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Seattle's 5 best spots to score burgers, without breaking the bank

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Published on August 20, 2019
Seattle's 5 best spots to score burgers, without breaking the bankRed Mill Burgers | Photo: Peter C./Yelp

Looking to sample the best burgers around town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable burger sources in Seattle, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

1. Red Mill Burgers

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Topping the list is Red Mill Burgers. Located at 312 N. 67th St. (between Phinney North and North Greenwood avenues) in Phinney Ridge, the spot to score burgers and more is the most popular affordable burger spot in Seattle, boasting four stars out of 1,235 reviews on Yelp. 

Red Mill Burgers has been featured in GQ Magazine and Seattle Weekly for its famous burgers, according to its website. 

Here, you'll find veggie burgers, chicken burgers, a red onion jam burger, barbecue burger, blue cheese and bacon burger and more. There's also french fries, onion rings, milkshakes and malts. 

2. Wanna Teriyaki & Burger

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Next up is Highland Park's Wanna Teriyaki & Burger, situated at 1513 S.W. Holden St. (between South 16th and South 15th avenues). With 4.5 stars out of 132 reviews on Yelp, the Japanese spot, which offers burgers and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. 

The spot serves up jalapeño burgers, teriyaki burgers, mushroom cheese burgers and more. Aside from burgers, the menu also has an extensive Chinese dish selection, like orange chicken, fried rice, pork teriyaki, egg rolls and more. 

3. Loretta's Northwesterner

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South Park's Loretta's Northwesterner, located at 8617 14th Ave. South (between Cloverdale and Donovan streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap bar and New American spot, which offers burgers and more, four stars out of 434 reviews. 

According to the restaurant's website, Loretta's Northwesterner has been featured on Vice. Here, you'll find tavern-style burgers and veggie burger options as well, but the menu also has fish and chips, bacon cheeseburger salad, steak sandwich, chili fries and more. The bar also serves up breakfast on the weekends. 

4. Burger and Kabob Hut

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Over in the University District, check out Burger and Kabob Hut, which has earned four stars out of 303 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the halal spot, which offers burgers and more, by heading over to 4142 University Way NE (between 42nd and 41st streets).

You can't go wrong with any of the 31 burger choices here. There's an eggplant burger, a chicken masala burger, falafel burger, mesquite burger, Oriental burger, lentil burger and more. The menu also has kebabs, milkshakes, cheese fries, onion rings and other dishes to choose from. 

5. Scooter's Burgers

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Last but not least, there's Scooter's Burgers, a Ballard favorite with four stars out of 215 reviews. Stop by 5802 24th Ave. NW (between 58th and 59th streets) to hit up the spot to score burgers and more next time you're in the mood for cheap eats. 

On the menu, you'll find burgers, chicken sandwiches, grilled cheese, a turkey club sandwich, fries, soft drinks and more. 


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