I'm giving this place 5 stars because 4 is far below 4.6. I have yet to have anything off their menu that I did not like. Every single item I've had has been amazing. Except for 1 thing. The green smoothie thing I ordered had lumps of something I can only describe as sour buttermilk fat. I haven't asked exactly what it is yet. But the texture and consistency leads my brain to feel that it should not be in there. And that it may have fallen from a nest above the blending counter. It's no wonder that Next Level reminds me of Veggie Grill since they are in effect the same company now. read more

Pleasantly surprised!! I'm not sure what my expectations coming into this was but I would never thought that the imitation of chicken could be so accurate ?? The texture and flavor of this literally on par with real chicken, really love that! Although I do wish there was more seasoning to it but would really love to try more stuff from here. The place is nice and clean with seatings inside and outside. The staff were also kind and helpful (: It is a bit of a wait but everything seems to be cooked and put together as order, so that's a plus for me. read more

Next Level Veggie Grill Ballard - Vegan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here for some eats while running errands with my friend. The menu here is pretty sizeable which can be off putting for me because I'll often equate a smaller, curated menu to be more focused making for better food. Based off what we got, they seem to be able to deliver despite the menu size. I tried the Chik'n Bacon ranch - Crispy chik'n filet, organic tempeh bacon, smoked Gouda cheese, lettuce, tomato and creamy ranch, toasted pretzel bun. Not bad, definitely crispy but I found it to be small for almost $13. My friend had the Maverick Burger - House-seasoned 1/4 lb Beyond™ patty, crispy onion rings, organic tempeh bacon, dill pickles, choice of cheese, hickory BBQ and house-made special sauce on a toasted pretzel bun. Also pricey at $16, but it was sizeable and I tried some of it. Very good, would recommend. Where it took a bit of a dip was, I ordered some fries for us to split at $4. Those Fries were the size the of a small order of McD's fries, you know that tiny bag that you can basically pour into your mouth in one go similar to when you're down to the crumbs of a chips bag? Yeah, that was supposed to be shareable. When offering condiments, staff guy mentioned that the fries came with 1 ketchup cup, I figured ok I guess I better get an additional sauce for $0.75. This and the ketchup were these pitiful cups smaller than a jello shot. So, the mains are good, but the sides and snacks that I've seen are not worth it. Other than that, I'd give another try. read more

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First off, very friendly staff. Ordered a Maverick burger and fries. Didn't take much time. Hot and fresh. Buddy ordered a taco anf fries. Overall a good experience. Indoor seating with outdoor availability with good weather. We walked over but parking can look like a challenge. Clean place with plenty of room. read more

I dined here with my partner and her daughter. I ordered the avocado salad. The child had the Impossible Burger, which she consumed and remarked it was good. My salad was fresh, and my partner also expressed satisfaction with her meal. The fries were particularly excellent. The service and ambiance were characteristic of fast-food establishments. read more

Soooo incredibly bomb and everything is seasoned so well!! I'm not even vegan but WOW! And the staff is so nice, truly one of my new favorite places read more

Next Level Veggie Grill Ballard - Vegan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love this place, so many choices from healthy to more indulgent, and such a wide variety of choices! My husband who is not vegan loves the steak protein platter and even craves it. My favorite options here are the santa fe chicken sandwich or the ranchero bean fiesta bowl. This visit, I tried the taco salad for the first time. It was delicious. The shakes are great as well, I love the orange cream in particular. The restaurant is always clean and the staff friendly. There's plenty of parking in the adjacent parking garage. read more

Next Level Veggie Grill Ballard - Taco salad - Vegan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I'm a long time lover of Veggie Grill, but was not as familiar with Next Level. I had visited the location at Whole Foods Roosevelt a handful of times, but this much more convenient. I am still sad that the other location is closing. I enjoy that this one has a huge parking lot/garage and is an actual restaurant where as the other was a part of a grocery store. I love that there are tons of other things in the area so I can still combine a work out class or a grocery shopping trip into my excuse to come here for delicious food. Plus I always need more excuses to come to Ballard. Everything I have had here is delicious. I have such a hard time choosing. I want to try one of everything. I am sad I don't live closer, but realize that this would cost me a lot of money. I hope one day one appears outside of King County. I love the shakes and had the most delicious steak taco on my most recent visit. I've been thinking about it constantly ever since. The lentil soup is also quite tasty and I dream about being able to recreate it. I love that the app is always offering specials to entice me to make a special trip and come in, I agree it does work, please keep this up. It is important to link your credit card or take a picture of your receipt if you are trying to rack up points, weirdly the phone # does not do it on it's own. I can't tell what is different since the rebranding, but I will keep investigating anyhow. My non veg partner is a long time fan as well, he will usually happily agree to come here whereas many other vegan places he turns his nose up at. read more

Obsessed!! I will definitely be back again and again! I had the chicken sandwich with a side of fries and the peach ice tea. My meal was delicious, I love the fries!! They taste to fresh. I can't wait to come back and try the chili cheese fries and milkshakes! I was concerned for like 30 seconds because I was like ... wow this is vegan!! It was one of the best vegan meals I've had. I am pretty picky. read more

Next Level Veggie Grill Ballard - All Vegan!!! - Vegan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Recently tried next level and it was soo good. We had the ghost pepper popper burger which was incredible. They tend to get busy so you may have to wait 20 mins for the burgers. They have self order kiosk and the place is cute and very similar to a fast food joint. The burger we had was not very fiery despite the name but tasted incredible read more

You have to try this place! Omg non vegans will also LOVE THIS PLACE! EVERYTHING IS VEGAN!!!! So good it's shocking! My friend had the fried chicken burger! It was juicy and tender! I'm getting that next time for sure! I had the black bean burger with jalapeños! Spicy hot!!!! The coconut milk milkshake was delicious! Crispy fries! The place has easy underground parking! It was spotless! The bathrooms are so clean. The staff was really kind to an unhoused man who wanted a drink of water on a super hot Seattle summer day! I'm WOWED! I'm coming back again!!!! read more

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Nice spot to visit from some convenient comfort food. Chili Cheeze fries, onion rings, Fire Cheeze burger/chikin sandwich all were enjoyable. Enjoyable spice level with their ghost sauce. Anyone could handle it. The staff were friendly, restaurant was clean and had lots of seating. Good plant based spot to grub before hitting the breweries! read more

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I love love their new menu. We got the Buddha Budhai, Ghost Pepper Popper Burger and orange cream milkshake. I am so obsessed with the bowl. I hate kinwa but this bowl was soooo yummy and healthy read more

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Summer rolls were falling apart and had hard green mango pieces, burger was okay but topped with end slice of tomato that was also green and flavorless, and onion slice that still had the skin on it! read more

Thank you for vegan fooooooooooood!! Delicious food and friendly staff! So many options :)

Stopped in today after visiting PCC and got a salad and tots, clean and great service thank you :)

My wife and I stopped here on our way to the Ballard Locks to enjoy one of the first days of the year that really felt like Summer. We had planned to get it to go. But the dining area was immaculate and super comfortable so we changed our order for here. I had the Fire Chzburger. The pepperjack chz and sauce was the perfect level of heat. So good! My wife (who is not vegan) had the Crispy Ch'kn and loved it. We shared some fries and a vanilla shake. The service was so friendly and the bathrooms so clean. This might be our new favorite stop! read more

Next Level Veggie Grill Ballard - shakes - Vegan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It had been a while since I'd been to Next Level Burger, and I just learned about Next Level Veggie Grill. I was excited to try the new menu at the Ballard location. I ordered the Buddha Brunch Bowl with a signature patty added, and my husband had the Steakhouse Burger. We also shared a side of herb-roasted potatoes. Everything was absolutely delicious--we left feeling satisfied and happy without any greasiness or heaviness. I loved the variety in my bowl; it was exactly what my body was craving. We will definitely be back soon! read more

Ordered the American classic with smoked Gouda and a gluten free bun. Very tasty burger and especially liked the patty and the cheese was very melty. Great to have a vegan fast food place to go and only wish we had more. Little pricey- had a small diet cola and with tip was $20.00, but still would most likely come back read more

How I heard of this place: Vegan friends introduced us to Next Level, and when we came across the one in Ballard, we had to stop by to partake of our special gift of a free shake! Type of cuisine: Vegan burgers, fries and shakes. All things fast food, without the guilt of animal cruelty. Ambiance: Bright orange and fast food-y, the space is new, clean and family friendly. What I ordered: We selected a Cookies 'n Cream Shake on this visit, prepared with soy & coconut ice creams for a thick and sweet combination. What I loved: The combination of ice creams available for shakes. Why I loved it: Comfort fast food that is more environmentally friendly. Cost: Average read more

Next Level Veggie Grill Ballard - Just opened! Celebrating with a cookies & cream shake - Vegan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I am really glad I tried out NextLevel Burgers. The food was really tasty. The prices were good. The menu has many gluten-free and dairy-free options, and at the counter you can there's a handy card you can read over for common allergies and dietary intolerances. I was super impressed. Both of the staff members I interacted with were nice and polite. I didn't have to wait long for my order; service was rather quick. On a Friday. I ordered the Fire Chzburger on a gluten-free bun, which was pretty tasty. It had great flavors and textures, but it would have been even better if the sauce had more of a spicy kick. The chocolate peanut butter cup shake with a combination of coconut milk and soy milk was so delicious and even had crunchy chocolate pieces in the bottom. As someone who can hardly ever get a milkshake at a restaurant, this was a wonderful treat. This restaurant is in a great location, too. While I'm out doing a bunch of errands in the neighborhood, I can stop by for a quick bite. Super convenient read more

Not a vegan, just came for the grand opening. Thoroughly impressed with the level of planning and advertisement for the grand opening btw! The burger was great! Juicy, meaty, savory, definitely hits the spot. The fries were also pretty tasty. I really liked the sauce! The shake was not the best IMO, we got the soy/coconut mix base and has a very similar after taste to a protein drink. Of course, replacing dairy is pretty hard so considering that it's vegan it's pretty good! Overall, this place is a little pricey for a somewhat small burger, but it was still pretty tasty! read more

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This burger is pretty next level! We ordered some beyond burgers, a chick'n burger, special fries, and a cookies and cream shake. I'm not vegetarian/vegan, so my expectations weren't super high, but I really enjoyed everything we ordered. The portions are small for what you pay for, however. The burgers did seem quite a bit small, but flavor and texture-wise, it was so juicy and flavorful. We particularly liked the chick'n burger because the texture was crispy and a little chewy. The veggies on the burgers were also quite fresh and crisp. I'm not sure if I personally would prefer it over a hamburger, but it's definitely a very solid plant-based burger. The shake was creamy and delicious, we were recommended the half soy half coconut base for extra creaminess. I also really liked the special fries--they were like In-n-Out animal style fries but the fries were also seasoned, so super yummy! read more

Next Level Veggie Grill Ballard - Cookies and cream shake, 1/2 soy 1/2 coconut base - Vegan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I never thought I'd go to Next Level Burger because I find vegan joints to have overly processed and pricey food, but when I had cravings for vegan soft serve recently, I ended up there to get their fall shake special called the Dirty Jack-o-Lantern! It included pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spices, vegan soft serve (I can't digest dairy products), crushed chocolate cookies, chocolate sauce, vegan whipped cream, and gummy worms. It was mighty good and gave me all the fall vibes! The cashier was friendly too. I'm taking one star off because the wait was loooong, and the shake is super pricey, but still, I enjoyed my rare pumpkin spice shake experience. read more

Next Level Veggie Grill Ballard - The Dirty Jack-o-Lantern shake was a delicious, pumpkin-spicey, and rare treat for me! - Vegan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here to introduce my gf to Next Level mid February. The shake machine was broken and they weren't serving food also for some unrelated reason. They said they'd send me a voucher. They never did. I came back today 3/13 . Guess what " Shake machine is broken again" The fact I expressed discontent over this disappointment FOR THE SECOND TIME felt like an offense to the staff. As if it's our fault to come support their business. This location is trash and I wouldn't recommend coming to this next level at all. Try any other location, best even if you can try the ones in Portland; over there I was never let down. read more

Next Level Veggie Grill Ballard - Not a shake. Just water. - Vegan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Perfect location! Right in the middle of it all... PLUS there is ample parking. My favorite items are the Pubchz Style Fries are where it's at. Topped with vegan cheezzzzzzzzz, tempeh bacon and green onion! You'll have one taste and feel like a baddie. The Buffalo chicken burger is so delish! If you could drown yourself in Buffalo sauce like me, then this is your jam. Don't forget to wash it down with one of their amazing shakes. The peanut butter cup is my fave. It comes with your choice of a coconut or soy base, but I do both. It's creamy, peanutty heaven. It tastes like a peanut buster parfait. NOM. It's a must try! Get after it! read more

We're not Vegan but I love to try food options that use less meat or no meat at all, and this place intrigued me. It's not a plant-based shop but my plant-based diet mother would love to have this shop in her city, I'm sure. The burger patties are your standard Beyond patty, so it's really the toppings and sauces that make this place stand out. Good variety of chz/faux cheeses, sauces, and the shakes can be made with coconut or soy milk. I'm not sure why I was expecting crinkle cut fries but the thicker and seasoned fries had a slight smokiness. The Maverick ($15 after adding Chz) had a crispy onion ring and excellent BBQ sauce. Beyond Burger ($12.50 after adding Pepperjack Chz) was delicious but didn't taste unique enough for me to order again. There was a hiccup with our sodas and we were given Diet cola (very clearly diet) and when we asked if it was an error we were told they only have regular Cola so ours was not Diet. We went back to the counter and asked to change it to a different flavor and a different employee mentioned they do indeed have Diet cola and quickly got us our requested substitutes. The Cookie dough shake was so good, we ended up getting a Mint Chocolate Chip one for the road. If you like your shake with a ton of large chips, this is for you! I prefer to have to chew my shake less, but my partner was loving it. We're looking forward to trying more of the menu again soon. read more

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The TLDR is from the old Wendy's commercial "Where's the beef?" - had the fire cheeseburger and chili fries - the fries were decent and would order again - felt like the burger I had was slider size and just didn't get the bang for the buck. If you are a plant person they have several options and this might be something to check out but as far as burgers go, this place will not be in my rotation. (I did like the chile fries so I would consider that). One thing going for them is they are open until 10 pm read more

I am not a vegan but I still enjoy eating here once in a while. The burgers and sides that I've tried have all been tasty. The price point is a little high for the portion size, but the rewards app has good deals and it's definitely worth signing up for. It's great having an alternative/healthier option for your burger and fries fix in the Ballard area. read more

I'm a fan of their tater tots. Staff is very friendly. I also liked how there are so many kinds of vegan burgers to choose from. I feel like they could do a little better with the buns though - it felt like I was eating cardboard, a little tasteless. Also the patty started to break up midway so it was hard to eat. They're probably making the burger fresh so it takes a little longer than other fast food joint for the food to come out. So don't go there if you're in a rush. read more

Back in May, I looked through Yelp's list of the best one hundred Burger Spots and came upon Next level Burger Ballard. I looked all around the state of Washington for burger joints, but I could only find one that specialized in vegan or vegetarian cuisine. It should go without saying that Next Level did not end up on the list. Ha ha! But in all seriousness, I discovered them by going to a place that engaged in activities that I detested! Nevertheless, Next Level lived up to, if not exceeded, its billing! There is no escape from the flames of Level's Beyond Fire Burger! Wait? Have I correctly utilized that phrase? To heck with it! But in all seriousness, the burger is dripping with flavor and incredibly delicious. In light of the fact that it was a cheat day, I went ahead and added an Organic Peanut Butter Cup smoothie to the mix so that I could call the whole thing off. Both were very much worth the one-hour and fifteen-minute travel. I really like how close this location is to the market and the waterfront; it makes the atmosphere here feel extremely friendly. The space is limited but pleasant to stay in. The only thing I have a problem with is the way the meal is presented. Aside from that, I'll be going back to take care of myself, and you should come with me. We really appreciate it, Next Level Burgers! read more

Next Level Veggie Grill Ballard - Organic Peanut Butter Cup - Vegan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Absolutely delicious! I got the beyond burger, which is a classic American burger with dill pickles, tomato, and lettuce, and it's the juiciest burger I've had in a while. Everything is so fresh--no wilty lettuce or mealy tomatoes here! I'm super impressed. It tasted like a real beef patty. I think the special sauce I chose set it apart from a typical burger and I love that the regular fries has seasoning on it! Love, love, love! Coconut milk based milk shakes for the win! Come check it out! read more

Next Level Veggie Grill Ballard - Beyond burger w/special sauce ($10.95), small fries ($3.95, incl. ketchup), and 5 piece chicken nuggets w/blue cheese dressing ($5.95)! - Vegan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Next Level Burger is pricey but very good! We shared a chz-burger with Impossible Patty, some of their "chicken" nuggets, and a soy strawberry milkshake. Everything was really tasty, especially the nuggets. Open-minded meat-eaters will find the food to be quite agreeable. The pricing is higher than it should be, especially given the "fast food" type presentation and atmosphere, and this will keep us from eating there too often. However, you are getting good food and supporting sustainable vegan dining. Definitely worth a try if you're curious! read more

Mediocre burger, not very impressed with the flavor or texture but the restaurant was clean and well lit.

I had plant based burgers in the past. I got their onion rings, which were good as the onions were sweet. Next level burger was way too dry for me. There wasn't enough sauce to balance out the dryness of the patties and the tempeh bacon. Everything tasted very grainy. The buns were dry and on the denser side. read more

Usual beyond patty and buttered and toasted buns. But the combinations and sauces work really well. They also gave me a cinnamon shake gummy sampler. Decent shake but very chewy gummy. read more

Next Level Veggie Grill Ballard - Jalapeño burger - Vegan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

As a nonvegan, I found my Maverick Burger palatable. Vegan hubby said his Blue BBQ Burger was very good. We both liked the tater tots and small shakes. I got strawberry with coconut dairy substitute. read more

Next Level Veggie Grill Ballard - Maverick Burger - Vegan Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great vegan burger joint. The coconut milk shakes are very yummy. I have had three different menu items and they were all good. The So Cal, the chicken burger, the Signature. Both the fries and the onion rings are really tasty. All the sauces complement these items, but the honey mustard is bomb!!! read more

Amazing vegan burgers and fries. I am in love. Get the smash burgers! Wish I could and it at home myself!

The food was amazing. First timer here. The service was great. The ambiance was casual and laid back.