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    Burger Express

    3.9 (562 reviews)
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    Closed • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Jen R.

    I have to say this is one of the best places in Federal Way to eat hamburgers, and homemade fries. It brings you back to that 50 style dinner mixed with sports bar or just a friendly hangout place. I absolutely loved this place years ago and I love it today. It is absolutely wonderful. so when I bring any new friends to Federal Way the first place that I wanna take them is to places that are great like this one. employees always have a smile on their face. This restaurant is always clean and tidy, and the hamburgers are charbroiled. The french fries are homemade the vegetables on your burger are fresh. I couldn't say enough about this place. Thank you for still being around and will come back to see you soon. This place has wonderful parking and it also has a drive-through. you've got five stars from that review lady on yelp we love you!!!

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    Christine S.

    Food is really good. Every burger comes with fries and they are hand cut. Fry sauce is a must. I would skip The ranch. Shakes are fab just expect a wait sometimes it gets a bit busy.

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    Chris P.

    My office moved to Federal Way outside the Seattle area. Burger express has been around for 40 years, has won many local awards for burger of the year, and has a drive through. I normally have lunch here and the front desk person always remembers my order with a smile and the staff is eager to please the customers. The space still has the old style character from when it was first opened. During lunch, the place is always packed. Now, I don't eat beef and I always get the prime breast chicken with onion, pickles, cheddar cheese, grilled jalapeños , tomatoes , and mustard. Most burgers come with French fries that are wonderful and the bun is great. I had to stop eating the fries and the bun because I was falling asleep at work. Now the catch here is that most burger places that serve chicken tend to taste like chicken cooked with beef flavor - not at burger express. The chicken tastes like charbroiled chicken without the beef aftertaste. So now I have the chicken burger that looks like more of a salad. They always are accommodating and every time, produces a nice burger that I completely enjoy. That and a bag of potato chips is enough to be filling and keep me awake at work. Cheers to burger express. The only thing I wished they would consider is the option to have red onions. That would take this burger to the next level.

    Chelle T.

    Every time I have came here the food has been delicious! I love all of the options and the customer service has been really nice. Today we decided to sit in the ambiance is clean and chill. They have a tv on and music playing in the background. One of our favorite places to come!

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    Kristie T.

    I finally tried Burger Express after all these years. I got the mushroom burger and some fries with the special sauce. I was confused when I ordered the sauce because the one I ordered was for the burgers he explained so he helped me get it right. The burger was tasty and huge and just enough cheese and mushrooms on it. The fries I could live without, but that's just not my style of fries so I can't hold it against them. The sauce did make them more flavorful for me though. I would definitely try them again.

    Bacon Cheese Burger & Jalapeno Burger
    Becky V.

    Good decent burgers! Perfectly crispy fried rings! French fry's are not bad and not too oily IMO! Shakes are creamy with pieces of real fruit! Fry sauce 10/10! Overall, a good place for a burger hankering.

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    Krissm A.

    Always the best burger in the game! What a great quality of food this place serves! Must come!

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    David F.

    I like this place. Inside and outside seating. Clean and lots of room. Juke box on floor and several wall mounted but they are for looks only. Good service. Burgers were cooked right. No complaints. Will be back

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    Good big size tasty burgers bigger than most places and comes with a lot of fresh cut french fries

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    Burgers are fresh and made to order. Burgers are so big I never eat the fries which are excellent, just to much for me.

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    The burgers, fries, and shakes are all amazing. It has that hole in the wall feel. It is pricey; but then again it's not an everyday meal

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    Monster Burger

    Monster Burger

    4.0(262 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    •$

    Stopped in here after a nail appointment in Federal Way on a Sunday. My husband wanted teriyaki,…read moreand I really didn't feel like making multiple stops, so we gave this place a try. He got the spicy chicken teriyaki, and I decided (against my better judgment) to try something different and ordered the cheesesteak instead of one of their burgers--which I already know are really good. I should've just stuck with that. The cheesesteak was okay. The meat was tender and the flavor wasn't bad, but it was really dry. By the time I got home, I had to add my own condiments just to make it more enjoyable. It just felt like something was missing. My husband wasn't impressed with the teriyaki either. I didn't try it myself, but he said it wasn't the best he's had and probably wouldn't order it from here again. One highlight though--the peanut butter banana milkshake was delicious. Their milkshakes are definitely a win. Overall, I'd say this place is still worth it, but stick to the burgers--they're what they do best.

    Been living in federal way since 87' and never been to this place before, food was "ok" price was…read moregood for what you get, and I got this to go... the lady that was working was sweet and friendly, the restaurant was small and dated, but what are we expecting from a burger place in federal way... Really nothing special about this place and to be honest the food and the quantity of food reminds me so much of Herfeys... so much I'm not sure who knocked who off... not trying to run back here for food but will I come back... perhaps

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    JP's Tavern

    JP's Tavern

    4.0(140 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    •$$

    Federal way in Washington has these little pockets of places to find. I had never been to JP's…read moreTavern. Tucked away in a small strip mall, this places is noted for their burgers. This place is a quiet lunch spot for those who work in the area. You can play pull tabs while wait g for your food. This place has a standard tavern , is well organized and very clean. The scenic very inviting and quickly took our orders. While the wait was a bit longer than I expected, it was worth the wait. I had the ranch chicken burger. This burger is a flamed broiled chicken breast, arugula , onion, bacon, mayo, pickles, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese on a grilled potato bun. The. Hi ken was tender, the added items were abundant and a little on the large size.i love a good chicken burger stuffed with dressings and this one had that in spades. I would love to get another but with red onion, that would make it great. And while the chicken is grilled, it does not taste like beef grilled chicken. I had no bacon and the burger was amazing. I had the house salad that has Cherry tomatoes, shredded Parmesan cheese, diced cucumbers, red onions, black olives and the tomatoes are heirlooms. Beautiful salad. I can't wait to go back m. This chicken burger gives burger express a run for its chicken. Burger.

    A few weeks ago I went to Tacoma to visit my sister and my aunt, they took me to this Tavern where…read moreyou can drink, eat and watch sports on big screen TV. We just went there for dinner. We're hungry. The place is in a small shopping center with plenty of parking spaces. We parked right in front. The restaurant is quite clean and nice. The lady server was extremely attentive and pleasant. Wagyu burger was recommended, so I ordered mine, I love onion rings and tater tots and this place made these so good and crispy, yes a little greasy of course. The IPA beer was excellent with my amazingly tender wagyu burger. It's 1/2 lb so my sister had to help me to finish it. The prices are amazingly inexpensive, well since we compare to the Bay Area LOL. The clam chowder and BLT that my sister and her husband had looked delicious too. It was a great dinner and next time I visit, I'll definitely come back for these tater tots, onion rings and the giant delicious Wagyu Burger.

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    Dick's Drive-In - Fries

    Dick's Drive-In

    3.5(118 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    This place is like "Washington State's in-n-out"! (I'm sorry…read moreif somebody doesn't like to say that) I and my husband missed our lunch and getting hungry, but just wanna have snack size eating. There are enough parking spaces close to here, and we saw people come and go, come and go. This place is only to go, menu is very simple, so after you order the meal served so quick. If you'd like to eat there, both side of the order counter, there is a counter space and you can eat there (no chair). And also there is a bathroom just side of the counter. I ordered Dick's special(one patty, lettuce, mayonnaise, chopped pickle) and my husband ordered Cheese burger plain(one patty, cheese, no condiments) and we both chose Coke. It was quick to ready our order. My husband was so happy for his plain cheese burger because he is picky -no need veggies and sauce for the burger that he said- It's not fancy burger but I like it! Just quick snack, not heavy and yummy!

    Not trying to be indecent, so my apologies in advance, but i happened upon here tonight because I…read morecame this way to meet up with a guy for a date, my first real one in a very long time. I got all sexy for him and he kept me waiting, waiting and waiting... said he would meet me at this other place on Pacific Hwy in 45 minutes then 30 min later said it would actually be another hour because he didn't realize he was so far away from that place then that whole hour almost went by when he texts that it will be another hour now because he went the wrong way -ugh! I waited all this this time for him and didn't eat and was hungry and decided I wasn't gonna let him waste anymore of my valuable time but no matter what I was still gonna get some d*ck tonight... and I did ... I got a whole bag of them in fact ! While still a little annoyed with the date situation, I was satisfied with this meal. If you haven't yet, go get you a bag of dicks- you deserve it !

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    Flame Burger Plus - Bacon, cheeseburger.

    Flame Burger Plus

    4.2(184 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    I remember when this place first opened but never got a chance to really try it as my family…read morefrequented other burger places in Federal Way. My little brother wanted to buy my boyfriend a birthday meal since he was busy working and not able to do a full birthday celebration. I got the Hawaiian burger meal and catfish burger, my boyfriend got their grilled onions burger meal and grilled chicken burger, and my brother got their spicy chicken burger meal and a side order of their curly fries and onion rings. When we arrived, we were told for our fountain drinks for our meal that we could chose whatever we wanted from their fridge as their machine was broken. The food took a few more minutes than the estimated time but it was fine as they got everything correct and it gave me time to ask my brother what he wanted for his drink. The service here seemed friendly and professional as they were very good about informing us when we told them that we were picking up an order and to all those who came after us. The store seems small outside but they had quite a bit of seating and tables for those who wanted to dine in. The decor is retro and gives very much a classic diner vibe which I enjoy. The food here was very tasty! The fries, curly fries and onion rings were delicious and went well with the fry sauce they provide here. The burgers were cooked to perfection! My little brother really enjoyed their spicy chicken burger as being the perfect level of spiciness. I really loved the catfish burger too, it wasn't too thin or thick. Definitely going to have to frequent here whenever we're feeling for burgers or their other offerings!

    Best cheeseburger in Federal Way. I actually think they're better than in and out. I know they're…read moreFrench fries are better then quick pick.

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    Red Robin - Red's Double (from the Tavern-style burger menu). $9.99

    Red Robin

    3.2(78 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    •$$

    Red Robin Review -- A Little Fishy!…read more I love coming to Red Robin, and every time I walk through the door, this restaurant makes me smile. The employees are always amazing, the service is wonderful, and the prices don't hurt your pocketbook too badly. The parking is great too! This time, though, I decided to try the fish and chips, and unfortunately, I wasn't very satisfied with the fish. It tasted like it was made from frozen pieces, and there really wasn't much fish there. I honestly felt like I could have gone to the grocery store, bought some fish, and fried it myself -- and probably had more fish on my plate. The fish was also very crispy -- not burnt, but almost to that point. I probably should have sent it back, but honestly, I didn't feel like getting another piece that might be the same way. Now, let me say something GOOD! The fries were great, and our waitress was wonderful. She kept our fries filled and always had a smile on her face. That kind of service makes a difference! And if you haven't tried their lemonades, you should! Try the strawberry lemonade -- it's delicious! And Red Robin, your burgers are GREAT, so I know you can do better with that fish! I will definitely be coming back because I love your restaurant, your employees, your burgers, and the overall experience. But Red Robin, please step it up with that fish! This Review Lady will be back -- just maybe ordering a burger next time!

    I do like Red Robin and this seems to be the type of place that can make a large amount of the…read morepeople in your party happy. They even have veg and gluten free options. If you are not into burgers there are lots of other options and they have a kids menu too. Prices have definitely increased recently, but with bottomless sides and special deals like the 9.99$ Big Yummmm Burger it still seems like a reasonable meal out. There is also happy hour available from 3-6 pm. Don't forget to sign up for the rewards program, although this is also not as strong as it used to be, but everyone loves a free birthday burger, available to be used the entire month of your birthday. This location has a big parking lot, is close to the freeway entrance and is walking distance from the light rail station. I've eaten here a few times and service is always helpful and friendly. It can be a little bit longer of a wait than some places, but just enjoy some extra fries and go with the flow. It seems like they may be a better dining option for a bigger party than some other places. Just be vocal about your need for more fries, extra sauce and drink refills. They also do a good job of keeping track of substitutions. There is so much good food in this area, but if you need a reliable place to add to your freeway stop offs, this may be your regular stop off.

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    Burger Seoul - Bulgogiger & Fire Soul

    Burger Seoul

    4.4(958 reviews)
    7.8 mi
    •$$

    Enjoyed the ambiance, the burgers are to die for and the customer service is amazing in this fusion…read morecusine resturaunt.

    I saw that Burger Seoul got an actual sit-down location and I have been wanting to stop by to check…read morethem out and the new items on their menu as well. I saw that they have hwachaeji for a limited time so I was motivated to stop by. My boyfriend, little brother, our two dogs and I got to the location around 6ish and we saw they had a couple outdoor benches. We also saw they have a pick up window which I thought was pretty neat. My boyfriend and I decided to go inside to order while my little brother and our dogs waited for us outside. They have a lot of seating inside, a well-maintained bathroom, a water station, a spot to open bottled drinks and more. You order through a kiosk as my boyfriend and I stood at the ordering spot and they seemed too busy to notice us. Once we placed our order, we saw how efficient the workers were at getting orders made. They were quite busy when we arrived and even afterwards as there was people coming in to order or pick up orders. We ordered the Saeuji, Seoul Burger, Bulgogiger, Biscoff Shake, Hwachaeji, Fanta, garlic French fries, and french fries. The food and drinks were all so good, but we all agreed that the Saeuji was the best of the three. The Biscoff Shake was refreshing and smooth and I really enjoyed the modern twist on hwachaeji.

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    Cute little corner seating

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