SonicBlue03

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

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

mjn

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

ChadR6

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

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

mjn

Hey, thanks for the tip!

I'll keep that place in mind..

kdub

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

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

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

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.

SonicBlue03

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

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

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

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

Burgerville Rocks!!!

Plus they have awesome seasonal shakes and fries!!!

goslow

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

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

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

Perry

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

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

Motophotog

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

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

I'm to lazy to read all four pages so if this was said . The almighty fur burger down at the Y

richardlpalmer

Oh yeah, that place is awesome!

Savage

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

richardlpalmer

It happens...

fuster

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

^^^^^ 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..)

suzukigixxer

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

suzukigixxer