The Stranger's Burger Week Guide: Everything You Need to Know About the 21 Specially Crafted $5 Burgers You Can Eat in Seattle This Week

July 8, 2019
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This Mini Orfeo Burger is just one of the specially crafted burgers you can try this week for just $5 each.
In case you haven't heard, this week is The Stranger’s Burger Week Past Event List : From now until July 13, you'll be able to get one-of-a-kind burgers created exclusively for this week at restaurants across the city, for just $5 a pop! All of the details are available on our Burger Week calendar, but, to make it even easier for you to eat as many of these delicious creations as possible, we've also compiled them all below, sorted by neighborhood (there's even a map at the bottom). Read on to see all the details, including where you can get gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options, and follow the links to see photos and save your favorites to your personal list. Plus, don't forget to RSVP to the Facebook page for event updates! So go forth and chow down—and don't forget these Burger Week pro tips:

• Drink (and eat) up. Yes, burgers are what make Burger Week… Burger Week. But you’ll be doing Burger Week wrong if you don’t take advantage of the other stuff that Burger Week’s choice locations have to offer, from beer to sides to salads!
• Don't forget to tip! Burger Week doesn’t just happen—it’s the result of months of hard work from chefs, wait staff, bartenders, and more who work crazy long hours to make sure the week is as fun (and delicious) as it can be! Show ‘em some love!
• Be social. Hit burgerweekseattle.com, and check out #burgerweekseattle and The Stranger’s Facebook and Instagram pages for updates and reviews of the best Burger Week offerings!

BALLARD

Ballard Brothers Seafood and Burgers' "Brothers and Mothers Pepper Jack Cheeseburger" Past Event List
WHAT IT IS: Charbroiled, hand-formed one-third-pound local grass-fed Angus chopped steak patty served on a toasted cornmeal-topped soft bun with garlic aioli, grilled onions, leaf lettuce, tomato, and melted pepper jack cheese. Topped with Taco Mama's Chef Cruz's magical pickled shaved red onion habanero salsa. BOOM!
WHAT THEY SAY: Nothing so permanent as CHANGE! As Ballard changes, so has Ballard Brothers by re-creating and maximizing our iconic location. This burger combines Ballard Brothers and Taco Mama's ingredients into one badass burger! Forever keeping old school BALLARD ALIVE! Daily with boozy slushy drinks and a full bar till midnight or later when the dog is huntin'. Just sayin'.
THE FINE PRINT: Limit three per person, add $2.75 for Udi's gluten-free bun, add $2 for Boca burger patty or black-bean patty
ADDRESS: 5305 15th Ave NW
BUSINESS HOURS: 11 am–9 pm

Maritime Pacific Brewing Company's "Bacon Jammer" Past Event List
WHAT IT IS: Flame-broiled quarter-pound beef and bacon patty, flagship red ale onion-bacon jam, and house-smoked cheddar cheese topped with beer-battered bacon on a toasted butter-top bun slathered with creamy mayo
WHAT THEY SAY: Inspired by the smoky goodness of hickory-smoked bacon, combined with the richness of cheese, butter, and creamy mayo.
THE FINE PRINT: No substitutions, additions or reductions to burger. Sides available for an additional charge. No rain checks. Limit two burgers per check.
ADDRESS: 1111 NW Ballard Way
BUSINESS HOURS: Mon–Tues 4 pm–10 pm, Wed–Sat 11:30 am–10 pm

BELLTOWN

FareStart's "Seattle Beef Crab Stack" Past Event List
WHAT IT IS: Mount Vernon beef double patty, candied bacon, crab cake, fontina with remoulade and roasted garlic aioli, romaine leaf, tomatoes, and pickles
WHAT THEY SAY: Two beef slider patties surrounding Dungeness crab cake topped with remoulade and roasted garlic aioli and sweet candied bacon prepared by FareStart's chefs and adult culinary students. All profits support FareStart's job training programs to alleviate homelessness, poverty, and hunger in our community.
THE FINE PRINT: Limit one per person
ADDRESS: 700 Virginia St
BUSINESS HOURS: Mon–Fri 11 am–2 pm

Orfeo's "Mini Orfeo Burger" Past Event List
WHAT IT IS: Snake River Farms American Wagyu beef burger with melted Gorgonzola dolce, house-made dill pickle, potato bun, and grain mustard aioli
WHAT THEY SAY: The cuisine of Orfeo is anchored by a live charcoal burning oven called a Josper. This oven allows us to gently impart the sweet, mellow flavors of fully combusted charcoal without the unwanted flavors of new combustion. This gives our burger the subtle campfire essence that only comes from one thing: live charcoal.
ADDRESS: 2107 Third Ave
BUSINESS HOURS: 4–10 pm

CENTRAL DISTRICT

Two Doors Down's "The Whistle Stop Burger" Past Event List
WHAT IT IS: Regionally sourced quarter pound beef patty, Tillamook white cheddar cheese, thick-cut bacon, red leaf lettuce, homemade fried green tomato, Southern comeback sauce, on an artisan bun
WHAT THEY SAY: Two Doors Down is your go-to, kid-friendly, neighborhood burger and beer joint located on the back side of Capitol Hill! The Whistle Stop Burger is our local take on a Southern summer classic. Enjoy it with one of our 20 local rotating craft beers and ciders. Sub in a veggie patty at no extra charge, or explore our variety of vegan and gluten-free options.
THE FINE PRINT: Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options available
ADDRESS: 2332 E Madison St
BUSINESS HOURS: Mon–Thurs 11 am–11 pm, Fri–Sat 11 am–midnight

DOWNTOWN

Ben Paris' "Ben Paris (Jr.) Burger" Past Event List
WHAT IT IS: Wagyu beef patty, bacon jam, smoked aioli, and Delice de Bourgogne cheese
WHAT THEY SAY: Simple and elegant, addictive, high-quality ingredients in a fun, casual atmosphere!
THE FINE PRINT: Gluten-free option available
ADDRESS: 130 Pike St
BUSINESS HOURS: 6:30 am–10 pm

GEORGETOWN

Star Brass Works Lounge's "Tavern Burger" Past Event List
WHAT IT IS: Burger, special sauce, onions, pickles, cheese, butter
WHAT THEY SAY: It's a good burger. No pretense... just like us.
THE FINE PRINT: No minors, dine-in only, vegetarian option available
ADDRESS: 5813 Airport Way S
BUSINESS HOURS: 11 am–2 am

GREEN LAKE

Duke's Seafood & Chowder's "Grass-Fed Coffee-Rubbed Burger" Past Event List
WHAT IT IS: Grass-fed top sirloin, Caffe Ladro coffee rub, flash-fried Walla Walla haystack sweet onions, Tillamook extra sharp white cheddar, and coffee-BBQ Maître d'Hotel butter
WHAT THEY SAY: At Duke's, we only serve grass-fed, humanely raised ground top sirloin. Now add our exclusive coffee rub, coffee BBQ sauce, Walla Walla flash-fried straws, and buttery white cheddar, and you have a burger that represents the best of Seattle in a bun. Exclusively available at Duke’s Green Lake.
THE FINE PRINT: Limit two per person
ADDRESS: 
7858 Green Lake Dr N
BUSINESS HOURS: Mon-Thurs 11 am-11 pm, Fri-Sat 11 am-midnight

JaK's Alehouse's "El Jefe Picante" Past Event List
WHAT IT IS: Half-pound patty, pepper jack cheese, jalapeño bacon, our El Jefe guacamole, and pico de gallo on garlic-buttered and grilled bolillo bread
WHAT THEY SAY: For more than 20 years, our JaK's Grills have been known for quality in steaks and burgers while our El 42 Cantina is an homage to the flavors of Mexico. The El Jefe Picante brings those both together in the most deliciously spicy of ways!
ADDRESS: 7900 E Green Lake Dr N
BUSINESS HOURS: Mon 11 am–9 pm, Tues–Fri 11 am–10 pm, Sat 9 am–10 pm

Lunchbox Laboratory's "Spanish Tickler" Past Event List
WHAT IT IS: Beef/chorizo blended patty, shaved serrano ham, fried egg, smoked Gouda cheese, and smoked pepper mayo on a brioche bun
WHAT THEY SAY: Made with American Kobe beef, the Spanish Tickler patty is hand-blended with chorizo, topped with shaved Serrano ham, fried egg, smoked gouda cheese, and handcrafted smoked pepper mayo, all on a buttery brioche bun. Wash it down with one of our Snoqualmie Ice Cream shakes!
ADDRESS: 7200 E Green Lake Dr N
BUSINESS HOURS: 11 am–10 pm

Teddy's Bigger Burgers' "Teddy's Lava Flow Burger" Past Event List
WHAT IT IS: One-third pound 100 percent ground steak patty, Teddy's teriyaki sauce, Kilauea Fire sauce, our signature special sauce, green leaf lettuce, round tomatoes, white onions, and dill pickles
WHAT THEY SAY: Our burgers were born in 1998 and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. This burger pays homage to Teddy's birthplace and the renowned Kilauea volcano. The three signature sauces represent the flow of lava from a Kilauea eruption with just a hint of spice to add volcanic heat.
THE FINE PRINT: Vegetarian option available
ADDRESS: 6900 E Green Lake Way N, Ste C
BUSINESS HOURS: 11 am–9 pm

KIRKLAND

Coastline Burgers' "The Coastline" Past Event List
WHAT IT IS: Local, all-natural, pasture-raised beef, zesty special Coastline sauce, classic American cheese, fresh red onion, dill pickles, crisp iceberg lettuce, fresh-baked Coastline bun
WHAT THEY SAY: Featuring fresh, natural Northwest beef and a bun straight from our Coastline bakery, why overcomplicate things? We're keeping it simply delicious with our house rendition of a classic burger.
THE FINE PRINT: We offer gluten-free buns, lettuce wraps, and a vegan black bean patty as substitutions on any of our burgers! That said, because we operate our bakery in-store, we can't 100% guarantee the absence of gluten, a cautionary note for those with celiac concerns. Vegan patties are cooked on the same grill as our beef, although we do make every effort to keep them on separate areas of the cooking surface.
ADDRESS: 116 Central Way
BUSINESS HOURS: 11 am–9 pm

QUEEN ANNE

Broadfork Cafe's "Field Burger" Past Event List (Vegan)
WHAT IT IS: Field Roast burger and Chao "cheese" with Oregon Brineworks garlic dill pickles, and Happy Valley clover sprouts on a Macrina potato roll
WHAT THEY SAY: Veggie burger, sourced locally! It's delicious and amazing, and all plant-based! We love supporting local businesses that produce delicious, high-quality items!
ADDRESS: 111 Queen Anne Ave N, #102
BUSINESS HOURS: 9 am-9 pm

Ozzie's "Ozzie's Kicking Cheese Mac & Cheese Burger" Past Event List
WHAT IT IS: We start with a half-pound hand-packed patty, top it with our house-made jalapeño and bacon mac & cheese patty, then top that with a house-made pepper jack cheese patty! It is finished with the beautiful burger trilogy of lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with pickle chips.
WHAT THEY SAY: Our inspiration for this burger is our delicious made-to-order mac & cheese. It is an Ozzie's favorite and Queen Anne staple! We simply had to make a burger around it, add some bacon and jalapeños and more CHEESE! Simply delish!
THE FINE PRINT: Dine-in only, gluten-free and vegetarian options available
ADDRESS: 105 W Mercer St
BUSINESS HOURS: Mon–Fri 11 am–2 am, Sat 9 am–2 am

PHINNEY RIDGE

The Park Public House's "Pub's Classic" Past Event List
WHAT IT IS: Hand-pressed burger patty, caramelized onion, lettuce, pickles, American cheese, and Park Sauce
WHAT THEY SAY: Park Pub is known for its tasty burgers. We regularly provide options to add bacon, avocado, jalapeño, or whatever else you crave. You can get a fancy burger or a dollar burger anywhere, but for us, providing a drive-through-style American classic is simply a change of pace. Our Park Sauce is made specially in-house, and our cooks delight in making the juiciest patties for every palate. Get yours with hand-cut fries, tots, or sweet-potato fries!
THE FINE PRINT: Gluten-free and vegetarian options available
ADDRESS: 6114 Phinney Ave N
BUSINESS HOURS: Mon–Thurs 3–10 pm, Fri 3–11 pm, Sat 11 am–11 pm

ROOSEVELT

Next Level Burger's "Peachy PNW Burger" Past Event List (Vegan)
WHAT IT IS: A Beyond Meat patty with Next Level Burger's super secret seasonings, topped with organic grilled peach, melted provolone, organic red onion, organic red-leaf lettuce, and smoked peach aioli—100 percent plant-based burger goodness!
WHAT THEY SAY: This 100 percent plant-based burger is both classic and creative, with a savory yet tangy twist on epic burger joint fare, delicious and satisfying—this one is so good, you'll be back for more on the daily!
THE FINE PRINT: Gluten-free option available
ADDRESS: 1026B NE 64th St, inside Whole Foods Market
BUSINESS HOURS: 11 am–10 pm

SOUTH LAKE UNION

Maslow's "The Wurst Burger" Past Event List
WHAT IT IS: Bratwurst seasoned beef, onion ring, housemade kraut, sweet relish, stone-ground mustard sauce, pretzel bun
WHAT THEY SAY: Wurst on your plate, best in your belly! All the greatest parts (plus a few extras) of a summer cookout brat. It's the wurst burger you'll LOVE. Guten Appetit! All profits support FareStart's job training programs to alleviate poverty, homelessness, and hunger in our community.
THE FINE PRINT: Dine-in only, "naked burger" (no bun) is gluten-free, limit one per person
ADDRESS: 380 Boren Ave N
BUSINESS HOURS: Mon–Fri 11 am–9 pm

SOUTH PARK

Loretta's Northwesterner's "Tavern Burger" Past Event List
WHAT IT IS: One hundred percent charbroiled beef with melted cheese wrapped up in a toasted white bun with pickles, onions, and special sauce
WHAT THEY SAY: Modeled off what you remember as a kid in the 1970s—the kind of burger you'd get at A&W or Dairy Queen.
THE FINE PRINT: No minors, dine-in only, vegetarian option available
ADDRESS: 8617 14th Ave S
BUSINESS HOURS: Mon-Fri 11 am-midnight, Sat 10 am-2 am

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT

Broadfork Cafe's "Field Burger" Past Event List (Vegan)
WHAT IT IS: Field Roast burger and Chao "cheese" with Oregon Brineworks garlic dill pickles and Happy Valley clover sprouts on a Macrina potato roll
WHAT THEY SAY: Veggie burger, sourced locally! It's delicious and amazing, and all plant-based! We love supporting local businesses that produce delicious, high-quality items!
ADDRESS: 4757 12th Ave NE
BUSINESS HOURS: 9 am–9 pm daily

WEST SEATTLE

Coastline Burgers' "The Coastline" Past Event List
WHAT IT IS: Local, all-natural, pasture-raised beef, zesty special Coastline sauce, classic American cheese, fresh red onion, dill pickles, crisp iceberg lettuce, fresh-baked Coastline bun
WHAT THEY SAY: Featuring fresh, natural Northwest beef and a bun straight from our Coastline bakery, why overcomplicate things? We're keeping it simply delicious with our house rendition of a classic burger.
THE FINE PRINT: We offer gluten-free buns, lettuce wraps, and a vegan black-bean patty as substitutions on any of our burgers! That said, because we operate our bakery in-store, we can't 100 percent guarantee the absence of gluten, a cautionary note for those with celiac concerns. Vegan patties are cooked on the same grill as our beef, although we do make every effort to keep them on separate areas of the cooking surface.
ADDRESS: 4444 California Ave SW
BUSINESS HOURS: 11 am–9 pm

WHITE CENTER

Zippy's Giant Burgers' "#5-1/2" Past Event List
WHAT IT IS: Mama Lil's Kick Butt peppers, chipotle mayo, smoked cheddar and jack cheeses, lettuce
WHAT THEY SAY: Half a Number 11 for our 11 years slinging burgers! Zippy's Giant Burgers has been a neighborhood favorite for 11 years. Located in White Center, aka Rat City. Independently owned and operated.
THE FINE PRINT: Can substitute gluten-free bun for an extra charge
ADDRESS: 9614 14th Ave SW
BUSINESS HOURS: Mon–Thurs 8 am–9 pm, Fri–Sat 8 am–10 pm

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