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<topic>
  <id>615517</id>
  <title>Looking for the best burger in WA</title>
  <published_at>Mon Apr 27 21:41:12 -0700 2009</published_at>
  <post_count>34</post_count>
  <board>
    <id>4</id>
    <name>Pacific Northwest</name>
  </board>
  <posts>
    <post>
      <post>
        <level>0</level>
        <id>4634670</id>
        <content>So far my list consist of

1. Blazing Onions
2. Red mill
3. Dicks
4. Red Robin
5. Jack in the Box

I know theres more out there but cant seem to find any place that
serves the best.</content>
        <published_at>Mon Apr 27 21:41:12 -0700 2009</published_at>
        <parent_id></parent_id>
        <user>
          <id>286712</id>
          <name>sneakyquoc23</name>
        </user>
      </post>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4634731</id>
      <content>Put my vote in for Red Mill.  Kidd Valley is pretty good as well.  Great milkshakes.</content>
      <published_at>Mon Apr 27 22:22:47 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>286723</id>
        <name>boerewors</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4634814</id>
      <content>Quinn's
Lunchbox Laboratory</content>
      <published_at>Mon Apr 27 23:40:12 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>144921</id>
        <name>adeptation</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4634844</id>
      <content>I have't tried Blazing Onions, but definitely prefer Red Mill to the others you have listed.  Lunchbox Lab's supposed to be good, but more expensive.</content>
      <published_at>Tue Apr 28 00:22:23 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>10904</id>
        <name>Booklegger451</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4634888</id>
      <content>Teddy's Bigger Burgers in Woodinville is my current fave.  I just wish they'd add roasted green chiles to their topping menu.

http://teddysbiggerburgers.com/
</content>
      <published_at>Tue Apr 28 02:40:44 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>12947</id>
        <name>gmm</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>2</level>
      <id>4635220</id>
      <content>Thanks for this tip.  Haven't  had a Teddy's since Hawaii.  Glad to hear a franchise has opened.  The burger with pastrami is a killer(in more ways than one).</content>
      <published_at>Tue Apr 28 07:05:03 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634888</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>74378</id>
        <name>kirkj</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4634945</id>
      <content>Dusty's in Ephrata
Miners in Yakima</content>
      <published_at>Tue Apr 28 04:40:31 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>183538</id>
        <name>hickdolphin</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4635245</id>
      <content>Quinn's
Spur
Skillet

Hon. mention: Two Bells, Matt's in the Market 

(Oh for a place like the Corner Bistro in Seattle).</content>
      <published_at>Tue Apr 28 07:15:55 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>13045</id>
        <name>terrier</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4635659</id>
      <content>In all of WA state, I would have to say Miner's in Yakima.  Other Seattle burgers are very good, but none of them can compete in terms of  size AND quality AND fixings.</content>
      <published_at>Tue Apr 28 09:26:15 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>89999</id>
        <name>Mike CP</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>2</level>
      <id>4635815</id>
      <content>There is a close second though. It would be the burgers at Mr Ed's in Walla Walla</content>
      <published_at>Tue Apr 28 10:03:15 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4635659</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>183538</id>
        <name>hickdolphin</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4636401</id>
      <content>Thanks everyone.

Red mill is alright. 
i'm looking for like a bigger size burger patty 
that would just melt in your mouth.
I would have to try Teddy's and Two Bells
I've heard a lot of people talk about those two.
thanks- sneakyquoc23</content>
      <published_at>Tue Apr 28 12:28:59 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>286712</id>
        <name>sneakyquoc23</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>2</level>
      <id>4636612</id>
      <content>Not Teddy's.  They don't even serve food there any more...

Are you thinking of Leny's?</content>
      <published_at>Tue Apr 28 13:25:26 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4636401</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>66211</id>
        <name>GreenYoshi</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>3</level>
      <id>4640176</id>
      <content>GreenYoshi - are you thinking of a different Teddy's?  I was talking about Teddy's Bigger Burgers in Woodinville.  They just opened in March.</content>
      <published_at>Wed Apr 29 14:55:57 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4636612</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>12947</id>
        <name>gmm</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>4</level>
      <id>4642490</id>
      <content>ahhh, my bad.  I was thinking Teddy's the bar in the Roosevelt area.
Right, I forgot about this new Teddy's Burgers in Woodinville.
(been meaning to get up there for a try)</content>
      <published_at>Thu Apr 30 10:18:05 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4640176</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>66211</id>
        <name>GreenYoshi</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4636712</id>
      <content>I do not know i havent been to Teddy's yet, but im gonna try and go to all the places people have listed and try out there burgers.</content>
      <published_at>Tue Apr 28 13:47:51 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>286712</id>
        <name>sneakyquoc23</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4636818</id>
      <content>Fat Smitty's on U.S. 101 in Discovery Bay - best by far.  Huge doesn't begin to describe their "Fat Smitty" burger.  </content>
      <published_at>Tue Apr 28 14:15:23 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>154637</id>
        <name>otisbuddy2004</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4636966</id>
      <content>I'm still searching for a good burger in WA...
However, I'm a cheapskate where I have a difficult time paying $6+ for a cheeseburger.

I mainly go to Jack in the Box for a fast food burger.  
Red Robin and Ruby's for a chain restaurant.

When I lived in Ballard, I liked Zesto's.

Honarable Mention to Fat Smitty's.  Good tasting burger.  However, the burger I tried was a little gristley.

</content>
      <published_at>Tue Apr 28 14:55:42 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>56054</id>
        <name>dave_c</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4637077</id>
      <content>Thanks everyone,
Fatty Smiths looks soo good!
I've heard of Zesto's a couple of times but i've been there.
I'm with you Dave C Blazing Onions is like 10 + its hard to pay for it but its the burgers i've eaten so far.</content>
      <published_at>Tue Apr 28 15:35:06 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>286712</id>
        <name>sneakyquoc23</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4637708</id>
      <content>Miner's will put Red Robin to shame hands down. I have also eaten a Dicks and Jack in the box and they are not even close.</content>
      <published_at>Tue Apr 28 19:42:58 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>183538</id>
        <name>hickdolphin</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4639898</id>
      <content>If you are not worried about price try Spring Hill, They took the burger off the menu but will still make it when asked , the other is Jaks, there are 3 now but West Seattle is the first one, and happy hour the burger is only $5!!!</content>
      <published_at>Wed Apr 29 13:43:09 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>287289</id>
        <name>jeevesmaster</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4640417</id>
      <content>Rusty's in Cashmere, can't go past there without stopping.  Watched my son eat their 4 patti burger and a shopping bag of fries, washed down with a giant chocolat malt - I kid thee not!</content>
      <published_at>Wed Apr 29 16:08:54 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>287313</id>
        <name>The Shepherd</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>2</level>
      <id>4646446</id>
      <content>Been there you are right Rusty's is great!</content>
      <published_at>Fri May 01 13:40:55 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4640417</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>183538</id>
        <name>hickdolphin</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>3</level>
      <id>4647969</id>
      <content>Teddy's in woodinville is a great addition to the burger scene. Zippy's is also really good.</content>
      <published_at>Sat May 02 08:20:45 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4646446</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>16315</id>
        <name>bighound</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>4</level>
      <id>4652282</id>
      <content>Had to drop in over the weekend to try Teddy's.  The burger was very good.  The meat had good flavor.  They say they use choice ground chuck and serve it medium as a default.  Mine came out well, but it was still very good.  The pastrami I ordered to top the burger was bad.  It was too lean and looked processed.  The onion rings were very good, but the fries were so-so.  I look forward to going back for more.</content>
      <published_at>Mon May 04 08:03:50 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4647969</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>74378</id>
        <name>kirkj</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4654851</id>
      <content>Thanks all of you guys!
I'm in the Seattle area now and pretty much bored all the time.
I still can't find a good burger place to eat at.</content>
      <published_at>Mon May 04 22:38:21 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>286712</id>
        <name>sneakyquoc23</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>2</level>
      <id>4656249</id>
      <content>I know it's already been mentioned but you gotta hit Lunchbox Laboratory.  Yes, it is expensive (approx. $15 for a huge burger and a side) but it is amazing.  I highly, highly recommend the Hot Head burger: tons of bacon, pepper-jack cheese and homemade jalapeno ranch, i believe.  It's amazing.</content>
      <published_at>Tue May 05 11:24:31 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4654851</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>155747</id>
        <name>yoyo11</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>2</level>
      <id>4656333</id>
      <content>If you're ever on the far east side, try D'Lish's in Spokane.  With grilled onions.  Yum.</content>
      <published_at>Tue May 05 11:43:40 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4654851</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>42547</id>
        <name>mr99203</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4713122</id>
      <content>I'm working on a Seattle-area burger quest now on Yelp with a bunch of other folks.  Look for Talk threads titled "Burger-of-the-Month."

Our first burger to try has been Red Mill and we're putting together a survey to collect ratings.  When we have enough places tried we'll be posting the results.  In the meantime I would love to see more folks get involved so we get a spectrum of opinions.</content>
      <published_at>Mon May 25 11:37:11 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>293602</id>
        <name>Scott O</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4849791</id>
      <content>there is also a "burger of the month club" on mouthfulls and they have been giving alot of feed back on how the burgers actually are.</content>
      <published_at>Sat Jul 11 16:35:49 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>183538</id>
        <name>hickdolphin</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4850157</id>
      <content>My vote goes to Rusty's in Cashmere!</content>
      <published_at>Sat Jul 11 19:32:01 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>16407</id>
        <name>Jane917</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4851204</id>
      <content>Crazy G's in Spokane by far, if you like Red Robin's then you'll lvoe Crazy G's

Jack in the Box??????????

They have nice buns - but I think for a national fast food chain - Carl's Jr. beats them.</content>
      <published_at>Sun Jul 12 10:46:34 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>131643</id>
        <name>RetiredChef</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4865892</id>
      <content>hit the Blazing Onion in Mill Creek. It was excellent and the prices where not to bad, $8 for and excellent bacon cheese burger. thick pepered bacon and great grilled ono=ions. plus good onion rings and sweet potato fries.</content>
      <published_at>Thu Jul 16 18:23:29 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>183538</id>
        <name>hickdolphin</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4887649</id>
      <content>Jak's is the best I've found, big, juicy, good quality cheese and bacon, a tad pricier than most, but well worth it. Zippy's in West Seattle is a great cheap burger, but you're gonna wait 20 minutes minimum for your food, so be prepared!</content>
      <published_at>Fri Jul 24 11:35:27 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>1096377</id>
        <name>Castleman</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>4887801</id>
      <content>Burger King and Red Robin?  Don't the ingredients have to be real in order to make the list?</content>
      <published_at>Fri Jul 24 12:19:37 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4634670</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>10699</id>
        <name>blackjsus</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>2</level>
      <id>4895507</id>
      <content>I would think so</content>
      <published_at>Mon Jul 27 17:43:08 -0700 2009</published_at>
      <parent_id>4887801</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>183538</id>
        <name>hickdolphin</name>
      </user>
    </post>
  </posts>
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