We found our new delicious smash burger place! Bacon double cheeseburgers were some of the best we've ever tried, and we have tried several. Man those burgers were delicious! I can see us coming back at least monthly to get our burger fix. The fries were top notch too. That perfect crisp on the outside and soft inside with right out of the fryer temperature. Sauces are served in fun syringes. Cute concept that youngsters would get a kick out of. My husband enjoyed his buffalo wings. He said next time, he will order the sauce on the side. The chocolate shake with Lucky Charms on top was the perfect beverage to accompany the hot salty fries and double bacon cheese smash burgers. Service was great. Order and pay at the kiosk and the food was delivered fresh pretty quickly. Looking forward to the next visit. Give them a try. I'm confident after doing so, they will be in your dining out rotation. read more

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I'll start with the food which was quite good. I had a single and my husband went for the double. The bun was fresh and warmed, we both added bacon as our default. They had a couple optional sauces and we both picked mayo and the signature sauce. We have a mayo addiction, what can I say. The fries were perfectly cooked, crispy and hot. The fry sauce was a spicy treat - took home the extras for another meal - delish! I had a Kona and my husband opted for the cream soda since all the shakes had sugary add ons. The burger was very good, all around solid. Was happy to bring half home for a midnight snack. This is a great choice for take out - absolutely! Here's the oddness: the 'restaurant' is colocated with a Holiday Inn. Breakfast buffet in the morning, smash burgers at night. Super bizarre but I hand it to the owner for being creative. If I lived in Tacoma, I'd be back! read more

I didn't think I was really a fan of a smashburger until I had one from the Secret Burger Kitchen. We decided to give it a try last week on a hot evening rather than cooking dinner. I got a double smash with sbk sauce and the maharaji seasoning. From the first bite I knew I was going to be hooked. The seasoning while mild, still brought out amazing flavor profiles that I didn't ever picture being associated with a burger. I was full before I was 2/3 of the way done and thankfully saved the rest for later. But it was a flavor that I've been craving ever since. The kids tried both burgers and chicken sandwiches along with their milkshakes and everyone was happy with their decisions. The sauces that come in syringes are fun as well. My only complained was that there was no staff to take physical orders and that you had to order on a kiosk. I prefer talking to a person and paying in cash but thankfully I had a card on me and it wasn't that big of a deal. The restaurant itself was put together nicely. There were quite a few people both inside and outside on the patio. After ordering we only had to wait a maximum of 15 minutes for our food and we headed home to enjoy it. read more

First time here! You walk through the front of the hotel lobby and immediately take a left. You'll see a few kiosks and that's where you make your choices for your order. They have a good mix of options between combos, burgers, chicken sandwiches, French fries, milkshakes, and more! Everything is made fresh to order and the staff is super nice and fast! It's such a clean place to go eat too! Nice seats and plenty to look at when you get in. A must try if you're in the neighborhood! read more

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This is probably one of the best smash burgers I have had in a really long time. The patty was a perfect crisp and juicy at the same time. I got jalapeño and habanero added to my burger and it had a really good heat/spiceness. The burger was also seasoned well and the portion is big. I heard they also had amazing milkshakes so I will need to come back soon to try their milkshakes! read more

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Great place get burgers, fries, and especially chicken wings! Service was so friendly, the chicken was so juicy, flavorful, just perfect! The fries are pretty good too, my favorite was the garlic sauce and any of the chicken wings flavors were amazing! The burgers were good too, can't forget the shake! Overall, I highly recommend and I would come back read more

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Really really great burger like 11 out of 10. Fries were good too, but a small fry was HUGE, no way I could eat that many fries. The only suggestion I could make is this burger made me want some deep fried pickles real bad, and also I wish they had more flavors of shake. A banana shake would have slapped. Anyway, I was not expecting it to be as good of a burger as it was, and we will definitely be back. read more

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Located in the hotel to the left as you enter the hotel lobby. Food was good Service was bad due to only one waitress trying to cover tables and pick up orders. The sauce in the syringe is cute and the SBK sauce had a nice kick to it. Buffalo wings were just right and fries were nice and crisp. It seemed like a pretty popular spot but they need more help. read more

Food quality: hit the spot and tasted great! Service: very friendly and helpful. Atmosphere: clean and peaceful when I went. It's inside a Holiday Inn so that's a surprising environment. Overall experience: good! I was fully satisfied and enjoyed my brief dining experience. Notes: quick service and tasty time! read more

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The absolute BEST BURGER in the area! Consistent, fresh, flavorful and satisfying if I had to sum up just how good Secret Burger Kitchen AKA SBK is. Don't even hesitate, just stop by, order online or on their convenient kiosks in the entrance area and take a seat. Grab a beer, glass of wine or a cocktail and either eat in or take it to go. Vegetarians out there: the impossible veggie smash burger is so good, I choose it myself on most visits. Give it a try! PS: Laurie at the bar counter will take good care of you as will all the staff. She's a good bartender too. read more

Secret Burger Kitchen Tacoma Smash Burgers - Vegan Impossible Smash combo with Nashville Hot wings, fries and a garlic aioli injector. Delicious! - Burgers Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Secret Burger Kitchen in Tacoma serves up one of the better smash burgers I've had. It's a substantial burger that's incredibly satisfying. The restaurant is conveniently located in the Holiday Inn, just to the left of the main entrance. The fries are crispy and delicious, making it a perfect meal. If you're in the area and craving a quick bite, don't miss out on this gem, you won't be disappointed! read more

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This place did not live up to all of the hype! We've been seeing a lot of videos on social media promoting this restaurant, but when we visited the other day, it was a huge disappointment. I'll walk through the visit in chronological order. We arrive and you have to walk into and through a hotel lobby in order to get to the burger joint. They have two kiosks set up and a small QR code near those kiosks and that is the only way you can place your order. We wanted to dine in, so we scanned the QR and went and found a table. The menu is pretty basic, and we didn't take very long to decide on what we wanted. I ordered a burger and fries box, my wife ordered a burger, wings and fries' box and we both ordered shakes. The ordering system has some add-ons. Some are free and others cost money, but you really can't customize your order to your liking. My wife loves extra pickles on her burgers but there is no option for anything extra. They have this gimmick item named the sauce syringe flavor injector but they were completely out of every flavor except buffalo. Our shakes came out first and were a bit underwhelming. $7 for possibly a 16oz cup but they look more like 12oz. My wife's had lucky charms on top but is named a chocolate bars shake. Nothing to do with chocolate bars. Mine was a cookies gone wild shake topped with cookie crisp cereal. It was supposed to be an Oreo cookie shake but mine was plain chocolate. While waiting for our food, I noticed that the place is very loud and full of obnoxious people who couldn't keep their conversations at their own tables. Finally, our food came out. You don't get a number; they just scream out your name until you wave or raise your hand and get their attention as to where you're sitting. Your burger only comes with SBK sauce or mayo and even though it looked like a lot of sauce on our burgers, the burgers overall were very dry. Too bad they were out of all but one flavor injector. They do have ketchup and mustard on the table if you need to moisten up your food a bit. The fries are nothing special. They are supposed to be seasoned with SBK seasoning but we really couldn't taste anything other than pre-cooked, frozen fries from a bag. My wife's wings were sauced with Jamaican jerk and they were tasty but we're not sure that the jerk sauce is authentic. Overall, our order cost us $65 and change and I didn't even realize until we were driving home that I had ordered bacon for an extra $3, but it was not on my burger. No matter because we will not be returning to Secret Burger Kitchen. They failed to impress us, and we just didn't like too many details about the place. We've had far better smash burgers for a lot less money and the smash burger craze is winding down so we'll stick to those. Thanks for reading, Cheers! read more

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Love me a good burger and this was good. It's a bit pricey and lacks the personal interaction I like when going out to eat. You order at a Kiosk and then go sit down. The burgers were flavorful and the fries as you would hope. Hard to mess up fries, although I have seen it done elsewhere. The wings were just kind of ok. Nothing great, but after all we were there for a burger. If you are in the area, head on in and give it a try. You will not be disappointed! And while it's call "Secret..." it no longer is and certainly in an odd location (hotel lobby/restaurant space), but plenty of seating. read more

got the box with a burger, fries, and lemon pepper wings. Lemon pepper wings: 10/10! These were SO good. Definitely the best thing in the box. Burger: 3/10. It just didn't move me. It may have been the sauce they put on it, but I've definitely had better burgers. Fries: 3/10. They weren't really seasoned, just basic. Would I go back? Yep, but I'm skipping the box and getting a full order of those lemon pepper wings! They were worth the trip. read more

A couple of weeks ago, I came across an Instagram post promoting or reviewing this place. I usually avoid burger restaurants because they primarily cater to meat-eaters, but I decided to give it a try after seeing the vegan options on the menu. The hotel lobby had convenient kiosks where I could easily order my food and add any extras I desired. I had planned to visit this Sunday and took advantage of the kiosks. While you can also order at the registry, I highly recommend using the kiosks. I personally believe that the sauce syringes on vegan and veggie burgers aren't necessary because they don't absorb much flavor. However, they still taste great as toppings. I also noticed that they had Impossible burgers, but I wanted to avoid GMOs, so I opted for their Garden-style burgers instead. I've had Impossible burgers in the past, and they do taste very good. However, like I said, I want to avoid GMOs because I prefer to eat a cleaner diet. I wasn't sure how good the Garden-style burger would be, but I was pleasantly surprised. My expectations were average, but this burger exceeded them. It was truly amazing! I was unaware they had double or smash patties for the Garden (Plant Based) and Impossible burgers via the remix option. I could have easily eaten another one; it was very that good. However, I had a bit of a hassle with the pick-up delivery. It took much longer than I expected, and the bartender seemed to be juggling multiple tasks. I don't know what to say, but it seemed like their multitasking skills were low, especially during peak hours. I understand that no one is perfect at multitasking, but if you're just handing out pick-up orders, it shouldn't be a difficult task. That's just my personal opinion, but overall, I'm still very happy with my vegan burger. I might try the impossible burger in the future, but I'm pleased with my meal. I didn't try anything else on the menu, but it's definitely worth it if you're a vegetarian or vegan. This place is definitely worth checking out! read more

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They make it easy to order. You can order through the kiosk or the QR code. I recommend the QR code so you can self-seat yourself and don't have to hold up the kiosk line. They have bar seating, booths, and tables. The staff keep the tables clean. and you can watch sports on the two tv screens at the bar. This place is pretty popular so I had good expectations. I ordered the signature smash burger with the notorious syringe and unicorn milkshake. They call out your name when your order is ready so you'll have to pay attention for pickup or dropoff. The server was friendly and I noticed she was engaged with the customers in the room. The signature smash burger was delicious and it came as a 1/3 lb patty. I added the notorious syringe which was an additional $2, making my burger about $20. This place is busy due to TikTok, even at 1:30p on a Sunday. However, the smash burger was ok. I think the syringe is a great gimmick to get people to come in but I wasn't "wow"ed by the burger. The unicorn chocolate milkshake was mid. It had lucky charms on top but I've had better chocolate milkshakes. The meal was pretty expensive for a burger and shake, that honestly, tasted average. On top of that, the tables are too high to eat off of. The tables are chest high while the chairs and booth seats are low. It made it uncomfortable to eat and several times I had to stand up to reach. read more

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Stopped by after seeing this spot all over my instagram and TikTok feed, and i went in with pretty high expectations. I ordered the signature bacon smash with mushrooms and a side of fries. The portions were solid and the food definitely left me full, though the prices lean a bit on the higher side - still fair for what you get. The burger itself was flavorful, but the thicker cut bacon and fries weren't quite my style since i prefer both on the crispier side. Nothing was wrong; it just comes down to personal preference. I'd probably skip those next time. I had a friend pick up my order, so I can't comment on service. Overall, it's a good place to try at least once, and I'd come back, but it's not a spot I'd pick over some other smash burger places read more

Secret Burger Kitchen Tacoma Smash Burgers - Signature Bacon Smash (1/3 lb) w/ Cheese & Fries - Burgers Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Located in a Holiday Inn, this burger joint is truly a hidden gem. We were visiting family in Tacoma, and they said they always had this burger place on their list, so we had to try it. I'm glad we found this place. You order at the kiosk, and your name is called out when your food is ready. I got the Chop Cheese with fries, and the fries were definitely the highlight of my meal! The chop cheese was good, but omg the fries.... I could not stop eating the fries. So addicting! Highly recommend if you're in the area, it's worth stopping by to try. read more

Secret Burger Kitchen Tacoma Smash Burgers - Chop Cheese With Fries - Burgers Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I will start by saying I am not a burger person, HOWEVER I really liked this place and the reason being is their sauces - They have a variety! So you're not just limited to their house sauce you can choose your flavor. Located within the hotel lobby but separated. The restaurant was clean. You order via kiosk and the ladies serving are a great help and attentive, even on a busy night. Burger itself was juicy, not too much toppings and not too little. I recommend adding the grilled onions!! Their fries are my favorite fries as well, semi battered and go well with any sauce. read more

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I had noticed a lot of social media hype around Secret Burger Kitchen long before I tried them, so they've been on my radar for a while. Once I was finally in the Lakewood area I made sure to make a trip there to see if they would live up to expectations. I placed an online order, and I received my order from a friendly worker inside. Even though they are located inside a hotel, they have their own dedicated section with seating. I kept it simple for my first time, ordering a "signature bacon smashburger" with two patties. This was a very tasty burger, perfectly smashed seasoned patties, crispy bacon, a solid burger sauce and buns. So far this is the best smashburger, and my favorite overall burger that I have had in the Tacoma area. They have a lot of interesting items on their menu so I'm excited to try more things my next visit. read more

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Updating my review after craving a burger and coming across the Maharaji Burger with garlic sauce syringe and the It Was All A Dream secret soda. An Indian spiced burger with garlic aioli and an orange cream soda?! Yes please! The spice on the Maharaji is perfect, mixed with the cucumbers, onions, cilantro, white cheese and garlic aioli is satisfying and tasty. I hope they keep this on their regular menu! read more

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Staff super friendly but incapable of putting my order together as they were shackled to a kiosk that didn't offer the flexibility I needed for my order. The kiosk was tapped out at a triple burger with no options to add protein (extra patties). They wanted me to just order two of the tripples which would have put my order at nearly 60 bucks when based on priced diff between single to triple should have added just 9ish dollars for 3 extra patties.. I told the gal I wasn't doing that and left... really wanted to give it a whirl given the smell and presence... no Bueno folks. read more

Been here several times. Everything was excellent the first couple times but last month we ordered a burger and wings to go and ended up with two orders of wings (of a completely different flavor) and no burger. This afternoon I ordered a bacon double smash with pickles, onion, and lettuce and ended up with a completely different burger that had jalapenos on it and a tiny box of fries instead of a large. Stickers on the containers were correct but didn't match what was inside. Nobody has time to drive around returning fast food. Dine in or check your order before you leave. read more

Can't speak on service as we ordered from DoorDash however I have been wanting to try this place after seeing a lot of good things. The fries were not very good kinda old and soggy tasting. The wings weren't bad but they were not very crispy. I am not sure what was on the burger but it was a bit spicy considering I only got cheese pickles and mayo. Not sure what the syringe of sauce was about but I picked the garlic and that was so good I dipped my chicken wings in it. Can't speak on the ambience as we haven't actually been inside the space. Overall it was so so I probably won't be my go to for a smash burger. read more

Secret Burger Kitchen Tacoma Smash Burgers - Burger & Wing Box w/ Cheese & Fries - Burgers Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Secret Burger Kitchen is in quite an unexpected location in Tacoma. It is inside of the Holiday Inn on Hosmer street. With it being conveniently located in a hotel, parking is not an issue here. I drive by almost every day and there is plenty of parking at all times of the day. I felt out of place entering the Holiday Inn to find the Secret Burger Kitchen, but all the staff there were friendly and welcoming. It's located right across the hotel lobby check in desk, so it's easy to find. On the outside of the seating area, there is a self-ordering kiosk. I am a big fan of self-ordering kiosk as it gives me time to look over the menu before ordering. I liked that there was pictures of the items, too! Super helpful! My sister and I ordered the Two Classic 1/4 Pound Smash Burgers w/ Cheese Box & Fries with pickles slices in both of the smash burgers, for $22! We had a promo discount and it made out total only $19.41! Very solid burger and fries. I would definitely come back again! read more

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At first we weren't sure where to go in since the signage does not really help. When we got in we ordered at the little kiosk to the side and found a table. The place was very clean when we visited. When we received our food, my fries were not hot and barely warm which was a bummer. The single patty to bun ratio for the signature smash 1/3 burger is awful. There is definitely too much bun for the thin smash burger. My dad got the double and he really enjoyed his burger and his fries were fresh and hot. So maybe the timing was off? They did seem quite busy with a lot of to go and food delivery drivers coming in. This visit was not a home run but because my dad enjoyed his so much, we will probably come back to give it another try. read more

Secret Burger Kitchen Tacoma Smash Burgers - Signature Smash (1/3 lb) w/ Cheese & Fries - Burgers Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Burgers and fries are real good especially with the garlic sauce. Will return that's for sure. Customer service was amazing and friendly, the setting is pretty chill. read more

Secret Burger Kitchen Tacoma Smash Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Came to this place with some friends after seeing it on TikTok. The service is fast, and the staff are friendly. I especially liked how engaged the staff were with us. The food was good. I ordered the Double smash burger and one of the drinks. (I forgot the name, but it was the pink one.) The double smash burger, was fresh and had a nice crisp on the edges. It was quite juicy as well. The fries were softer--which I prefer-- and perfectly seasoned. The drink was nice as well. It tasted exactly like Lucky Charms marshmallows. I also liked the sauce syringes, they were perfect for getting the right amount of sauce. (You also get to keep the syringes, and take them home.) read more

Secret Burger Kitchen Tacoma Smash Burgers - Signature Double Smash (2/3 lb) w/ Cheese & Fries Pink Bling Secret Soda - Burgers Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Fun place to try. Food is good and the shakes are worth the drive. If you are looking for a good burger that not from a chain restaurant check it out read more

A hidden spot in a Holiday Inn hotel is a burger spot which serves a variety of burgers, chicken wings and sandwiches. I ordered the Signature Bacon Double 2/3 LB Smash Burger w/ Cheese & Fries. The burger was juicy and the fries were perfect. The fries were addicting and every bite of the burger got better and better. I'm glad I heard about this spot, will definitely go here when I'm craving a late night burger. read more

Secret Burger Kitchen Tacoma Smash Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I was honestly not expecting it to be as good as it was. I got the signature 1/3 lb bacon smash burger with fries. No notes. Sauce was delicious, bacon was smoked and perfectly cooked, beef was well seasoned. Staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. Dining area was super clean and had that burger joint vibe. Will be back for sure. read more

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It is definitely a secret! Go inside the hotel to find this place. The fries are breaded, not my thing, but everyone else liked them. The vegan burger was just okay. The buns texture and thickness detracted from all the other highlights of the burger. read more

Secret Burger Kitchen Tacoma Smash Burgers - Vegan plant based burger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Ppl r raving about ths burger. We decided to try it out, bcuz my husband loves burgers. The meat was tough, the sauce wasn't that great and the Ambiance sucked. Habit or In/Out is way better. Service was what to be expected in that type of establishment Won't be going back. ‍ read more

Great food the size of the burger is great for the higher cost you will pay for the burger. Quality ingredients. 15.00 for my double burger add bacon ala carte' this restaurant is conveniently located right off the freeway ramp in central Tacoma. Customer service today was very good. This place is very clean and has a variety of different food and desert options. The ambiance is family friendly. I appreciate they have a partial bar as well but I must say the lemon drop drinks for example are almost as much as the burger alone. So this place is pricey on the higher end for a burger joint but I really enjoying coming here. read more

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Such a unique, strange little place. When my husband said we were going to get burgers, I didn't anticipate in a hotel lobby and was honestly hesitant...but don't be! The name is spot on. It's literally a little "secret" restaurant inside a hotel lobby. They offer lots of different options, including vegetarian and vegan. I got the impossible burger and it was delish! A normal burger and chicken tenders were also ordered and everyone approved of their meal. It offers outdoor seating in a little fenced in area so it feels semi private. We accidentally ordered to go but ate there, so service was limited but the server we spoke to was kind! Food arrived quickly and was hot. Will definitely be back! read more

I wish they would let us use no stars. I don't even know what I ate here. This place is ridiculously expensive. The meat look like meatloaf crammed into a burger pieces were following out and the meat was gray. I had about 2 ounces of oil pour out of the back of the burger and it tasted like nothing but oily goop This is disgusting never again. read more

I've never been to a burger place Inside a hotel before lol but we found Secret Burger Kitchen and I got 1/3lb bacon smashburger with fries and a Dr pepper. This smash burger was super good and it was cooked to perfection. The fries were nice and crunchy and not overcooked. I really enjoy SBK and hope we get to come back again one day and try another smash burger because they are that damn good. read more

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Came because we saw a TikTok that made this video lace look cool because they serve their sauces in a turkey master. This is a great idea that needs better execution. Order your food at a kiosk or through the QR code, then wait in a freezing hotel lobby for your food. There's probably two seconds of interaction between customer and employees so don't feel guilty for skipping the tip. I bought an $18 burger that was supposed to have thick bacon, but it was typical bacon and the syringe seemed bigger than the burger. The fries were okay but they needed a dipping sauce. The barbecue sauce was way too sweet and spicy to the point it made the burger less tasty. The shakes were skippable. I meant to give this place four stars, but as I was writing I had to keep deducting them. This is a very pricey meal for what feels like lunch at the work cafeteria. I want to like this and I really hope they make improvements because done right, this is such a great idea with so much potential. read more

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Salty, very very salty. Service was above the norm. Ambiance is like a fast food place that is above the rest. read more

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Terrific place to stop on the way through town for a tasty smash burger. Friendly and efficient staff.