Roy's BBQ

To say that Roy's serves up the tastiest burgers in town doesn't even do them justice. I consider myself a bit of a connoisseur of cheeseburgers, and agree with everyone's great reviews of local burger joints Daly's and Red Mill - they are tasty indeed - but they don't hold a candle to the burgers that Roy's consistently produces. The meat is hand delivered every morning from Bob's Meats right next door and the buns come from the delicious Columbia Bakery right down the street. The owners of Roy's are so warm and friendly and they even display local art on thier walls, which is cool to check out while waiting for your food. The restaurant is basically a long hallway, but leave it to the smallest joint in town to pump out the best burgers! Pros: the food, the price ($5 for a burger), the atmosphere... Cons: they aren't open on Sundays - when I always seem to want a burger, that's my only complaint! more

This is surely the best, if also the most unsung, BBQ place in Seattle. New owners have kept original Roy's original sauces - try the Georgia Gold - but have spruced up the place no end. The sauces are not oversweet, portions are large, the homemade coleslaw and potato salad are terrific, and the hamburgers are IMO the best in town, esp. if you skip the mayo, etc., and have the Georgia Gold instead. And they'll cook 'em medium rare or rarer. I live in Wedgwood but still consider this my can't-miss favorite. Pros: Great food, Friendly, Inexpensive Cons: No parking, Tiny more