one brain cell gonna take care of others although I had been at the establishment for over 10 min and the person she was ringing up (white guy) had been in for 2.5 seconds. She was racist and down right disrespectful and distasteful. She had the never to say "I don't like your attitude either" when SHE is the one working when SHE is the one who fucked my order up and then refused a refund. Mind you that's illegal cause I left with no food and the company had $12. WOMP WOMP. Literally eat an ANY other spot on the block. NOT. WORTH. IT. read more

We stumbled into this cute burger place while exploring downtown. The burgers are tasty, and they give you plenty of fries. You can dine in or take out, and there's seating both downstairs and upstairs. Downstairs is great if you're just 1-3 people and want a view of the sidewalk, while upstairs has more room if you've got a larger group. read more

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Unfortunately I had to change my tune about this spot. Placed an online order with them, when I arrived the restaurant was completely empty besides a 2 top outside that had already been served. The lady at the front was on her phone texting and when I came in and addressed her only then realized an order had been placed. She should be fired immediately. read more

Went here on a Wednesday afternoon for a quick lunch. Was easy walking access, small place but plenty to sit, staff was quick and food was delicious. Would love to go again and try more things. read more

Lil Woody's - Lil woody with cheese - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Incredible burgers and fries. Great location. Friendly service. So glad we found this place randomly on a whim during our trip to Seattle. This place looks nondescript but the food is incredible. The burgers are well seasoned and juicy. The fries are perfectly cooked and seasoned. If you're in the area, check this place out for sure. read more

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Prefacing this review by stating that I got a free burger as part of their Memorial Day special. It was a plain lil woody with onions and pickles. Burger was good! The party had a nice char that you could taste, and the bun (while not toasted much) still had a nice texture. Hard to mess up a simple burger. Some of the 3 star reviews mentioned the burger being dry and requiring copious amounts of sauce to be edible. That wasn't the case for me. read more

Lil Woody's - PLAIN LIL WOODY - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

the perfect burger place for Capitol Hill! The rotating menu never disappoints and the staff are always super nice and chatty with customers. read more

Some things just feel more right than others; watching Star Wars at night, walking around a city alone, bringing out your 'asian accent' with your girlfriend's parents when you're a couple drinks down. For me, this is finding a burger joint in any bigger city when I'm visiting, this I hope will never change. As I have been in Seattle for the past few days I decided to split up from my main group and complete this goals, I originally looked up a different burger restaurant and then found this place when I was walking to it. Believe it or not, having a BURGERS sign outside helps a brotha. I decided to order big woody, I think that's what it was called. I wanted food and was a bit skeptical when it said that it comes topped with Tillamook cheddar rather than good ol' fashioned freedom cheese (American Cheese) because I believe that the burger is the spiritual home of American cheese but I gave it a shot nonetheless. I ordered the hand cut fries along side, and when it comes to fries I tend to be a book cover judger (?). The food came out and the burgers laid on TOP of the fries, Jesus Mary. I took a big meaty bite and was pleasantly surprised, the burger was pretty seasoned and the Tillamook cheddar was quite fitting despite my initial discrimination. I have given many burger reviews and have become kind of a snob, like woke Gumball alludes to, a lot of Americans kind of are. I can't say that this was outstanding and memorable but if I lived in Seattle, this place could be seen as pretty reliable as a regular burger location. Oh yeah also the fries were pretty good but needed some more seasoning and I really wish that sauces didn't cost 50 cents because that just seems a little mean, I'm just a boy. There are a lot of unique choices in this establishment which pours in the stars for this review but I distinctly remember saying, "yeah man this is pretty good". The burger was well sized, the patty wasn't smashed but wasn't massive but the cheese was pleasing and damn near lovable. I feel like I didn't get into enough food detail in this review but who cares I like it. Okay bye. Burgor read more

Close to the Seattle Convention Center. I ordered takeout on the phone on the website - took about 15 min. Came over and picked it up and drove to Kerry Park to eat them. I got the Special (Thai flavored) and it was really good!! I didn't get the fries so all I can comment on is the burger. It wasn't really Thai flavors but it was a little different and it was nice. Be adventurous Yelpers and get the special! But I also do love a good old-fashioned burger too so I will have to return to Seattle to try that. My local Seattlite friend compared this with Dick's and he prefers Lil Woody's to Dick's. I can't compare... will just have to return to Seattle one day! Ambiance - seemed like a casual sit in place, but I liked sitting with the burger at Kerry's Park. It was a little cooler so it would have been nice to have it warmer. read more

Great burgers, fries are alright. Service was great, a guy told us dad jokes and lightened the mood, as the place was pretty busy.

Decided to try Lil Woody's after a Broadway show and they were open until midnight weekdays. The store was empty though some other folks swung by to place to-go orders. You are expected to bus your own trays, but the restaurant still felt pretty clean. Sauces (mayo, ranch, etc.) are extra, but they do have some communal squeeze bottles of ketchup and mustard available. The most unique part about Lil Woody's is their rotating menu where they collaborate with other local chefs for special burgers - the one I got to try (Lil Dub Dub) I actually enjoyed more than their signature. Big Woody (3.25/5): I just felt like the ratios were a little off. A little too much lettuce, not enough beef - overall, it was kinda just okay and it drops you like 10 bucks. Basket of Fries (0.5/5): The portion is pretty generous, but MY GOD IT'S BADDD. I have no idea how they accomplished this, but the fries felt like they were boiled in oil instead of fried?? Super soggy, completely soaked through with grease. Dutch Chocolate Shake (4.25/5): Not quite as smooth as it could be as there were some ice crystals still, but surprisingly super delicious. Very, very thick and Tillamook chocolate ice cream is rich, not too bitter. If I'd get one thing here, it'd be this. read more

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Lil woody's on Capitol Hill is my default Burger joint. You can taste that the burgers are of good quality & are always grilled to a perfect, juicy doneness. When it's Burger Month, I'll make the drive from Kent to Seattle weekly just to try the Burger of the week with, of course a Basket of fries! And a chocolate shake is a Must whenever I'm here! They have the best chocolate shake in Washington Imho! read more

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To start, the interior space is limited, not ideal for a group larger than 4. Downstairs, there are a few tables that can accommodate up to 3 individuals, but it is more suited for a party of 2. The upstairs seating area is also compact, featuring a lengthy table in the center that can seat approximately 6 to 7 adults, along with smaller tables surrounding it. A rather large menu is displayed on the right-hand wall. The menu exclusively offers à la carte options. I ordered the Buffalo Fried Chicken Sandwich, while my friend ordered the Queso Fries, which was a large enough portion for sharing. Regrettably, the Buffalo Chicken lacked the expected spiciness, featuring a surprisingly sweet sauce. Additionally, the slaw topping would have been a nice touch to counterbalance the heat, had there been any. The fries were the most underwhelming aspect of the meal. They tasted like unseasoned, greasy cardboard sticks. The only saving grace was the queso, although there was a missing element that I couldn't quite pinpoint. On a positive note, the establishment is actively involved in supporting the local arts community, demonstrating environmental consciousness through recycling initiatives, and participating in the Burger 4 Burger program. Which involves donating a burger for each burger purchase to an organization that serves underserved communities which happens on specific days. read more

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Dang, this was GOOD. You know when you want a burger that isn't as "real tasting" as your local resteraunt or homemade, but that also isn't as "fake tasting" as McDonalds? This is that. It's perfectly in the middle. It's own burger category, in my opinion. Veggies crazy fresh, not overly salty, delicious and hit the spot. Reminds me of one of my favorite burger joints in U.W area - a halal spot called Aladdin Charburger. But I'd say this has a leg up in the veggie department. A friend compared them to Five Guys - never had so can't say. Fries taste like Dick's burgers fries so if you like that, you'll like these. I don't. Good, but scratches a "potato" craving rather than a "French fry" craving - if you know, you know. It's like baked potatoes in skinny form. Delicious when you want a true potato taste like a steak fries, but not perfect when you want a "true" crispy, fast food, or college food court French fry vibe. The milkshake was crazy thick and amazing texture. They also have malt vinegar and folks were kind and to the point service wise. I got the big woody w extra lettuce. Also got the Smokey one. It was super good but they tasted similar and if I had to choose again, I'd go for the big woody or little woody again. Recommend ! Also: service crazy fast. Saturday night around 8pm and I think we waited maybe 7-8 minutes for two burgers, fries, and a shake. Edit to add: I have dyscalculia and had to ask for the bathroom code twice in a row, because I forgot the number. I know that can be frustrating, but the staff was SUPER kind about it - no side eye, no nothing. I really appreciated that. Truly. It meant a lot to me! read more

The first time I had Lil' Woody's, I had the fig and the pig. It was so so so so good. I think that was because it was just unique. The quality of the bun and patty were great too. Complementary to the sweet fig. And the normal burger is good too. When I went a second time, their special of the week was a cola flavored bacon burger. It was ok. But at least I know fig and the pig will always be there for me. read more

Tasty veggie burger. Only complaint was that it was very crumbly. I do wish fries were included, but it was good. Nice staff.

I ordered a burger and fries on DoorDash but only got the burger - which was soggy as a Seattle winter. The taste was 20% onions, 10% cheese and 70% soggy tasteless burger, bacon, and pretzel bun. Pay for bacon and can't even taste it? Not great, Bob. Would not recommend. Maybe it's better in-person, but what I got was an incomplete and bland mess. Don't order from here, I got burned, will never order from them again. read more

Good, not great. The burger beats the fries. The custom sauces are cool, but trust me you will need them. The fries have very little flavor, are lumpy (I prefer a little crunch), but thankfully not too greasy. I ordered the Big Woody and it was full of flavor, but a complete mess to eat. I've had bigger/bulging burgers in the past, so that wasn't the problem. This one was just not well put together. The tomatoes kept sliding out the side and there was ketchup all over the wrapper before I even touched it. read more

Absolutely delicious! While they do get busy, they are extremely fast! I don't think it even took 2 minutes to get my food. I got a basic cheeseburger and a bottle of cream soda and oh my gods it was delicious! The cashier and everyone else were so kind and funny. I will absolutely come back next time I'm in the area. It is also really close to the convention center and Voodoo Donuts, which makes it a nice little walk for dinner, dessert, then back to any convention you may find yourself doing to. read more

On my last trip out to Seattle, I stopped in here for a burger at the recommendation of the concierge. Since I told her that I already had a burger a Dick's, she recommended that I try out Li'l Woody. It was a short walk over from the hotel. I thought about eating it there, but I decided to get their Big Woody to-go and just enjoy it back at my room. It was a quarter pound Royal Ranch all natural grass fed beef patty, Hills bacon, Tillamook cheddar, chopped onions, diced pickles, tomato slices, lettuce, ketchup and mayo. It was a short wait for my order to be ready. It was not bad with good ingredients, but nothing spectacular. However, I think I'll stick to getting a burger from Dick's whenever I'm in Seattle. read more

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The idea of chefs from well known Seattle restaurants designing weekly burgers is a wonderful idea but in practice, the execution falls short. The chicken in the Pyanggang was overbreaded and overfried. In general I've come to find that Li'l Woody's fries are soggy, their burgers oversauced, to the point where you wonder if the simple, underwhelming Dick's burger is better. The grub misses the mark but the vibes are good. The front staff are endearing: if you end up meeting Alex, he'll throw some dad jokes your way. read more

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Go for the onion rings, stay for the creative menu. We've been a half dozen times, and keep coming back bc of the seasonal changes. This last week was fast food month, and pictured is Lil Woody's Crunchwrap supreme. Solid 4*. Not pictured is the largest order of onion rings I've ever seen. Upstairs seating is great for groups of up to 8 if there's not one already there. read more

Lil Woody's - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Got the lil woody and the basket of fries to go. Took ~10mins to come out. Burger was decent. I think the party was a bit under seasoned and the toppings did a lot of the heavy lifting. He bun was a little too sweet for my taste but was soft and had good texture. It was pretty messy in the bag, and a little greasy so make sure you have napkins. The fries sucked. I opened the bag maybe like 5 mins after I got the order, and they were just soggy and sad. They had no crisp at all, and the flavor wasn't there either. Just kinda greasy sad fry shaped potato. There were a lot of fries though. At the price point, shake shack is much better, so I'd opt for that instead. read more

Lil Woody's - Soggy Side Of Hand - cut Fries - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

They have limited indoor seating available on the first floor, but they also have a second floor. I ordered The Trotter and House-made queso and fries. The Trotter was excellent and juicy! The House-made queso fries were massive, bigger than I had imagined, but so good and filling! Recommendation(s): - The Trotter - House-made queso fries Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Accept Apple Pay - The fries were big in quantity - 2nd floor also has some seating available if first floor is filled read more

Solid burger and fries, I'm surprised this place doesn't have a higher rating. I've come in about every other time I visit Seattle and it has stayed consistent. Friendly staff and fun ambiance- not much seating though and hard to park. read more