I remember hearing Great State described as Washington's version of "In-N-Out" with their straightforward menu of burgers and fries. On a day off from work, two of us made our way to Bellevue Square for some shopping and stopped at Great State for lunch to satisfy our burger cravings. Trust us when I say we had been awaiting this day for quite some time. Walking up to the counter, there was just a team of two employees (one cook, one cashier) handling the lunch rush, but they had a pretty efficient system going. They even had pre-filled cups of water all ready to go. Great State offers meal combos which include a burger (single or double), fries and 16 oz. drink for a set price. Unfortunately you don't end up saving much in terms of value by ordering the combo. If you are not originally planning to order a soda, it's a better deal to purchase the burger and fries a la carte. We ordered two single burgers ($6.5 each) and one order of fries ($3.5) to share. For a single "fast-food" burger, I admit it is on the pricier end. Referencing their website, they emphasize use of local, fresh and organic ingredients, which I noticed produced a higher quality burger than your typical fast food chains. I appreciated the fresh shredded lettuce and ripe juicy tomato. The patty was also cooked perfectly, being well-seasoned and not overly salted, covered in a gooey layer of American cheese. The bun seemed to be a bit denser than I would expect, but it was lightly toasted and therefore had some nice crackling edges. I also enjoyed their signature "State sauce", which was a little tangy and complemented the burger well. We really loved the crinkle-cut fries and were happy to have received such a generous portion that they were overflowing from the bag! They were so crisp right out of the fryer, making them delicious plain or dipped in their fry sauce. On a small note, we weren't too pleased about how the burgers are packed. Although each one appears cute dressed in their mini paper sack, they are served sideways so the top bun started sliding around as I picked it up, making it a little messy to eat overall. I'm glad that Great State found a home in Bellevue Square and I could see myself returning if seeking a classic burger for a quick lunch. read more

Great State Burger - Two singles ($6.5 each) + Fries ($3.5) - Fast Food Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I haven't been to Bellevue Square in a while, so when I saw Great State Burger & saw that it had that retro diner kind of vibe, I just had to try it out! I went w/ their burger & fries in which I love how they put all of their items in a cut paper bag. It made eating the burger & fries easy w/ no mess. I really enjoyed the crinkle cut fries that they have. It was fried to perfection w/ the perfect amount of salt. The burger was great as well, it's nothing extraordinary but it feels as if it really did come from a 80's diner! read more

Great State Burger - Burger & Fries at Great State Burger. - Fast Food Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

My favorite parts of the meal were the fries and fry sauce. The burgers are solid. I order a double that is 8.50 - the combo is 14.75. The disappointment was in the chocolate shake. I have enjoyed it, but the last couple of times I have had it the taste was not so sweet. I would say this place is a must-try, and you may find your new favorite burger. read more

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In a great state of mind in Bellevue! Glad Great State Burger has made its way to the eastside! While doing errands around Bell Square I came to Great State Burger for dinner, as it's located on the upper level of the mall with public seating in front of the shop. Though Bell Square does not have a designated food court area, there are various, casual eateries located throughout the mall - and Great State is a needed addition. If you're craving a burger but don't wanna spend a lot of dough outside of the mall, in one of the surrounding restaurants, then Great State Burger fulfills that request. Menu is straightforward with burgers, crinkle fries, shakes, breakfast sandwiches and pop. I like the simplicity of it, as it fulfills your hankering for an old school burger and fries. Simple as that. And I always get the same thing all the time - the double with crinkle fries. The burger comes with your traditional toppings, such as shredded lettuce, onion, pickle coins and tomato slices with melted American cheese. And with house sauce, which is basically fry sauce, which is basically awesome! In fact, although they have mustard and ketchup that you can help yourself to once you get your food at the counter, if you ask for fry sauce - they will give it to you! Ask for it and your fries will be very happy. Speaking of, crinkle fries scare people because it's unfortunately, reminiscent of tray lunches in grade school. However, these ones are not to be weary of, as they use golden potatoes, for that more rich flavor and they're cooked to the right crispness. But if you're gonna come to Great State, get a burger! Beef is grass-fed, making it worth the extra penny than let's say, McDonald's or any other fast food burger chain. Great State has higher prices than those chains, but they use better ingredients, which is worth spending more money on. Glad this is in my neck of the woods, as it's certainly a great option for when you're in Bell Square or for when you just want a good ol' burger and fries. In a great state of mind, indeed. read more

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When I heard 'Great State Burger' was opening, i didn't have much excitement. I've had their burger at an airport and it wasn't the best; my pre-judgement was definitely off of previous experience. Now, I've been to this location twice in two days. I've ordered a single and fries each time. The burger bun is so fresh, soft, & not soggy; the patty is perfectly grilled and topped with American cheese, their secret sauce, tomato's and shredded lettuce. Once you bite into the burger, it is perfectly in place and doesn't come out of its form. It is not greasy but has the perfect amount of juiciness to satisfy any burger fanatic. The fries served are crinkle style and are perfectly crispy. You can ask for extra crispy if that is more your style. On another note, if you are a busy individual and doesn't want to wait in their long line, download their app & order ahead! I will return to the Bellevue Square location for more delicious burgers! read more

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It's about time they open Great State Burgers in the Eastside! Me and my boyfriend have been going to the one in downtown Seattle and now we don't have to travel far for it anymore. What's really great is that it's inside Bellevue Square mall! Nothing beats eating burgers and going shopping afterwards. We got our usual order: single and double burgers with crinkle cut fries. We also added a 8oz chocolate milk shake since we haven't tried their milkshakes yet. It tastes the same and we could never be so happy. The cashier is super nice and interactive with the customers. There was a line and the wait for the food was quite long, but it's understandable cause they just opened a few days ago. I will update my review in a couple months. I can't wait to be coming back here more often! read more

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Fast and overcooked food. I have never had a burger here but I have had French fries and I thought they were OK, my grandkids liked them. During the Christmas rush I thought I would change it up and ordered some VERY overpriced onion rings. They were so overcooked as to be almost burnt. I took them back and they agreed to redo the order, but, I am pretty sure they gave me the same Onion Rings back. I threw them away and they have lost my business forever. read more

Great burgers every time! Fast service & clean environment, employees are usually pretty friendly too

Keep in mind I'm rating this as 4 stars for a FAST FOOD burger. If you want a good and dirty burger, this hit the spot. I didn't love the flavor of the patty on its own, but as part of a big bite of the works (plus grilled onions, which I added), it was good. Going in, I was a little disappointed that their fries were crinkle fries...but once I tasted them...they were bomb. Something about them was slightly sweet. Nice crunch (might ask for extra crispy next time). I'll definitely be back. read more

This is only for this location & only regarding the breakfast sandwiches. These are what all breakfast sandwiches should be. Made to order & served piping hot. The eggs are fluffy & not shaped in a circle. The bacon is meaty & you can tell its not the thin, scrawny precooked kind. Most importantly...the cheese is melted. The hashbrown is hot, crispy & fresh tasting. Thumbs up for Great State's breakfast sammies. read more

I gave this a 1 star review because it did not meet my standards. The burger was fast but way over cooked and had way to much ketchup. When i came up to the counter no on was there except one dude who showed up and was super grumpy. And it was kinda expensive but you expect that cause your in a mall but they charge 8$ for a milkshake thats only 12 ounces. INSANE!!! read more

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

My goodness. The burgers are sooo small. Like tiny. And the meat is unseasoned. Worst bite I had in a while

What a bummer. Burger smelled like Dicks drive-in but looked better than it, too bad looks and smells are deceiving. Patty was so dry, toppings were just mediocre. I ordered a cookie because the cashier said it was soft on the inside and chewy on the outside and "liked it a lot" the cookie was fine just really mediocre as well, nothing special (also tasted a little stale). The best part was the strawberry shake, rich, decadent and everything I had been wanting. I would not come again. read more

Had not been to Bellevue Square for a bit, found Great State Burgers had taken over World Wraps location. Pleasantly surprised, as I have been wanting to try for awhile, so today's the day! Just got the double ($8.50), added bacon ($2.50.) A bit pricey, but a good burger. Grass fed/finished Angus beef, and you can taste the quality of all ingredients. Served in a heavy kraft paper sleeve. Quick, friendly service. read more

Great State Burger - Double w/Bacon - Fast Food Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Finally tried this place and was pretty disappointed. I got the Great State burger and fries and while they tasted okay, they were small sized leaving me hungry. Not a good value for the prices. I also felt bad because there was a long line and this place was very understaffed. They were friendly though. Also, the text receipt requested didn't arrive until the next day. read more

Had the Great State burger and a small pop. The burger was really good and moderately priced at $6.50. It was pretty quick considering one person ringing register and cooking with 2 orders ahead of me. The guy working there was really nice. Only thing I'd say is the small pop was really small and the burger could be a bit bigger. But in all reality these are probably the portion sizes we should be eating. It was interesting and a bit fun they only served Jones sodas. read more

For 15 dollars you get a small salty double burger with smushed buns and wilted lettuce not a positive thing I can say about it because it didn't even get me full so yourself a favor and go to the Panda Express next to it read more

Had a Great State Burger here today. They should call it the Tiny State Burger. Small, tasteless with pulverized beef from some old cutter cow the rancher no longer wanted. This is a hamburger designed by corporate bean counters to meet their profit margin goals. It is hard to say this, but McDonalds would be a major upgrade over this place. Avoid being unhappy, dine elsewhere. read more

Ridiculously overpriced. You can get a bigger burger and more fries for half the price at literally any other restaurant in the area that sells them. Such a disappointment that World Wraps had To close down only for this unaffordable garbage to pop up in It's place. Burger Brawler across the street in South Lincoln tower is much higher quality and cheaper, I'd make the walk across the sky bridges to get there before ever going to this place again. read more

Wow, worst tasting overpriced double cheeseburger I've had anywhere. Meat was so flavorless to get it down I had to use a lot of ketchup Bummed, was really looking for a good burger but this place isn't it read more

The first time I had a Great State Burger was at a Mariners game. I was super hyped and it ended up being super tasty. I was excited when I heard Great State was coming to Bellevue Square. I have been to this location multiple times. They serve a good burger and have not disappointed me yet. The staff sometimes can be on a lull and low energy but besides that, the food comes out as expected and satisfies a good burger craving. read more

We ordered a double here. Since it costs 9 dollars I was expecting restaurant level burgers (or at least something like in-n-out burgers) The burger turns out to be disgusting. Buns are dry and hard, the meats don't taste fresh at all, and the overall look and feel is bad. Do not eat here. read more

Below-average quality food at an elevated cost. The 1/3 beef burger is reminiscent of a White Castle burger in terms of size, quite diminutive. read more

Got the classic burger. Was barely warm, cheese not heated just thrown on cold. No sauce. Payed $7 for that.

As a fast food burger which could be a quick meal while you do something in bellevue square, it's absolutely worth the price and good enough level taste. read more

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This place is decent but their shakes are average at best and are way overly priced and tiny! I ordered a medium malt which was $6.50 and it wasn't thick like most malts and the cup was tiny. The shake itself wasnt worth the cost at a read more

Great State Burger - "Medium" shake - Fast Food Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Service is terrible, there was only 1 elder gentlemen working the cash register and grilling the food. The food is overpriced and over cooked. If you don't like eating hard fries and flat burger that looks like it was run over by a car I suggest you eat somewhere else. read more

Love this place! I'm so glad they added a location to Bellevue Square. It is kind of in a weird location next to a few other food options, but hey I'm not complaining! The order was up in 10 minutes and was everything I've come to expect from this chain. Fresh, hot, and delicious! It makes for a great quick meal when you need to refuel on our holiday shopping endeavor! read more

Customer service was great but the burger missed the mark for me. Burnt buns made the burger un-eatable for my kids.. expensive as others have stated too. Unfortunately won't be back. read more

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Fast service! Grass-fed and grass-finished beef! The fries are krinkle-cut and are fried in a different kind of oil(don't know what?) and it gives them an interesting flavor. God fry-sauce too!! read more

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

I have been to the Great State Burger in SLU and remember it being a great experience because the food was so good. I was roaming around BSquare and realized they opened one right next to the Starbucks where the world wraps place used to be. It was close enough to lunch time and I figured I would give it a go. Ordered the strawberry shake because it's ALWAYS good at this place. Ordered a burger meal and was shocked when the total was close to $22. By no means am I cheap when it comes to food but I wasn't expecting that kind of price tag at a fast food type of place. The gal at the register was so incredibly nice but man was the service slow! It took me close to 25 minutes to get my order prepared. There were 2 other people that ordered ahead and after me and they ended up canceling their order. I was pretty shocked since this is really a fast food type of joint and even Red Robin doesn't take this long! Got my food and took it to go since by that time I needed to be elsewhere. The fries had no flavor and the burger was a bit over cooked. I was really bummed since I was starving but at least the shake was CLUTCH! Giving them benefit of the doubt as they're new but they need to speed up their service especially before the crowds start coming! read more

Meh, it is ok. The buns are little too big for my taste. The meat and rest of the burger is good. Good flavor. The fries SUCK! They are crinkle cut, I have never been a fan of those. But I'll eat it because I usually like all fries! These taste the same as frozen crinkle cut fries you buy from the grocery store and bake. If I am going to eat unhealthy fries, they better taste as good as the calories are worth, and these are definitely NOT! It is a burger join in the mall after all, I will not be back. I have definitely had better. read more

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

Was power shopping at Bell Square a week ago and got an attack of the hangries. I've never tried GSB though I had passed by their U-Village adjacent store on Sandpoint Way many times and been curious. To me this is exactly like Shake Shack- crinkly fries, local grass fed beef MINUS the concretes and alcohol. But until the actual SS -gah- finally opens a Seattle location (which was supposed to be today but delayed to /shrug/ who knows when) and the sure-to-be crazy queues die down sometime in a few years, this is a good option when the burger cravings hit! I got the kids burger w/o cheese and fries, which I could not finish and took home to the little- it's a wonder what a quick turn through a toaster oven can do to re-crisp fries! read more

Great service! I gave it three stars because of the price and lack of seasoning in burger meat. Burger was good, but it needed some more S&P to be great. read more

I had a double bacon cheeseburger with their sauce and some lettuce on it and it tasted amazing! Would highly recommend if you are inside Bellevue mall and need a bite to eat, will be back for sure! read more

I ordered a double burger lettuce wraps with bacon. It was really tasty. Priced at what you would expect in Bellevue. I'll check it out for breakfast next time. Tip: if you don't eat bread they do lettuce wraps. read more

Their fry/burger sauce is the best. The burger is pretty basic actually, + it's 2.75 for one piece of bacon on your burger.. only ONE piece so that's a bummer. Definitely not a must have but it's convenient if you don't want to wait in McDonalds long line. read more

Great State Burger - Regular burger with no cheese, or tomatoes. + added bacon & extra special sauce. - Fast Food Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

So I'm patiently waiting in my regular seat by the piano across from Starbucks on the second floor at Bellevue Square. This mall is one of our favorite spots albeit I sit out the shop hopping. My wife checks in and leaves to get a coffee and after several minutes returns with a paper sack instead (quite normal). Great State Burger a new eatery next to Starbucks (smart location) says the bag. Our friend has a milk shake and fries to split and we share two burgers. The crispy crinkle fries are delicious and generous. The burgers were very tasty as well and the shake creamy rich and yummy. Burgers were made to custom order with a toasted bun...better than normal. We also had a fountain poured Jones soda...nice. That yummy shake was made on an old fashioned milk shake blender...style points. Great State was an unexpected pleasant surprise. Five star for mall fare with prices you would expect. This is not Mc D's. They serve straight up real food that tastes great (7 by me 8.5 by wife). Wether you are shopping or wife waiting try this place out. Burgers r us, Ricardo y Julia read more

So 1 person ahead of me. Took 5 min to get my order taken then I ordered a great state burger/ hold the pickles and fries and root beer. This all came to $14.03. The drink was very small. No ranch for the fries and the burger was the size of a Wendy's cheese burger. The worst part was all this and they left the pickles on the burger so my first bite had pickle in it. Nothing special about this place. Should have gone to Wendy's. read more

I ordered two of the same burgers but only one came with tomatoes, and pickles, the other only had the patties and bacon and lettuce. I was looking forward to having great state burger on the eastside but now I'm hesitant. I only asked for lettuce bun instead of the actual bun and no cheese and no sauce not no tomato & pickles. It was really sad since I'm on whole30 and needed something yummy for once. I'll try it again but will check for everything on it before I leave this time. read more

Great State Burger - Lettuce bun double burger - Fast Food Near Me - Bellevue, Washington