We are putting together a list of the best burger joints in Seattle and we still have so many more restaurants and food trucks to try. Below are some of the places we have eaten at so far all with menus guaranteed to tempt your tastebuds.
Make sure to check out the burger map and details on the locations below.
Red Mill Burgers
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If you are looking for a history lesson while you indulge in something savory, head over to Red Mill. This family-owned and run chain takes pride in its long history in Seattle. Their Phinney Ridge location has a mural depicting two girls picking flowers under a Mill. These girls are said to be Kathleen and Monica Shepherd who were waitresses at the original location.
WHAT TO GET: Bacon Deluxe w/ Cheese
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Farmboy
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Venture over to White Center to try out the smashburgers at Farmboy! This spot is located inside Future Primitive Beer with plenty of space to enjoy one of the best burgers in Seattle. The Farmboy is a near perfect smash burger and don't sleep on the cheeseburger. It's super cheesy.
WHAT TO GET: Farmboy and JoJos
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Barrel and Bacon
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The Truffles N Bacon Signature Burger us like none other. The mac n cheese patty, with the bacon jam and sriracha aioli is delicious. The Barrel and Bacon Signature Burger on a pretzel bun is a must try as well. Also, we know this is a burger guide, but make sure to try the french toast.
WHAT TO GET: Truffles N Bacon Signature Burger
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Loretta's Northwesterner
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Thrillist listed Loretta's as the fourth best burger in the United States. The Seattle Times did a follow-up and people are still coming into the local bar to sample the burger in all of it's glory. Just like everyone has said, it is a simple burger, and it is nearly perfect. If you haven't visited this hidden gem in South Park, it's worth the stop.
WHAT TO GET: The Tavern Burger
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Smash That Burger Co.
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Some of the best Smash Burgers are available at Fremont Brewery. We loved this burger truck since they were at Rooftop Brewing. The Peanut Butter, Jam & Bacon Burger is worth trying at least once. The Oklahoma Smash is one of our favorite burgers in Seattle.
WHAT TO GET: Oklahoma Smash Burger
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Li'l Woody’s
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This Seattle based company prides itself on being NW grown. Serving NW grass-fed beef, hand cut Washington potato fries and handmade milkshakes, one can’t help but feel a bit more connected to the great outdoors. Step inside and enjoy one of their six speciality burgers, try the burger of the month, or create your own!
WHAT TO GET: The Pendleton
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Dick’s Drive In
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Dicks is the Puget Sound's official burger joint. It is the perfect blast from the past retro styled burger joint complete with the closest you can get to retro prices. With a simple menu, these burger extraordinaires have a no complaining policy, meaning their burgers come with everything on it and have NO Substitutions. Although they have loosened up over the years with a few more options. The Deluxe is great, but the simple Dicks cheeseburger is the perfect classic cheeseburger.
WHAT TO GET: A Deluxe
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206 Burger Company
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206 Burger Company in Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, and Wallingford offers some delicious burger options. We tried the Mariners burger featuring
bacon, avocado, caramelized onion w/cheddar cheese all on a SODO bun. Each of the sports-themed specialty burgers are worth trying.
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Sam’s Tavern
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The origin of our well known Red Robin burger chain can be led back to the original Sam’s Tavern. After switching names, they decided to revamp the retired Sam’s and opened new rustic taverns in Seattle. You can find them in SLU and on Cap Hill.
WHAT TO GET: Tavern Chili Cheese Burger
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Just Burgers
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We have driven by Just Burgers in Fremont a couple of times and had to stop in and check it out. These handmade burgers did not disappoint. The waffle fries were also pretty darn good along with the sauces they make in-house. We loved their classic cheeseburger and can't wait to go back for more!
WHAT TO GET: The classic bacon cheeseburger or UW special
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Scooters Burgers
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Scooter's Burgers has been serving the community of Ballard since 1996. This unassuming spot offers a variety of burgers, including chicken and vegetarian options, a BLT, and seasonal fruit shakes that are highly recommended.
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Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails
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Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails may not come to mind when you think burgers, but their Grass Fed Burger featuring grilled onions, secret sauce all on a brioche bun is really worth making the trip downtown.
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Easy Street Records
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The Easy Street Records Cafe offers the Junction and Sound Garden burgers. The Sound Garden is a garden burger while the Junction is an 8oz burger patty with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and Easy sauce on a sesame seed bun. If you get the Junction make sure to add their thick-cut bacon and cheese!
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Katsu Burger
Photo courtesy of Katsu Burger
Katsu Burger is a one-of-a-kind burger deep-friend Japanese burger. Choose from ground beef, chicken breast, pork loin or tofu. Some people we know don't like it, but A LOT of people we do know love it. You have to try it at least once.
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Great State Burger
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Great State Burger has seven locations throughout Seattle and serves up a classic burger, fries, and shakes. Great State Burger comes from restaurateur Josh Henderson and his Huxley Wallace Collective, which is behind other great restaurants like Westward, Quality Athletics, and Kiki Ramen. That being said you know the quality of Great State Burger is on point.
WHAT TO GET: The Single + Bacon
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Reader SUGGESTION:
Photo courtesy of Circa Burger
"For years and years and years West Seattle's Circa Burger has been one of the best burgers in the city. The Circa fries are delicious as well. One of the waitresses recently took over ownership so it's locally owned, not a big corporation." - Bryan H.
Burger Spots We Plan On Visiting Soon
We know there are so many delicious burgers not on the list, but we can only eat so many per week. If we missed your favorite spot send us an email to [email protected] and we will make sure to go try it for ourselves and add it to the list!
