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SonicBlue03 · 04-02-2007, 12:22 PM

So an update on Blazing Onion....

Wife and I went there on Saturday. Bike is still down w/ a flat (new tire due in this week) so we took the only other car worthy of a sunny day down there.

First impression: Not enough seating. They're betting on extended forecasts of warm weather, as their patio seating is probably 60% of what their internal seating is.

You walk in and there's a counter for ordering your food right at the door. The expectation is that you order, you sit, and then they bring it out to you. Fair enough. Unless there's no seating. Then you stand around waiting in a too-small lobby area until a table opens up. Kind of like Red Robin, except less space.

Ordering: Relatively quick and painless. Not a lot of stock in non-fountain drinks. Wife wanted a Jones soda and they were out. They were out of pretty much everything, actually.

Sit-down: Generally the same as anything else. We got stuck at a bar table, but there wasn't a lot of elbow room. We were right next to the bar (which really was a bar with a couple of Icy Hot Stuntaz boys drinking their crystal clear Miller Lights. Pussies.)

Food came out relatively quick. A la Fatburger you have your card in a little metal holder so they can see where it goes. The portions are probably the *right* size for eating without gorging. Had the "Blazing Onion" burger with the carmelized onions and the regular fries. Wife had some funky burger with shit on it I've never seen. Food was solid, though. No complaints. I wouldn't bust down a door to go there again, but if you're looking for a Mill Creek rally spot, I could think of a lot worse. The Subie guys take up Burgermasater down the road - this is a good alternative.

The owner was frantically making the rounds. Got the feeling this is their first venture into any business - surprised they picked food. A little bit of chaos, but expected.

And again, there's a great little bakery right next door. So a nice sunny day on the patio wouldn't be bad. http://www.blazingonion.com if you want to check it out yourselves.

Ravensgate · 04-02-2007, 12:47 PM

Pic Quick in Fife.......There is always a line. It's not in-n-out But it's mighty tasty.

mjn · 04-02-2007, 12:53 PM

Used to be a place in Lewiston, Id called "Effies" Back many years ago, they made a pretty mean burger. Giant sucker.....

ChadR6 · 04-02-2007, 12:54 PM

Dusty's in Wenatchee.
Rusty's in Cashmere.

By far the best two burger joints in the state!!

mjn · 04-02-2007, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by jim97801

The Thicket in Ukiah, OR. It's a great ride to get there, and the Thicket burger is awesome, especially if you have them throw an egg on it. Mmmmm
Take I-84 to Hwy 244, stop in Ukiah for a burger and take 395 back. It's a nice loop to make.

http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&om=1...78299,2.515869

Hey, thanks for the tip!

I'll keep that place in mind..

kdub · 04-02-2007, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by 443mvemt

beans suggested it in another thread.. so here it is... FIRE AWAY!!!!

I say Miners in Yukima!!!

Miners SUCKS! Ride on for another 30 minutes, stop @Bob's in Sunnyside and you'll soon know what I mean. (top that off with some fresh ice cream from Dairy Gold then ride home fast to burn off those delicious calories.

kdub · 04-02-2007, 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by 443mvemt

beans suggested it in another thread.. so here it is... FIRE AWAY!!!!

I say Miners in Yukima!!!

Miners SUCKS! Ride on for another 30 minutes, stop @Bob's in Sunnyside and you'll soon know what I mean. (top that off with some fresh ice cream from Dairy Gold then ride home fast to burn off those delicious calories.

Dragonfish · 04-02-2007, 01:19 PM

Ram in Lacey. Try the Wagyu beef burger. One of the best I ever had anywhere.

Djoplin · 04-02-2007, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by SonicBlue03

Yeah, what's great is that Herfy's is still around, even in neutered form. Back in the 70's/early 80's Herfy's was a decent PNW chain through Washington and Oregon. We probably went there as much as we went to Burgerville.

There's a Herfy's on Michigan and I think 4th or Corson in SO Seattle. It's nothing like it used to be. Burgers are still pretty decent. That was one of my first jobs when I lived it Bellingham.

SonicBlue03 · 04-02-2007, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by Djoplin

There's a Herfy's on Michigan and I think 4th or Corson in SO Seattle. It's nothing like it used to be. Burgers are still pretty decent. That was one of my first jobs when I lived it Bellingham.

Yeah, Herfy's is making a small comeback, but like you said it's nothing like it used to be.

Maybe my childhood is incorrectly biased, but seems like food was better then.

kdub · 04-03-2007, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by mjn

Used to be a place in Lewiston, Id called "Effies" Back many years ago, they made a pretty mean burger. Giant sucker.....

I believe the "effie" burger was a one pounder. Can't believe we used to eat two of those apiece. You also got a mound of fries with it damned good

ping · 04-03-2007, 01:10 PM

I would have to say that Didier's in North Spokane has them all beat. It is a small frozen yogurt place with a couple of mean burgers on the menu. *drool* mmm toasted buttery bun goodness... I recommend the bacon cheese burger with swiss and tell them to add bbq sauce. ... I need a cold shower just thinking of it.

Kolat · 04-03-2007, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by Dragonfish

Ram in Lacey. Try the Wagyu beef burger. One of the best I ever had anywhere.

I second the ram, I had miners last week and was very dissapointed, the burger is just a squished down burger, no real mass to it, at the ram they had this massive burger that was 1lb....it actually filled me up.

T

orklr · 04-03-2007, 11:07 PM

Burgerville Rocks!!!

Plus they have awesome seasonal shakes and fries!!!

goslow · 04-03-2007, 11:20 PM

At the Shell gas station in Castle Rock, just before heading up to Mt St Helens. The burgers there are pretty good and inexpensive.

The Logger Burger at a restaurant about 10 miles west of Clatskanie on Hwy 30.

Djoplin · 04-04-2007, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by goslow

The Logger Burger at a restaurant about 10 miles west of Clatskanie on Hwy 30.

What's that restaurant right on the canal there in Clatskanie just before you hit the road to Mist?? They had some pretty good burgers..

goslow · 04-05-2007, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by Djoplin

What's that restaurant right on the canal there in Clatskanie just before you hit the road to Mist?? They had some pretty good burgers..

That would be Humps restaurant.......that's the name, not kidding.

Perry · 04-05-2007, 05:23 PM

Well, it's not in Washington...but I have to give a shout out to Hudsons Hamburgers in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho! They make THE BEST BURGER hands down IMO.

Djoplin · 04-05-2007, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by goslow

That would be Humps restaurant.......that's the name, not kidding.

Come to think of it I believe you're right..

Motophotog · 04-05-2007, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by PNW_636

XXX Burgers are horrible....definitely in my top 5 worst burgers ive ever had.

Went here last fall. Paid like 7 bucks for lettuce and mayonaise and a slice of paper they called meat. Lame.

1. LONGBOARD BURGER from Westport!!!!!!!!!

2. Ram burgers
3. Spiffy's

<--- cant tell if its the food, or if when we come back from Cougar we're just so damn hungry that these taste like gold!

Andrewn · 04-05-2007, 06:39 PM

oh yes - the Jimmy Buffett "Cheese burger in Paradise" up at Roche Harbor's Bar and Grill (Not the Lime Kiln Cafe), on San Juan Island is the shizzznit of burgers. Not to mention some bad ass riding around on the San Juans via Ferry to boot.

thats my vote - easily.

Savage · 04-05-2007, 09:47 PM

I'm to lazy to read all four pages so if this was said

. The almighty fur burger down at the Y

richardlpalmer · 04-05-2007, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by Savage

I'm to lazy to read all four pages so if this was said

. The almighty fur burger down at the Y

Oh yeah, that place is awesome!

Savage · 04-05-2007, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by richardlpalmer

Oh yeah, that place is awesome!

As long as I get there before you. I heard you like to make a mess up in that.

richardlpalmer · 04-06-2007, 07:21 AM

Originally Posted by Savage

As long as I get there before you. I heard you like to make a mess up in that.

It happens...

fuster · 04-08-2007, 09:20 PM

Well, I like the drive-ins, such as the Tacoma icon: Frisco Freeze.

I also agree that Red Robin does burgers real good.

However, the best burger I have had anywhere is at the Cheesecake Factory, downtown Seattle. It is simply The Classic Burger. Very, Very, Very substantial chopped beef burger. I can eat a lot but this one barely fits when I am famished. Best tasting, best texture, etc. Highly recommend it, but ONLY if you are very hungry, or you'll be taking home leftovers.

mjn · 04-08-2007, 09:25 PM

^^^^^ Ok......after eating there twice in 4 days... I must agree.

The Cheescake factory makes a mean burger!!! Holy crap! It is a large bugger, and dam good too!!

Got my vote for the current crop of places....

(I went to the Tigard, Or. one...in Washington Square..)

R-Steve-R · 04-08-2007, 09:31 PM

dustys in wentatchee is great, rosseous u-tote-um burgers in ellensburg is the way to go in that neck o the woods

R-Steve-R · 04-08-2007, 09:32 PM

scotts dairy freeze in north bend is goodand smallfrys in fall city

Action-Jesse · 04-16-2007, 05:15 PM

The restraunt in Game Works in seattle has some good burgers. Not sure if it's a chain though.

Also, the Club Side Cafe, in downtown Olympia has an amazing, but expensive, Hawaiian burger, though, it doesn't come with fries.

FreckledGsxr6 · 04-16-2007, 05:21 PM

XXX is great they one of the biggest burgers i have ever seen in person! I have been there a few times and i love it!

Later, Patrick
The burger had four patties laid next to each other not overlapping to fill the bun. It truly took a bathroom break to make room for it.

KaReBarE · 04-16-2007, 07:01 PM

Hubby took me to Miners in Yakima....... they're the best!!!! couldnt finish the whole burger it was just tooo big... but soo tasty!!

richardlpalmer · 04-16-2007, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by *KaReBarE*

Hubby took me to Miners in Yakima....... they're the best!!!! couldnt finish the whole burger it was just tooo big... but soo tasty!!

Is that what you kids are callin' it these days?

KaReBarE · 04-16-2007, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by richardlpalmer

Is that what you kids are callin' it these days?

no it's really a burger place.... but he's big and ohh so tasty too

RedVFR · 04-16-2007, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by *KaReBarE*

no it's really a burger place.... but he's big and ohh so tasty too

Nice one!

KaReBarE · 04-16-2007, 10:12 PM

PNW_636 · 04-16-2007, 10:16 PM

the best burger is definately NOT FatBurger....F'n gross, i just ate there last friday

richardlpalmer · 04-16-2007, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by *KaReBarE*

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight .

Innocent as a baby...

Baracuda.

KaReBarE · 04-16-2007, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by richardlpalmer

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight .

Innocent as a baby...Baracuda.

what?????? I am innocent I dont know what your talking about

richardlpalmer · 04-16-2007, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by *KaReBarE*

what?????? I am innocent I dont know what your talking about

Sweet!

Wanna go camping?


04-02-2007, 12:22 PM	#121
SonicBlue03 Superbiker Joined: Oct 2006 From: Snoho I Ride: ZedEX-14 (Blue/Green) and KTM Adventure (Orange)	So an update on Blazing Onion.... Wife and I went there on Saturday. Bike is still down w/ a flat (new tire due in this week) so we took the only other car worthy of a sunny day down there. First impression: Not enough seating. They're betting on extended forecasts of warm weather, as their patio seating is probably 60% of what their internal seating is. You walk in and there's a counter for ordering your food right at the door. The expectation is that you order, you sit, and then they bring it out to you. Fair enough. Unless there's no seating. Then you stand around waiting in a too-small lobby area until a table opens up. Kind of like Red Robin, except less space. Ordering: Relatively quick and painless. Not a lot of stock in non-fountain drinks. Wife wanted a Jones soda and they were out. They were out of pretty much everything, actually. Sit-down: Generally the same as anything else. We got stuck at a bar table, but there wasn't a lot of elbow room. We were right next to the bar (which really was a bar with a couple of Icy Hot Stuntaz boys drinking their crystal clear Miller Lights. Pussies.) Food came out relatively quick. A la Fatburger you have your card in a little metal holder so they can see where it goes. The portions are probably the right size for eating without gorging. Had the "Blazing Onion" burger with the carmelized onions and the regular fries. Wife had some funky burger with shit on it I've never seen. Food was solid, though. No complaints. I wouldn't bust down a door to go there again, but if you're looking for a Mill Creek rally spot, I could think of a lot worse. The Subie guys take up Burgermasater down the road - this is a good alternative. The owner was frantically making the rounds. Got the feeling this is their first venture into any business - surprised they picked food. A little bit of chaos, but expected. And again, there's a great little bakery right next door. So a nice sunny day on the patio wouldn't be bad. http://www.blazingonion.com if you want to check it out yourselves. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-02-2007, 12:47 PM	#122
Ravensgate Endorsed Joined: Feb 2007 From: EdgeWood, WA I Ride: A two wheeler	Pic Quick in Fife.......There is always a line. It's not in-n-out But it's mighty tasty. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-02-2007, 12:53 PM	#123
mjn Moderator Joined: Jul 2005 From: Tri-Cities Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: In search of the next 35mph corner......	Used to be a place in Lewiston, Id called "Effies" Back many years ago, they made a pretty mean burger. Giant sucker..... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-02-2007, 12:54 PM	#124
ChadR6 Newbie Joined: Apr 2006 From: McChord AFB, WA I Ride: 2001 Yamaha R6 1977 ATC 90	Dusty's in Wenatchee. Rusty's in Cashmere. By far the best two burger joints in the state!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-02-2007, 01:19 PM	#128
Dragonfish Superbiker Joined: Sep 2006 From: the other side of midnight I Ride: '08 SV650S	Ram in Lacey. Try the Wagyu beef burger. One of the best I ever had anywhere. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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04-03-2007, 01:10 PM	#132
ping Training Wheels Joined: Mar 2007 From: Spokane I Ride: 2008 CBR600RR / 2007 Saab 9-3	I would have to say that Didier's in North Spokane has them all beat. It is a small frozen yogurt place with a couple of mean burgers on the menu. drool mmm toasted buttery bun goodness... I recommend the bacon cheese burger with swiss and tell them to add bbq sauce. ... I need a cold shower just thinking of it. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-03-2007, 11:07 PM	#134
orklr Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 From: Pdx, OR I Ride: '07 KiLR	Burgerville Rocks!!! Plus they have awesome seasonal shakes and fries!!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-03-2007, 11:20 PM	#135
goslow Zone Head Joined: Apr 2006 From: Auburn & Longview I Ride: '04 R1 & '06 DRZ SM	At the Shell gas station in Castle Rock, just before heading up to Mt St Helens. The burgers there are pretty good and inexpensive. The Logger Burger at a restaurant about 10 miles west of Clatskanie on Hwy 30. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-05-2007, 05:23 PM	#138
Perry Streetfighter Joined: May 2006 From: Coeur d' Alene, Idaho I Ride: '06 Gsxr 750	Well, it's not in Washington...but I have to give a shout out to Hudsons Hamburgers in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho! They make THE BEST BURGER hands down IMO. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-05-2007, 06:39 PM	#141
Andrewn Training Wheels Joined: Mar 2007 From: Woodinville, WA	Cheeseburger in Paradise oh yes - the Jimmy Buffett "Cheese burger in Paradise" up at Roche Harbor's Bar and Grill (Not the Lime Kiln Cafe), on San Juan Island is the shizzznit of burgers. Not to mention some bad ass riding around on the San Juans via Ferry to boot. thats my vote - easily. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-05-2007, 09:47 PM	#142
Savage WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jun 2006 From: Renton Wa	I'm to lazy to read all four pages so if this was said . The almighty fur burger down at the Y __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-08-2007, 09:20 PM	#146
fuster Endorsed Joined: Apr 2007 From: Auburn, WA I Ride: 1996 Kaw. ZX9R; 1993 ZR-1300	Cheesecake Factory Classic Burger Well, I like the drive-ins, such as the Tacoma icon: Frisco Freeze. I also agree that Red Robin does burgers real good. However, the best burger I have had anywhere is at the Cheesecake Factory, downtown Seattle. It is simply The Classic Burger. Very, Very, Very substantial chopped beef burger. I can eat a lot but this one barely fits when I am famished. Best tasting, best texture, etc. Highly recommend it, but ONLY if you are very hungry, or you'll be taking home leftovers. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-08-2007, 09:25 PM	#147
mjn Moderator Joined: Jul 2005 From: Tri-Cities Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: In search of the next 35mph corner......	^^^^^ Ok......after eating there twice in 4 days... I must agree. The Cheescake factory makes a mean burger!!! Holy crap! It is a large bugger, and dam good too!! Got my vote for the current crop of places.... (I went to the Tigard, Or. one...in Washington Square..) __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-08-2007, 09:31 PM	#148
R-Steve-R suzukigixxer Joined: Feb 2007 From: everett washington I Ride: gsxr750/Aprilia rsv 1000/gsf1200s bandit	dustys in wentatchee is great, rosseous u-tote-um burgers in ellensburg is the way to go in that neck o the woods __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-08-2007, 09:32 PM	#149
R-Steve-R suzukigixxer Joined: Feb 2007 From: everett washington I Ride: gsxr750/Aprilia rsv 1000/gsf1200s bandit	scotts dairy freeze in north bend is goodand smallfrys in fall city __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-16-2007, 05:15 PM	#150
Action-Jesse Newbie Joined: Apr 2007 From: Olympia, Wa	The restraunt in Game Works in seattle has some good burgers. Not sure if it's a chain though. Also, the Club Side Cafe, in downtown Olympia has an amazing, but expensive, Hawaiian burger, though, it doesn't come with fries. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-16-2007, 05:21 PM	#151
FreckledGsxr6 Endorsed Joined: Oct 2006 From: Tacoma, WA	XXX is great they one of the biggest burgers i have ever seen in person! I have been there a few times and i love it! Later, Patrick The burger had four patties laid next to each other not overlapping to fill the bun. It truly took a bathroom break to make room for it. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-16-2007, 07:01 PM	#152
KaReBarE Sweet & Innocent Joined: Oct 2006 From: Kennewick, WA I Ride: CBR 600	Hubby took me to Miners in Yakima....... they're the best!!!! couldnt finish the whole burger it was just tooo big... but soo tasty!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-16-2007, 10:12 PM	#156
KaReBarE Sweet & Innocent Joined: Oct 2006 From: Kennewick, WA I Ride: CBR 600	__________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-16-2007, 10:16 PM	#157
PNW_636 Streetfighter Joined: May 2006 From: Federal Way I Ride: '03 ZX6R 636, 1996 Passat Wagon, 1990 Jetta GLI	the best burger is definately NOT FatBurger....F'n gross, i just ate there last friday __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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