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    Lefty's Burger Shack

    4.1 (401 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Shrimp basket
    Pearl L.

    We arrived here around Saturday afternoon and there was plenty of parking for us to stop by. There were a few cars and a few people standing and waiting for their orders. They have quite the extensive menu so we took our time to see what we wanted as we were going to get bubble tea and dessert elsewhere. As we were looking at the menu, a lady who was our cashier asked politely if we were ready and once we were ready to order then to just come up to the window. We ended up getting a shrimp basket, mushroom burger, hot dog, and a side order of frings. There is plenty of benches that you can sit and enjoy your meal. We also love all the cute decorations and color scheme of the shack. We even got a cute photo of our dog. We got our order after several minutes but we noticed that we were missing our hot dog. However, the cashier mentions that she didn't hear that and that they were willing to give it to us for free. We thought that was so sweet of them as we were still ready to pay for it but they took it upon themselves to correct a mistake. The food was very good, we loved the juiciness of the shrimp and hot dog, the flavors of the burger, and the deliciousness of the fries especially with that fry sauce. We gave some fries to our fur babies who were just as happy.

    Expect a line, but moves fast
    Chris D.

    Yum. Old school hamburger goodness! Best shakes and onion rings (damn! Probably the best onion rings!!!) fries good, hamburgers as expected, but can't match having a day out with your grandsons and hubby after a hike on the beach. Cool place for sure!

    Michael C.

    Ok after serious deliberation, a Einstein level of mathmatics, and a small existential crisis, I have decided that this is the best burger I have ever had in my life. The double deluxe is the perfect balance of ingredients, packed with flavor, and all at a price that won't break the bank. I will say I am not a fan of crinkle fries, they are clearly the worst form of potato, however their onion rings are amazing. Service was fast, there was a constant line of about 3-4 people but no one was waiting long, they zipped through and got our food quickly. Lastly, that shake... I'm a big banana shake fan and they nailed this. We will absolutely be back for some more of the best burger in Tacoma.

    Overcooked Frings order but hoping this isn't typical.
    Trevor S.

    I wanna start off with what was great. The service was polite and professional. My order was taken clearly and in a friendly manner. The food was where some stars were removed unfortunately. The burger was better than McDonalds in size, but the flavors were missing a bit. Everything was included but the flavor itself fell a little flat. Not bad but also not great. The onion rings were greasy and overcooked for my order. I could tell they were freshly made but just overdone. This also included the french fries as they were very fresh but also a bit tough. The milkshake was a vanilla that I got and it was very thick. A bit milky flavor and I'm for that so it was great for me. One of the surfboard seats attached to the building may need to get replaced soon as it felt like it might fall apart if you sit on it wrong but I liked the fun theme these seats are adding. My family probably will come back to give it another go to see if the food was having an off day.

    onion rings
    Lan V.

    One of the best burgers in town. Very helpful and good service provided. Didn't wait too long for the food, food was made to order fresh. The shack was in a good location not too busy traffic and easy to get to. Got the DX bacon cheeseburger and a side of onion rings. Both were delicious and had good amounts of toppings with onion, pickles, shredded lettuce. Highly recommend trying it out, will definitely come back again.

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    Gerry L.

    Burgers are good but a bit small. The meat is better than most fast foods. The crinkle fries are good, but a bit greasy. I would tell you how the onion rings are, but they screwed up my order and I got 2 fries instead of onion rings and fries.

    Mushroom onion burger
    Kate R.

    We had a great experience, finally trying this UP staple of a restaurant after nearly 3 years of living here and attending church right up the road! We came on a brisk but sunny winter day in February, taking advantage of the dry weather to sit outside and enjoy our food before we go to the zoo. Long story short, it's everything you would expect from a burger shack that's been around for quite a while. Delicious, if greasy, burgers, and great small business service. Our food came out in a timely manner and was very reasonably priced! Lunch for three with 2 drinks for under $40 is hard to find anymore! Will return! :)

    Outdoor
    Sarah K.

    Stopped here because we were craving a burger and man did they deliver! First off, how cute is this little seaside themed shack?! The sides are painted with fun nautically humorous pictures. The employee was absolutely delightful. She took her time, looked like she loved being there and had a great personality. We enjoyed talking to her very much. My husband ordered the double bacon cheeseburger and vanilla shake, I got the regular bacon cheeseburger with a peanut butter shake, and our son got a jr burger all with a side of "frings" (a mix of fries and onion rings). The burgers were delicious! Juicy, melt in your mouth and full of flavor. The frings were perfectly crunchy down to the last bite. And the shakes were everything I needed and more. The only thing I would have changed is I wish I got a bigger shake! We will certainly be visiting Lefty's again!

    Jerome T.

    Love stopping by Lefty's for juicy bacon cheese burger. The wait was minimal and service was fast.

    Chris V.

    Lefty's offers very good burgers, fries, and shakes. I ordered a chocolate peanut butter shake & it was excellent. I also ate my one annual onion ring, which is offered as a combo with the fries, and it was excellent. Next year, I'll go back for another. They added some nice picnic tables for lunch on a nice day. The chicken strips my friend ordered weren't any good, but the rest of what we ordered was very good.

    Burger picture is deceiving
    Kelly K.

    I was on my way to see a friend when hunger struck. I wanted something quick and Lefty's shack caught my eye so pulled in for a meal. I figured the line to order was a good sign. However, I discovered they are definitely not fast food. I'm all for fresh / made to order, but from the time I got in line to the time I got was food was easily 20 minutes, and I can't say it was worth it. Prices are very reasonable so there's that. The girl in the window didn't know the menu very well. I wanted to see if they could add tomato to my cheeseburger but apparently they don't carry tomato?! So it's just meat, cheese, special sauce and lettuce because I don't like pickles or onion. It's basically the size of a McDonald's quarter pounder. The burger was grilled more on the well done side and didn't have a memorable taste. I also got a vanilla milk shake which was creamy and yummy, but didn't entirely make up for the burger. I was hoping to use the rest room while I waited but they don't have one FYI. Tons of parking and a few tables outside if the weather is nice enough. Would come back for another shake if in the mood while in the area, but avoiding the tomato-less meh burgers for sure.

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    4 months ago

    Amazing burgers! They remind me of Dick's but bigger and tastier. They have the best onion rings I've tasted in a long time.

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    3 months ago

    The food was great and the employees were great no complaints but there is a good 20 minute wait for your food and there wasn't a huge line

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    8 months ago

    Awesome burgers!! Great FRINGS( french frys and onion rings together). Great milkshakes. Friendly service. Highly recommend.

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    9 months ago

    great food, great service, reasonably priced. so far, my favorite in this area. definitely get frings and a shake!

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    11 months ago

    Good burgers and great fries! Milkshakes tasted like they had real fruit. Delicious. (4.25 stars)

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    Had great service. Didn't really think the food was as great as I heard personally not my favorite.

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