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The Best Burgers in North Seattle (2026)

North Seattle's top-ranked burgers is Smash That Burger Co in U-District, scoring 89/100 across 386 verified reviews.

Editorially curated Top-5 picks in the Burgers category for North Seattle.

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16 picks across North Seattle

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Markers are coloured by score: green ≥ 70, blue 40-69, rust under 40.

The Top 20

Best Burgers in North Seattle

Twenty top picks across every sub-type, ranked by the same transparent formula.

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  1. 1

    Smash That Burger Co

    Burgers

    U-District · Seattle · $$

    Smash That Burger Co is a burger spot in U District, mid-priced.

    casual trendy fast service rooftop seating
    89 /100
    386 reviews
  2. 2

    Shake & Stack Burgers

    Burgers

    U-District · Seattle · $$

    Shake & Stack Burgers is a burger spot in U District ($$), where locals come for lunch, dinner, and family-friendly.

    casual trendy fast service lunch
    88 /100
    287 reviews
  3. 3

    Mean Sandwich

    Burgers

    Ballard · Seattle · $$

    Mean Sandwich is a burger spot in Ballard, mid-priced.

    casual cozy trendy fast service
    88 /100
    1,237 reviews
  4. 4

    Olaf's

    Burgers

    Ballard · Seattle · $$

    Olaf's is a burger spot in Ballard ($$), where locals come for bar games, great beer selection, and great cocktails.

    casual cozy bar games fast service
    87 /100
    531 reviews
  5. 5

    Uneeda Burger

    Burgers

    Wallingford · Seattle · $$

    Uneeda Burger is a restaurant in Wallingford, mid-priced.

    casual trendy fast service great beer selection
    87 /100
    2,678 reviews
  6. 6

    Halal Smash BRGR - U District

    Burgers

    U-District · Seattle · $$

    Halal Smash BRGR - U District is a burger spot in U District ($$), where locals come for lunch and dinner.

    casual fast service lunch dinner
    87 /100
    110 reviews
  7. 7

    Dick's Drive-In

    Burgers

    Greenwood · Seattle · $$

    Dick's Drive-In is a mid-priced burger spot in Greenwood, known for historic, lunch, and dinner.

    casual historic trendy fast service
    86 /100
    4,146 reviews
  8. 8

    FlintCreek Cattle Co

    Burgers

    Wallingford · Seattle

    FlintCreek Cattle Co is a burger spot in Wallingford.

    romantic trendy upscale fast service
    86 /100
    1,558 reviews
  9. 9

    Baba’s Burgers and Seafood

    Burgers

    Bitter Lake · Seattle · $$

    Baba’s Burgers and Seafood is a mid-priced burger spot in Bitter Lake, known for lunch, dinner, and family-friendly.

    casual cozy lunch dinner
    86 /100
    101 reviews
  10. 10

    Next Level Veggie Grill Ballard

    Burgers

    Ballard · Seattle · $$

    Next Level Veggie Grill Ballard is a mid-priced burger spot in Ballard, known for quiet, lunch, and dinner.

    casual quiet trendy fast service
    85 /100
    219 reviews
  11. 11

    Red Mill Burgers (Phinney)

    Burgers

    Phinney Ridge · Seattle · $$

    Red Mill Burgers (Phinney) is a mid-priced burger spot in Phinney Ridge, known for lunch and dinner.

    casual cozy trendy fast service
    85 /100
    2,551 reviews
  12. 12

    Rain City Burgers

    Burgers

    Wedgwood · Seattle · $$

    Rain City Burgers is a burger spot in Wedgwood, mid-priced.

    casual cozy trendy fast service
    84 /100
    1,653 reviews
  13. 13

    North Star Diner

    Burgers

    Wallingford · Seattle · $$

    North Star Diner is a burger spot in Wallingford, mid-priced.

    casual cozy trendy fast service
    82 /100
    1,664 reviews
  14. 14

    Giddy Up Burgers

    Burgers

    Ballard · Seattle · $$

    Giddy Up Burgers is a mid-priced burger spot in Ballard, known for great beer selection, sports, and lunch.

    casual trendy fast service great beer selection
    82 /100
    1,342 reviews
  15. 15

    Lil Woody's

    Burgers

    Ballard · Seattle · $$

    Lil Woody's is a burger spot in Ballard, mid-priced.

    casual cozy trendy fast service
    81 /100
    949 reviews
  16. 16

    Just Burgers

    Burgers

    Wallingford · Seattle · $$

    Just Burgers is a burger spot in Wallingford ($$), where locals come for lunch and dinner.

    casual trendy fast service lunch
    80 /100
    466 reviews
FAQ

Common questions about Burgers in North Seattle

What is the best Burgers in North Seattle?
Smash That Burger Co in U-District currently ranks #1 with a composite score of 89 out of 100. Smash That Burger Co is a burger spot in U District, mid-priced.
How do you rank Burgers in North Seattle?
We rank by review quality (75%), community engagement (10%), editor and trust signals (10%), and social sentiment (5%). Sponsored listings are clearly labeled and never affect ranking.
How many Burgers are in this list?
16 ranked Burgers in North Seattle, refreshed regularly.
Where can I find Burgers in Ballard?
Mean Sandwich is the current top-ranked pick for Burgers in Ballard, with a composite score of 88 out of 100.
Where can I find Burgers in Fremont?
We do not yet have a ranked Burgers listing in Fremont. Browse the full Burgers list above or submit a business to fill the gap.
Where can I find Burgers in Wallingford?
Uneeda Burger is the current top-ranked pick for Burgers in Wallingford, with a composite score of 87 out of 100.
What neighborhoods does this list cover?
This list covers 7 North Seattle neighborhoods: U-District, Ballard, Wallingford, Greenwood, Bitter Lake, Phinney Ridge, Wedgwood.
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