It's too bad that Great State got such bad reviews. I'm hoping to uplift with a positive review since my experiences have been really good. I love the fries and the burgers have always been cooked well. I think that with more burger competition out there great state may have had to adapt. I do miss the Chinatown location. The ambiance was super cosy. The Bellevue location is nice also as it's a walk up window. Nonetheless, the Ballard location is my all time favorite in terms of ambiance, service and food. I will continue to eat and support here. Lots of hard working staff aiming to make one's dining experience special. read more

Great Shame Burger. This is possibly there worst burger I've ever paid for. I don't think it's even possible to make a burger with less flavor. A public school lunch burger, circa 1980, is even better when you include the nostalgia factor. Just about any food in Seattle, is overpriced. I'm starting to figure that out. But this was overpriced AND bad. I am usually very forgiving since I used to be a line cook. It takes truly terrible food for me to reach the max. character limit on Yelp. There are two locations in the Bellevue Square shopping area. The larger one is in the main mall. And there's a smaller location at Lincoln Square South (across the street) next to King Leroy bar that serves as their kitchen and has their burgers on the bar menu while also serving out of a take-out window outside the bar area in the "food hall". I visited the smaller of the two, the one attached to King Leroy in Lincoln Square South. I just finished a movie (on a Monday) and wanted something more than popcorn in my stomach. It was already getting too late to cook something at home. I ordered the Great State Burger. Their namesake burger. How could I go wrong? I'm supporting a local chain right that talks about local, local, local...it's gotta be good, right? WRONG. When I got my food, I thought it was something off a kids menu. It was SO TINY. (I took a photo next to my keys for scale.) The patty was gray, with very little caramelization if any. Almost no flavor. When I say almost, I mean the only detectable flavor was from the pickles. It was swimming in their "great state sauce" which was more like weak thousand island dressing. And the lettuce looked like it has seen better days. The bun (which is the closest thing to Wonder Bread I've had in a long time) was not up to the task with all that sauce/dressing. It held up as well as a wet paper towel, but a paper towel would've tasted better. If you've ever seen the movie Falling Down starring Michael Douglas, he's already nuts, but he's further outraged by the tired, squashed burger he is served at the Whammyburger. The Great State Burger reminds me of that same sad burger in the movie. They charge $10.50 for this? And don't forget since it's counter service at the window, you pay the tip ahead of time, and assume it's going to be good. I normally tip 20%. I gambled and lost. Oh...amost forgot. I had a side of onion rings. $8. I counted 7 1/2 onion rings. That's I think $1.07 per onion ring if you round up to the nearest cent. Also not giving me warm fuzzies about this place. Fogo de Chao in the same building has an all-day, everyday happy hour menu with a $10 burger. (UPDATE: I had the burger at Fogo de Chao a week later and it was 1,000 times better.) Tavern Hall (near the skybridge on 2nd floor of Bellevue Square, eastisde of the NE parking garage) has a $10 happy hour cheeseburger and an extensive happy hour menu. I'll have to give that a try next. McDonald's has a Quarter Pounder with cheese for a little over $7 in the Seattle area, and I know for a fact it's way better (if you get past the whole terrible corporate fast food thing). I'm gonna say Wendy's Son of Baconator is better as well (for sure when it's $3 on the Wendy's app). Jollibee's Angus Cheeseburger is leaps and bounds better, and that's from a place that serves chicken, and burgers are kind of an afterthought. One day after I had the insult to all burgers from Great State, I made a burger at home with store-bought ingredients and it tasted very good. And I'm not exactly a Top Chef finalist. It's not rocket science. There is no reason at all to get a burger from Great State Burger. There are too many other options nearby and nobody should degrade themselves by paying money for such a pathetic and miserable product. Seriously, I don't know how this local chain got popular. It's bad food at ridiculous prices. Granted, food in any kind of mall setting is taking advantage of a captive audience. Fish in a barrel as the saying goes. But this is truly shameful. I wonder if the owners actually try the food at this location and do any quality control, or are the burgers this bad at all their locations? My google research say this chain used to be part of the famed Sea Creatures Restaurant Group lead by Chef Renee Erickson, but it's not longer listed as one of their properties on their website. An Everout (The Stranger) news blurb from March 2023 says Erickson sold the chain to one of her employees Nathan Yeager. Well, judging by the quality of the food, it's gone waaaay downhill since Erickson sold. Or it was never good to begin with? read more

Great State Burger - Which is bigger? The burger or my keys? Which has less flavor, the burger or my keys? - Fast Food Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Located in the mall, decided to try this place out. Not very impressed. Great state single burger (3): This was basically your standard fast food burger. Just moving here from SoCal, I guess I have a higher expectation of fast food burgers. This was good but nothing really spectacular or special. Size was fairly small as well. Fries were decent but overall underwhelming. I'd save the calories for a better burger. read more

Great State Burger - Great state Single Burger - Fast Food Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Decent, but just way overpriced for what it is. Got a chicken sandwich and a side, no drinks, and it ended up being $30. Saw someone else order their basic $10 burger and it came out looking miniature. The bar connected to this location is a good place for a drink, and they have good, friendly, bartenders. read more

Giving two stars. Was the food good? Yes! Was one tiny little burger and tiny French fries worth $21 NO!! The two starts is for the flavor. The lack of anything more was the sheer volume of food for the price. My teen daughter and I shared a burger. $14 for the burger and $5 for fries. Next time I'll just swing by McDonald's wheee it tastes about the same and I'd get 12 times the food. read more

Great State Burger - Fast Food Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Visited Great State Burger in Bellevue Square Mall. It's an easy place to find on the second floor near the center of the mall. No dedicated restrooms, and parking is shared with the mall as expected. The ordering experience wasn't the smoothest. The staffing seemed a bit light. Food was pretty good though, definitely the highlight of the visit. Seating is open right outside the restaurant, so it really depends on how busy the mall is. Not the fastest or most convenient, but solid if you're craving a burger mid-shopping. Efficient: No First-Time Friendliness: No Would I Return: No JY review read more

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Located inside Lincoln Square South Tower next to other eateries, Nordstrom Rack and Cinemark Reserve movie theater dine-in 21+. It's a small order/pickup joint but ample seating shared with other restaurants; accepts cash/card; quality local ingredients; good burgers but on the small side yet surprisingly filling; excellent crinkle fries, not soggy; yummy shakes; fast/friendly service; safe/upscale Bellevue environment; free garage parking on weekends. Many reviews are negative because of the portions and price. As previously mentioned, the burgers are small, similar to Dick's but are made with much better quality ingredients. Bigger is not always better. The burger was juicy but not greasy. I didn't feel like I ate cheap fast food. I got a Great State Burger/fries/shake combo for $14.99+tax. It's not cheap but the quality & safe/upscale environment justified the price and seemed relatively reasonable for me considering how everything has gotten more expensive thanks to Bidenflation. A similar combo meal at McDonald's or Wendy's is almost or about the same price. I can imagine the rent is very high at Lincoln Square. Negative reviewers should stick with Dick's, White Castle, McD's, etc. and stay in Monroe or Tukwila. If you want a decent simple bite to eat after work or a casual spot for a date night at the movies, I recommend this place. Support your local small businesses & restaurants read more

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$15 for a kid-sized mushroom burger. You gotta be kidding me.. another $11 for a soda and fries combo. The pricing definitely for the future. But no this is the current pricing. read more

Aw man Bellevue Great State Burger, more like bad state burger. If you're looking for a burger, I'd wait til you leave the mall for a better one. I came here on lunch break and having had Great State at a standalone location and found it pretty good, my expectations were set. It disappointed here. First off it seemed they were kind of disorganized. I approach the counter and the guy taking orders walks away without saying anything then the cook comes over and the order guy comes back, it just looked weird and was curious why the one guy didn't just say, be right with you. It's not like there was a big crowd. Just a weird interaction. The biggest problem was the burger itself, I decided to keep it simple with a cheeseburger. It didn't deliver, plain and simple. It looked like it was already made and seemed more evident since it came out so fast. The bun was dry as was the burger. The cheese was not melted, and it was not at all like the last time I had a Great State burger. Again, it wasn't even busy so I can't excuse them. They get an additional star because the shake was pretty good. Beyond that, I'd avoid this Great State, that does not live up to its name. read more

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We were waiting next door and thought it would be good to try this out. The burger is decent for what it is. The burger had a good texture and was made fresh. I think there was just something slightly off with the flavors, but it did its job of a quick snack before our meal. read more

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After initially thinking the prices were really cheap here. I just realized that the serving sizes were actually really small. Overall, the food was pretty good. We had the Bob's Burger and french fries, but they seemed completely understaffed and it took way longer than expected to get our order in and food. Probably wouldn't come back again unless somebody wanted to try this spot. There are other burgers spots in the mall and around the area read more

The burger was the most unseasoned, dry & bland burger I've ever had. Not only that, they burned all of the fries ( 4 batches). Please pick another food location. Oh yeah, 4 burgers and fries came out to $94. Never again. read more

Not impressed at all. The burgers were small and dry with no seasoning. The fries were ordered were dry and overcooked. Not to mention the food wasn't worth the price. You are better off going to Burger King. The only good thing were the milkshakes. read more

Not good. Great state food is usually really good at the Seattle location. On two separate occasions the bell square spot has served up some pretty terrible food. I think the burgers are burnt, and there's a clip for closing the bun bag in my burger..... and it's absolutely covered in ketchup and mustard. I'm not eating it. There is one guy working, he is nice and friendly, but this food sucks at this location. It's bad for the brand, it should be looked into. It doesn't taste right read more

The burger tasted decent but what you get doesn't match the price you're paying for it. The entire experience reminds me of Dick's but twice the cost. The burgers are just a bit small for the price they demand. It also took a really long time in comparison to the food I did get. When I saw my food to eat it, it looked like they could have thrown it together in just a few minutes but it took much longer. The taste is something I would come back to if I had a gift card to this place. I was pleased with how much fries they gave me but again you're paying for every single one of those I guarantee it. I don't regret the experience but would most likely venture outside of the mall for my next meal. read more

High price and tastes bad! Please save your money! I'd rather go to any local fast food place. read more

Great burger and fries. Is it a bit pricey, sure, but it's the Bellevue mall folks....not sure how that would be a surprise

The bartender Brian is top notch. Really appreciate his friendliness. I had a lot of questions which he answered patiently. Additionally, he has a warm smile to welcome everyone who comes to the bar; he introduced and recommended us good food and he made a very good cocktail. We had a very good time at the bar. William and Linh read more

We paid $97.35 for three small burgers with fries and three milkshakes - how does a place get away with being the most expensive while offering the smallest portions and the worst quality? Never again. read more

Burger was edible but just that. Way too small. Onion rings were overdone but get this...$7.00 and we got 5 onion rings...well done; no extra charge....don't, just don't! read more

Great State Burger - Ripped off! - Fast Food Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Overpriced...23 dollars for a weird tasting cheeseburger, fries and drink. 27 with tip because I felt sorry for the anxious sweaty guy at the register but then regretted the tip when he kept the same gloves on for ringing up orders, picking up spilled fries from the floor and then bagging up the food and pouring the drink! Definite food safety violation. Waited 20 min for the food after being told that the grill wasn't hot enough!? Fries were cold by this time and like I said whatever meat they are using had an off taste...ate one bite. Won't be going back and I have no idea how they stay in business read more

Very limited menu and tiny sizes for high prices. For context, the burger was the size of a standard McDonald's hamburger and 5x the price Taste wise was pretty average. read more

I have seen Great State Burger in Seattle and always wanted to try it, so when we saw it at Bell Square, we thought why not? The menu isn't very extensive, they keep it pretty simple like In-N-Out, except the burgers are way more expensive, which I guess you'd have to expect since they are in Bellevue Square. I got the single patty burger and it was $6.50. The burger looked pretty small, not going to lie, but it did fill me up for lunch. To their credit, it did seem very fresh! The tomato was red and juicy and the lettuce wasn't wilted. Overall, a good burger, and I'd be curious to try the fries and a shake, but for the price I'd rather have a little cheeseburger Five Guys. read more

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I have to agree with most reviews here, pretty average burger, or even below average. Got a boss burger, double patty with bacon, and it was really underwhelming. Patties tough and dry, yucky sauce, weird pickles. All of this for a whopping 12+ dollars. I don't think I'll be back. read more

Great State Burger - a woman standing at the counter - Fast Food Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

KINDA PRICEY Probably 3 1/2 stars is closer to my actual rating. I stopped here on Saturday, July 16, 2022 to eat here for the first time. That's because McDonald's in Bellevue Square has been closed since the beginning of the pandemic. I ordered one Great State Burger for $7.00 plus tax, plus a cup of water. That's it. I just now ate the burger and it tasted fine, but not $7.00 worth fine, as this place was a bit pricey. Also the menu is a bit limited. BUT ALSO FAST AND FRIENDLY But the service was fast enough! And friendly enough. And I suppose the menu has to be limited in order to get faster service. But what impressed me was that there was no line despite the shopping center being fairly crowded that day. And remember, there was no competition from McDonald's. So I figured their prices might be part of the reason why. Also, there are several tables for eating right near the walk up line in the restaurant (similar to McDonald's). read more

Great State Burger - Great State Burger for $7.00 + tax. - Fast Food Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Stopped here to get a burger for my young daughter. I specifically asked if they were big burgers (never been here before). They said burgers were 1/3 lb. Given that's bigger than a quarter pounder from McDonald's, I determined she would split the burger with her brother. Burger is the same size as a McDonald's CHEESEBURGER. It is NOT 1/3 lb. And it cost $7. Plus fries and soda (and bacon added), and my daughter's meal is $17. They charged my other daughter $4.25 for 6oz orange juice, and would not budge on making an exception because she doesn't drink soda. Ridiculously overpriced for the food you get. read more

Avoided this place for a while because they don't have Coke products, they have Jones natural soda, which is a big nope in my book... but I was at Bellevue Square today and wanted something quick, so I finally gave in a tried Great State Burger. I wish I had trusted my instincts. The burger could easily have been from McDonald's or Wendy's and I wouldn't have known the difference; and I'm not talking about a quarter pounder either. I'm talking one of the cheap cheeseburgers from McD's. And, as I had expected, the Jones version of Diet Coke, was terrible. It was basically like getting a flat RC Cola, and tasted like cardboard somehow. The fries were fine, but for what amounts to a small cheeseburger combo costing $17... it's an absolute no for me. read more

Located inside Bellevue Square on the second level, I decided to go here for lunch for a simple burger. I know things are very pricey in Bellevue, but close to $7 for a simple burger like this?! That's crazy! Although it was tasty, I wouldn't say it's $7 worthy. read more

Great State Burger - Great State Burger - Fast Food Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Happy to add my one star review, hopefully people are smarter than me and read the yelp reviews first. I just paid $9 for a hamburger the size of a child's fast food burger, $7 for 6 onion rings, $1 for 5 slivers of raw onions. Never again. Complete and utter rip off. read more

Great State Burger - Fast Food Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

For $19 dollars I expected more than a burger you could get off of the McDonald's dollar menu. The portion was super small for $11 dollars almost. The fries were $6 and the portion was just as small as the burger. Overall, not impressed. read more

I was not unhappy with my experience. The food very much reminded me of a little fast food joint outside of my hometown. Not a fancy burger, but it had the hot melty cheese that is so well-known on an old fashion kind of burger. There was only two staff in the place on this day. They stayed busy although it took longer to get her food than expected. Delay was not ridiculous though as they were busy. For the quality of food and the portion size I would consider them a little expensive. Overall, not a bad experience but, not the best either. The area the kiosk is adjacent to has a large open area where a large crowds of people can gather. I did find this a little crowded, and if it uncomfortable as I don't like public places. read more

Amazing burger best quality and recommended by myself and my son Taste and staff friendly and welcoming customers Thank you Ray and Omar From your Egyptian friends ( Omar and hatem ) read more

This is the worst excuse for a burger stand. Note I said burger stands because it's not a full service restaurant, despite charging full service prices. Add fries and a shake to a burger for $10.25. Fries and Soda for $6.50? Sorry, this are crack prices and I say no to drugs. The thin patties only prove these guys aren't serious. They are twice the price of Dick's without the consistency or flavor. The fact that anyone is spending a dime in here amazes me, but since the Chinatown location has closed, I suspect ownership is understanding, people are tired of this low value proposition. The biggest clue of why this should not be your burger go to is the logo The single finger is not saying, We're number 1. It's the only single finger they could put on the cut to give you a sneak peak of what to expect when you dine here. $23 for a fast food burger combo is criminal! read more

Where to begin ... ... Burger thin, way overcooked, flavorless (other than being really salty) and overpowered by being drowned in sauce ... Crinkle fries were not crinkle fries ... Milkshake weakly flavored ... Prices are unjustified for the product Service - unfriendly, and unable to get order straight. Ordered two burgers, one crinkle fry, and two vanilla milkshakes. Received two fries and one milkshake. When I said I was supposed to get two milkshakes and not two fries, the employee shrugged his shoulders saying "sorry" and pointing me back to the line to order. Got in line and ordered the 2nd milkshake and realized later I was charged $2 more for the milkshake - same size, same flavor, $2 different. Never again. read more

Ordered a great state burger and soda. Told me my order was erased and skipped. Asked for a refund which employee stated are unable to refund me. Orders that were placed after me received their food in under 5 mins. Waited patiently for 20-35 mins for a single burger. Ultimately left and told a group of kids they can have my burger if the order was ever fulfilled. read more

Great State Burger is overpriced, but has heart. They get points for their incredibly simple menu: A Single or a Double burger with or without fries/drink. The ingredients appear to be comparatively high quality, but all the portions felt a bit small compared to other offerings at that price. That said, maybe they know what's best for me, as I was left mostly satisfied and not stuffed at the end. The fries were excellent, and the burger was delightfully cheesy. The buttery bun, fresh lettuce, pickles, and tomato supplemented the taste of the meat without distracting. I thoroughly enjoyed each bite. Most notably, the sauce was the same tantalizing sauce my high school made their burgers with, so this became a surprisingly nostalgic meal for me. If they'd charged $1-2 less, I wouldn't have felt the slight resentment that rolled around in my gut as I ate. read more

I found Great State a bit over 4 years ago when I first moved to Seattle. Was one of my go-to spots. What drew me in was the organic side of it. A lot has changed and I'm very sad about it. I was really bummed a few months back when we went to the newer location in Ballard. I was very disappointed with the experience we had there and the fact that the burger was literally a dollar menu burger from McDonald's, but with grass fed beef. My burger looked like someone sat on it. Nothing like what they used to be! While the patty has always been on the thin side, the burger used to be well rounded with heaps of lettuce and if I'm not mistaken, a thick tomato slice. Now there is very little lettuce and pickles. That's it. However, this review is for the Bellevue spot. We decided to give it one more shot to see if the last experience was a fluke. Sadly it was not. The service at this location was very good, and honestly only thing that gives more than one star. The two girls there tonight were very friendly and helpful. The signage over all is way less geared toward the organic aspect which makes me believe that the company has moved further away from the quality that they used to be about. They use the word in strategic places, but it seemed to be way less of a focal point. I used to be okay paying the prices due to this being an obvious aspect of the business, but now, I can't believe I spent $7 for a single patty cheeseburger that is literally the same size and flavor as a dollar menu burger. That doesn't include the fries. The state sauce is the only redemption. Sadly, tonight was my last time giving Great State my money. read more

Not much good to say, unfortunately. This place has gone down hill since they opened. The patties are too thick and over cooked, the buns are usually cold and flat, and the fries were way over cooked the last time I came here, so much so that it felt like I was messing up the inside of my mouth by eating them. I give them two stars because this is, after all, "mall food". And overpriced at that: a meal will run you $13 for a tiny burger, small amount of fries and a drink (Jones cola, which is probably the best thing about this place). Hoping this place comes back, I'll have to try again in 6 months read more

Great State Burger - Sad State Burger. Patty was way too thick and firm (over cooked). - Fast Food Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

The burger is fine, nothing special or out of the ordinary. The crinkle cut fries are good. Overall if you want a quick meal in the mall, this is an OK choice. They have ketchup & mustard at the counter. read more

Great State Burger - Bacon cheeseburger and fries - Fast Food Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

These burgers are small but filling. It was by far the best burger I have had. My family was impressed! Too bad this place is 1.5 hours from our home read more