Bless Your Heart Burgers 33rd Avenue

I had read so many good reviews about this place - including a feature in a local online magazine’s top burgers in Portland. So I’ve been wanting to come here for the last year. I brought the whole family and we came out for lunch today and the service was friendly. The prices were fine and the menu was pretty extensive. And they had open-air seating with plenty of tables. Unfortunately, none of us really cared for the Classic burger. My daughter was immediately turned off by the overly crunchy flattened edges of the smashburger and she felt like it gave it a weird flavor. My son ate about half and then I asked him how many stars out of five did he think it was and he said three! I have to agree. He’s a great judge of burgers and we go to many burger places throughout Oregon. The fries were good and only $4.00 for a decent amount. Can’t say we’ll be back.

An absolutely spot-on smashburger. I had a double of The Love Burger, which had a generous amount of fresh jalapenos and a generous amount of heat. Super good. Our group of five ordered ahead and our food was ready at exactly the predicted time (about 25 minutes from when we ordered). Pleasant seating outdoors and thankfully no real bee or fly problems. 🙂 The downside of the joint is that there isn't a restroom, so we (right or wrong) used the market next door for that.

Fantastic flavor, a clear menu that had good variety without being overwhelming, and quick, polite service. Their prompt and tidy preparation was pleasantly surprising. A little sloppy, but smash burgers usually are. I was thoroughly satisfied with the food, the sizing, the ingredients, and the packaging, and I intend to return. There is technically only covered, heated outdoor seating - there’s no proper indoor seating. However, it was clean and dry and parking was not an issue. Overall a solid A- grade.

Really bummed that a good portion of my burger was weird burnt and inedible. Hurt my teeth biting on the rock hard meat crusts. My last burger here was not like this, really honestly let down, lettuce and condiments were lacking as well :(

Fantastic and quick service. The food was AMAZING! As a foodie I love a good smash burger and this was top tier 🙌 and the chili fries were a little sweet to me but still super good!

These burgers are amazing! They reminded me of Shake Shack’s burgers but way better! Definitely one of the best burgers I’ve ever had. The meat was lightly seasoned and they were also accommodating to my dairy allergy. I had the classic burger minus the cheese. It was good. I recommend yellow mustard instead of brown but that’s just a personal preference. They had outdoor seating and everything was clean and calm. I really enjoyed my lunch that day and will definitely return during my next trip to Portland.

Great burger spot in Portland! Loved their Nashville chicken sandwhich. The burger and chicken sandwhich were both right on the head

Absolutely loved this place! Great food. The as staff went above and beyond making sure we were taken care of. K recommend the cool j burger. I am gluten free and the waitress that took my order made sure to make sure to go over the ingredients for anything I tried to order.

One of the best burgers I've had while in town. Not cheap, but incredibly good. Got the burger with sautéed onions and they were perfectly sweet which contrasted the salty beef. A little expensive, but smash burgers are in right now so it's expected. If you want a cheap burger, do MidCity, but if you want an indulgent one, come here. Great service!

Solid burger if you like the smash kind. Their fries are actually one of my favorites and I sometimes ask for extra salt. Very crunchy and tasty. They have several burger options with different toppings. They have hotdogs as well, but definitely are not my favorite there. They are always too small for the bun in my opinion! They have lots of dipping sauces for your fries as well. We like the cheese sauce for sure! They did have an amazing ice cream machine, and the swirl was top-notch. But we learned a little while back that it was broken and seem to be pretty costly to replace. The last few times, I haven't asked about ice cream, but maybe I'll check in with that soon! Really nice covered patio type area with picnic tables. During the winter months it is sort of enclosed and has heaters. Condiments on the table. Water station and bus your own. They have a pretty solid online. Ordering system as well for the different locations in town. And when they give you a timeframe to pick up your order, it is generally spot on.

I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately, the only flavor in the burger was intense salt. Portlands saltiest burger is not a great distinction. Service was quick.

The burger was not too bad, but nothing great. Fries were previously frozen, not a fan at all.

Very pleased with a great, yummy burger. Fries are amazing!! Chose classic on both. Large fries enough to split with a friend. Service wonderful and very friendly. Thanks for a great meal!

Last night in Portland. I wanted something quick & easy and this place came recommended on yelp, so... Got here at like 645 on a Thursday in October and one a couple of people were eating in the outdoor area. A pro is that it has heated lamps, a con is that the benches really squeak. No indoor dining available. Most people just picked up to go orders from what I could tell. I ordered a Love Burger. It really a fan of mayo but it sounded good. With fries and a drink and a tip it was like $20. I live in Honolulu so this is actually pretty reasonable. The burger was great. Like suuuuuper tasty. It's like those old school burgers you'd get at a seedy bowling alley back in the day. I understand what someone else wrote about soggy buns. I feel like mine wasn't soggy but if I had ordered to go and had to drive home 15 min away, I'm sure it would have been. As it was the texture of the burger with the buns was just on the right side of being mushy. The flavors were on point and the spicy mayo actually saved the entire thing. Very good, no nonsense burger. The fries were good too. Not crispy like I like them but not soggy. So that means they were probably just right. Well seasoned. All in all, I have to say this was a pretty good burger. Definitely one of the better ones I've had in awhile.

Cool little neighborhood burger shack w/ covered patio seating in the Walgreens/New seasons parking lot. Pretty Decent smash burgers if a tad pricey. But the fries are great quality, McDonald's cut/size but crispier and less greasy and seasoned better. They also have a cool happy hour (3-6 I believe) w/ $5 drafts and $2 Montucky Cold snacks. I liked the namesake burger w/ chilies and mustard.

It's National Cheeseburger Day, so I had to find a good one. I looked up a list of the best burgers in Portland and this was one of the places listed. I decided to keep it simple and go with the classic single, no changes. It was $8.95. It took a little longer than expected. The burger patty was good, the sweet onions stand out. The pickles are pretty good, but I couldn't tell it was zucchini. I like that it has ketchup, mustard, and mayo. The lettuce adds a nice crunch. I was pretty happy with the burger, but I've had a better value other places around town.

Paid this place a visit on a Friday evening with the fam. Counter service and outdoor seating is available. Smash burger was delicious. The chili cheese fries were not the best I ever had but a solid choice for a side. Overall was a great meal and I will definitely be back soon.

These burgers are amazing! They reminded me of Shake Shack's burgers but way better! Definitely one of the best burgers I've ever had. The meat was lightly seasoned and they were also accommodating to my dairy allergy. I had the classic burger minus the cheese. It was good. I recommend yellow mustard instead of brown but that's just a personal preference. They had outdoor seating and everything was clean and calm. I really enjoyed my lunch that day and will definitely return during my next trip to Portland.

There are a lot of opinionated burger-lovers out there, and while this place isn't fancy, and you might pay a bit more than average for a smash burger, for my money this is the most tasty burger in NE Portland. Their smokeshow special this week blew my tastebuds away with its perfectly-balanced flavors. It's quickly becoming my go-to burger spot.

Smash burgers seem to be the latest trend in Portland and Bless Your Heart makes a great one. Even though they are smashed and thinner, they are still juicy and full of flavor. It goes against the "leave the burger alone, flip once, don't squeeze" direction because doing the opposite usually squeezes out the juice and leaves you with a dry and over cooked burger. Not here! Fries are the shoestring type and very crispy, my preference. Definitely worth stopping here if you want a quick bite that's also satisfying. Located in the parking lot of a new Seasons right on NE 33rd and Killingsworth, there is plenty of parking. And a covered area so you can eat there.

Ok, so my husband and I were such fans of this place we went twice on our four day trip to Portland. Always up to try a place once, but the yummyness of these burgers just had a lasting impact on us that we had to get 'em again before heading to the airport! I also ordered the same thing twice. Yep, just that good. Admittedly I was surprised that my burger was pretty flat upon receiving it, but don't let that fool you! They pack quite a punch and were super filling. The side of beer cheese we ordered first time around was the perfect pairing with our fries. That and the malt vinegar they have available on the tables.

Food & service is average and forgettable, portions are on small side. I would eat here again out of convenience

Great happy hour deal on a good quality, tasty, quick burger & fries at a reasonable price. Props!

Food is 6* Freaking LOVE this place can't make a visit to portland without it! Brought my dad this trip before we moved him up to Alaska. Please remember it's a real burger! It's not cooked in a microwave so don't expect it in 5 seconds. Watched someone throw a fit because they waited all of 5 mins! lol Staff was super cool about it! Staff is always great here never had an issue. Clean as always and love we can sit down and enjoy this meal!

Favorite burger place in Portland, hands down! The burgers are buttery and delicious - classic smashburgers. Also love the fries (not crinkle!!!) - the down n dirty style is ridiculously good, and love that they have hot dogs (also down n dirty style so good). They have happy hour where they do a burger and fry combo for $10, definitely check it out.

Stopped by for lunch on our way through from Eugene to Seattle. Great smash burger with amazing flavor and perfect bun. Fries were nothing special but good. Reasonable price and great service. Located in a cute area and plenty of outdoor seating.

Super great burger, in a town full of good burgers. Service was fantastic too and we loved the fries!

Ordered the "come back y'all" burger which is a smash burger with grilled onions, special sauce, and cheese. It took awhile because each is made to order. The wait was worth it! The burger was moist, juicy, and so very tasty! This is a food truck with attached, covered seating area with 6-7 picnic tables. You have your choice of a single for $8.99 or double for $12.99. I thought it was a little pricey. Nothing comes with it.

Went here with some friends a couple days ago. Loved this place! Outdoor seating only, but no big deal since they had lots of heaters so it was nice and warm. I got the double classic burger. It was nice and crispy. Fries were nice and crispy as well. Fry sauce was okay - tasted like tarter sauce, not my favorite thing. I would totally come back!

Thought I'd try this place because I wanted a good burger. The burger m was not bad, not great a descent burger.

Bless Your Heart Burgers is the place to go if you're looking for a good smashburger. They smash the patties up real thin so it has a very nice crisp as you bite into the patty. We ordered the Ya'll Come Back Burger which consisted of griddled onions, cheese, and their house fry sauce. The wife and I both thought that the burger was delicious but could've used a slightly smaller amount of house fry sauce. Potato bun was fantastic too. We also wanted some chili cheese fries along with our burgers, which on its own is pretty good. The chili was meaty. However, when eating both the chili cheese fries with the burger was a bit too salty for me, so we couldn't finish the fries.

I got the classic single. The burger was very tasty and the patty was smashed but not too thin like some others. My main complaint was the soggy bun. The juices basically turned it into a floppy dough burger. Please, PLEASE grill the buns. Service was fine, the covered outdoor seating was heated - so props there.

Wow, reviews don't do it justice. Food was great, i would recommend a double instead of a single patty. Zucchini pickles were great just a different taste but deff worth it. My sister said it's missing a crunch, aka more lettuce would be greattttt and for the reviews mentioning the buns needed to be toasted more- it has a great crunch but i think it's nice / soft to bite into (it's part of the magic lol) BUT YES, it does has a buttery crunch The location it's in is next to a neighborhood, they had ppl come in from ordering online, the wait time wasn't long at all. S/o to the cashier for remembering I wanted ketchup, and giving my dad ketchup packets Solid beer, "buns melt in mouth" - dad "Fries were delicious" yummm we shared a L with 3ppl We also tried the soft serve, pretty good w a mini ice crunch

Omg I have lived an 8 min walk from this place for 2 years and never been until today. What. Was. I. Thinking? I'll tell ya. I was worried about the non-standard and more unique toppings on their classic burger. But I went for it today and I am so glad I did. Sauce, toppings, smashy burger style all so good. The fries were perfect if you like golden arch fries. Omg I am going back. Probably unhealthily-soon.

10 out of 10 would recommend. Love this place, everytime I go the food is amazing. The burgers are phenomenal. The fries are perfectly cooked. And they have beer. The only thing that I don't love are the prices for beer cheese to dip with my fries. I love good beer cheese but it's a bit pricy for the itty bitty portion. The beer cheese is usually warm and melt but this last time it was more solidified than usual which sucks bc it's not cheap. Regardless of the beer cheese situation, I STAN BLESS YOUR HEART BURGERS.

They weren't kidding when they say smash burger. The patty was maybe 1/4" thick. The burger was tasy even though they forgot my bacon that i added on. The fries are just average. The beer cheese sauce is good and you get a decent container of it(that was the highlight of my experience. Probably won't go back just based on the size of the burger patty.Classic Burger

Had the Classic and it was a good simple burger as it should be. A true "Classic " The fries were good as well I will be back

This is my second go to for burgers during the weekend. Great dining for the summer and the service is quick.

Underrated and so good! Definitely a burger to try in the PDX area. It's nothing too fancy or special but they do a burger right! Juicy and packed with flavor. The fries are always a good compliment. Definitely recommend checking em out!!

Burgers and fries are my passion and i am always looking for best in each city I visit. After doing research I found this burger joint and decided to give it a go. As for the burger it has to cooked properly (good crust, medium to mid-rare, etc) it needs to be seasoned properly, fresh toppings, bun to meat ratios. Bless Your Heart nailed the cook. Very nice carmelizarion on the patty with a great cook with juices spilling out. Messy is good. The toppings including sauce did overshadow the patties a bit. The potato bun was nice and soft and soaked up the juices nicely. However, the burger was overly seasoned. My biggest complaint with bad burgers is that they forget to season the burger. This was the exact opposite. This burger was not too salty to finish, but it was on the edge. I understand that seasoning is the biggest variable and it may have just been my order was over seasoned. The fries were very forgettable. Not sure if I got the bottom of the batch, but the fries were the small ends of the potato and lukewarm. They were seasoned nicely which may have helped tone down the salt on the burger. Overall 3 stars from me on a burger joint is pretty high. I would try this again and if seasoning is fixed, I will update my review

This burger was so soggy I couldn't even pick it up and by the end I had to just eat the meat because the bun fell apart. The guy at the register was also in a bad mood I could tell and fries had no seasoning.

Just got in from PDX and found this Quick and yummy place! Service was friendly. Went for a quick bite and did not have to wait long. Must come back and try other yummy things! Got a side of fries and a "Y'all come back now" Burger. A cute little place in the middle of a supermarket parking lot. Free water. Great place for dining with pets. All outside but covered. Beer is served here.

I went here at the beginning of July so COVID in full effect. They were open, when I searched them up it didn't say it was only online orders. So we showed up and realized that, so I jumped on my phone and placed the order, my wait was about 30 min. Even after seeing the mixed reviews I wanted to try, we were starving and there were others waiting, so I figured it must be good. As soon as I seen my burger, I was not impressed. As you can see from my photos, it was kinda just slapped together. The meat was crumbling as I was eating, I'm not sure if that's because it was fresh or hand made ‍ but it was crumbly and the patty was thin. I did wonder if I would have gotten one of their other burgers if I would have enjoyed it more, but the regular cheeseburger just didn't do it for me.

Literally the best smash burger in Portland I've tried plenty and would rate this top one 10/10!

Would definitely recommend this place for a quick, easy bite to eat. The burgers were on the smaller side, but very flavorful and tasty without overfilling you as they were nice and light. The fries were delicious, and I would recommend getting the ranch sauce! The price was fair, loved the patio and appreciated the heated lamps!

Best chili dog in Portland. Hotdogs hand nice snap when eating, Chili had mild heat, 9verall amazing. Also had the coke float, ugh, tasted like cream and soda; but not a coke float. Also had the smasg burger which was rich and succulent. Overall good americano food.

Not only was this the only restaurant I could find that was open when I needed food, the service was fast, the prices were reasonable and the food was delicious. It was nice to be able to just walk up, order, sit down and enjoy under the covered patio. I got the Classic Double and added bacon. It was really hot and gooey. The meat was well-seasoned and had that little crust on the outside. I also got the chili fries. They were good too. This is a great casual and convenient place for a tasty burger.

The burgers are great and I highly recommend them! But the wait time for them to cook my meals have been usually 20-30 minutes or longer just for a burger and fries. And the past 3 times I went there the servers were distracted having conversations with each other and not being attentive to noticing that customers are waiting in line to order.

This place is a brand new burger spot in Vancouver! It has a Portland location first but made it over here also! The burgers are flat smashed patty still so if you like a thick burger you might wanna get the double. Man this a good burger. It's really hard to find a good smash burger in Vancouver other than the pizza place on main. Goon burger I believe.. this one is better so delicious and crispy I strongly recommend! My favorite new burger! Try the fries too there like a better version of McDonald's fries ! Happy new year!

One and done. I'm not a fan towering monstrosity or heavy slop burgers so I thought this would be my kind of place. Small burgers can be delicious like Hit The Spot on NE Sandy, but here they taste like something from a bad school cafeteria. They look pathetic. The rim of the patty has a crisp to it, not sure if that adds or takes away from the taste. The crunchy pickles somewhat saves them while the bun is a notch up from old school sesame seed. The fries are frozen thin-cut size, meh is the result. The uninspiring fry sauce will cost you $.50 which is kinda irritating. It was decently crowded on a Monday at 2:00 p.m. Service was rushed, but polite. They use those buzzer things to let you know your order is ready. Plenty of seating, but parking is shared with New Seasons and Walgreens so it's tight. At first glance I though it would warrant a 3-Star, but it's below par in a city with so many options.

Burgers were amazing, along with friendly and quick service. I highly recommend!!!

Just bought a cone ice cream and was given this amount for $3.50 and when I asked about it the woman at the register argued with me and refused to remake it.

It was nothing but a true blessing! I live in San Diego, and can't find a burger this food!

The love burger is my go-to. It's packed with flavor and if you like spicy this is definitely worth it!

Very good burger. BBQ fries are fries seasoned with bbq seasoning, no BBQ sauce. But very good. Great heated outdoor seating.

Way too expensive for a burger place. It could have been of better quality and taste. The burger was overcooked and dry with crispy edges. The fries were super thin, oily, and too crispy. When I received my burger, the burger was thrown together. The price for two single burgers, one large fry, and one large drink, was 32.00, which is ridiculous. I am also sick of seeing tip jars out. Why should I tip before sitting down or even getting my food? Tipping should be earned by the excellent service you deserve, not because you showed up to work. I see the reviews of food places out here and wonder if you know what good food is. If you charge these over-the-top prices, stop having customers tip and pay your employees a better wage. The employees could have a better attitude as well. Maybe cover facial hair when around food, have long hair pulled back etc, etc. I think once the excitement of a new restaurant in Vancouver starts to mellow out, you won't see this place around. Then again, it's Vancouver, like Portland people are used to the bottom of the barrel of service, and horrible food.

Burnt, tiny portions,over salted...complete waste of money.Hilarious that their pictures show huge burgers...what a joke and total rip off.Come on people,get your act together and stop ripping off the public.No public no business.

The food is easy 5 stars so this one is a tough one. I feel bad even saying this, but I still have to, because we ended up leaving before we were done eating yesterday. This was because of the homeless they serve and allow to bring their belongings on to the patio. With all the recent issues the homeless in Portland are causing, it automatically puts my wife and I on guard. I know there's homeless in town that are simply looking to better their lives, but with the amount of negative homeless interactions that happen on the daily in Portland it is hard not to feel threatened or worried that something will happen again. We will definitely be back ordering takeout!