664036 Mon Nov 02 05:56:13 -0800 2009 8 4 Pacific Northwest 0 5148484 My family of four would like to find the perfect combination of these four things: 1. delicious burgers for the wife 2. thick, flavorful (real) milkshakes for the wife and kids 3. good, hand-made veggie burger for me 4. crispy (not soggy) fries So far, we haven't been able to find a single place in Seattle where we can get all three. The Red Mill veggie burger is an afterthought. Zippy's is OK, but the shakes and fries are lacking... Truth be told, I would settle for good fish 'n chips in place of the veggie burger, if we could combine that in one place with the other factors. I'm dreaming that there's a little neighborhood joint somewhere that does all these things and has managed to fly under our radar... Any leads would be oh-so-appreciated. Mon Nov 02 05:56:13 -0800 2009 1121020 whstlpig 1 5148715 My husband and I are new in town and also searching for the perfect burger and milkshake spot. We weren't impressed with Red Mill last week but we did try The Counter in Ballard last week and will definitely be back. The sweet potato fries were out of this world! Good luck! Mon Nov 02 07:34:38 -0800 2009 5148484 53933 aiacopi 2 5149284 I also like The Counter. I haven't tried the shakes but they have a really good burger and you can customize it however you like. They are served medium so it will be pretty pink if you don't specify doneness. They also make their own veggie burgers in 1/3 pound, 2/3 pound or 1 pound size. Fries are the thinner crispier type and the onion strings are really good. They also have chicken or turkey burgers. Mon Nov 02 10:14:25 -0800 2009 5148715 1098198 seattleviking 1 5149848 You might give the Lunchbox Lab a try. I've not had the veggie burger, but I think that it would fit the bill on the other 3 fronts. Disclaimer: There seems to be a love it/hate it relationship with it on this board. They are not cheap, but the ingredients are very good. I'm definitely on the love it side of the equation. Mon Nov 02 12:59:27 -0800 2009 5148484 164782 BallardFoodie 2 5153833 I've had their veggie burger and it is awful.....greasy & heavy-textured and what a belly ache I had after eating it. Their fried potatoes are pretty ordinary......just commonplace pre-frozen spuds. Tue Nov 03 18:56:51 -0800 2009 5149848 77289 staffstuff 1 5150471 Not sure if Woodinville is an option for you, but I love Teddy's Bigger Burgers. The burgers are great as well as the milkshakes. I can't vouch for the veggie burgers but you can read some of the reviews on Yelp. I keep meaning to try the fish and chips (made with flounder) but I always end up getting a burger and onion rings. http://www.yelp.com/biz/teddys-bigger-burgers-woodinville?rpp=40&sort_by=date_desc Mon Nov 02 16:09:55 -0800 2009 5148484 12947 gmm 1 5150605 Great suggestions so far. I'd suggest Blue Moon Burgers in Fremont or South Lake Union. Their burgers are pretty good and I know my wife loves the Southwest veggie burger. They also have really good crispy waffle fries and it's all pretty cheap. Mon Nov 02 16:58:05 -0800 2009 5148484 155747 yoyo11 1 5153504 This may help you some. It is a thread from last summer http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/615517 Tue Nov 03 16:29:26 -0800 2009 5148484 183538 hickdolphin 1 5155085 The place you seek is the Lunchbox Laboratory at 15th Ave and 73rd St., Ballard. They Rock.. Wed Nov 04 09:06:56 -0800 2009 5148484 28064 ScottT