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Old 12-01-2022, 09:11 PM
 
Location: Seattle
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As a NE Seattle native, Burgermaster was always a treat. Great shakes and very good burgers. I also enjoyed Kidd Valley. I am not sure how long these stand alones can last. Grab them before they disappear.
I think there is definitely room for independents, but the busiest independents are places like Giddy Up in Ballard and Uneeda Burger in Fremont. They are doing a huge amount of business. Sentimental folks may denigrate them as hipster hangouts but the burgers are high quality and tasty, the vibe is good and beer is to be had, a winning formula.
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Old 12-01-2022, 09:42 PM
 
Location: WA Desert, Seattle native
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As a NE Seattle native, Burgermaster was always a treat. Great shakes and very good burgers. I also enjoyed Kidd Valley. I am not sure how long these stand alones can last. Grab them before they disappear.
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I think there is definitely room for independents, but the busiest independents are places like Giddy Up in Ballard and Uneeda Burger in Fremont. They are doing a huge amount of business. Sentimental folks may denigrate them as hipster hangouts but the burgers are high quality and tasty, the vibe is good and beer is to be had, a winning formula.
Yes I get that. But what we are losing are quality low cost fast food places. As Seattle becomes more “sophisticated”, code for more expensive, we lose our traditional low cost burger chains. Yes, Dick’s is still around and I hope they will be able to continue to exist despite their property value increasing. But I wouldn’t bet on it.
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Old 12-01-2022, 11:18 PM
 
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Yes I get that. But what we are losing are quality low cost fast food places. As Seattle becomes more “sophisticated”, code for more expensive, we lose our traditional low cost burger chains. Yes, Dick’s is still around and I hope they will be able to continue to exist despite their property value increasing. But I wouldn’t bet on it.
The 1/4 pound basic “buckaroo burger” at Giddy Up and 1/4 pound basic burgermaster are essentially the same price, $6-$7. Of course there are more expensive burgers and other options on both menus. Dicks is cheaper, but very average tasting to me. The burgers at Giddy Up are hormone free, grass fed, they also are just tasty. I wouldn’t put Burgermaster in the same taste category, IMO.
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Old 12-02-2022, 01:14 PM
 
Location: Seattle
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I just phoned Burgermaster and the person said they don't know for sure when the last day will be, but it's not in the next couple of days. Still, we're having a pre-memorial burger-and-shake evening tonight, just in case.

I was thinking about lamented burger places in this part of town, gone but not forgotten. The original Red Robin, Flakey Jake's, Dag's, Deluxe 2, Mom's.... Sic transit gloria burgers.
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Old 12-02-2022, 02:27 PM
 
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Burgermaster is fine, but I'd drive by it to get to Rain City Burger or Katsu Burger anyday.
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Old 12-02-2022, 02:35 PM
 
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Burgermaster is fine, but I'd drive by it to get to Rain City Burger or Katsu Burger anyday.

Love that Katsu Curry burger!
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Old 12-03-2022, 09:02 AM
 
Location: Edmonds, WA
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There’s still the one on Aurora and it’s always packed. I guess it will be even more so now.

It’s unfortunate about the U Village location but times change. I don’t think the Aurora location is going anywhere anytime soon.
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Old 12-03-2022, 08:18 PM
 
Location: WA Desert, Seattle native
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There’s still the one on Aurora and it’s always packed. I guess it will be even more so now.

It’s unfortunate about the U Village location but times change. I don’t think the Aurora location is going anywhere anytime soon.
Probably right as the land is not as desirable as the land on NE 45th. This street turns into nearby real estate among the highest in the city. (Laurelhurst and Windermere)

I grew up near these rich areas in NE Seattle, but while never very wealthy we did have a nice split level with a pool in the 70’s. I think my parents paid 42k for it in 1973. Latest price 1 million-plus.

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Old 12-03-2022, 09:32 PM
 
Location: Seattle
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Probably right as the land is not as desirable as the land on NE 45th. This street turns into nearby real estate among the highest in the city. (Laurelhurst and Windermere)

I grew up near these rich areas in NE Seattle, but while never very wealthy we did have a nice split level with a pool in the 70’s. I think my parents paid 42k for it in 1973. Latest price 1 million-plus.
Spot on, pnw, the enduring qualities of Aurora Ave N. around Oak Tree should keep that Burgermaster around for awhile .
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