This place is a small restaurant but has BIG FLAVOR! The "fresh off the grill" taste was perfect. I got my burger well done and it was still juicy! We also got the loaded fries, sooo delicious.. & I have to say, the service was also really great! Very friendly/hardworking people. read more

Whoa! Now this is what a burger should be. The ugly burger is hands down a fantastic choice. My wife had the cheeseburger and really enjoyed the portion. The burgers are flame grilled using fresh meat, not frozen patties. Mill shakes are made with real ice cream, not soft serve and are so thick you can eat it with a fork. 4 burgers $10-12 each, onion rings, tater tots, fried pickles are $6 each, milkshake $7, 1 pop $3 and 1 bottled water $3 was $77 before tax. A little steep but not bad for 4 people. There's only about 6 tables in the store and it's busy at 7pm so you might need to wait for a table. Good luck. This place opened in Jan 2026 and is impo one of the best burger places around right now. They call you to pick up your food, no table service, so don't fall for the tipping screen on the payment machine. 5% max. We shall return! read more

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The best burger I've had in a very long time! It's flavorful, saucy, bacon was flavorful! Loved the garlic fries and it was a good size, plenty for at least two. Great price, friendly staff! My only complaint is it needs better signage, it's kinda tucked in a weird spot. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. read more

The food was expertly prepared and ready with orders of tater tots and garlic fries. I had the ugly burger with cheese and another my wife had was the hamburger. It was all the fries you could eat, but not needed for they were so plentiful that 3 people end up having to share them. The Tater tots were not disappointing. read more

Ugly Burger - Tater Tots and Garlic Fries. - Burgers Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

- [4/5] Atmosphere We came on at around 5:30-6 on a Friday and it was already very bustling. There are about 4-5 tables. I liked that they had table with to-go condiments like ketchup and mustard. - [5/5 ] Service The cashier was nice. You can tell it's a family run business. Nothing super memorable to note here. - [ 4.5/5] Food My husband and I got the cheeseburger with a side of tater tot's and fries. I enjoyed my cheeseburger, albeit it was a bit messy. It's not the best burger I have had (Red Mill in Fremont takes the cake for that one) but it's a solid burger. Their fries and tater tots are excellent - nice and crispy, doesn't have that starchy texture that other restaurants have. The tater tots are more expensive compared to the regular fries but you Get a crazy amount - definitely worth the money. They also have assorted dipping sauces - my favorite was the BBQ sauce. The food takes awhile as it's obviously made fresh - we waited about 20 mins for our food. We paid around $39 for two cheeseburgers, regular fries, tatertots, and a fountain drink + tip. There's a sign that say you get a discount if you pay cash. - [4] Location/Parking It's definitely a place that can be easily missed. I think it's in between a massage spa and a smoke shop. Parking can be limited. It's a very unassuming place. Overall I Would rate this a 4-4.5 stars. I would be back. read more

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Completely blown away by this place. One of the best burgers I've ever had, certainly the best I've had around Seattle so far though I'll admit I haven't hit that many spots for this particularly yet. Lots of parking in front and around, not much seating room inside (4 tables?). Staff was just two folks, the cook and a cashier I believe, but they were very cool and friendly. I just got a simple cheeseburger with everything on it and the ratios were perfect, wouldn't change or add a thing really. You can tell from the picture how INSANELY juicy and buttery this burger was and oh man did it hit the spot. The fries were that perfect old school local non-descript burger spot style too I love, with a craggely thin yellow breading over basically mashed potato insides. It might be ugly, but good lawd is it delicious. read more

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This is the burger you'll want to eat when it rains or shines! It's got the classic build and a satisfying portion no matter what you may want to add to it. We got the cheeseburger with all the standard 'ugly fixins' that included fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and onions, and an order fries. Yes, it was greasy delicious. On second thought, the special sauce was kinda subtle. The extra ketchup packets generously provided in our bag improved the experience. I was thinking that we'll have to get double patties and sautéed onions next time. The crunchy outer texture of the fries kept the crunch going even after the burger was gone. 4.5/5 ! Service was friendly and efficient in a welcoming minimalist setting with ample parking. Just watch out for traffic if you're parking in front side of storefront and backing out. read more

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Yum!! This will be our new go-to spot for burgers. We tried a little bit of everything- the mushroom burger, fries, frickles (fried pickles), onion rings, and the vanilla shake. Best burger I've had for awhile!! It's a smash burger and is amazing without being overly greasy. All the sides were good but their fries were my fav out of everything. Get their ugly sauce to dip your stuff in! They don't accept orders ahead of time, so you have to order there and wait. Expect a bit of a wait if you go on the weekends on during dinner time. There's a few tables inside but overall it's a pretty small place. They've only been there about a month or 2 but hopefully they'll start accepting orders online eventually! read more

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After being home bound for nearly a week, on crutches, and despite the pouring rain, The Homie and I stopped by Ugly Burger for a first visit (2/23/26). Ugly Burger shares a common parking lot with a nearby Mexican restaurant, mini mart, and massage/spa businesses. There's also an adjacent gravel lot parallel to Ballinger. Interior is bright and clean with onsite seating along the perimeter of the restaurant. I liked the healthy orchids too. The menu had a nice variety of burgers, sides, other fried goods like fish & chips and chicken strips, fountain drinks, and the basic milkshake flavors of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. Counter service was pleasant. The Homie ordered a double cheeseburger and large strawberry milkshake. I had a cheeseburger and regular chocolate milkshake. We shared a five piece order of mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce. We decided to dine onsite and it was good to hear that the milkshakes were freshly hand spun. They were pretty thick and tasty. The rest of the order was ready shortly thereafter. Definitely fresh and ugly when unwrapped. Generous tomato, lettuce, red onions, pickles, and ugly sauce. Nicely prepped smash patties with melty cheese. All barely held by a dented, squishy potato bun. Messy as heck, but that's what napkins are for! Wished though that dining onsite, there was the ability to sort recycle and compost. Whether onsite or takeout, all orders are handed over in a paper bag. Looking at what we tossed, most could have been recycled or composted (except the straws) to reduce their garbage load. Spot on deliciousness and reasonably priced compared to other local burger sites and larger chains. Saw the business signage much earlier driving to Bothell via Lake Forest Park, but appreciate the previous Yelp posts that put this on our radar screen. Definitely recommended! read more

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The food was very good. Cheese burger is a smash burger, grilled when ordered. Fried pickles were crispy. The fries were so good & seasoned I forgot to use ketchup. The service was fast & thorough, offered us to try the ugly sauce. Which is similar to Big Mac sauce but seasoned more. Awesome read more

Ugly Burger - Fried pickles, regular size fries - Burgers Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

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This is such a cute little place at the intersection. Prices are decent and staff are quick with making orders. The garlic fries/tots don't mess around. The most garlic I have had in my tots and I love it!! The burger my friend got looked so good. He said "it's so big, it's hard to eat" lol He loved the burger too read more

Ugly Burger - Double burger - Burgers Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

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Ugly? In name only, because they are serving one of the best smash burgers in town, or in the Seattle area, and they are doing it in a place that looks like they are converting the essentials, a counter, tables and chairs, and burgers that make you want more. Welcome to Ugly Burger. Located on a street that is a main drive down to Lake Forest Park, in a strip mall, is a place to get Ugly. I came here on way back from a Silvertips game, I live in Seattle, they are home in Everett and this was the stop that made sense, kiddo in tow. There is parking, for now anyway, until it's going to blow up, because of the great reviews, Inside, you are greeted by a few tables, and I would suspect that the person running front of house, if the owner, because it looks like a small operation, which is fine, because you know they are making everything fresh for you, as they should. We got the ugly burger, which had avocado in addition to the usual things in a great burger. The bun was nice, the meat had the chary bits that make it delish. There is a special sauce, which is lovely. Honestly, a wow place, that is not anything but tasty. Highly recommend. read more

The inside is small - only a few tables. Came on a Friday at 530 and they were very busy! Took almost 20 min to get two burgers and a large fry. Everything on menu is a la carte. The kitchen is right behind the register where you see what they're cooking. The staff didn't crack under pressure of the crowds. Overall I was indifferent to the fries, but my partner wasn't a fan...too greasy. The burgers are thin and a little pink on the inside. Taste wasn't terrible though. Willing to try again. read more

Ugly Burger - Few bites out of a cheeseburger (no tomato)...notice the pinkish burger color? It's there. - Burgers Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

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A rare yelp misalignment. The burgers we got were very very overdone, tasted burned, and honestly nothing to write home about. I almost want to give them another try at lunch rather than when it was extremely busy to see if maybe they just had an off evening. Everyone said the same thing in our group of 6 read more

WOW! We enjoyed the mushroom burger, bacon cheese burger, onion rings, garlic, seasoned fries, chocolate shake and strawberry shake DELICIOUS!!! Great service!!! read more

Ugly Burger - Mushroom burger - Burgers Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

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Im ngl , I was looking for a closer joint to eat. Seen this place went there orders cooked right after you place them so it's garunteed fresh ! I was being indecisive about fish and chips and cheeseburger so I got both my brother tried a piece of my Fish and he loved it even tho he isn't a fish fan. He loved the fries and my roommate aswell thought it was great! We will be going back there soon , so keep the good cook and same service see you soon :) . P.s the pricing is worth it , it's not expensive and 13$ for 2 piece Cod and fries so worth it burger was excellent aswell good thing I shared bcuz I didn't want to throw away such good food and milkshake was fantastic . read more

Ugly Burger - Fish and chips and a cheeseburger . They look small but size of a palm and I wear XL gloves . - Burgers Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

Amazing burgers, incredible shakes and wonderfully crispy fries and tots. All competitively priced. Gem of a burger joint! One of our favorites! read more

Beyond the vibe or the ambiance. The love and effort the guys put into the burger was felt. Just trying to serve good food. I loved it, great smash burger. Keep up the good work read more

Ugly Burger - Ugly burger and Garlic Fries - Burgers Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

Finally got to try this new spot been patiently waiting for it to open. Definitely not disappointed. The burger was UGLY AND DELICIOUS. We got the double smash bacon burger . Flavor was on point! Got the garlic fries and they were fragrant in the car ride home! Only pointer would be to add some some seasoned salt to them we added old bay and it made the fries perfect! The sauce was good too! Would def recommend. The staff were attentive and friendly and the restaurant was clean . Welcome to the neighborhood ! read more

Ugly Burger - Double smash bacon - Burgers Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

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I've had my fair share of burgers so I have idea of what makes a good burger, or at least which ones I prefer :). This place was highly rated so naturally my hunger and curiosity led me here. I decided to order the bacon cheeseburger. The wait was not long, maybe ~10min? But first bite in.. the bacon is hard like chewing through cardboard. Not a good sign. Shouldn't the bacon be crispy? And the patty was only slightly warm. The best burgers always have hot, fresh off the grill patties. What a bummer when you expect a freshly grilled burger and feel like you're eating a reheated one. And the sauce, cheese, veggies, nothing stood out to make up for it. Maybe they were having an offday or maybe they used to be good before the owners changed? I dunno. But it was definitely not worth 5 stars. read more

First time here. Service was friendly and food was fantastic. Very clean seating area. I will return!! read more

Ugly Burger - Bacon Cheeseburger and Garlic Fries. Both were delicious and filling! - Burgers Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

Solid smash...The bacon burger was excellent. The loaded fries are tasty (sauteed onions, bacon, nacho cheese and jalapenos) Strawberry milk shake delicious. Really good fries sauce. read more

Ugly Burger - Bacon burger - Burgers Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

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Fantastic. Greasy in the right way, crispy+thick bacon, great beef and the fried stuff is awesome. Try the pickles and the onion rings. Ugly sauce is amazing! read more

This little spot is awesome. I stopped in the other day for a quick bite for lunch not knowing what to expect. First, the guy working behind the counter was supper friendly. Excellent service. We had a cheeseburger, a bacon cheeseburger, and small fries. The burgers were simple and delicious. The buns were soft and toasted, the meat was well seasoned and the veg was all fresh and crisp. The bacon was also very crispy and they did not skimp. I am glad we ordered the small fries because it was more than enough for two. The prices were also very reasonable by today's standards. So, I have to give them full marks on food and value. I will definitely be back the next time I am going through Shoreline. read more

Hey all, New burger place in Shoreline/LFP. First time got the bacon cheeseburger. Staff was friendly the burger was good and flavorful so we decided make a second trip. The second visit was not the same quality. Not sure what happened? The second burger had welted lettuce, soggy bun, and the meat was not hot and fresh like first visit.. If you're reading this review UB our suggestion would be to keep the quality the same and keep everything fresh and not sitting in a bag. Look at in n out as a guide, always fresh and not wilted veggies. read more

Great burger, hits the spot, friendly staff. Service is a bit slow due to understaffed. It's worth the wait. Hubby loves the fries

Outstanding burgers and fries. Would have been 5 stars, but very little room to sit down and pulling out of parking lot was dangerous.

The burgers are very flavorful and cooked well, one of the best burgers I've had! The portions are big, prices are very fair, I will be back for sure. The restaurant is small, not a ton of seating area, but it was busy inside, even with the busy time, it only took 10 minutes for my order to be done. The staff are kind and welcoming. read more

So, I had the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger. This hands down was probably the one of the worst if not the worst Burger I ever had in my life sorry to say. The taste was horrible didn't even smell appetizing they burnt it. In the picture I'm posting you can see how burnt the meat is where the tomato even have burnt marks on it how dare they serve this to another human being they should be ashamed of themselves. Every single bite got worse and worse I can even stomach to eat the whole thing. Service was mid at best. The atmosphere is not too bad a little small place which is not a bad thing. The fact that I waited 30 minutes for this disgusting Burger I am very upset. I normally don't write reviews this bad but I am very angry right now so much of a waste of money. There was a few people in front of me so I knew the way time will be a little while but 30 minutes for this food that honestly should not have been served to a human being. Maybe it was a bad day but batch but I can never see myself coming here again. read more

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This place is small but they pack a punch! Solid food every single time definitely worth a try! The service is always friendly and they make amazing burgers! Make sure to ask for well done!! read more

Dude, These burgers are seriously goated. I can't wait to go back. I just had the double cheese. The burger patties had real flavor to them. They didn't just taste like "burger" And their 'Ugly Sauce' is better than your run of the mill ketchup-mayo mix. Try this place if you want to try a real burger. read more

Great new local spot! Burger and fries were amazing and everything was reasonably priced! read more

Ugly Burger - Inside - Burgers Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

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We ordered a bacon cheeseburger, fries, and fish-n-chips. Little busy around 6pm on a Thursday so we had to wait for a bit. The seating area is not large, so not a place for a big group. The burger was well done and the bacon was crispy. Fries are crunchy on the outside and well seasoned. The fish-n-chips were enjoyed by my friend. I ended up giving my fries to him cause the portion was too much (not complaining!). I will be going back in the future. read more

The service was great. Food is made after you order, was not a long wait. I had burger and fries. The burger sauce was good, however I am not a spicy food person, so the next time, I just asked for mayo, mustard and ketchup and that worked great for me. We have also had chicken strips and everything was great. Everyone needs a great burger place and this is it. I found the prices very reasonable and better paying for a real burger vs. a fast food burger. I would choose here any day. read more

Burgers here are unmatched! All of the staff are so friendly and the service is very fast. One of my boyfriend and I's favorite places to go.. we may even go too often!! read more

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Great burgers and the pickle chips were on point. The place was packed but my order was still ready in less than 10 minutes.

I had the mushroom burger, add bacon, with a large fry. The burger was awesome. I can really eat, and it filled me up pretty good. The fry's have that little bit of breaded coating that makes them extra crispy, it's simple, but also a total vibe inside. They've got fresh ingredients, cool staff who were enthusiastic and smiling. Definitely stop by. Real people making real food, can't get much better than this. read more

Great burger, decent fries and good onion rings. Strawberry milkshake was amazing! Going back again today! Great food and good service.

Great little burger joint! Staff was friendly and cook time was reasonably quick. There was one person in front of me and an order behind me. We all had our food within 10-15min. It's more of a take out joint than a sit and eat kind of place. Although, there were tables! We ordered cheeseburgers and a jalapeno burger w/tots. The tots were delicious and had a mildly spicy seasoning on them. The brugers were classic smash burger style. Greasy and good. read more

A DELICIOUS BURGER!! The mozzarella sticks were also so good. Will definitely have to stop by here again next time I'm in the area