Due to my prior experience working in restaurants I'm the last person to come in to a sit down place 20-30 minutes before closing to have a meal. This however is not a sit down place, it's a cook to order burger joint. I recently moved next door so figured I'd give them a try. Walked in 25 minutes before they were scheduled to close and was told I wouldn't be served as the kitchen was closed for the night. Based off recent reviews, I was better off not getting the burger anyways. read more

I didn't grow up here so I don't have that nostalgia factor attached to this spot but if I did, the experience dining here would have ruined it. The food was okay which was disappointing when you only make burgers. A double cheeseburger with fries and a coke was also $23 which was ridiculous given the service and decor. The spot looked dated not vintage. They had old lawn chairs in the restaurant that looked like someone picked up from the side of the road. The walls leaked cold air and I was cold the entire time. The service was bad. Worse than a fast food restaurant. They were so cheap with their sauces. Like all the containers were empty Only order take out from here read more

The burger was not good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Milkshake was good but not the best I've ever tasted.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The real problem was the person behind the counter. Saw my school id and kept asking me questions about my life. I wanted to give him the middle finger and I thought it was clear I didn't want to talk to anyone. Get a life and a working brain! read more

Scooters has been a neighborhood staple for decades, due to its broad but capably executed menu. The burgers and shakes are top notch. Great service under this management. Prices are market competitive and portions are generous. Scooters is one of our long time favorites! read more

First night in beautiful state of Washington and we stumbled upon Scooters Burgers. It may not look like much but wow oh wow did it deliver exactly what I was craving. I ordered a double bacon cheeseburger, an avocado burger, bacon cheese fries, and a strawberry banana milkshake! Everything was delectable! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The milkshake was so fresh and creamy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The burgers were juicy and tasty, and the skinny fries hit the spot! The guys working were quick , efficient, and friendly! The prices are justifiable in our current economy. Overall a hidden gem and definitely will be back! read more

Second burger spot on my unofficial burger tour - Scooters. To get straight to it. The burger and the fries delivered. Let's start with the Double, bacon cheeseburger. If they have something like this. I have to get it. The burger was loaded with the usual suspects - lettuce, pickle, tomato all on a seeded bun which is a nice touch. The patties seemed to be a bit larger than the usual size or perhaps because it was doubled. The charbroiled flavor was definitely there, and the toppings did there thing. All present in each bite. I found the "sauce", sometimes "secret sauce" which as many of these burgers' spots tout - is a sort of mayo-based sauce. It was kind of liquidy, compared to say Lil Woody's from my first tour. So, I had to fall back on ketchup from home. I ordered a cup of "Scooter sauce for the fries". One among about 8 or so different sauces you can get for an additional 0.35 per cup. I wasn't impressed with this either - it is again a mayo-based sauce with relish in it. I found it to be too mayo-ie. The fries were great. Nice sized, and very crispy. A small order will do. Beyond the food which is pretty good with some eh regarding the sauces, the place is similar to 'Dicks' in its present form. You walk up order, take out and eat. Staff was friendly enough. They'll call your number when it's ready. There are some tables with benches, but I took mine to go. Prices are a bit on the higher side. for example, $3+ and up starting for a small drink. The actual place has an old school look, but beyond that isn't much to look at. So, the verdict is its pretty good. Definitely worth trying if you're into a good ol' burger. I'd go back to see if despite some nips, it still shines through. read more

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Doesn't look like much when you walk by, but this burger spot is not to be missed when in Ballard! They even have some awards for best burger in seattle back in the day. Well, its great that its so close by to me! They have some picnic tables outside in the parking lot but it definitely has a grab and go kind of vibe. Even the inside isn't much to look at. However, the staff are very friendly! They are happy to answer any questions about the food. I ended up trying the guacamole burger. It was perfectly cooked and moist inside and comes with some special chipotle mayo sauce too. I also really liked the fries here! They are perfectly crispy! Looking forward to another visit here one day! read more

Scooter's Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped at Scooters for lunch after a quick trip to QFC next door. I was the only person in the restaurant. I ordered the Aloha burger and a small fry. It took 30 minutes to get my order.. it looked like there were 2 call in orders (not big) ahead of me, but even so, waiting 30 mins for an okay burger and fries is nuts. $18 for a burger and small fry is pretty steep, but standard these days in Seattle.. I did see on the menu they sell 6 chicken wings for $20 though- that's insane. Anyway- Got home, and saw they had given me sweet potato fries instead, which I did not order, and the burger wasn't bad but was just a normal cheeseburger w LTO and then bbq sauce and a pineapple slice. The combo was not good- that part is on me, but a disappointing experience overall after waiting 30 mins. read more

$17 for a cheeseburger and a handful of fries. Beef is uncooked no mustard no ketchup just mayo. Fries were good read more

Scooter's Burgers - Raw beef never going back - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Scooters used to be my favorite burger in Seattle but about a month ago, my partner and I placed our usual order of cheeseburgers and fries and one bite in we were immediately turned off. The burger patties were 100% frozen store bought and tasted like cardboard and the scooter's sauce is completely different. I will no longer be spending my money here, super disappointed in the loss of quality read more

I used to frequent this place in the 90s when I lived a few blocks away. I hadn't been in a few years and was feeling nostalgic so stopped in. Long story short I would no longer recommend Scootera. It's sorely in need of a refresh and deep clean. Did it change hands? Something about the vibe is just... different. Everything tasted fine for a burger & fries but the tab (with tip) came to around $80 for 3 burgers, 3 soft drinks, a fries, an onion rings, and a shake. read more

Their fries is no longer the best fries in seattle.. no longer worth $8. As the other reviews mentioned, they might change the owner or major transition? We are not sure but it is really sad. Please bring back the best fries in town :( read more

Scooter's Burgers - French Fries - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Frozen burger patties thrown on the grill. Bun's stale and smashed and toasted into a squashed bun. Fries are nothing to speak about and the fry sauce is nothing to write home about. Fry sauce is mayo, banquet relish, and catsup. I liked the self-service kiosk, but the lobby is dirty and the exterior of the building overhand is damaged. The outdoor seating picnic tables are broken and wrapped in duct tape. The smell of the exhaust of the hood system smelled of rancid oil. Completely ruined my appetite. read more

Kid burger, kids cheese burger, and fried mushrooms for $28. FYI Scooters, if your going to charge $7 for fried mushrooms you better make sure to give me ranch with them. I got our order home and there was NO ranch. Also, don't let the plethora of milkshake flavors fool you. 90% of them are vanilla ice cream with flavored syrup. Such a bummer. It wasn't the best place in the neighborhood, but it's close by and convenient. Probably won't got back. Another one bites the dust. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]They had good Milkshakes but they have new people and gave me a water shake[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There food was alright but still expensive read more

Dearest Scooters - I used to love you because you were legit and authentic and knew who you were. I'm not sure if you have a new owner or are experiencing a major life transition but dang, what happened? The employee vibe I get when I walk in is fear and I'm made to feel like I'm an inconvenience. Maybe I am? Your quality seems to have gone down and your prices have gone up, please help me make sense of this. I know times are tough, but a $14.50 bacon burger should be fresh. I know your patties are frozen and not a lot of care is taken when preparing food. My last three orders were incomplete and I can't take it anymore. If I pay for extra bacon, please include it in my order. If I ask for no sauce on my sons burger, please make sure not to put sauce on it. What happens is, he won't eat it and I'm out $ and now have a cranky kid. It's happens 3 times!!! I want to like you and maybe be friends again, but for now, until you change, I'm out. read more

Poor guy taking orders was super overwhelmed and there was no line. His coworker kindly stepped in to assist. Cheeseburger meal and it was solid. What you would expect definitely. Won't be back but got my itch scratched for that summertime burger. read more

Scooter's Burgers - Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Well I dunno if anyone ever accused Scooter's of being fast food, but they'd be wrong. They always seem to take forever...this time I waited nearly 30 minutes for a bacon cheeseburger with three people ahead of me. At least the food is fresh when you get it though. Here are my pro tips: their bacon isn't worth it for me, I stick with a straight cheeseburger now. Get onion rings or fried mushrooms (with tartar sauce) - their fries are very meh. Get a milkshake - they're quite good. I hate to say it, but as much as I want to support the local guy, I like Five Guys' burgers and fries better. Scooters still makes a pretty good burger though, and has some mouth-watering fry alternatives, with equally good shakes. Worth a visit, just be prepared to sit tight while your food cooks. read more

Scooter's Burgers - Bacon Cheese Burger, French Fries - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's the yummy perfect fried mushrooms. Crunchy coating juicy mushroom inside one bite satisfying flavor. Portions are filling. Always a winner with sauce or not. read more

My daughter and I ordered cheeseburgers at Scooter's. The meat was overcooked and grey, and so cold the cheese didn't melt. The sauce tasted funny and the lettuce and tomato was wilted and soggy, as was the bun. Is there new management? Are they using different products? I don't know, but $40.+ for 2 cheeseburgers, 2 fries and a large milkshake is a bit expensive for such poor quality. This is the second time the food was bad, so we won't be back. read more

I'm not even a burger person and this place is amazing. Get the double cheese burger with bacon and onions. Drool. Juicy meat, crispy bacon, great "secret sauce" all around perfect burger. Also their fried onions are top tier. There's nothing else to say. When you have the craving, this is the place. read more

Great burger place in Ballard. I've been several times, and recently visited Scooter's Burgers again, and it was a fantastic experience! The burgers are absolutely delicious, with juicy patties cooked to perfection and a great selection of fresh toppings. Whatever you get, try some Scooters Sauce on the side for dipping. The fries are good, the sweet potato fries are better, and the onion rings are fantastic. The staff is always friendly, quick and attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. I'm a big fan of they way just about all their to-go stuff is compostable. I highly recommend Scooter's Burgers to anyone looking for a top-notch burger in Seattle! read more

Quality food & friendly staff! Simple smash burgers and the like done really well. Shakes are always thick and delicious (and a ton of flavor options)! Definitely a go-to spot when we're craving a bite like that. read more

Awesome Philly cheesesteak! Ample parking. Not really a sit down. But great for take out.

Solid burgers & fries that will satisfy your cravings. A bit pricey for what it is, but the burgers are solid. The fries were a bit too dry for my liking. They have parking and takeout. read more

Scooter's Burgers - Bacon cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Scooters Burgers, be warned. :) I usually wouldn't do this but after today's experience, I felt folks should be warned before they spend their hard-earned cash. I have been going to Scooters since 1998 and even after they sold (10? years ago) there may have been little changes, but the burgers were still great, the fries awesome and the shakes some of the best in town. I haven't been in a couple months and woke this AM to a Scooters craving. So, at lunch time my son and I drove down, ordered the usual (Cheeseburger w raw onion, Fries, 2 tubs of tartar and a coke) and sat down. When the meal came, I noticed right away that the fries were different as well as the burger packaging. No big deal but as soon as I took a bite of the burger, dang, I knew things had really changed, and not for the better. They have a new "special sauce" that tastes more like a BBQ sauce and the burger tasted like it had come from the bottom of the freezer, thrown on the ground then grilled to an overdone brick of a patty. And it wasn't just me. My son felt the same about his and we both left disappointed and I still hungry cause I couldn't stomach to eat the whole thing. Wont be going back anytime soon and this saddens me.:( read more

I live in the neighborhood and have been to Scooter's many times. It's a family business, not a chain, and you can tell. It has a real old school feel to it, kinda divey, but I like that. I walk here, but it has a real parking lot for you drivers, and it's FREE (a rare thing in Ballard). I also really like the cashiers here. They've all been friendly to me and my Hubs. It's rare to have a cashier ask me, "What's been the highlight of your day today?" or anything like that at any fast food joint. Props. The burgers are good, on par with Red Mill, and their fries are great--crisp, but not too crisp. If you like having different dipping sauces with your fries, this is your place. Just ask the cashier what's the sauce selection (25 cents each) because it's not listed on their menu board. Sometimes the place is kinda messy with fries on the floor and/or chairs all akimbo, but that's mostly when it's very busy. But, for the good food, affordable prices, and friendly service, I'll definitely be back. ps. If Scooter's is reading this, can you tell me if the hamburger buns or bread have milk or dairy products (like whey) in them? I asked before but the staff that night didn't know. I've realized that dairy bothers me, so I've been bringing home my burgers and putting them on bread I have at home (my Hubs eats the bun). read more

Went there for lunch and it was terrible. Chicken strips were rubbery and had no taste, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the iced tea tasted like instant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Used to be good, but now it smells funny in there and looks like a dump. Won't be going back there anytime soon. read more

Delicious food and great service. Guilty pleasure true confession: sometimes I stop by here just for a little snack, the deep-fried mushrooms. Now, after coming here for more than 15 years, I can tell you that all the burgers, onion rings, and fries are excellent, but it's those deep-fried mushrooms that are worth the trip alone. The last time I went, they really were alone; I didn't order anything else! Yup, I got me a bag of mushrooms and ate the entire order alone, sitting outside, watching the world go by. And it wasn't the first time. Just me, mushrooms, and tartar sauce. Turn off the news. Escape the craziness. Walk to Scooter's. Find bliss. read more

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Pretty decent food and flavors, but for $10-12+ per burger I expected something bigger than what we got. Smallest $5 "large" fry I've ever seen as well. We got three burgers and a single large fry and it was over $40 with very little to justify the premium price. read more

Ordered two burger just now which costed me $22.00 and she asked me what car was ours so she could bring it out When done. Food came a few minutes later just to find out she gave us someone else's order that was a order of fries and a sandwich which isn't what we ordered. So we went back in to let them know the order was wrong. The Asian girl with pink hair started to argue with me that's what I ordered. An order of fries and a sandwich wouldn't of costed $22.48. They ended up making the two burgers that we originally order and she did apologize when she brought the correct order. Not sure why anyone would start to argue when they were in the wrong and I have the charge showing on my credit card to prove it. Not good customer service at all. After getting the correct order. I noticed the two guys that cook and prepare the food in back standing outback smoking cigarettes and laughing at us when we drove away. We both started to feel nauseous after eating the two burgers. If I find out they did something to our burgers, I will call the health department and Labor And Industries. The owner of this establishment needs to get this place under control!!!! This is a filthy burger place with rude trashy employees!! Go somewhere else if you want a burger because you'll be dissatisfied eating anything from this place read more

Pretty solid hamburger. I don't love burgers with shredded lettuce and it was definitely a little heavy on the mayo, but it was still decent. A hamburger combo with tax was about 13.50$ read more

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I used to love this place. The chicken sandwiches were dope and the fries were great. Over the last year the quality has really declined. They changed their fries to be healthier or something but now they're just a lot worse. The chicken these days feels like chomping into a raw chicken breast -- weirdest texture ever to the point where I couldn't finish the sandwich this last time. It used to be worth the wait, but now I'd rather just go elsewhere. read more

Was on my way home from West Seattle doing my usual drive around and find a random place routine when I happened by Scooter's. It was 3 minutes from opening so I gave it a shot because you never know the seating situation these days. They have outdoor seating plus I like to eat anywhere not named my car. The double cheeseburger was made fresh and tasted phenomenal! Fries were hot and their tartar is, in the parlance of our times, FIRE! Strongly recommend! read more

Scooter's Burgers - Double Cheese Burger - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Scooter's has been a favorite of mine since I moved to Ballard a year ago. The bacon cheeseburger is arguably the perfect burger, and their shakes are great. Pretty nice COVID setup with a one-way entrance and one person in at a time. Called in my order ahead of time and had a quick walk through and pick up. Really, though, just look at this work of art. read more

Scooter's Burgers - Bacon Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great hole in the wall burger place! Quick and easy, they have lots of options. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love a good milkshake too![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Just got an Aloha Chicken sandwich and onion rings. The sandwich was fair but small piece of chicken for the price and too much mayo. The onion rings were not edible as no taste and found no onion slices in them, just breading. Some onion may have been MASHED against inside of breading. They used to have obvious onion rings inside and had some flavor in the breading. The breading was rubbery and obviously fried some time ago. Please go back to previous ones as they were crisp and flavorful. We have always had good burgers, fish and chips and the new burger dip and order there often. read more

Okay, first of all, I REALLY wanted to like this place. Secondly, I haven't tried their burgers yet. But what I did try was absolutely UNspectacular. (Yeah I know, it's not a word, but it fits.) My husband & I shared an order of fish 'n chips & onion rings. None of which were any better than what you'd get out of the frozen section of any grocery store. They were, however, a LOT more expensive! $9.45 for fish 'n chips, $3.50 for onion rings. The portions were generous, but who cares when it isn't good food? Finally, after all the glowing reviews of their shakes, I was excited to try one. What a disappointment. My medium size strawberry shake, at $3.99, was on a par with McDonald's. Meh. So after that experience, obviously we're not in a hurry to try their burgers. Which may be the only thing they do well. I may never know. read more

We come here every now and then because we live close-by, the people who work here are nice, and the food is dependable. We've gotten the chicken tenders and fries before as well as a PB shake. Great shake! There's some outdoor seating and not much indoor seating - kind of a retro vibe inside. We'll be back! read more

Welllllll, I just spent 22 dollars (2 dollar tip) on a very small bacon cheese burger, small coke, and when I say small, I mean not even kids menu sized fries, and the fries tasted like fish oil. The young man taking my order was the only reason I even give the place one star. As someone that has run many restaurants, I just don't see how this place can justify the prices. Maybe they have a very high rent?? But then the place is not in good shape either . I won't be going here again sadly. read more