Please do your taste buds a favor & stop by for a burger and fries with the special spot sauce. The burger was flavorful, the fries were thin and perfectly cooked and the special spot sauce was delicious. I would not change a thing and was a hot day yet was kindly served with a smile. It is located in the Human Bean parking lot off Sandy blvd so the parking is easy. There are two half size picnic tables to eat your burger fresh in the great outdoors. The pricing is where it should be and the service is excellent. I will definitely be back & bringing more friends. I recommend it over a very overpriced burger I unfortunately consumed at a local bar the night before that was double the price & not flavorful at all. Thanks :) read more

Hit The Spot - Double Cheeseburger, Fries, Special Spot Sauce & Ketchup - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Best burger around when it is fresh off the grill and fries with no salt with spot sauce on the side. I would not advise taking it to go. Gotta eat it when it's hot and fresh. Service was top notch. Ambiance was clean and cool on a hot day. read more

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Really wanted to like this place but it just wasn't it for me. The beef patty was very dry, in my opinion. There also wasn't enough spread/sauce. The bun was good though. On the other hand, service was really good. Friendly staff that checked on us a few times. The place is really clean. It is an order at the counter and bus your own table establishment. read more

Hit The Spot - Classic burger - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Was ok. The fries were meh. The chicken tenders and onion rings were good though. Burger was ok. Might come back. read more

Hit The Spot - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Back at Hot the Spot! My son got a bare bones classic combo (just cheese and ketchup) and loved it. I got the two tender combo and upped it to three tenders. Most places serve tiny tenders, but gosh, I could have hist had the two tenders. Such larges pieces! Love it! The tenders were cooked to perfection, juicy and crispy! Service was great, as usual and the classic rock had the place bouncing! (Ok it was just me, but still..) Note, Hit The Spot is cash only! read more

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By far our favorite burger place in Portland area! It used to be our "best burger and fried chicken" place but then chicken (and onion rings) took a brief hiatus so they were just "best burger" place for a while. BUT THEY'RE ALL BACK! Fried chicken is crispy while the chicken is soft and buttery. The spice blend add on for spicy chicken is heavenly and must have for those who enjoy a little heat. The service is great and we've never had a bad time there. It is really one of our once in a while cheat meals because if I ate as much I want at this place, you'd have to bring me in and out in a forklift, it's so good, read more

Hit The Spot - Onion rings, triple burger in the wrapper, and crispy fried chicken with spice blend dusted - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Onion Rings are WOW!!! From the first bite, you're hit with that audible crunch--a perfectly crisp batter that gives way to tender, sweet onion inside. It's the contrast that makes it magic: crispy outside, juicy and savory inside. read more

Hit The Spot - Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Hit the spot is delicious. The customer service was extremely welcoming, kind, thorough, and attentive. They welcomed us as soon we walked in, and after they brought our food out, checked up on us to make sure everything was good. The menu is simple and easy to order from. They also don't have A TON of items to choose from, which is ok. I tried the double burger a la carte and the double tenders a la carte no fries on the order. The double burger was fresh and tasted yummy. The tenders were juicy and had a good kick to them. I got my tenders spicy and I would put them at a 7 out of 10 on the heat level. Their big thing is fresh farm to table and it showed. The food tasted fresh and that it wasn't frozen. Parking was street level parking and we used parking kitty. The place is easy to find and easily accessible. read more

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We were out and about and needed to eat lunch NOW. Found Hit the Spot on Yelp. We parked and walked to the restaurant. It is very modern decor. The burger and fries were excellent! Will go back. read more

Walked in on a Sunday afternoon. Staff was extremely attentive. Joanna greeted us with a smile and seemed genuinely interested in doing a good job. She answered all of our questions as we placed our order. Place is very clean with big art murals. Two TV screens on for entertainment. Food is nicely priced, the bump up for an addition of a drink and fries just about doubles the price- seems a little stiff for fountain drinks, but whatever. My family enjoyed their burgers and I enjoyed the chicken sandwich and added jalapeño- yum. I'd go back. I'd love to try their Chicago dog. read more

Hit The Spot - Chicken sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Unfortunately, their food didn't quite hit the spot for me... Maybe I overhyped their burger by the overwhelmingly good reviews but I thought their Double Burger was just OK. I liked the soft buns but everything was kinda mushy and also lukewarm. There wasn't much flavor as well. The Spicy Chicken Tenders were a little better but still nothing mindblowing. Th tenders were certainly tender and juicy and the sauce was a good mix of sweet and spicy. I like the toasty milk bread at the bottom. Fries were decent. Again, could be hotter considering it took awhile to come out. Not for me but I can understand why others love them. read more

Hit The Spot - Double Burger, Fries, Double Tenders - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Always looking for another good burger place, my family and I had never been here before. From the outside, it looks like another urban chain, I was pleasantly surprised to find it's a locally owned business! First, best onion rings I've ever had. Seriously. Please send me the recipe - light breading, excellent flavor. Top notch. Fry sauce is very flavorful and unique. My son and I had the burger, everything was solid, lots of options to add if needed. Wife had the hot chicken sandwich, she said it wasn't that hot, but very flavorful and had a generous amount of chicken. Portions are perfect for a lunch. While the food was great and a solid value, the real star here was the service. The wonderful young lady at the counter (Joanna - hope I spelled correctly) was so pleasant and helpful, working hard to take orders and keep the restaurant neat and clean! So refreshing to meet people (especially in Portland service industries) who value customer service and seem to actually like their customers and their job! Attention Ownership - You have an amazing employee here, you'd better promote her or pay her more, or you'll end up losing her! Looking forward to coming back and having a shake and a Chicago Dog! read more

Let me start off by staying the ambiance was like waiting at the er or somewhere nonchalant. There's no branding or effort provided in experience. My first red flag was the overly pushy middle aged man at the counter judging my order. This was my boyfriend's pick he just wanted a good cheese burger without going to a sit down experience and not doing fast food. However, when I tell you every menu item was priced the same I was taken aback. How does a hotdog meal equal the same as a double cheeseburger meal? They do "Chicago dogs" the guy kept insisting it's the most authentic in Portland so I played along and acted like I've never had one when in fact I've had many (he's so overly pushy). We sprang over $40 on a double cheeseburger, Chicago dogs, two fries and two drinks aka just two meals not ordered separate. The hot dog was gross. I had one diced onion in the entire bun, the relish and pickled pepper had this weird aftertaste that felt fermented or *spoiled. I had half a tomato slice in the whole bun. And the hotdog itself was rotten. Truly would trust a hotdog from 7/11 or the street better than this one. The burger was so mid. Tasted over cooked and gave contaminated grill. My boyfriend and I got sick off this food and it's as quality as it comes out. You're better off going to killer burger, or pdx sliders. The bag isn't branded or the wrapping so I'm curious where he gets the price point from. Then gives dollar tree gummies as his form of "branding". Just another millennial shop that offers disappointment. It did not hit the spot unless the spot was disappointment and depression. read more

I had a Hit The Spot Double Cheeseburger and two days later was at In 'n Out in Roseburg. Six days later another In 'n Out. Hit The Spot was Number One, In 'n Out Roseburg Number Two and In 'n Out Medford Number Three. Big Ridgefield play, but Folks, trust me, Hit The Spot on 7th and SE Morrison is the Place To Go for a great Double Double. So Good! And the Onion Rings rock, too! read more

The meal was fine, but $19.48 for a burger, shake and fries is a bit much for stuff that ultimately just tasted like fast food. Not worth a visit. The quality of the meat on the burger wasn't very good. It felt cheap, like fast food. And as thin patties, you kinda get the worst of both worlds. Thick patties are juicy (when done right) whereas smash burgers have those delicious crispy bits, but these were just standard thin patties that didn't have either of those attributes. I'm not sure what the thinking is with that. The bun also felt cheap and very well might be the same ones you buy at the grocery store. Similar with the fries. I like when fries have a distinct potato flavor but these ones were like typical frozen or fast food fries that just taste generic and lack the potato flavor. They were kinda crispy but not too much. The spot sauce was pretty awesome though. It had a nice tangy kick to it. The milkshake was underwhelming. It kinda just tasted creamy, thick and artificial. The service was surprisingly great though. Two different employees I interacted with just had a really smiley and positive energy to them in a way that wasn't over the top but at the same time was really notable and pleasant. That was really cool. read more

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We went on a Saturday and it was very quiet. It's a very industrial kind of place with concrete floors and big windows with lots of light. the service is great. Very quick and friendly with good suggestions. Our burgers were hot and tasted great. French fries were salty and crispy. Definitely come back but one order of fries for two people would be enough. read more

Hit The Spot - Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This is my first time to their physical location. They expanded the menu and added chicken tenders to it. We ordered the triple stack burger and a set of chicken tenders. The burger was just amazing as before, and the chicken tenders were good. The tenders had this hint of sweetness to it, which was unique. The service here was nice and friendly. read more

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I love that even more burger spots are opening up because who doesn't love a good cheeseburger. I never tried Hit the Spot when they were a food cart but I saw this place being set up before they were open so I had to bookmark it for the next time I was craving a burger. I would say they are a mix between a standard smash burger & gourmet burger since they are denser of a burger. If you're not into a burger they have chicken sandwiches and even a vegetarian option with the portobello mushroom patty. The space is really clean with their indoor/outdoor area for you to enjoy your meal and they have artwork on their walls unique to them. You also order via their kiosks and then the staff bring your food to your table. I really liked on the kiosk that they had options to customize by adding/removing ingredients really easily. Now down to the food. I loved how the burgers had a potato bun and the patties were a good size. The cheese was melty and I thought it was done well together. It didn't have the smash burger crisp & onions on the burger but they add it here as a topping with chopped lettuce as well. Solid burger where a double cheeseburger actually fills you up. I really enjoyed the spicy portobello burger because it had a really great kick I wasn't assuming. Pair it with their sauce on the side and you got yourself a meal. The only thing was that the coating was falling off a bit so you just have to add it back to get that kick. The fries here are also solid and were really crispy! The staff was really friendly and even checked in on us during our meal. It was nice to meet them and chat up with them a bit! As we were eating they were also doing clean up around the space so they make sure that it's always clean for the next person. read more

This place lived up to its name and definitely HIT THE SPOT! Paid this location a visit on Friday evening and just beat the evening rush. Super friendly staff as we were greeted when we walked in. Ambiance was great as they have three tv playing live sports. This was my first time here to I ordered a few things. For my wife and I the double burger was a must and we had to try the fries and onion rings. The burger was amazing. One of the top three burgers I have had in Portland. The onion rings were out of this world! The batter they use for there onion rings is so good tasty. Loved the fries as well. Let's not forgot about their chicken tenders. Ordered some for my son and he loved them. Of course I had collect the parent tax and try some and it was delicious. Great batter and the chicken was very tender. Before we left we had to finish off this great meal with a strawberry shake. Overall great experience and we will be back very soon. read more

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I'm not sure if Jane is the owner but was very nice. There are two tablets to order on and it was super nice to have a sink to wash your hands not within the bathroom. The pricing was a little expensive but the food was delicious. I enjoyed a single hamburger, fries and even the chicken strips. The flavors really hit the spot! Ava loved the chocolate shake and she was even given quite a few unicorn stickers which made her day. read more

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Last time we visited Hit the Spot it was a food truck. I recalled loving my crispy smash so we headed there again today and were surprised when we arrived at an actual restaurant. Cute place, super clean, with a very simple menu. (I especially appreciated the inclusion of a sink next to the ketchup and drink station.) The service was slow, but fabulously friendly and clearly appreciative. The burgers were as I remembered: great flavor, great spot sauce, crispy smash edges/fries. We had a strawberry shake and it was yummy too. I only wish they were closer to home so I could visit more often. Recommend! read more

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Best burger spot in Portland. Most consistent, high quality ingredients and staff of any place. Don't waste your time and go here!

$28 for a cheeseburger, two chicken tenders, and onion rings. I thought that seemed expensive but I figured the portions would be large or the food would be great. Nope. The $8 onion rings were a joke, four greasy skinny rings with most of the batter fallen off. The $10 tenders were tiny and the toast underneath was greasy and hard as a rock. The $10 cheeseburger was so disappointing, just a sad little gray pancake covered in strange chunky lettuce pieces and barely any cheese or sauce. My "spot" was not hit and I shan't return. read more

The food is amazing! Every bite melted in my mouth. Way better than I anticipated! Their staff is phenomenal! Really enjoyed the music and cleanliness of the establishment. They only accept cash so plan ahead. read more

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Kind folks serving solid, run of the mill burgers. Food was cooked fresh to order and was tasty, but nothing to write home about. Chicken was fried fresh and super soft/moist served on a hot toasted slice of bread. Pretty well priced at about 10$ a meal. While not mind blowing, an overall solid burger joint with good prices! read more

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Burger junkie here and finally got the chance to try Hit The Spot. Wow! Awesome burgers offered in a simple way, no holds barred attention to detail, and great flavor. Ricky helped me get started and was very helpful from order to cleanup. The entire staff was great, by the way. The pride shows! I had a 2x2 with bacon and it really hit the spot! Ah, see what I did there? Burger is assembled and wrapped carefully in paper wrap and bag. Can't wait for the Vancouver location to open later this year! Will be a regular customer forever! Update: Nov 2023, the Vancouver location fell through, but a Portland location was found. Nice facilities with clean bathrooms, plenty of seating, and a comfy atmosphere. Staff is amazing and the burgers remain impossibly great. Chicken tenders are the absolute best, super tender with an amazing battered crust. Nothing quite like it. Also optioned for onion rings...again, super fantastic, crispy and just the right amount of onion. Seasonal offering was a pumpkin spice milkshake that was super duper yummy. read more

I was a semi-regular at the cart when it was on Sandy, and recommended these burgers to anyone who asked where they could find the best ones in town. Today I tried the brick and mortar location for the first time, and was incredibly underwhelmed. Perhaps they ran out of meat, and had to make due with pre-formed and frozen patties from the wholesale restaurant supply, because this wasn't even remotely close to what I fondly remember from the cart. This was more akin to a school lunch burger, and while not terrible, I'd say the photos in other reviews are not representative of our experience today. The cashier and server were super friendly and welcoming, but the burgers ended up in the trash. read more

Hit The Spot - This isn't a smash burger. - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I visited Hit the Spot on a weekday for dinner. I was craving a burger and the restaurant came up as a convenient option for me. The cashier was friendly and my order was ready quickly. There was both indoor and outdoor seating. I got the single with no tomato's or pickles. I got the onion rings as a side. The burger was good! The meat was juicy, the bun was good, and the sauce was good. To me, it was comparable to the Habit which is a fast casual chain in California. The onion rings stole the show though! The breading that they used was top notch and it was so crispy. Overall, it was a good dinner and I'll be back. read more

Hit The Spot - Single Burger - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Holy smash burger!!!!! AMAZING. The double cheese burger was perfect. The bacon was so crispy and yummy. Fries are god tier and perfectly salty. The sauce was okay! Service was spectacular despite being down staff members! Probably the best burger in Portland!!! The Patties are thin so I couldve added a third but two was just right. Would come back for sure!!! read more

Hit The Spot - Double cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Sorry to hear my family lives off hamburgers and fries. If you still have that food truck going, post, and we will be there to try the hamburgers and fries! read more

I just realized I never reviewed this place! We visited a few weeks ago after it being on our list for a very long time. Hours vary but we finally found a time to go. And we were so glad we did. We tried ordering online, but it wasn't turned on yet, apparently. We called to verify they were open, and they said they'd turn on online ordering. Easy peasy. No waiting when we got there. Our order was hot and ready for us. My son grabbed a shake before we left. Super fast service. The lady helping was soooo friendly and kind. Very welcoming. She seemed genuinely happy to be there. We ordered two regular burgers and two chicken ones. Everything was pretty tasty! Worth a visit. :) read more

I finally got to check this one off my bucket list! I don't live in Portland, but I made sure to make a stop here when I was. The wait was about 10 to 15 minutes longer than when my order receipt said it would be ready, but it was worth it. The burger tastes, so good and so fresh andI love that the bacon is crispy. On the spicy chicken sandwich, the amount of spice is perfect and it's on a sweet bun so it makes it even more of a perfect balance of flavors. The fries were amlukewarm when I got them since the sandwiches took so long, but the owner is so sweet that she gave me a free milkshake for my wait.. I highly recommend this place, just have patience, and I will definitely be back again. read more

Hit The Spot - Spicy chicken sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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One of the best burgers in town All the food the friends are so good, the staff is amazing and I love the environment read more

What an awesome experience!!! I was seriously hungry when I placed my mobile order. It said it would be 14-15 minutes, but I took off to get there early. As I pulled into my parking spot I got a desk saying my order was ready. I walked in (very clean interior, I'll happily eat there next time). The burger was sooooo good! It was cooked perfectly, the toppings were fresh and the bun was nice and soft. The fries were nice and golden brown and the seasoning was perfect. Hit the Spot totally lives up to its name!!!! read more

Hit The Spot - Outside - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We were in Portland for three days and ended up coming to "Hit the Spot" for lunch one day and dinner the next because we enjoyed it so much. Burger was good and we loved the onion rings. The service was great from the owner, Jeremy. We would come back if we are ever in town again! read more

They have unclear pricing - they overcharge without any warning and they were out of french fries. This place is the worst - go somewhere else and never give them your business - they should be ashamed of themselves!!!!!!!!! read more

If you are wondering about all these 5 star reviews let me tell you they are all legit! This is a food truck located in the same parking lot as The Human Bean. Parking on the day we went was rough but we were able to find a spot. There is nowhere to sit except a small patch of grass on the side street so plan to eat this at home, I don't recommend eating this in the car because you run the risk of losing some pieces in between the seats. There wasn't a line when we arrived so we were helped right away. The guy at the window was friendly and answered the couple of questions we had. The prices are very reasonable unless you decide to make a behemoth burger....which is exactly what we did...Go big or go home, right? I ordered a 2x2x2 (2 patties, 2 cheese, 2 bacon) and all the toppings and my boyfriend ordered a 4x2x5 and all the toppings plus fries and fry sauce. The burgers are made to order so it took a few minutes to come out which is perfectly fine by me because who likes premade food...blah.. These burgers are the bomb! They are juicy, full of flavor, and melt in your mouth delicious. This is why they are a 5 star food cart. There are enough fries in one order to share so keep that in mind. Hit The Spot has moved its way up to the top of our best burger spots in the PDX area. read more

Hit The Spot - 2x2x2 - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Friendly staff, no wait, solid burger. I would recommend the double patty because it is essentially a smash burger with a thin patty. However, burger was delicious! Crispy ends, melty cheese, and fresh toppings. The onion rings were good if you like shoestring fried onions. There was more batter than onion. Would probably opt for fries next time. read more

Hit The Spot - Single cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The food was fantastic! The staff was very friendly The chicken strips were so crunchy and flavorful. They tasted homemade! The fries are my favorite. The burger was just the way I like it. I got a double bacon cheeseburger Now I need to pass out for a few days but so worth it!! And omg the price is amazing. Will be regulars here read more

Short version: Simple, self explanatory burgers Friendly customer service Affordable Long version: The name explains it all. It definitely hits the spot. The biggest sign that this place is good, is the number of regulars they have. Half of the customers that came while I was there, Ricky had already known what they were going to get. This is a level of customer loyalty I aspire to be at. I don't want to compare it to other places, but it's so hard not to. This is a very simple burger, and I don't say it like it's a bad thing at all. It is what it is, you know exactly what to expect. It doesn't need anything flashy to draw you in. It doesn't come with glitter or sparklers or a side of unicorns, and it doesn't need it. It's fresh and very clean tasting. All of the veggies were diced up. I have never had diced up pickles in a burger and I absolutely love getting pickles in every bite. Solid seasoning on the patties. Did I do a happy wiggle while eating this burger? I sure did, and I would do it again! My mom is very hard to please and she loved her jalapeno bacon cheeseburger. Whatever is in their sauce, I love it, my momma loves it! I'm so glad I got a side of it for my fries. I'm disappointed in myself for not trying it sooner, but this is probably going to turn into a regular thing. It's a 2 person operation, and not fast food. It's about the speed I would expect from food that is being made to order. Small batches of fries made, so they're pretty freaking fresh. And there's a good amount of customers that they need to keep up with. Excellent customer service. Ricky was super nice and personable. He made sure everyone was comfortable and had everything they needed. read more