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    Boss Drive-In

    3.0 (365 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Burgers, American
    Open Open 24 hours
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    BOSS DRIVE-IN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Hamburger
    Matt R.

    After helping my son move in to his new apt in Seattle, we were looking for a quick bite. Boss Drive-in popped up on the radar. Close. Inexpensive. And unpretentious. Upon arriving, we agreed they were, in fact, unpretentious. The lot and building are basic, they they keep everything clean and the building paint job is nice. Ordering took place at one of three kiosks (they also have a window for the less tech savvy lot). They have a lot more than their regional "drive-in" competition. Everything from basic to complex burgers. Chicken options. Various sides. Drinks and shakes. We opted for some basic burgers to compare (and fill that current empty void). The food is made to order and came out in under 5 minutes. Pretty darn good, though I would have liked just a little (more?) salt and pepper on the burger. Burger size is very fair for by today's standards. I spoke with another customer. He encouraged us to come back and try the fries, rings and shakes...and we may do just that.

    Battered Onion Rings
    Matthew L.

    Pretty classic. Pros: range of size/price entrees, great milk shakes. Cons, food overall is not great. Onion rings are the worst I've ever had. They look good, but their texture is like cardboard.

    Super Single
    Elizha-Grace F.

    Never noticed this place in west Seattle until my husband drove passed it and saw it. Surprisingly the burger tasted similar to a Big Mac. The boss style fries was good, it has a hint of spice but you can't really tell, I wished they layered the sauce and cheese so the fries at the bottom gets flavor too. You order through the kiosk that is outside. Wait was not that long either but everything tasted fresh. The prices are also affordable. If you're in the area and want a quick bite, check this place out.

    Super Single and (New) Boss Style Fries
    Bianca D.

    Food is absolutely delicious. Staff is friendly. Service is quick. Prices are fantastic. 100% worthy of being the go-to local burger joint!

    Super Single Burger
    Meralina M.

    The photos aren't very aesthetic but the burgers are great! It can be a little of a wait but they are made fresh to order! We got one single burger, one double burger, a regular fry, and tip for $18. A true rarity in Seattle these days! The staff was incredibly nice, even though it was almost midnight they still had a smile on and provided great costumer service.

    Rick K.

    I had not been to the Boss Drive In for too long and while driving to White Center, I thought it was timely to try it again. This time it was as good as the first,...and the only reason I just can't give it 5 stars is the fact that the french fries were lukewarm. The person at the window was extremely friendly, and let me know they would call my number when the order was ready. I ordered the Dub-C, which included 2 fresh beef patties, 2 slices of American cheese, pickles, lettuce, onions, Boss sauce. The Boss sauce is incredibly good. It seemed to have some mild heat. The bun was soft and warm. It really was the perfect burger. The already mentioned fries were crinkle cut, which are my favorite. I asked for a side of tartar sauce for the fries, and it was excellent as it featured a nice dill flavor. I am anxious to go back to the Boss, and I hope the fries are hot as that was the only downside of my visit.

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    Order @ kiosk, wait for number to be called, or text if not close. Burger & fries were quite good. Daughter drank shake!

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    Great place to have food with amazing taste and i love their french fries and shake and the service was great and ambience was ok for me.

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    They gave out the wrong order and I had to wait for 35 mins to get a burger and fires ... poor service !!

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    You cannot beat the price and quality of food!!! My new fav burger joint! A wide variety of burgers, sides and beverages.

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    Used to be so good, now disappointing. The food wasn't ready when we arrived and yet was still cold.

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    Make the ramp accessible (not as steep), or have a moving walkway installed on the ramps.

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    Fat Shack - Single Burger and Fries

    Fat Shack

    3.6(88 reviews)
    5.6 miPioneer Square
    $$

    I mean, theoretically, what's there to not like? I need fries and a burger and it's 11pm? Oh look,…read moreFat Shack's open! AND they have deep fried Oreos??? Sign me up. The restaurant itself leaves a lot to be desired, but I'm not asking too much. I believe the owner said he was trying to revamp the place. I hope that the area comes alive in the future years, that should help. Here's the issue though, this is the slowest spot ever. I've waited 30 minutes for fries - FRIES. I don't mind waiting for food, but it should remain reasonable. There were only two or three people working, and one man did tell us this, but I need to be honest - this was on Super Bowl Sunday. No one was able to get anyone a beer from the tap for 40 minutes, the food took forever and it appeared that online orders were being prioritized (which makes sense, you make as you get orders coming in, but that puts your in person customers in an odd and sometimes frustrating position). To be honest, I probably wouldn't have minded as much if I just had some fries to snack on. I didn't mind as much this one time because I was just happy to find a place to watch the Super Bowl Half Time show, but other days, it's a little hard to look past. I wish this business the best, I live too close to not hope for its improvement! Looking forward to updating my review. At the end of the day, if you're hungry, it's late, this is your spot.

    I recently went to Fat Shack and paid $19 for their Fat Shack sandwich. After I ordered, they came…read moreout and told me they didn't have any Philly cheesesteak, so they didn't put it on the sandwich. Naturally, I asked, "So you didn't make the sandwich I ordered?" He said, "No, you got the sandwich." I said, "Okay... so did you make the sandwich I ordered or not?" He said yes. I open it up and it's literally two chicken fingers, fries, and honey mustard. No Philly cheesesteak. So I asked, "If you didn't have Philly cheesesteak, why didn't you tell me that when I ordered it?" He said, "I don't know, I can put it on the side if you'd like." I said, "I thought you didn't have any Philly cheesesteak?" He walked away, came back with a side of Philly cheesesteak, and told me to put it on the sandwich myself. For $19, I shouldn't have to assemble my own sandwich -- especially after being told you didn't even have the main ingredient. Just be upfront with customers.

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    Fat Shack - Bar area (very tiny)

    Bar area (very tiny)

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    Fried cheesecake

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    Old Stove Brewing - Pike Place - Fish and chips

    Old Stove Brewing - Pike Place

    4.3(1.5k reviews)
    6.1 miDowntown
    $$

    We were looking for a great place to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and stumbled upon this…read morerestaurant. From the moment we arrived, the experience was wonderful. Our server, Jadyn C., was incredibly helpful with his food and drink recommendations, and his directions on what to order were spot on. Everything we tried was delicious! We truly want to appreciate him for making our celebration extra special with his attentive service and great suggestions. The atmosphere was amazing!!

    Came in on a Friday night and learned that Old Stove Brewing gets busy for a reason! All the…read moreoutdoor tables were full when we arrived at 6, so we put our name on the list for inside and waited about 30 minutes. The oysters were the main draw for me, and they were totally worth the visit. Old Stove serves them with a savory watermelon sauce in addition to a traditional cocktail sauce--eaten together, it's a flavor explosion that I can't quite describe. We also enjoyed the garlic everything fries, which were delicious! We just had to try a flight to sample the brews. There are some really good beers available here, especially the Belgian blonde, citra pale ale, and the stout. I did not really care for the seasonal sour (grapefruit, I think)--to me, it just tasted like a sour and nothing more, but someone with more interest in sour beers would probably enjoy it just fine. Despite the busy night, our server checked on us regularly and was very personable, stopping to chat with us about the local sports scene. There's plenty to look at, inside and out. If you can snag a seat outside, you'll get to enjoy the waterfront. Inside, the decor is industrial but fun. Not sure if this runs all the time, but when we were there, the tvs were playing vintage beer ads, which was quite fun. They also sell some pretty good t-shirt designs. Overall, Old Stove Brewing is the perfect combo of good location, good food, and good beer. Definitely recommend a visit when in the Pike Place area!

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    Lively Interior at Old Stove

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    Poblano Mac n cheese

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    Aloha Plates - Shin Ramen

    Aloha Plates

    3.9(256 reviews)
    5.5 miChinatown, Chinatown International District
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    Showed up and was in a hurry and was able to get my food quick and it looked better than expected,…read moreplus it tasted even better than that expectation! I would definitely go back again.

    CID Food Walk stop number two: Aloha Plates, the classic Hawaiian standby in the Uwajimaya food…read morecourt. 2x Spam Musubi + Mac Salad Food Walk Special ($8) - The spam musubi are held in a heater so they are served warmed up by default. I didn't expect much out of these, but they were surprisingly good. The rice is cooked perfectly, sticky and tender, yet each grain is distinctive and almost bouncy, giving great mouthfeel. The musubi seems to be dipped in a small amount of soy sauce, although not enough to cover the entire rice surface. The additional sodium isn't really needed in the first place due to the salty and meaty kick the spam on top gives the handheld snack. It's a classic combination for a good reason! (4/5) For the Food Walk special, they only give a small scoop of mac salad. I'm sure the normal side portion for $5.94 is much larger. The salad is unspectacular but solid. It's a little sweet, a bit peppery, and certainly very creamy. There's a bit of julienned carrot included that isn't particularly crunchy, being soaked in the mayo sauce. The macaroni itself isn't mushy or overcooked, so it still has some texture. (4/5) I don't usually expect much out of food court restaurants, but Aloha Plates definitely surprised me with their quality. It seems like a solid option for Hawaiian.

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    Aloha Plates - Menu (Nov 2025)

    Menu (Nov 2025)

    Aloha Plates - Top: *Short Ribs plate  Left: $1.50 *Mac Salad Bottom: *ONO plate - chicken teriyaki & one short rib

    Top: *Short Ribs plate Left: $1.50 *Mac Salad Bottom: *ONO plate - chicken teriyaki & one short rib

    Aloha Plates - Mac Salad

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    McCoys Firehouse Bar & Grill - The vibe: gear and a cool pressed tin ceiling

    McCoys Firehouse Bar & Grill

    3.8(272 reviews)
    5.6 miPioneer Square
    $$

    Loved the vibes of this place, at least when we went on a Sunday, it was super mellow. We just so…read morehappened to catch the Oscars while enjoying a few drinks and some food. We were originally only going to grab some drinks, but ended up staying to watch the show and eat since it was so chill. We had passed by this place a few times and always wanted to see why it seemed so popular. McCoys didn't disappoint. The servers were all personable and surprisingly cheery for Seattle, they also didn't slack on the service, they were on it and I appreciated the quick friendly service. We could tell they just wanted to play some music, but because there were a few of us watching the Oscars, they were nice enough to let us watch instead of being jerks about it and just playing music. Really appreciated that as well, and no one asked them for this, they just read the room. I'd say this place is great for drinks. The food was alright, but we only had sandwiches and apps. We'll be back to try more.

    My hotel was only a couple blocks away from McCoys and I wanted to catch the Pat's game so I…read moredecided to come here. Walked in and the guy behind the counter was extremely friendly and told me I could sit anywhere. Ordered a vodka red bull and sat myself in a booth. I decided to get the sausage sampler for dinner. It came with bratwurst, polish, hot link and fries. It also came with coleslaw but I told the guy I did not want any coleslaw. I enjoyed all three sausages but my favorite was definitely the hot link because of the little spice it had. The guy said the sausage is all made in house which is awesome. Got a good meal, drank 2 red bull vodkas and watched a great game for all under $50. Deal! If you are in Pioneer Square and want to watch a game and get decent food and great service come here!

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    Inside

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    American Cheeseburger

    McCoys Firehouse Bar & Grill

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    Ox Burger - Lao burger and fried chicken sandwich (Insta: @badtothebite)

    Ox Burger

    4.5(189 reviews)
    6.8 miCentral District, Capitol Hill

    After a bad experience with the Lao Burger over at Taurus Ox (Ox Burger's originator), I kept…read morewondering if I had misremembered Ox Burger on my previous visit. Perhaps the Lao Burger served there wasn't as juicy and succulent, with perfectly crisp smashed patties as I recalled? Or perhaps Taurus Ox just serves a completely inferior version. I revisited for a Friday late dinner to reach the bottom of things. This was at around 8PM and the place was surprisingly busy, with a fully running kitchen and almost all seats taken. It's a pretty small restaurant to begin with, but since the food comes fast, people don't typically stay too long. By the time our food arrived, a table had cleared up for us. Lao Burger ($18) - This Lao Burger is just as good as my first visit. Absolutely perfectly fried smash patties, completely with lacy, crispy edges that provide texture and an intense caramelized meaty flavor. I've already described the burger in detail in my previous review - what I can say on this visit is that the burger is basically identical, indicating that Ox Burger is consistent with cook and construction. The burger as a whole has the perfect moisture level with plenty of unique funky, umami-full flavors that make each bite a delight. As with my previous review, two things come to mind that detract just a tiny bit from my full enjoyment. Firstly, the burger as a whole is a bit salty for my tastes, necessitating several trips to refill my cup of water Secondly, the piece of sliced pork belly included is kind of vestigial. It seems to be only there to add additional salt, because neither the flavor nor texture are very apparent while eating. (5/5) Deluxe ($15) - This burger is somehow way messier than the Lao to eat. Upon lifting it up, a mess of watery mustard/mayo mix drips onto the plate. I think it might be from the extra moisture in the tomatoes and lettuce. And yet, somehow the bun isn't soggy at all. This burger is otherwise excellent, combing the same picture perfect smash patties as in the Lao, with the classic fixings - American cheese, bacon, pickles, and plenty of veggie mix. (5/5) I'm glad I gave the Lao Burger another chance. It's now one of my favorite burgers in the city. I'll definitely be coming back to Ox Burger for more. The progenitor, Taurus Ox, remains on my not recommended list though! Bathrooms - Single unisex room.

    I was excited to walk down here with visiting family because I'd been eyeing the spot for a long…read moretime. It's the sister of Taurus Ox, and the Laotion twist of these burgers. The service was very typical of the neighborhood--quick and not friendly, but not quite unfriendly. It's really easy to tap pay and get yourself waters, utensils, napkins, etc while you wait for your food. It is pretty small inside, but they've got a great little wooden patio with picnic tables and shade. We opted to sit out here, despite being pestered by wasps. The food was great for all adults involved. Portions of fries are generous and delicious, and come with fancy sauces (none of which appealed to me, but were appreciated by my family). The burgers are really inventive, so we all wanted to try the Lao. It's delicious. I did balk at $18 for just the burger, which is a smash patty (less beef) and I took the cheese, Mayo, and cilantro off. Eighteen dollars! No side, no drink. I might just be living in the past I guess It's really hard to order for kids here, imo. Even my non-picky kid was not about it and the toddler wouldn't try it. Thank goodness for fries, eh? They've got gluten free buns for no upcharge.

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    Ox Burger - Interior

    Interior

    Ox Burger - Deluxe

    Deluxe

    Ox Burger - Lao burger (Insta: @badtothebite)

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