Secret Burger Kitchen Seattle Smash Burgers

Stopped in to try Secret Burger Kitchen and was seriously impressed. The smash burgers are fantastic – the crispy edges, juicy center, and fresh toppings come together perfectly. What really stood out were the sauces – bold, flavorful, and they take the burgers and fries to another level. I went for the burgers this time, because it's in the name, but the wings on the menu (and the ones I saw coming out for other tables) looked incredible – and definitely something I’ll be back to try sometime. The space itself has a cool, casual vibe with old school millennial tunes and self-order kiosks that make things quick and easy. Overall, a great spot if you want a burger with serious flavor and some unique touches you won’t find at a chain.

Finally a worthy smash burger! Their sauce selection is amazing… particularly love that garlic sauce. Fries are crispy…. I recommend getting them unsalted. The burger patties had crispy edges, the defining characteristic of a smash burger. Just all round well made

Overall great experience. I wasn't able to grab his name, but the man who served us was really nice. He helped me out with a recommendation and made our group feel very welcome. Burger was good. Would have liked it to be a little more smashed for a smash burger. The fries were phenomenal.

Very helpful staff, was having trouble with the machine to order and they went out of the way and helped me out. Food was awesome and came out fast and fresh. Very creative menu, unique ideas/items it feels like a true unique experience. Definitely give this place a try.

I've come here a few times now and the food is always such good quality and tasty; a huge fan of the fries. The staff are always so helpful, quick and kind - especially Amy! Though parking can be a pain, I'd recommend trying Secret Burger Kitchen when you get the chance.

My first time here and I had an amazing experience. There wasn’t any line and I was able to order directly from the kiosk. The milk shake came out quick and the burger + fries were soon to follow. I got the unicorn shake and it exactly what I needed. The smash burger and fries have to be the best in Seattle.

Food was awesome. The customer service was also amazing. I would definitely recommend this place for a quick bite to eat. They also offer different adult beverages.

One of the BEST Hamburger places in Seattle for sure! From the vibe of this restaurant to the amazing staff this is a MUST STOP. We felt welcomed from the moment we walked in the door. I recommend the bacon cheeseburger, the burger bowl and the spicy BBQ wings. Top it off with one of their delicious shakes!!!!!!

So bummed I don't go to seattle u anymore. I'd be at this place more often. While I wish it was on the Eastside, I'll make a trek over i90 for their hot honey fried chicken sandwich and their amazing fries. Definitely a spot worth checking out. And even though we did our order completely through the kiosk, the staff was wonderful, friendly and checked in on us during our meal.

Smash burgers have been put on my radar for its crispy edges. Secret Burger Kitchen caught my attention with all the writeups and social media buzz. I had an opportunity to stop by while in the Central District and First Hill neighborhoods (6/8/25). This is a great location for medical personnel plus Seattle University students and staff. I was able to find street parking around the corner. Upon entering, (orders can be placed earlier online) or at one of two touchscreen kiosks. One can dine onsite or take it to go. Interior had AI generated decor. Overhead sound system waa hopping with upbeat dance & rap music. Onsite orders are brought to your table by friendly staff...make sure to retain your numbered receipt! During this visit, we tried a 1/3 pound =2 patties & 1/2 pound =3 patties and a ton of fries. Burgers came with shredded lettuce, tomato, melty cheese, and their sauce. Kind of messy, but thankfully napkins are available. Decent first visit to their newest popular spot. The OG is in Tacoma inside a Holiday Inn, now expanding to this spot, and with a future third opening in the University District (Sept 2025).

Smash burger fans, this is your next stop. I had the Signature Bacon 1/3 LB Smash Burger with Cheese & Fries, and WOW--juicy, crispy, cheesy perfection. That thick bacon + their mouthwatering secret sauce + seasoned smash patty = next level delicious. Every bite? Absolute perfection. Also tried the Fried Chicken Filet Sandwich (massive, crunchy, and flavorful!) and their Spicy Buffalo Wings--juicy, tender, and packing just the right heat. The fries? Seasoned, Crispy and golden, just how I like them. Generous portions with the burger and you get more with the wings too. If you love spice, their habanero and serrano pepper burgers will set your taste buds on . Watching carbs? Their burger bowls are a win--gluten-free and bun-free options available. They even have great vegetarian picks --so there's truly something for everyone! Oh and my favorite was their Chocolate Bars Shake (yes, with Lucky Charms!) and the magical Unicorn Crunch Shake with Fruity Pebbles. Thick, crunchy, creamy--not overly sweet, just right! The perfect spicy burger cool-down right there! And of course! Don't skip dessert. They have a pineapple upside down cake and a chocolate lava cake. The chocoholic in me had to get the chocolava cake and it did not disappoint. Perfect level of sweetness served with a dollop of cream. Yum! Fast service with self-checkout kiosks Friendly staff & family-friendly (high chairs available!) Great vibe Dine-in & takeout options Street parking nearby Amazing value for fresh, flavorful food This place is a Capitol Hill must-try. Whether you're craving bold heat or dreamy milkshake bliss--Secret Burger Kitchen hits the spot. Definitely going back.

Secret Burger Kitchen has some of the best staff I have ever experienced in a dining experience. They were so accommodating with my dietary restrictions and helped me ordering to assure my peace of mind. I loved that they had a gluten free fry and bun option. Their service was quick and attentive. My whole party enjoyed their smash burgers! And I was in love with their gluten free fries! Will definitely be back!!

The secret is salt The flavor of the burger was pretty good, and the fries were fried beautifully, but everything was way too salty. I would even say certain bites of my burger were borderline inedible. I do acknowledge that I tend to like things less salted, but even my partner (who loves salt, and never says anything is too salty) said the same thing.

The burger was too salty and the fries weren't very crispy. This place just opened so hopefully they get the seasoning right because the burgers could be great if they dialed down the salt!

I'm just happy the posse is back on Broadway. Sir Mix Alot's guy Maharaji has opened First Hill/South Capitol Hill in a splashy way. Like all new venues - Secret Burger will find its rhythm. The initial effort with burgers here is in the right direction. For those who eat organic but review negatively about a beef burger.... you're confused about what a burger should be. That is all.

I love me a good smash and came out to Capitol Hill and tried the double patty smash and it was top notch. There is some type of seasoning they put on the patty's that give it a unique taste that went well with it. If you love smash burgers this is definitely a spot you wanna try

If I could give this joint negative stars I would. Absolute worst most driest, most unseasoned patty I have ever tasted in my life. Whoever gave anything over 1 star has caucasian taste buds. The shake wasnt even a "shake" it was milk n cereal. The iced water was the best thing they had to offer.

First time here and let me tell you all something, this place is a must try. The burger was seasoned to perfection and had a little kick to it and the fries were good also. The restaurant is really clean and the art decor they gave us DOPE!! Run don't walk to try it!!

I live for hamburgers and finally got in to enjoy a smash burger! Ordering super easy with two screens just inside the door. Nikko(?) had the drinks to us just about as fast as we sat down with the food not too many minutes later. Had the double smash and it was very good with everything in proper proportion and very tasty. My wife had her burger chopped and in a bowl which looked perfect and she said it was delicious. Hoping SBK will soon bring some burger excitement to Kirkland/ Bellevue!

Place is absolutely fire! Make sure you make the trek to Capitol Hill if you are in Seattle and get some of this amazing food. Great vibes and ask for Jareette (believe that's how you spell it). Coolest guy.

tried the classified cheese burger 1/3 lbs with fries and strawberry dream drip shake for around $25. this is my first time trying a smash burger and it exceeded my expectations. i liked how the burger itself was not messy to eat, good amount of sauce and smaller patty. happy they're open late i think till midnight on weekends bc ill crave their fries on a night out (better than dicks drive in soggy fries *cries*). they have a variety of shakes that is worth a try!! also pretty cool street art up and plenty of indoor seating to dine in with a group of ppl. will be back again for some fries!

I got the combo meal to split with a friend (one burger, one chicken sandwich). Disclaimer: I eat mostly organic food, so my standards for quality are fairly high. You may have a different opinion based on the foods you eat. To each their own! To me the burger beef tastes highly processed/low quality. It did not taste very good at all. My friend described the taste like this: 'It tastes like soap'. I did not finish the burger and I love burgers. The fried chicken sandwich we got seemed to be a chicken patty like school lunch. We did not like the taste. Overall, I do not recommend the food based on the seemingly highly processed/low quality ingredients used here. If they improved the ingredient quality, I might come back to try. We got our order to-go. No complaints on service.

The BEST new burger spot in the city HANDS DOWN... Definitely will be back to try that honey hot chicken

The food was great and the service was super fast. Friendly staff and a totally chill place with good music. Idk why but their fountain sodas are better than other places. The burger bowls are a nice touch for people who don't do gluten or who don't want bread- so glad I don't have to yet eat another lettuce wrap like most burgers joints offer. They have vegetarian options too.

A bit overpriced but in comparison to "Fast Food" chains it's not that bad. Definitely a good burger and will be back when I'm in the area.

The food was amazing and so are the shakes. I had the strawberry dream drip shake- yum! The hot honey chicken filet was bomb and the fries are so crispy. Cool people and cool art. Definitely coming again.

I found that the burgers here to be adequately tasty, very neatly sized and portioned (not too large, messy or overflowing), and at reasonable prices. They aren't the best burgers I've ever eaten or anything, but certainly aren't terrible and are reasonably good food for the prices they charge in my opinion. no complaints with regards to the service or ambience either.

I'd give this a 4.5 but I can't do half stars... Not a particularly impressive burger place, but I would come back. There's very little to complain about. If you live in the area this could be a go-to place for a burger! PRICE IS THE BEST PART- Super reasonable and I love how the fries are included in the price. I got the Hot Honey Wings, and my boyfriend got the Classified Burger, both with fries. The burger seems pretty standard. I like that their menu offers different patty sizes, and I think the spice challenge they offer is fun in concept. The hot honey wings were 9/10. The chicken itself was crispy, had juicy meat, and were a great size. They weren't spicy, but they were very honey-forward in flavor. This restaurant replaced Bonchon and unfortunately the wings from this establishment, a burger establishment, beat out the wings from the Bonchon that was here, a chicken wing chain. The fries were alright- personally I would leave them in the fryer for 30 seconds longer, but they were still crispy enough to still be okay in my book. Dipping them in the SBK sauce was good. Ambiance is nice- it's giving "casual hangout after school". You order on a kiosk, which is probably the most efficient, but the staff still walked our food to our table to deliver our food. I'm glad they did that, it kind up makes up for the lack of personability due to the kiosks. I'll be back to try more from them!

Great food! Fries to die for cool and yummy milkshakes and huge burger bowls ! The atmosphere is so fresh with fantastic graffiti art everywhere! I love everything about Secret Burger Kitchen

Loved Secret Burger! I ordered online and they had 20% off coupon which I was able to use right away. I got the grilled chicken burger bowl and it was SOOO freaking good. The online ordering was easy to navigate and the staff was very friendly and welcoming upon entry. Would definitely be down to dine-in as well after seeing how clean and vibrant the restaurant is.

I waited 30 minutes for my order of 1 burger and fries. I asked about my order and they just said "sorry, we are backed up". After 30 minutes, I got my burger and it was wrong. Other patrons were getting frustrated as well. Won't go back.

This is a great burger place! Easy to order by kiosk and the food arrives quickly and tastes very good. The service is very good and the ambiance is very nice and it us very clean! I highly recommend the place and the price is within the range of other equivalent places!

Our first time trying Secret Burger Kitchen and will definitely go back! The burgers were big and juicy, the fries were perfectly seasoned and crispy. We also got chicken wings and tenders which were just as good. The kiosk was very easy to use for ordering and the restaurant was nice and clean. 10/10

Food Ambiance , service and vibe is excellent. Some of the best Hotwings I've had in Seattle. Terry and Ron are super personable and welcoming. Excited to have them in the neighborhood.