Secret Burger Kitchen Tacoma Smash Burgers

I had a really great time at the is place. This was the Tacoma location. The service was awesome!! And they had outside sheeting which was nice. The time me and my boyfriend went it wasn’t too busy which was good. We got two different milkshakes and they were so yummy and the food was amazing I loved how crispy the fries were too!! One of the owners even came out and spoke with us for a bit and I thought that was so genuine and thoughtful I’d definitely recommend!:)

We were in the area so we decided to check this place out. I went with the double smash and fries. The burger was good. Perfectly cooked burger, the fries were crispy and fresh. The fry sauce was good it had a little bit of spice which I did like. The service was good the staff were nice and welcoming. There was plenty of parking and the inside was nice and clean and they also have a few tables outside. Over all the food was good but I think it was pricey. $17 for double burger and fries without a dink.

I like you order on a kiosk it skips having to wait for the waiter to get to your table and take your order. The wait times to get your food though felt long in my honest opinion. I waited about 33 minutes to get my meal. The burger was good I expected a little more of a juicier burger but overall I was satisfied. The fries have a great amount of salt. The milkshake was good too I liked the cereal topping. The staff is very friendly and attentive so thank you to them too. I’d come back again

Frankly, this place surprised me. The waitress was very welcoming. The food was pretty decent. You can order on your phone, through a kiosk or at the counter. Look for a discount code. I was surprised this place was inside the hotel and that it ward good food. Will be back again. Thank you!

Went for lunch and got the signature spicy smash. It was perfectly cooked with a nice spicy kick to it. The fries were cooked perfectly crisp. They were a little bit salty but not enough to complain about. Definitely worth a try if you’re near one.

Overall Rating: 4.5/5 (9/10) We saw this shop on tiktok and had to try it! We followed GPS and arrived at a hotel, we were confused but went inside anyway. The restaurant is directly to the left when you enter the hotel lobby, and the restaurant + dining area is really nice! Higher level than I would expect for this part of Tacoma honestly. We ordered through the kiosk and spent about $60 for 2 burgers, 2 fries, 2 drinks, and some sauce. The food came out promptly, the burgers were big, patties smashed perfectly, fries seasoned wonderfully, and their SBK sauce is great! We got their Cream Soda, and their Orange soda. Both mixed with cream and syrups, was very tasty! I've already recommended this place to some friends. Staff and hotel visitors were very nice and polite as well.

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. Will be back for sure.

My co worker came here twice in a week and wouldn't shut up about it...so I made my way here to see if he was right. He wasn't lying! This burger was one of the best I have had in a long time! I added an egg because it's breakfast time. It's a big burger and melts in your mouth! I'm definitely gonna come back! The woman working the counter was super nice and was excited that it was my first time here... she already knew how good it was. Ha. Well played Secret Burger Kitchen...well played.

Hosted a graduation party at the hotel and ordered catering from SBK it was delivered hot, juicy, and full of flavor. Nothing was left.

Food was great. Extremely nice waitress Nix was breaking her back running back and forth

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!

I wish Yelp offered 1/2 stars because 3 1/2 stars is more fitting than 3 but I just cannot give SBK 4 stars. Husband had a Signature Smash bacon burger and the Unicorn Crunch shake. He liked the burger and shake. I took a sip- it wasn't that thick- it got runny pretty fast. Husband liked the Fruity Pebbles though. I ordered the Signature Smash Cheeseburger and fries. The burger was really good - it is nice you can personalize your burger ( although it adds up ). If you want sauce for fries, you pay for it- only option is for 2 for 1.00 yet you only need one for the small amount of fries you get- which is fine because although they were crispy- the coating or taste of them are not my fave type of fries (I think most of us have our preferences so nothing wrong or awful with SBK fries- just not my preferred kind). What should get 4 to 5 stars is the staff! Super friendly & helpful! The restaurant was clean. Downside is that the cost is a bit high for the food with zero ambiance. I also understand that higher prices is just the new norm. I think it is an expensive place to take the family though. I don't think I would go out of my way to eat here but I wouldn't rule it out if in the area. It should give the Holiday Inn a boost to have tasty burgers on the premises. If you are in the area, give them a try!

It's nice to have a nice place like this in an area that so badly needs it. Good food, great service. Clean seating area. My only complaint is that it is pretty expensive, for a place where you order yourself, AND pay yourself at a kiosk and seat yourself, it just seems like the prices would be more reasonable. $33 dollars for two 1/4 pound burgers, fries, and two ice waters. ... food was good though... I hope this place is successful, but unfortunately I don't see there being an audience in the surrounding area that can afford to support those prices. I hope I am wrong.

Secret Burger Kitchen no longer needs to be a secret as it has some of the best smash burgers around and the fries are a hit too. I've had several including the vegetarian impossible beef smash burger and it's all been amazing! They have it set up so easily to order on kiosks in the lobby of the Holiday Inn where you can dine in or you can go to their website and order for pickup. These smash burgers are a must try so give them a visit and see for yourself. Amazing menu and amazing food.

From our server Lisa, to the bomb homemade sauce, this place was legit!! Such amazing service and wonderfully delicious food! Randomly stopped in on our way home to Oregon and so happy we did! Only pics of dessert because we scarfed food!

The food is simply amazing. The service is great having a bar. Here is a place. The lemon drop is amazing and the ambience is wonderful. Lots of ample parking business is located inside of the hotel so they share the parking lot and definitely suggest coming and getting a burger and their bacon is amazing. They're definitely not skipping on quality bacon.

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

Great value for the amount of food provided. Also very good service. I enjoyed it and would try it again. The hip hop decor was also a nice added touch.

Been hearing rave reviews about Secret Burger kitchen and how it has the best burgers in Tacoma. Ordered from DD the 50/50 and an upside down pineapple cake. Chicken sandwich was juicy and crispy with the right amount of condiments (added extra pickles). The cheese smash was salty and overcooked and the fries were ok. The best choice was the upside down pineapple cake. I may give them another try but I wouldn't rate these the best burgers but the best pineapple upside down cake in the area

the food is amazing! Lisa and Lori are amazing I hope they never leave the secret burger kitchen I would be very sad . they are very helpful and very kind good customer service! they always make sure my drinks are filled and if I need anything they got it right away . I love coming here for good service and good food! (:

Don't let the somewhat strange feeling location (inside a Holiday Inn just off I-5 in South Tacoma) fool you or scare you away. Had the chance to meet Shay Pate and one of her staff members and walked away impressed and ready to return. Impeccably clean restaurant for dining in (it's essentially the hotel's bright and comfortable breakfast room) and delicious burger. Honestly, the star of the basket was the fries. Deliciously crisp, not greasy, and the perfect side to the yummy burger. It's worth the stop and return visits. Congrats to Shea and her team celebrating being in business for just over a year.

We were in the area so we decided to check this place out. I went with the double smash and fries. The burger was good. Perfectly cooked burger, the fries were crispy and fresh. The fry sauce was good it had a little bit of spice which I did like. The service was good the staff were nice and welcoming. There was plenty of parking and the inside was nice and clean and they also have a few tables outside. Over all the food was good but I think it was pricey. $17 for double burger and fries without a dink.

Tried out this place after seeing it on TikTok. Clean, easy access and plenty of parking. Had the basic cheeseburger with pickles and fries. Fries were good, not impressed with the burger but I think it's because we're from SoCal and used to In and Out burgers. Burger was overdone with crunchy edges and very greasy for my taste but I think this is what a smash burger is supposed to be like. Service was fine, staff very kind and friendly, but probably won't go back since this is just not what I'm looking for in a burger. Also pretty pricey. $42 for two burgers and two drinks.

Surrounding location is sketchy, but this place and the hotel it is in was pretty clean. You order at a kiosk and then find a seat. Staff was nice. Food took a little longer to come out but it was worth it. The fries were delish. I got the basic smash burger and it hit the spot... not too big and not too small. My husband said his was a little burnt so he wasn't a fan, but me and my daughter both enjoyed our meals.

In the lobby of the Holiday Inn you will find a kiosk where you can place your order for Secrete Burger Kitchen. The burgers are made in the same kitchen as Toast to Toast Restaurant and Bar. Very cool concept because you get the best of both worlds. Toast to Toast has a full bar serving cocktails, beer, wine and a menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner items. The restaurant looks freshly renovated with warm colors, new upholstery and modern chairs and tables. Very clean and updated. The tables all have QR codes for the burger kitchen so if you would like to sit and enjoy a beverage while you contemplate your burger choice you can. You can also eat your burger in the Toast to Toast restaurant. Jasmine was very helpful explaining the process. She also serves a wonderful gin and soda. I asked Jasmine if my husband could watch the chef make the smash burgers. I had read a few reviews saying the burgers were not smash burgers. My husband can attest they are smash burgers! We ordered a Mission Classic 1/4 Pound Hand Formed Smash Patty, Onion, (minus the lettuce), Secret Sauce, served with fries. We also ordered a Fiery Field Op -1/4 Hand Formed Patty topped with grilled Serrano & Jalapeño Peppers, Yellow American Cheese, (minus the onion, lettuce), Secret Sauce, and Spice & Herb Blend Served with a side of fries. The burgers were incredible, delicious and juicy. I was happy to see melty American cheese and burger patties with crispy lacy edges We will be back to visit Secrete Burger Kitchen in our next visit to Tacoma.

Okay I was looking forward to trying this place out. I had ordered the mission classic smashburger. So correct me if I'm wrong, but if you look at my photos, this burger does not resemble anything of what a Smashburger is supposed to be at all whatsoever. I took one bite and threw the rest of the way. The burger itself was not good at all. I am not entirely sure why this place is advertising Smash Burgers, false advertisement big time. Hopefully this place can get it together a bit and actually serve what they are advertising.

Yummo!! The secret seasoning is a bit spicy so learned you can order it naked. Wished it was closer to home.

stayed at nearby hotel and wanted to grab a quick meal. Burgers were awful. Three of us ordered burgers and fries. Threw most of the burgers away. Just a gooey mess, didnt even taste like a burger, lots of cheap cheese, bun just disintegrated into the mess. Way too much sauce. Fries were ok, definitely not worth the price

Not a big smash burger fan. But this was a decent burger and fries. Needs to be spicier though.

I love the burger bowl and had it in the Seattle location so I knew I wanted to get that here. It's right off the freeway so it's convenient to get to. The service is great here too- they brought extra sauce without me asking and I LOVE the secret sauce!

The food was excellent and on point my first smash burger was a hit service was great the place is very clean! No complaints will be back! If you get a chance check it out.

The the single smash and the pineapple upside down cake were hands-down delicious. I would come back again just for the burger and upside down cake. Customer service was friendly and the restaurant and lobby were clean.

The burger came out hot and ready to enjoy. Many choices on the board that you order your food from. The 1/2 pound burger was delicious the secret sauce has a tiny hint of spice so get it on the side if you enjoy no spice at all. They have tons of options to make your burger your way. I'll for sure go back

I was really blown away. Parking is super easy since it's in a hotel. Easy to use kiosk to order too. But the best part definitely has to be the food. A big group of us went we tried the wings, smash burgers, chicken burgers, fries, chocolate cake, and pineapple upside down cake. Everything came out super fast but really fresh and hot. (Make sure you try the sbk sauce). If you like spice definitely get the burger with peppers. The buns were perfectly toasted too. Definitely would visit again!! There was also impossible meat options. **bonus points there is a bar in then hotel too so you can enjoy a nice drink or beer with your burger

Wow this was actually recommended by a close friend and I got to say it was worth it we ordered two burger baskets and so good especially their fries. Can't get over the price $50 and had drinks. Good find

I was in the area looking for something to eat when I saw this place and decided to try it out. It's inside the holiday inn and you order from the kiosk and find a seat. Not only did the food come out super fast, but the service was wonderful. I could be biased due to her name being my name but she was lovely. The burger itself was great! I got the spicy smash and made it did its job! Definitely coming back with my parter soon!

Good was great, service was even better. Located inside the Holiday Inn. Great burger.

The Classic 1/4 Lb Smash Burger and fries were excellent. The service was good, although a little slow. Very clean place with plenty of parking

Not the best part of Tacoma but the food is worth it! Super tasty, and very fresh, the Secret Burger Kitchen won't be a secret long.

Delicious!!! Cool idea with the name and how it's kinda hidden in a hotel. Quick, Easy ordering and again the burgers are delicious. I inhaled mine. I recommend signing up for the member group text thing, I've received a bunch of coupons already.

My son, husband and I did takeout and we would come again! The burgers were very filling and a great smash burger, plus the sauce has some kick to it! The fries are bomb too! We will come dine in sometime this summer :)

This secret burger kitchen was very fresh and tasty. I ordered the Operation Bacon Blitz and it was cooked to perfection. The crispy patty edges overfilled the soft buns and they did not skimp out on the bacon! The secret sauce complimented the burger and went very well with the crispy fries. The wings were outstanding and so juicy on the inside. Staff were very friendly, able to serve our large party and had food on the table within 10 mins. The chocolate cake was decadent and a great treat to end our meal. Definitely recommend trying out this smash burger spot, it won't disappoint!

I saw this spot being reviewed on Instagram, and it was a must that we try it out. It was easy to order on the kiosk screen, and once we ordered, we could hear them prepare the smash burgers to order, which means fresh. Food came out and it was a 5-stars, and we can't wait to come back. Even the chicken sandwich was delicious and didn't disappoint.

This is in no way a smash burger. Tastes like a cheap frozen burger from the grocery store. At least the fries were decent.

Their fries are always plentiful and tasty. The burgers are great as well. Second time ordering, breakfast sandwiches were also tasty.

The burgers were good overall, cooked properly but tasted unseasoned. My son said wings were good. Location was difficult to find but they were able to find someone to help them. They didn't give us any ranch with the wings and we paid for extra sauces and didn't get them either.

Quite literally the worst burger I've ever had. The patty just fell out of the bun. Meat was flavorless and dry. The fries were immediately stale and under-seasoned. Don't come here.

If you want a burger that reminds you of an elementary school cafeteria, then order here. Otherwise, skip this overly priced "ghost kitchen". The burgers were not smash burgers and the fries were a soggy mess.