I had the lil woody (cheeseburger) and shake fries (massive amount of fries with a side of small cup of milkshake). I don't like dipping fries in shakes but I wanted to try the milkshake in small amount. The milkshake was good and it was just the amount I wanted. Burger was good but I'm disappointed that basic toppings like lettuce and tomato aren't complimentary and it's 50 cents each. Also the cheese on top of the patty was a sad little piece of cheese and I could barely see it. It's really too bad because the burger was pretty good. Patty was juicy and soft and just how I wanted. I don't think Five Guys burgers are this juicy. Fries were not salted enough and soggy because they came in such a big chunk. They tasted a little better when I salted it but it's not the type of fries I like. Service was fast and friendly. read more

In a sea of burgers available in Ballard, Lil Woody's hits the spot. Wide selection of burgers, good crispy fries, clean and good ambiance. Good Veg options too. Staff is usually just a single person at the till and then I assume a small group of folks in the back but it's totally sufficient for this counter service style spot. Pro tip: the basket of fries is huge, definitely shareable. read more

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I always love a burger place with alternate meat options. We tried the big woody with impossible patty and the salmon burger. Both were pretty good! The fries remind me of Five Guys. They also had queso with fries which was interesting. A solid burger joint with lots of options. read more

Omg delicious burgers, chicken strips and queso!! The restaurant was clean and cool and the service was excellent! Bonus- cheaper than fast food!!! All the stars!!! read more

Solid burger, nothing special but a classic American cheeseburger at a decent price. Onion rings are decent, fries are similar to what you'd get at Dicks. read more

I'm now totally confused what the hype is on this burger. Very Underwhelming!! The burger reminded me of frozen beef patties from the 80's. Meat isn't seasoned, bun was cold, lettuce was too bulkey for a tiny single burger. They don't make fresh Ranch which is odd. For the price we spent it made me upset because we were both disappointed, which is rare. We will not be returning unfortunately. read more

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I was really excited to try Lil Woody's in Ballard, especially since I was quite hungry. Unfortunately, the experience turned out to be disappointing. I ordered the Cap Hill fried chicken sandwich with fries and onion rings, but none of it met my expectations. The fries and onion rings were particularly oily--practically drenched in oil--making them inedible. The sandwich was just okay; I've had much better sandwiches at many other places, and If I could say lots of fast food restaurants have better sandwiches. The chicken was dry and utterly tasteless. Since we couldn't eat most of the food due to the terrible taste, we decided to order a coffee almond fudge milkshake. Thankfully, it was good, likely because it was made with Tillamook ice cream. Despite the ample seating, casual vibe, and friendly staff, we were not happy with the place and won't be returning for the food. read more

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Not the best burger I've had..but staff was really friendly and they could use a little help with cleaning tables and being uneven

The worst burger I had ever ordered. This was exceptionally in Ballard to try something new . I simply couldn't hold the burger since the bread was falling to pieces ... The burger was soaked in grease. read more

Lil Woody's - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I believe this place is a northwest chain but I could be wrong. Anyhow, the burgers are legit. They have many different options for styles of burgers. One for whatever you're feeling. Staff at the Ballard location is very outgoing and nice. I stop by to grab a burger after seeing a movie next door. read more

The special of the week Brie and Pear burger literally BLEW MY MIND! You wouldn't think to come up with this, but the concept works so well and my tastebuds were tingling with happiness! I was very much satisfied with my burger and I wanted to get a second one. It was just that good! I also picked at some of the fries that my friend had ordered, but this is where it brings the rating down. The fries were extremely oily to the touch and had a sad soggy texture to it. Taste-wise though is was your average potato-y goodness. Would definitely come back again to try the other burgers, but maybe would have to skimp out on their fries. Solid 4.25/5 read more

Lil Woody's - Pear and Brie burger - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The cashier was nice but our order was completely wrong. We customized two burgers (one with egg, avocado, and cheese, and one with just cheese and bacon) when we received them they only had cheese and mustard. How do you mess up that bad?? I'm just extremely disappointed, this place doesn't live up to any of the 'hype'. read more

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Lil Woody's is located in Ballard on NW Market Street where there are tons of restaurants, bars, and other businesses. There is no dedicated lot for the restaurant but there is street parking in the neighborhood. They have other locations throughout Seattle including Capitol Hill, White Center, and even one in T-Mobile Park. I had the big woody ($9.50) and the side of fries ($3.50). The burger was good but was nothing mind-blowing. The fries were thinner and not super crispy so you get a lot of smaller burnt pieces. They gave huge portions even for a side though which made up for it. In the past Lil Woody's has partnered with local Seattle chefs to create unique burgers and has also created their own takes on popular fast food burgers. I like the creativity and the new things they bring out and their normal burgers are pretty good too. read more

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The basic burgers hit the spot, while the seasonal and frequent rotations offer some fabulous limited editions. Keep an eye on the socials for the best of em! read more

On my continued unofficial, unannounced burger tour, where I try out all the burger places I'm pointed to or just come across, it was time for Lil' Woodys. The options here off the bat make it appealing, you can get a signature - Lil' Woody or Big Woody, there are preset specialty burgers like the - 'Smoked Out' or the 'Trotter' which of course have their on toppings or sauces and then there is build your own which let's you customize. I kept it simple with the Big Woody - pickles, tomato, lettuce, sauce. Told them to hold the pickles. The burger had that old school, grilled taste. It was pretty good, Not big, or small which allows for focus on all the additions to each burger. That was the case for the B. W. I got. Fresh lettuce, tomato slice didn't overtake the patty and good burger flavor as was the sauce which was like a siracha ketchup. Of course the bacon was good. No issue there. A side of fries in easily shareable and plenty for one. Prices are OK, but off the bat a build your own will be a bit more money, so consider a preset/specialty. They're good but a bit thin. Lil Woodys is solid. The prices aren't old school like say Dicks, but the flavor and presentation is. For a quick burger in the center of town, Lil Woodys has got it. read more

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Bad attitude from service here, even while we were busing the table. Maybe next time we should just leave the tray at the table if the staff is impatient about us sorting through trash and compost. The fig burger was also pretty bad -- too much sauce, stale buns, and very thin patty. Needless to say I won't be coming back. read more

What a fantastic burger joint that stays opened late in Ballard! Popped in here for a late night bite and it hit the spot. The burger was packed with cheesy goodness backed by a crunchy slight sour pickle. The staff were friendly and the space is very clean. Love it and will be back soon! read more

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Came by around 7 pm one day. Small store with a decent amount of seating. Service was pretty fast; we had barely gotten water and sat down before our food came. Food was just okay though. The only thing that stood out was that the cut of their fries was shoestring, which I haven't really seen too many stores offering. Would come back if I was starving and looking for a real quick bite. We also ordered a milkshake, and it came in a soup bowl? It was more liquid and lacked the thick consistency of a milkshake. read more

Lil Woody's - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Just went and got home. They completely messed up both burgers that we ordered truly not a hard thing to mess up and they did. Y'all better make this right... ordered a burger with added egg and avacado and one with added bacon and they gave us 2 plain burgers layered in mustard read more

We came today for the first time. We loved our food so much. We ordered regular burgers And fries . Everything was amazing We are definitely coming back Highly recommended read more

Getting take out from li'l woody's for the first time since covid shutdown. I have been to the south lake Union location once before and thought we'd try Ballard location. We ordered fried chicken sandwich, smoke out burger and black bean burger. The taste, I give them 3.5 stars. They are pretty average, not too impressive. read more

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If I had to guess the burger pattys aren't thawed properly so they have a flavorless styrofoam consistency to them. The place itself was okay and the staff were friendly so that's something. Honestly you can just go to Jack in the Box and be better off. read more

Wow! The Cap Hill Fried Chicken is Delicious! Service was quick and easy. When you walk through the door you are greeted by music you can't help but vibe to, and a friendly smile. The menu is super legible and makes ordering a breeze. I'm glad I tried this place, you will be too! read more

Lil Woody's - Cap Hill Fried Chicken Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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So I was traveling out of country for a bit and I had a choice of what my last meal in America was going to be...I know being in Seattle, I could've gone seafood or something in that realm but I was compelled in getting a burger. So my friend recommended Lil Woody and after taking a look at their menu I was convicted. I got the Trotter because of the horseradish sauce and of course the bacon bits and I tell you it did not let me down! The meat was perfect and everything seemed to melt in mouth. The fries were hella good too, it went well with all the Trotter drippings, shoot I wish I ordered a side of their horseradish sauce and mayo for them. I'm for sure coming back! read more

Lil Woody's - The Trotter - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A burger staple in the NW! Haven't been at any of the locations in a few years and was enticed by their seafood month menu they're collaborating with chefs in seattle. The Frank's oyster house collab oyster burger was absolutely delicious! Only downside that in its cool packaging got quite soggy and thus the 4 out of 5 stars. The sauce and pickled jalapeño was so tangy and has the perfect balance of flavors. I used to always go for the fig and the pig and it used to just hit the spot. Maybe I'll come back soon to retry an old classic. You also can't go wrong with the lil or big woody staples - I have never been crazy about their fries as it's soggy and a grease bomb but if that's your thing, you probably would love it. I noticed that they changed the "crack" to "shake fries" - anyone know when this change in nomenclature occurred?!?! read more

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I enjoyed my burger but I found the fries to be a little too greasy. They were tasty, but weren't crispy at all. Service was pretty fast but the restaurant was mostly empty when I came. Would recommend the chipotle mayo dipping sauce! read more

Lil Woody's - The Fig And The Pig - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We came here for the first 3 weeks of burger month, and each time we experienced great service and good eats! Highlights: - BURGERS - onion rings - the sauces! Would skip: - fries Both the chicken burger & traditional cheeseburger (week 3 burger ran out) were terrific, as well as the "Bombay Joe". Although they were all significantly different, the proteins were prepared excellently & tasted well-balanced. The first time we tried all of the sauces () and there were so many good ones, but the chipotle mayo & horseradish mayo were the standouts. Onion rings are also excellent - crispy and the onions break well when you bite into them. I would skip the fries (unless you're a fan of thin, limp sticks of fried potato - this isn't an insult, just the most accurate way I can describe them). In summary, stick to the burgers (of all kinds!) & onion rings - sample the fries if you're feeling bold read more

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The food here is fantastic. The food portion sizes match the price that you pay. It's in a convenient spot in Ballard. But the people that work here...you can tell that they don't want to (or maybe I was there on a bad day?) The ketchup is behind them in the cooler and you have to ask for it. When I asked for it, the person working the register let out a sigh of what we took as annoyance and got it. It made me feel so uncomfortable. But they kept the restaurant very clean, and it's welcoming on that part. Just make sure you ask for the ketchup at the register after ordering. read more

Lil Woody's - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Plenty of sitting space for a small restaurant. I had the lil woody burger. It was good nothing outstanding. $17 for a good size burger and fries. I liked the fries although they were really creasy. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here but I would eat here again. read more

Hands down probably one of the greatest burgers I've ever had. I got the new Mexican and I absolutely loved it. The green chili was on point. read more

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My son and I had a nice lunch. My son LOVES. this place. I didn't love having to pay for parking to get a burger. The prices were reasonable. My chicken sandwich was OK. It was a little spicy and probably a little more fried than I would prefer but my son really loves this place so he was happy. read more

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One of worst meals I've had in a long time. The salmon burger was greasy and fishy. The fries were a complete disaster - very soggy and soaking in oil. Basically inedible. Not sure what changed here, but I don't remember it ever being this bad in the past. read more

Lil Woody's - Greasy, soggy fries - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's seafood month at Lil Woody's. So excited for this sandwich collaboration with Seabird. As you can see what is advertised is not what you get unfortunately. Something has happened with quality control here on a massive scale. I'm giving 2 starts because the queso was the only edible and delicious thing. Fries totally raw. You can tell just by looking at them, but someone decided "there fine" and tossed them in the bag. Same goes for the sandwich. Non-existent fish and slaw. All breading and the few grey pieces of fish I found were dry and hard. Think "Christmas Vacation Turkey implosion" dry. Not happy Lil Woody's! I know staffing sucks right now but come on! I'll still be back for your delicious standards though, maybe.... read more

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Wow, Lil' Woody's burgers. This place is good. I've been going since they opened the first restaurant years ago. Their fries, though, hit or miss. Last time, I ended up with an undercooked ball of flimsy potatoes--straight to the compost bin. The hamburgers, tasty, yes, but maybe the sheen has worn off? read more

Just a heads up for those w/ gluten sensitivities - they do have gf buns available. That said, I went and got a burger on a gf bun and shared fries with my friend. I definitely got glutened. Could have been the fries? read more

The server was great and the food was prepared on time. However, when I got home with my food my wife discovered the fries weren't fully cooked or maybe they were prepared wrong. I dont know. But they are burned, beyond greasey, and feel completely uncooked. These were $7. These are the worst fries I've had ANYWHERE, even worse than McDonald's, so that says a lot. I would never order from here again. read more

Lil Woody's - Hand cut French fries - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We dropped into Lil Woody's today to take a fun lunch break from the Ballard Market. Amazing!! There were five of us having different burgers, including an ultimate burger for our vegetarian. The shared fries and onion rings, one order of each was generous enough to satisfy everyone. I had the Fig and the Pig and it was flavorful and filling. Great place and will definitely come back again!! read more

Honestly one of the worst burgers ive had in years, the paddy was clearly the lowest quality frozen meat available and wasnt seasoned in the slightest, truly an insult to the neighborhood to think they would charge over 10 dollars for this horse shit read more

everything except the bread and meat was old and wilted the tomatoes were soggy the lettuce was very old the burger patty and bacon was ok not good for 13$ it had little pices of old onion and pickle it was gross read more

Lil Woody's - i mean ... - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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They messed up my order 2 times but after that they quickly fixed it. I ordered a cheeseburger with a milkshake while my freind and my freind's dad ordered a hamburger. The food was so filling we didn't even finish the fries. The service did take a while though. The area was nice too. read more