Great burgers, the shakes are our favorites! Fries are good too. This is a cute drive-up or quick dine-in burger stand. Staff and service are kind. Ambiance is chill. My only complaint is the menu signage outside is too low for SUVs and the font size is too small to read. Post them larger and in the side of the building, and post the plethora of shake flavors outside, as they are wonderful! read more

I've been coming here since the early '90's, stopping on my way to Moses Lake for work if Woody's wasn't going to be open. Then again in the early early 2000's when both daughters were in music competitions @ CWU, it became an annual migration from the west side. Today my better half had a conference here and you can be sure my first thought when she told me was 'Campus U-Tote Em!' It's everything it needs to be: tasty reliable, and quick. Nothing fancy here, just old-style burgers & fixings done right. Lots of campus business--indoor & outdoor seating, but limited. Friendly, competent staff. read more

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Williams Campus U-Toe Em is everything you'd expect from a friendly small-town good old fashioned quality burger spot. I ordered the double patty "Bulldog Burger" and some very crispy thin cut fries, and they were both fresh and hit the spot. Even though they're a pretty small shop they have a big menu, so next time I'm in town I'll have to try them again. read more

Williams Campus U-Tote Em - French Fries - Burgers Near Me - Ellensburg, Washington

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I was at a men's conference and was looking for something to try and came across this little place. The burger and fries were exactly what I needed. With a little hometown feel and good service read more

Williams Campus U-Tote Em - Bleu burger - Burgers Near Me - Ellensburg, Washington

Excellent service, great burgers and fries! If in the area again, would % come here again!

Burgers were very good. Service was courteous and speedy. The fry and tartar sauces were a little too sweet. read more

Great tater rounds, got the campus burger and shoutout Mason for recommending the tater rounds! Quick service and very happy to serve, thank you! read more

This cute burger stand is a legend in the area. Lots of options, friendly cashier, seating inside and out, fast service. - the deluxe means- lettuce, onion. Pickles, relish, mayo - generous portions, juicy beef patty - vegetarian options - garden burger, grilled cheese , fish and chips on the menu - skinny fries, with fry dipping sauce- yum! - onion rings are extra crispy and generous read more

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I'll admit I'm a bit biased, since I don't eat beef. However, if you're going to offer a veggie burger, it should be something high quality. I was pleased to find that they weren't offering the nasty fake beef patties that everyone else has, but what they offered instead was the first burger I've ever had that "squirted." The insides actually squeeze out the sides of the bun when you pick up the burger. Not particularly flavorful either. There are a lot of good patties out there based on fresh vegetables that have a good texture. They should look into switching brands. read more

Stopped here while visiting town had a bacon burger with all the fixings and fries. Both were top shelf would recommend to anyone and everyone. read more

The Niger and fried were goood service was fast. I was full for what I order. See you next years again

Stopped by U Tote-Em for a quick bite after wandering trails around E-burg. We loved it!! Hubs ordered the Signature burger & fries, and I chose a yummy grilled cheese and thick creamy blackberry shake. And of course we had fry sauce with the fries. Such a great spot, I can see why they were busy, even in the middle of a Monday afternoon. Definitely worth a stop, next time you're in or near Ellensburg. They have indoor seating and plenty of picnic tables both under cover and open to the sun. read more

Williams Campus U-Tote Em - Grilled cheese, fries, fry sauce and a blackberry shake - Burgers Near Me - Ellensburg, Washington

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Overall very solid spot. Came to Ellensburg for an event and wasn't expecting this little surprise. On the way home we saw this cute little drive in filled with people so we decided to try it out. Service was great and food came out super fast. Many options to sit both inside and out with some shade. As for food, fries were definitely a spotlight. Nicely seasoned and great crispy texture, can tell they're fresh. The fry sauce was a perfect pairing, not sure what was in it, maybe coccaine. Tartar sauce was just okay for fries, definitely opt for the fry sauce. I got the campus burger basket, and my dad got the bulldog. Meat was nicely seasoned but a bit salty for a double meat. I think that its thin size for a regular burger makes for a great balance of flavors. Definitely recommend the Campus (or other single patty options). Burger seemed small for the price (was about $21 each for me and my dad, for basket and medium drink), but was very satisfying in the end, so no complaints from me. You can really tell that the ingredients were fresh: lettuce was crispy, tomato was juicy, and pickle was pickley. Every bite was a good harmony. Definitely recommend this spot for a nice burger if you're ever in the area. read more

Williams Campus U-Tote Em - Fries - Burgers Near Me - Ellensburg, Washington

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Super simple but delicious food and milkshakes (tons of flavor options.) Not terrible pricing, and the staff were really friendly. Top tier spot for a quick burger, fries, and shake, I'll definitely be coming back! read more

When in Ellensburg a burger, fries and shake from Campus U-Totem is a must! I personally love the bleu burger and tator rounds with fry sauce. The staff are friendly and service is quick. It is a drive thru so be ready to eat outdoors or in your car. Well worth it! read more

Williams Campus U-Tote Em - A quick stop! - Burgers Near Me - Ellensburg, Washington

They're no Rossow's - but they're closed now so...... Hamburger was just okay; the patty itself is super thin so getting a double would probably be more like a regular one someplace else. They use canned mushrooms which are yucky - so won't get the mushroom burger again. Fries were kinda floppy so we didn't end up eating many of those. The onion rings were very good and the ice cream cone was delish. It was our first time coming here so we may stop by again when we head east next time. It's mainly kids running the front (I did see a couple adults in the back ) and they were very polite, customer service oriented and friendly. While I was waiting inside, a couple people came back b/c their orders were messed up. The kids handled these with a great attitude and rectified it right away. They get VERY busy both at the walk-up and inside - so you shouldn't be in a hurry. read more

Cute little drive up. Small seating area inside. Can drive through or counter order. We ordered the special campus burger basket and medium soft drink which includes fries. The campus burger has bacon, cheese and all the fixins. Not the best burger I have ever had. It's a thin type reminds me of school cafeteria. It's a good middle of the road burger. I think next time I would try something other than a burger and provide an updated review! read more

I had a blue cheese burger. Lettuce was yellowed with dark streaks, patty size was similar to that of the 19 cent burgers I had as a teen. I know that inflation has taken it's toll, but the price is the same as I pay for a much better and appropriately sized blue cheese burger at the Porch Restaurant' Indoor seating is similar to that of a railroad diner car if anyone remembers those. To be fair, the Pepsi was excellent. read more

Something has happened to Campus U Tote! It has always been excellent in the past, but not today! The mushroom Swiss burger was only slightly warm and the flavor of the pickle was all I could taste. The onion rings were overcooked to a point they were inedible. But the fries were good! read more

The Wife, the Tax Deduction and I were in Ellensburg to tour the Central Washington University (CWU) campus. The Tax Deduction isn't going to be for long, and now it's time to send him off into the world. Before the tour we were looking for a place to grab a quick bite. A friend, who is an alumnus, suggested we try the Campus U-Tote Em. It was easy to find, directly across the street from the CWU campus. It didn't look like much from the road, but looks can be deceiving. It's old, but you can tell it has a great history the minute you walk in the door. The menu is pretty diverse but the burgers are the stars here. We each made our order at the counter. There is seating inside and outside, inside is pretty small but comfortable. Our food came out quickly. The burgers were large and the fries were piping hot. Not only were they visually appealing but they tasted wonderful. You would think a place across from a University would need to be good to stay in business, but this could be one the best fast food burgers we have ever had. If the Tax Deduction does go here, at least we know he'll eat well. The staff was very friendly, the eating area and the kitchen area looked clean. This more than a burger joint, they offer full dinners too. I can see why alumni wax poetic about this spot. read more

I really don't see what all of the hub-bub is all about, I find that there are many better places for a burger. I won't name places, but you know that they are out there, but I do like their onion rings. read more

I ordered the Hot Coyote and it's was good. Service was fast and staff was so nice. I don't live in the area but if I did I would become a regular. If you're in town you have to try. read more

This definitely gave off In N Out vibes! The burgers were all cooked well and the food tasted delicious. Three of us got the Campus burger and it was really yummy. The fries were shoestring style and cooked well. And the service was very friendly. We will definitely remember this one when passing through Ellensburg again! read more

The burgers here are good and give me a in&out vibes. Service is outstanding and generous.

Burger gets a 6.7 from me, the fries an 8, and I'm not a fan of the mayo-ketchup -relish fry sauce every burger place in this area have as their "special sauce". But as far as burgers go, this place has the best in the area. They all have the same kind of frozen patties. Idk what it is. It must be a Westcoast thing with the flaky patty meat, but this place does it the best. The service was absolutely fire, though. No tude when you order. That girl at the register was on top of it. But fr though, if someone from Washington ever goes to the East Coast and tries even a half ed burger place like Shake Shack, they will probably go into a Coma lmao. read more

The burgers have changed quite a bit with new owners. The burgers used to be so juicy that they had to put a napkin around it inside of the outer wrap. I've been there four times since the new owners and twice I had to go in and get extra of all the sauces because it just was dry and not as good. Hopefully they can change that. read more

Ate here with my partner and her kiddo. It was a good burger, not too greasy; her seven yo girl ate her nuggets, and she had a veggie burger. The fries were good, just right about of greasy. read more

They charged me incorrectly for a chicken burger. Let me explain...I ordered a Hawaiian burger with the substitution of a chicken patty for the beef. I don't eat beef. I was willing to pay a small charge. Instead of ringing me up for a Hawaiian burger with the chicken substitution, they charged me for a chicken burger plus all the individual toppings, which brought the humble chicken burger to $15.00 instead of $8 when I asked them about it, they didn't understand the difference and said this was how they always did it. Then this impatient woman behind me began to intimate and shame me; the store manager said and did nothing. I won't go back. Besides their fries are like straw as soon as they cool. read more

This place is really cool looking and the Service was really good. I got the special of the day which was a cheese burger basket (with fries) and it was more than $14. The fries were mid, they weren't bad but they weren't crazy good, the fry sauce is really good which is a plus. Everything about the burger was also extremely mid, it was greasy, but nothing to hate exactly. It's not better than most places but it's not worse ether. There really isn't to much to say about this place I'd say it's perfectly average. Would recommend though it's a safe choice. read more

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I was shocked! I moved away from the area a year ago and was in town visiting. I was excited about eating at one of my favorite burger joints. We had talked about it all morning and were so excited when we pulled up. This excitement quickly turned to disgust as I was greeted by one of the most hateful employees behind the window. When I asked for a cheeseburger basket and a hamburger, this confused him and threw him into a tirade. What pushed him over the edge was when I asked for no mayo, mustard or onion on the burgers. Disgusted, he tore the ticket he had been working on and vehemently said "I'm going to have to start another one now". At that point, I realized that this place had changed and wasn't worth my time. With a simple nod I looked him in the eyes and said "don't worry about it". Getting back to my car, I started to read other reviews to see if this was just me. It looks like this place has changed for the worse. I guess sometimes it's best to leave good memories in the past since I won't be coming back anymore. read more

I really love old fashioned burger joints, I have quite the sweet spot for them honestly. And looking at Yelp while travelling through Ellensburg just gives me all the feels. It is a joint where you order burgers and it takes a while because they are making them fresh so you can hang in your car while you wait. We took our meals out to a picnic on the river and my heart was so full. Eating burgers and fries on a picnic blanket with my little family was one of the highlights of my summer and I loved it. "A much better burger than fast food." 100% It is a huge menu with very reasonable pricing, awesome staff, and tasty yums. So good. read more

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Fast, friendly, fresh and fabulous food! I am not a prolific burger eater, but these were delicious! Any of many toppings are available in addition to a variety of burgers. There are also some fun sides such as cheese curds and fried 'shrooms, but I didn't get to them, this time.... Highly recommend! read more

I wanted to believe the comforting vintage neon sign and wall decor were an indication that the food would be delicious, but I was sadly let down. The cashier was friendly and helpful as I ordered the campus burger, fries, two drinks, and a burger for my friend. Once the food arrived, and swiftly it did, I bit into disappointment. The burger was unappealing to the eye, but all is forgiven in my book if the taste is there. The taste, however, was not. All the ingredients tasted bland and stale. The meat was not seasoned well and had an odd texture. The fries were okay and the drinks were good (a cherry shake and fountain Dr. Pepper). Overall, this place is not somewhere I would get food at. Instead, I will only stare longingly at that glowing neon sign, reminiscing on burgers of my past. read more

Best crispy chicken sandwich and onion rings EVER! Burgers don't disappoint either. Definitely way better than In & Out!

Great place to make the effort to stop when you are on your way to Seattle. Very tasty burgers and super quick service. So clean and very pleasant staff. Thanks for a tasty meal! read more

This is a neat, small town spot to get a burger and fries. I went through the drive thru to order, and they were super busy with a baseball team that just stopped by to eat. Waited maybe 15 mins for my order, much quicker than I expected which was nice. I got the Campus Burger Basket, came with fries. Enjoyable burger with fries similar to McDonald's. Everyone recommends the fry sauce, but I personally didn't love it. It's on the sweet side, and I just don't care for sweet sauces in general. The main downside was the price, paid about $15 for the meal. Staff is super friendly - I can see why people love this place. :) read more

This is an old-school burger joint. The food is great, it's cooked fresh, and the decor looks exactly what you think. An old-school burger place should look like. The only complaint that I have was that the service service was a little slow. I suspect, giving them the benefit of the doubt, that the, fresh preparation of the food took a little bit longer, and the weight was definitely worth it. read more

This place is hit and miss. I like my fries xtra crispy. Sometimes it's like i get pissed off fries because they are limp and slightly cooked. Tomatoes, lettuce and pickles always look sad. My bacon is still oinkin'. But my husband likes sad food so he keeps going and I get a surprise meal every time. Good thing I have an air fryer at home and fresh pickles. I never tip because cooks are never consistent. But hey, what do expect with college kids cooking your food so I gave them an extra star, they are still learning about food presentation and customer service. read more

I LOVE campus. They're family owned and operated, you'll see the owners working behind the counters! Such friendly, hometown, service. Not to mention they have the best burgers (their secret seasoning is EVERYTHING). They have a good variety of vegetarian options as well, veggie burgers, fried mushrooms/cauliflower and even sweet potato fries:). This is definitely a go to everytime I come home to visit. Thanks Campus, you guys rock!! read more

Williams Campus U-Tote Em - This is the "junior" burger. The picture doesn't do it justice, very quality meat AMAZING seasoning!! - Burgers Near Me - Ellensburg, Washington

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Great eats, yummy milkshakes and love the fries! Sometimes it can get busy but the wait is never too long. Great way to cure my hangovers and burger cravings. read more