Visiting family in Lacey and saw the long line when driving by. Knew from then we had to check out this burger spot. Also saw that they had desserts and strawberry shortcake so we dedicated the next day to eating it for lunch. Unfortunately we showed up too late and the shortcake was sold out. Instead I got a peanut butter milkshake which was a nice touch on top of my burger and fries. It had peanut pieces too which I personally enjoy. I ordered the cheeseburger with grilled onions and bacon. The soft bun, sauce, and bacon slices were my favorite parts of the burger. Though they made the burger even heartier than it already was, everything was high quality. The frings were also flavorful and crispy, dipped in their homemade ranch. Popular for a reason, loved their food and hospitality! read more

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I have driven past this place numerous times and have never stopped because when it is open there is always a long line. Well today I decided to go try it. Man I am glad I did. YUMMMM. The line moves pretty quickly . The employees are super nice. The prices are on par with good hamburger places. But. The. Burger. Juicy. Delicious. Fresh tasting. Totally worth the wait I see what the hype is about. We will be back! read more

Van's Burger - So close........ - Burgers Near Me - Olympia, Washington

If you are around the area don't forget to stop on by it is worth the wait the hamburgers were delicious along with the ice cold butterscotch malt it sure did hit the spot. read more

Van's Burger - Sweet Spot Shakes/Malt/Drink Menu - Burgers Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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If you know ... you know . Vans is the best ! Quality food , great service !!!!!!!!!!!! read more

The burgers are amazing at this seasonal restaurant, but the line of cars at this drive-up spot is always awful. Unless you're prepared to wait at least 30 minutes in line don't bother. read more

I can't believe we came here before they closed for the season! Their burgers were average, just like a typical burger, corn dog was juicy, and the milkshake...let me just say, I still think of that milkshake and can't wait to come back to get another one when I come back to visit. I wish they would be open throughout the whole year though, but if you're in the area Van's Burger is the place to go between Valentines-Halloween. read more

If I could give them a 10 star review I would. First meal of the day and we were really hungry. First stop after arriving from airport was Vans. Luckily the line wasn't long and the short wait was worth it!!! The menu was simple and the place was a small drive thru shack. Ordered the Big. Pete w a fried egg and bacon. Deeeelicious!!! The bread was soft and you can taste everything in the burger. Had the Fringss accompany my burger and the chocolate shake. I usually don't write reviews but this place got me excited again!!! Trying to go back. tomorrow!!! read more

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The burgers, corn dogs, and shakes are amazing. The staff is friendly and are Very personable...a very positive experience! read more

Always burger and fry perfection! we have been going there for over 25 years and it never disappoints! Worth the wait.

Small locally owned, woman run business. Be ready to wait because the hours are limited and the reputation is massive but its ALWAYS worth the wait. I got the normal order; Van's Cheeseburger (pictured) and the Fair Burger (eaten too fast to be caught on film!) along with a Raspberry Shake using Spooner's Raspberries from just around the corner. I don't know how they do it but they serve the juiciest of burgers piled high with toppings but the bun is never soggy, never a mess! Amazing taste and they know how to get the hunger pangs to a fever pitch as you slowly roll up to the stand with the wafting of burgers and caramelized onions while your stomach screams for relief! FYI; They are now open Wed evening for the dinner crowd! read more

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We happened to cross this place completely randomly while driving from Olympia down to Yelm. I was taking some back roads and saw this burger spot that looked worthy of being checked out. As such, I ventured back the next day to see what they were all that. Apparently about 20 other beef enthusiasts are also interested as there was a gigantic line wrapped around the parking lot. Luckily, the boss gave me permission and we stuck it out. They aim for orders to take three minutes per car and that was about how long it took. While on the way, they have conveniently placed the SweetSpot where you're able to order milkshakes, beverages, ice cream or what are reportedly famous corn dogs. After a half hour of chillin in the car, moving the length of the car every 2-3 minutes, we got to order! They don't have I'll call in option, so my attempts to skip the line were totally futile! I ended up grabbing a Big Pete Double with grilled onions - their version of the double bacon cheeseburger. This was a good sized burger with a good amount of toppings and some solid beef. The flavor was good, not incredible, but worth getting. The onion rings were super crispy and definitely above average. My only advice is get here early - they're currently open on the weekends and the lines were long both times we drove by. A solid spot with some good Americana/Rural America feel! read more

Love everything about this summertime burger joint. The people are so nice, very knowledgeable and make some recommendations. Fries the best in the valley. The hotdog burger is the best. Only open in the summertime. Got to give it a try! read more

Really cool family owned drive through burger and fry joint! Their shakes and corn dogs are what makes me keep coming back. The seasonal Marion berry shake and home made fudge shake are my favorites. Their hours are a little wonky so just make sure to check their Facebook page before heading over. read more

Don't understand why people wait so long for these burgers. We tried them twice and both times burgers were so mushy they completely fell apart with so much goop on them. Save your time and money. read more

We got food from here a couple weeks back. It's the first time I remember ever eating there and man it was good. We even had to drive to Rainier before eating and it was still good and warm by the tie we got there. I wish they had longer hours. read more

Was alright but for 20$ for a meal I was hoping atleast the fries would have some salt on them also the burger was not seasoned at all I tasted more mustard in the sauce then I did seasonings.. but definitely better then Burger King read more

Big Pete Burger was amazing! Loved this whole old-school burger experience. Burgers were delicious, the wait (33 min) was well worth it and the staff was warm, efficient and friendly. Even got a free fry sauce since it was our first visit. Van's special Veggie Sandwich: grilled onions, fried egg, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and fry sauce. Yum!! Smelled amazing and tasted even better! read more

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I went to Vans Burgers for the first time today. Great burgers, fries and shakes. The staff is very friendly. My only regrets is it is closing for the season in two days! I'll be back next year and make it a regular visit. So much better than then the well known franchises. read more

Yes yes yes! Give me a fair burger any day! Extra cheese and pickles! It is worth the wait! read more

Van's Burger - The fair burger w/x-cheese & x-pickles is the BEST!No place in this area who serves fair like burgers so darn delicious! - Burgers Near Me - Olympia, Washington

So my family is from SoCal originally and we have our comfort foods out there. Thanks to my daughter we have found a burger spot that we can say tastes like home!!! They are simple and to the point. No fuss but ALL the flavor you want from a burger. They're family owned so that's always a bonus. This will be our new burger joint for sure, I recommend them to all!!! read more

The burgers are pretty good. Don't let the drive thru line discourage you, it moves along pretty quickly. Everyone is nice, there is some outdoor seating and trees around for shade. Dog friendly. read more

The food here is WOW! Amazing, fresh, cook to order, food delivered by a small town family feel. The menu is small consisting of burgers and a hotdog, with sides including onion rings and French fries (don't forget to add the fry sauce!) This place is only open during certain times of the year, and they can be found on an open back country road heading to the Christmas tree farms or pumpkin patches! The line let's you know that you are in the right place, because when they are open you're going to probably find yourself in a 30-45 min wait in line. The cars normally wrap around the building! But don't let the line discourage you, let it encourage you to relax and sit and wait for the best burger you've ever had! This is a family favorite when we head out from Hunters family farm! We crave it every year! read more

Burgers are good! Their fries are not anything I would order again, and their onion rings were not good.

Food is very good , the waitress are very pleasant very accommodating, and helpful , they seem to enjoy working there

Best burgers and corn dogs in town. Always friendly service. The shakes are delicious. It's local staff. If you go -- be nice to them -- and expect to wait-- real food takes time to make. read more

Good food and staff Great dog treats Everything is made one order at a time Try off hours read more

EASILY the best burger spot in all of Lacey/Olympia, possibly one of the best in all of Thurston county might I add. Locally owned and operated, big plus. Fantastic customer service! Only "negative" is the wait, but like many others have said, it is absolutely worth it. I only wish they were open now so I could satisfy the craving. read more

Food and service is top notch! This place is only open a few months out of the year and is a favorite amongst the locals :)

Bomb food, even bomb-er shakes, and great service! Super long wait but worth it. I ordered a coffee malted shake with banana it was amazing.

Great customer service! Well worth the wait! Mouth watering burger!!!!!! I would absolutely recommend waiting for this delicious cheeseburger and Frings! read more

The burger "big Pete" was a middle of the road diner burger. The fries were amazing and the onion rings were hot crispy and salted to perfection. Choco shake was too thick and could use more flavor. By the time I could get it through the straw it was melted. I should have eaten it with a spoon. The wait and price was higher then desired. read more

This is one of the best strawberry shakes I've ever had. Super thick. Came at noon on a Thursday and line was wrapped around the building. Local hot spot. Service was fantastic! read more

Van's Burger - Strawberry Shake! - Burgers Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Food service is great! They are professional and fast with service. I would recommend this company

Local, open only certain months, and hours and it's worth the wait. Great burgers, fries, and onion rings.

This place is so unique and amazing. If you see a long line don't be discouraged because I promise you it's worth the wait. I got the double burger which was delicious and fries with their homemade fry sauce. Everything was amazing and the shakes are phenomenal too. The staff is so friendly and cheerful as well. We are excited to go back. read more

Van's Burger is awesome. We have stopped by twice now and both times were spot on. Both quality and service all really good and their prices are also very fair. I'm always surprised how quick they are considering how long it ng the line gets and everything is made to order. I highly recommend giving Van's Burger a try next time you are in the area. Their hours of operation are VERY limited so be sure to check before making the trip. read more

The burgers are delicious, corn dogs are good and milkshakes are yummy! Look on their FB for days they are open. If you don't want to wait in a big line go during times you think people might not be hungry cuz the line does get big. read more

The best burgers around! Definitely worth the long wait, fries are good & the seasonal strawberry shortcake was awesome Your staff is very nice and we just wish you were open year round! read more

Van's is still serving great food the hamburgers are amazing it must be the sauce and the milkshakes are delicious you won't be disappointed. read more

Everything exceeded expectations. The service was friendly and good. Happy folks serving up good food. It's not an extensive menu - especially till spring (April) when they open the sweet shack that has hand dipped corn dogs on the menu that we're looking forward to. At the main burger shack, I got the fair burger no cheese add bacon with an order of onion rings and my husband got the big Pete double burger. I don't know if I've ever had a better burger. They were Both possibly the best burgers we've ever had in a "fast food" setting. Better than at fancier dine in or take out places too. I found out about this little gem of a burger shack on FB when someone asked for the best burger and rings in the area. All the usual suspects who have decent burgers to be sure were recommended in the answers as well as this Van's (of which is never heard) that kept popping up regularly. They aren't open a lot of days or hours and their structures are not impressive (except for the magical quality of the food they put out) and they are a little off the beaten path but sooo good. The burgers were juicy and delicious. Gotta be high quality ingredients there. Attention to details is there for sure. The little bit of crunch on the grilled bun made them perfect and the rings were quite simply heavenly. They have a nice house fry/ring/thousand sauce that went nicely with the crispy crunchy tender onion rings. Thanks for the great meals and friendly made to order service. We look forward to many more excellent meals in the future. read more