XXX Rootbeer Drive-In
98 NE Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA, 98027
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Address :
98 NE Gilman Blvd
Issaquah, WA, 98027 - Phone (425) 392-1266
- Website https://www.triplexrootbeer.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:30 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : No
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Drive-Thru : No
Caters : No
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David E.
I see a lot of poor reviews for this great place. Maybe they were having a bad day or they just don't get a place like this. You do not go to a place like this to get a gourmet meal or a healthy meal, they warn you right at the door. If you don't like that, then don't go in. Gees..... Get over yourselves..... The burgers, dogs, fries and onion rings are all very good but the root beer is great. I cannot remember the last time I have had root beer that good, i would stop just for that. the prices might be a little high for that type of food but the place is a hangout for cars and bikes.
(4)Eneri S.
I've only had the root beer float when I go there. Ratio of soft serve to rootbeer is okay. One time I had it at 7PM and I was awake until 2AM!
(4)ts t.
If I could give NEGATIVE stars, I would. This place is horrible in sooooo many ways! I got horribly sick after eating their food. Too many bad things going on there! The food tasted disgusting (hardly any meat in the sandwich... only a TON of some nasty gravy drenched all over the place), NO SERVICE, and TOOK OVER 40 MINUTES for a sandwich!!!! REALLY?!!! Does it take this long to make disgusting, OVERPRICED food? The other customer who was waiting just ahead of us was really angry and once he got his food, he turned to us and said, "Good luck", huffed, then walked off. Husband was also very disappointed in their food. It was much better in the past but this place has really gone downhill and after this last experience, we will NEVER go back there again.
(1)Jane A.
After sportsbiking around the Seattle area we ended up at XXX Rootbeer to quench our thirst. Had myself a rootbeer float and it was delicious. Though I can't tell the difference between a good rootbeer float from a bad this was pretty good. I enjoyed the outdoor seating during the summer while sipping on the float but the people of Issaquah are a different story. I feel they need to move XXX Rootbeer to another location. I just didn't feel comfortable in the town I was in.
(4)Sidney P.
This place is a Royal Rip-Off. The interior is cute, decorated with an immense collection of 50's themed items -- sadly this is the best thing I can say about XXX. I have eaten there several times and have always thought it was an over-priced grease bomb, but my final visit this past Thursday will be my last. I stopped with my parents and we shared a BLT and an order of chicken strips, we also had one vanilla malt and two small rootbeers. The food was horrid...chicken was way over cooked and dried-out, the BLT was coated with a sweet mayonnaise (Miracle Whip?) and had 3 pieces of undercooked fatty bacon on it, and the famous rootbeer tasted like rootbeer flavored syrup with no carbonation. Worst part was a $43 bill. Someone is getting rich ripping people off. No way would I ever go back...save your coins and by-pass this place for good,.
(1)Nathan H.
1. This joint is CASH ONLY 2. "Nothing that you eat or drink here is good for you" That sign by the door says it all...everything here is going to clog your arteries. That being said, everything I have tried here has been delicious...if a bit on the spendy side. And during the summers they have awesome car and bike shows almost every weekend. Swing in, have a burger and one of the best rootbeers you will ever drink...relax and have fun...that's what this place is all about.
(4)Simon L.
I'm glad I tried the xxx burger here but it is not likely something I will ever do again. The burger was the size of my face. It had 4 to 5 burger patties on a giant bun. The bun was good but the meat is plain. The thing is dripping with sauce and my fingers smelled like burger the rest of the day despite washing. The also charge to split a burger so we man'd up and had one each. Flavored coke is alright but it is probably best to stick with the root beer.
(3)Andy N.
I vowed I would never eat here again but a friend who was visiting had heard about it and wanted to try it. I really don't get the people who say things like "This place is the bomb!" in their reviews. More like it bombs. Every time. Are they really so blinded by the car kitsch that they don't taste anything? Or see their enormous bill? Are the so used to McDonalds' hamburgers that they think these are good? I had a rootbeer. It was OK, nothing special. My friend had a burger. I'd warned her about how bad it was, not in the diner-bad-for-you-but-oh-so-good way. Just bad. She didn't finish it. Waste of money. Please, someone with some restaurant skill please take this place over. Sadly it will continue to live on purely on the tourist trap factor. That and car clubs will continue to have meet-ups here. Personally if I was part of a car club, I'd refuse to go there as it's a disservice to the members. Does the owner even read these reviews. If they do, go to a place like Paseo in Seattle. Imagine if people lined up at all hours to get your food, you'd actually make MORE money. Paseo is not a burger joint, just an example of what good food can do for a place. They should change the sign from "nothing here is good for you" to just "nothing here is good".
(1)Katie K.
If you like old cars or the 50s you'll love this place. The food is good (a little pricy though) and all of the burgers are named after old cars. Just remember to bring cash because they don't do debit/credit yet. One of the best things about this place is on the weekends in the summer they have old car shows.
(4)Jill P.
I don't see how they can serve this stuff. The meat was a processed patty, french fries were fried about 3 times in the same grease, way overpriced. It falls apart, because there's so much sauce on it. Root beer was good though, even that was overpriced. Stick to Fatburger or Five Guys.
(1)Travis D.
The rootbeer itself gets 5 stars. The food, as many others have said, is not that great. Super thin patties, a few veggies, and a bun. I tried the XXX burger, and while it's gigantic, didn't have a lot of flavor, and I didn't get very many fries. It's a place to go for the decor and rootbeer, skip the food.
(2)Jeffrey S.
I think this place is fading. Food is now average, and service is below average. Cash only...Ugh.
(2)james f.
I've been to this place at least 5 previous times and everything has been fine. However, the last time that I went the meat patty in the burger was less than the size of a McDonald's single burger patty and had less flavor. Big bun with lots of lettuce, a little bit of onion and a very thin tomato. The service was good as usual but I can't see paying $9.00 for a burger that has little meat on it. Sorry, I won't be going back to this establishment any time soon. I know the economy is rough now but the restaurant should not be trying to make up their profit margin by serving less meat.
(2)Sherri C.
I've never written a review for a place of business, but after my experience at XXX Rootbeer, I felt the need to. For starters, service was really slow. I was there with my sister and my two kids. My son ordered a hamburger off of the kids menu (he's 7). When we got it, discovered that the hamburger came out meat and bun...that's IT! So by the time the waitress finally came back to check on us, we asked if she could bring some mayo, lettuce and tomato. When I received the bill, I noticed I was charged extra for the condiments. REALLY? Bringing my son's "kids meal" to a total of $8.33. His kids meal ended up costing more than my cheeseburger - which did come with all of the condiments. We also got charged $11.95 for their mushroom burger, the menu says it's $9.95. Apparently the prices aren't accurate. Today it's $2 more, tomorrow...who knows. Keep that in mind! And seriously, it's 2012...why do they not take credit cards?
(1)Brian R.
I was a tad disappointed in this place. The food was good, the root beer was excellent, but the decor was horrendous, the service, so-so, and the prices a bit inflated. I don't make it out to Issaquah much but I might be willing to try the place again if I am ever in the area.
(3)Shea M.
Was in the mood for a milkshake so headed out to XXX Rootbeer with my roommate. We decided to go all out, which meant XXX Cheeseburger, Supersport shake and a Toolbox to split. I should say right now that That this is one of the few meals I have ever not finished. The Shake was decent, and huge. I knew I was in trouble when I saw it come out. I thought the burger was the star. The toolbox (basket of everything fried) was okay, the fries were flavorless. It's not a place I would go out of my way for, but when the mood for a good giant burger strikes, I would come here.
(3)Wayne C.
unique ambiance, but food itself is really nothing special. big portions a plus.
(3)Scott L.
where else can you get REAL ICE COLD ROOTBEER, a burger the size of your head, and watch either imports, exotics, or classic cars in the parking lots...this was the selling point for me. i love root beer and i love cars.. but they only take cash or check. which is kind of crazy with the amount of people who go there on a day with a car show
(4)Eddie H.
Good rootbeer (but when is rootbeer not good), good corndog, but everything is overpriced. Cool place to hang out in summer time though.
(3)Tammy V.
from the outside to the in, this place is filled with 50s/60s memorabilia. the inside walls are adorned with posters, pictures, artifacts, and other fun things. many of the tables in the inside also have their own small original (non-working) jukebox. outside, there are bright benches/tables and sometimes old classic cars in the parking lot for the ritual car shows they have here. because they have ample seating outside and car shows, this is a great place to hang out and eat with your friends in the middle of summer. the food here is greeeeeaaaasssssy! --- BUT sometimes that's what you're looking for. i don't have a favorite burger here but usually i stick to normal plain-ish burgers (and they name their burgers after cool cars). i also substitute my fries for curly fries (a weakness of mine). their XXX burger is HUGE and consist of bunch of patties, overall it's sometimes fun to order this with rookie XXX-ers but it's not a great tasting burger. customer service for the most part is pretty good here, it's a family owned restaurant i believe. they are very proud of the restaurant and the "messiness" of the food so they DISCOURAGE splitting orders and/or using utensils (yes, it even says so on the door). this place is also accommodating to sports teams around the area. overall, XXX is a nice change from other family burger joints (red robin). it's the kind of place i would take a friend from out of town just to be in the atmosphere of the restaurant and weather. but with the grease in mind, it's not anywhere i would go more than 2x a week. ps. they only take cash. edit: i went here this past weekend bc i was @ a car meet and they had decided to go here after all the hype of it --- and i hated it. our food was cold and they never came back to check on us. they lose a star.
(2)Delbert B.
I cannot figure out why this place constantly gets "Seattle's Top 10 Burger" ranking All the times I had their burger, it wasnt thick and juicy, but rather flat, like a pancake (and they spread out two of them to justify a quarter pounder) and just tastless and sometimes gross with over done toppings! Their shakes and drinks are fun though, but since people seem to like pancake burgers, as thats the only reason I can think of why this place keeps getting voted one of Seattles ten best burgers! 3 pancake burgers do not make a large half a pounder!
(1)B B.
I remember the days of XXX root beer with the original owner. now it seems like a theme park-flashy, pricey, and has lot it's identity. Food is still good, but over priced. The decor is so bright and flashy it hurt my eyes. It used to feel like a real 50's diner-now it seems like a fancy TGIF.
(2)Sam S.
It used to be good. Not any more. Their service is the worst. I stood waiting over 5 minutes just to get a menu. They had six employees behind the counter and not one offered any help. It was like I didn't exist. We left without ordering. Food there in the past has been good, great car shows.
(1)Satur D.
4 stars for the atmosphere and the nice service. burgers are good, not great, but not bad either. shakes are awesome! fish n chips - don't bother. will definitely go back just because it is fun, and the service keeps it from being ordinary.
(4)Ben J.
Cash only, and the burgers are way too big and unwieldy.
(3)Kelly Z.
True, there are better places to get a burger. However nothing can beat the XXX Rootbeer's Saturday Night Drive in where all the local muscle car addicts gather for a delightful afternoon of kicking tires and telling lies. The classic rootbeer floats & milkshakes are worth a try while you're enjoying the cars.
(4)Justina S.
the burgers are so yummy. the root beer is KILLER .... awesome place to see ol skool classic rides =)
(4)Kizmit B.
A cool place to stop in, but not a regular destination. I can't say much different than what has already been said. The Root Beer is just plain yummy. Frosted mug, and you don't need to order the large. The regular mug is plenty. The food is ok. Nothing special, but good diner food. (The onion rings are good, and SIL enjoys the chili dog.) Most of the food is too much for one person, but it's part of the deal. The car shows are fun, and while I personally don't like to eat outdoors, you have the opportunity to do so here. It seems they are always fairly busy, and the servers aren't overly friendly or helpful, but they do their job. If you have the Entertainment Book, there is a coupon in it for up to $6 off. They only accept cash or checks, so plan ahead. There is an ATM on site if you forget. It's the kind of place I will take my Dad to, if I can ever get him to visit. Plus, I just like singing the Modest Mouse song while eating here. (The sign said XXX but they were talking about root beer.)
(4)Mark B.
This is a good place to go to check out the car shows or look at all of the car-related memorabilia throughout the restaurant. I don't think there's a blank wall, much less a blank square centimeter, in the place. On days with nice weather, being able to eat outside on the numerous picnic tables is a plus. As to the hamburgers... nothing special. Cheap buns, thin patties, blah, blah, blah. It doesn't inspire. You may be able to get more flavor by choosing one of the non-standard burgers on their menu, some of which even include other meats, but they're still built on top of their mediocre burger platform. Don't order the Triple-X burger unless you want a REALLY big but still mediocre burger. Cash only.
(3)Jim N.
Very hit or miss. We have been three times now but that might be it given the quality of the food the last two times. The first time was pretty good and we were looking forward to going back. But the 2nd and 3rd visits just weren't as good - in fact not very good at all. The fries on both occasions were terrible - so much so we sent them back. They were absolutely soaked with oil and overcooked - just awful. Serving sizes were also very inconsitent. As for the burgers, a little better than the fries but still diappointed compared to the first time and the buns seemed stale and/or overdone - burnt from whatever method they try to toast them. The root beer is excellent and if they could get the quality of the food up and have it be consistent and consistently good this would be a worthwhile place to go for a burger. As it is though, I cannot recommend XXX for the food - maybe go to check the place out and have a root beer or root beer float.
(2)Jennifer E.
We've only been here once before several years ago. We remembered it as being overpriced and not very good. Well, I had a coupon so thought we should give it another whirl. We all had cheeseburgers and fries. My kids (who are not picky) would not finish their burgers they tasted so bad. I would echo the "thin" and "overcooked" comments and tasted like "sawdust". If I hadn't just worked out for 2 hours working up a big appetite, I wouldn't have eaten mine either. The fries were good, the waitress was very nice and the memorabilia fantastic which is why I can give it 2 stars. But we won't be back unless it's for rootbeer floats. Sorry XXX. I wanted to like you but as my son said "McDonalds is way better than this". I guess I have to agree with him here and McD's is low on the list of places we eat. In a city with Burgermaster, Red Mill, geesh, even Fatburger, I wonder how XXX got its reputation of being "good". When 5 Guys Burgers and Fries opens up down the road in a few weeks - I'll be there instead!
(2)Brian N.
I made a trip here to get a rootbeer specifically so that's what I am going to review. I could get a burger and fries about anywhere cheaper and probably better although I didn't try them. Just so you know a small root-beer here is 2.50ish. I figured okay that's not too bad for a root beer in a cold glass with refills. Nope no refills. I was offered water and the service was good which is why it got an extra star. Seriously for 2.50 for a root beer with no refills it had better be something special. In Alaska at the Moose's Tooth you can get a good micro-brewed root beer for under 2 dollars a glass with no ice or a pitcher for 8 and it is the nectar of the Gods compared to this mug of okay rootbeer in about 1/4 ice. Hansen's is better rootbeer and its cheap as dust to buy. So if you are in the neighbourhood it might be worth going to, but as for a special trip from Seattle at least for the root beer don't bother.
(3)will m.
for the best greasy unhealthy diner type food in western washington, come here. this place lays claim to be the last xxx root beer in the country. the sandwiches and burgers are large, the fries are hot and crisp and their drinks are awesome. this place is a classic american muscle car themed restaurant, you can tell by all the license plates, pictures of muscle cars, toy cars, gas pumps, you get the picture. this place is always busy, from kids to old people, they have a huge fan base. i always order the 409 tri power burger with fries and a super huge root beer float. xxx is known for it's root beer, and their floats are second to none. not in the mood for floats? have a shake or a malt, they're all big and all satisfying. the onion rings are good too, huge; you can wear them as bracelets. feel hungry? try to tackle the $10 burger, it's huge. my family loves it here. great food, loud atmosphere, and abundant outdoor seating, i sometimes prefer sitting outside. if you're lucky, you might be able to catch a weekend carshow featuring some of the best local muscle cars and get a chance to meet the owners. the prices have gone up in the years, but what hasn't? in a nutshell, you gotta try it
(4)Maria C.
5 stars for nostalgia, and get your mind out of the gutter. This is the only XXX left ANYWHERE and I went just for the memory of the whining and begging my mom endured for a 2 mile stretch of road in Des Moines before the big barrel sign even came in sight. It was pretty rare we got our wish fulfilled, but now I'm an adult I can go any time I want and get good old fashioned cheeseburgers on toasted buns and HUGE shakes and onion rings and fries... This place is so retro - 50's diner retro - and the gathering of muscle cars on the weekends and the jukebox inside make it worth a visit. My kids are so damn lucky.
(5)Peter M.
The massive sign on top of the place with the root beer barrel with massive XXX on it sets the tone. We went while there was a classic car gathering in the parking lot, which was really cool to walk around, as much for the cars as for the neat community of classic car enthusiasts talking shop and listening to the old motown hits. My impression is that this goes on at XXX often. The burgers are huge and covered in sauce and pretty tasty, the root beer floats are too big, even the not XXX size, but that is part of the experience. Good onion rings.
(4)Kevin A.
The burgers aren't the same as they used to be. The patties look like they were purchased at Costco. The place has a feel like it is under new management and they are cutting costs. Still a fun atmosphere on the inside but just not the same good burgers.
(2)Jay E.
This is by far the best old school burger spoon.
(5)Sarah C.
As we drove into the parking lot my first thought was, "OMG! It smells like In'N'Out!" A good sign! :) Luckily we went on a warm summer evening and were able to sit outside and enjoy the perfect weather while chowing down. The inside does seem a bit cramped so I wonder what business is like in the other 10 months of the year when the weather isn't perfect. Hubby and I had studied the menu before we went and were pretty sure of what we wanted. I had the 56 Cameo Steak Mushroom Philly and hubby had the 58 Impala (burger with bacon). He substituted onion rings for his fries so we could have a taste of both. We both washed down our food with their famous root beer. We would give the root beer an A++! It was the best root beer we've had. Mmmm! :) Was it a lot of food? Yes. But did we expect spend $45 (total including tip) at a burger joint? Nope. We were a little shocked at how easily we spent that much. And not sure that it was quite warranted. The extra $2.99 we paid to subsitute onion rings for fries got us about 5 onion rings. That seemed a bit excessive to me. And the burger? It was ok. Burgermaster and Red Mill are definitely better. Same goes for the fries. But my philly cheesesteak was delicious! So juicy and flavorful. Will we go back? Yes, but we'll probably just share one philly sandwich between the two of us. Two things to know before going: 1. Cash or check (in-state) ONLY 2. No forks or knives (they state this on their doors/walls but if you ask nicely, they'll give it to you - but they'll tease you and give you a hard time first)
(3)Melissa S.
I would definitely eat here again. In fact, it was the best non-homemade burger I've ever eaten. Great flavor, really yummy. Their root beer is also very tasty. When you order a large drink, its REALLY large, they'll give you a cup to take it with you which I thought was really nice. The only bad thing I can say is that they don't take charge cards, make sure you bring cash.
(4)Deborah T.
Yesterday, Bill and I went to Issaquah to have a sit down lunch at the XXX Root Beer Drive-in. Two very average bacon cheeseburgers (one with FIVE onion rings substituted for fries), A chocolate malt and a chocolate shake, also average,.............. $35.00. With tip $40.00!! They don't take debit cards. Had to use the in store cash machine that ta...cked on another $2.50 use fee. I use to LOVE that place but not any more.
(1)Nerick M.
Oh man, this place is awesome! The restaurant is just so out of control that it automatically grabbed my interest. The inside looks like....hold on, I have to actually think about this one. Have you seen Transformers 2 where that big combination Decepticon has a grinder for a mouth and basically sucks up any automobile (anything, really) or metal object in its path? Well, basically the inside of XXX Rootbeer Drive-In is probably what it looks like inside that beastly robot's stomach. It's kind of like a junkyard/rummage sale pinned to the walls. It's very unique. The food is gut-bomb delicious. I got one of those big, greasy burgers that hit the spot. In addition to that, I got the largest root beer float this place had to offer. Believe it or not, I almost couldn't finish it (yeah, I know....me, Nerick). You can't really go to this place and not get a root beer float. I have to warn you, the large is like a meal in itself. It's basically a lot of root beer with two large scoops of vanilla ice cream resting on the top rim. Pretty cool presentation, if you ask me. On a nice day, it would be a good idea to grab an outside seat while you sip down that refreshingly sweet root beer float or whatever other crazy beverage they offer (banana coke....next visit). If you're watching calories, it's probably not a good idea to frequent this joint. If you're like me and need this type of food to replenish the soul from a grueling 2-hour lacrosse game, then by all means....eat up, son! Yes, I will be back. See you there!
(4)Tobe H.
This is a classic 50's and 60's diner. It is over the top insane. The root beer is homemade and served in a frosted mug. I don't suggest drinking the large size root beer float solo. Afterward, you will want to die. The food is fine, the onion rings are great. However, this place is a circus in the warmer months. Don't' pass this up.
(5)I M.
$20 for a large shake and burger? Not again! It is okay, but not 20 bucks okay. I had been going here off and on for 18 years and I feel it was better back then. Now it has so much memorabilia in it it just feels tacky. Less is more. They also always seem to mess up my order each time. I am done coming back.
(2)Echo P.
I can't believe the negative reviews about this place!! XXX is one of my family's favorites. Their root beer floats are delicious! Definitely spring for the large, even if you can't finish it all.. ;) The burgers are awesome, I enjoy the "flat tire" (chicken strips) too. The atmosphere is fun, my brother has always like to choose the music playing in the jukebox of the restaurant. Yes the food is greasy, it's a burger joint duh. Thumps up :)
(5)Stella C.
It was my first time here and the food and service was amazing. Food might be a bit pricey but definitely worth it. Great flavor, size and variety to their burgers and sandwich options. The root beer and shakes are amazing. Cute diner atmosphere.
(5)Mac F.
If it wasn't for the memorabilia decorationg the walls/ceilings and the occasional car shows, this place has nothing going for itself as a dining destination. Burgers are, simply, tasteless and overpriced. It's rootbeers (float or otherwise) are very good. Shakes not bad either. Service, friendly, but not overly attentive.
(2)Jessica R.
XXX Rootbeer is hands down my favorite diner/burger joint. My friends and I experienced it for the 1st time this weekend & I must say, I will coming back to XXX in my future Washington visits. As I'm writing this review I'm getting hungrier for one of the incredible burgers that could be found at this joint. First off, we came to XXX on Saturday when a Subaru & imports club were meeting outside and down the road. We'll just say the crowd around the place was overwhelming. Luckily we did not let that intimidate us from getting our burgers. The place was packed inside. We found a place to sit and immediately received great service from our waiter. Our service was amazing for the volume of people wanting to eat at this place. We each had burgers & fries, and shared milk shakes & rootbeer floats. My friend Jon did take on the XXX burger. That thing was insanely big. The bun was toasty and buttery. Jon was definitely conquered by the burger. Overall I had a great time at this diner. The food was great, the atmosphere was awesome. I can't wait to come back.
(4)Ryan B.
I went here for lunch today on the way to my job site in Snoqualmie. I got a regular cheese burger, and a small root beer in the frosted mug. The burger had a really thin patty and the drank tasted like Barques with extra sugar. A total waste of $10, and it gave me the runs about an hour after my meal. Not going back
(2)J. G.
The food is WAY over priced and not very good! Plus, all the employees don't speak English. They got our order wrong and noticed that they got other customers orders wrong as well. Won't be going back. Also, they didn't except credit/debit cards...cash only which was a pain bc you had to use their ATM that charges $3 everytime you use it.
(1)Josh F.
Don't waste your money, time, or calories. Dick's is about 100 times better and 10 times cheaper. The good: the rootbeer was good, the shake was decent. My burger came looking like it had a bite taken out of it (was explained it lost part of the burger in the tongs they used to flip it; probably true but put me off my meal.) Wife had a very ho-hum grilled cheese (white bread and american cheese). While hard to screw up they some how did, the Fries were greasy and dull, thankfully the portion with the sandwich was small. onion rings were okay but mega greasy. over priced and not good. Place was very kitchy but so kitchy and it was overcrowded with crap (and not just the food). I'd click the avoid button.
(1)Ken S.
I love this place, both for it's vintage car shows and it's nostalgic tribute to automemrobilia.Every square inch of the place is dedicated to the American auto experience. It takes you back to a gentler, more innocent time. The burgers are big if a little slow getting there, but it is so darn cute who cares, I feel like I'm dinning in the 50s again. They have vintage car and bike shows in the parking lot all summer long, so get their schedule and enjoy a blast from the past. I even saw the old 50's Bel Air I was conceived in (least wise that's how I remember it). On a sunny day eat under their umbrellas, the other 364 days of the year, grab a booth.
(5)Audrey S.
omfg. yes. the end.
(5)Annalise B.
I just got home from eating here and I feel, well, yucky. And not just because I ingested 1000+ calories in one sitting. The food was simply not good. We had burgers and fries. While they were big, the patty itself was paper thin and very tasteless. Our tomatoes were white. The XXX sauce was way sweet. But then again, I'm not big on sweet food. The bun was GREASY. Not sure how it got so greasy with the small amount of meat actually on it. I was able to eat about a third of the fries. The rest were completely, and visibly so, saturated with oil. The ones I did eat tasted fine, but nothing special. The rest of my family pretty much had the same opinion. The food is not good. My husband really like his root beer and said if he ever goes there again (I for sure will not be), he'll get a root beer, or root beer float, only. I gave the place 2 stars (the food deserves 1 star) because I actually liked the service we got there. Nice staff. All in all, overpriced and yucky. If you just have to go because of it's history and atmosphere, I'm telling you, just get a root beer and call it good.
(2)Jesse R.
As they say "Been there did that got the T-Shirt" in this case I could not afford it due to the high prices. Visiting from out of town and was told to check it out so I did. Decorations were cool I'll give them that. the please do not touch signs mixed with a "Family" local just did not do it. I guess lil johnny can sit at the booth but not touch all the glitz. Could of just had of the lunch at a museum instead. As for the food....Burgers were OK to say the best fries were small portions and the onion rings were fresh out of the bag. The water was good and again for the price you think soda refills would come with the meals. Service was good overall but come in large groups this way the attendants will come around more often to see if you need something (this is the part were they know a big tip is in store) Overall I guess if a 1st date is in order or to remember one from your past it's not bad.
(2)Kira B.
I've wanted to come here for awhile. After a nearby hike on Twin Falls trail, my sister, bf, niece and I stopped in for some major carbs to energize/reward ourselves. I had grilled cheese with tomato slices, fries, and a huge mug of root beer. The best part of the meal was the root beer. Food was good, but nothing extraordinary. Root beer was pricey... but it tasted so good that I have to say it was worth it. I liked the decor and the huge Simpsons-esque sign out front. A great place to stop on the way home from a hike/snowboarding nearby.
(4)Deb J.
Why bother? We went one time, a while back and there's much better places to get burgers, fries and shakes and at better prices. And they take cash only - no credit cards? Huh? What place does that, any more? While it's a fun place to visit (50's decor), the food is not very good at all. Seems like it's grocery store buns and frozen hamburger patties, with sloppy condiments that drench the bun. Greasy. Portions weren't great either. Prices were way too high - 7.45 for onion rings? 6.25 for curly-q fries? Over $3 to substitute? I think not. While the milkshakes were good, the prices were so high - from $5-8, that I'll pass on those too. I can go to Jak's and get $5.50 burger & fries at Happy Hour and get a 1/2 pound burger that will fill me up. Not much more for regular pricing. This is just a ho-hum greasy spoon drive-in that has sky-high prices and below average food.
(2)Noel K.
I'll stick to Dick's...that sounded rather gay didn't it? XXX is expensive and not worth the money in my opinion. $40 fast food lunch for 2 people which included a (where's the bacon) bacon burger, a Philly cheese steak, a small portion of fries (which came with our meal), a small root beer float and small milkshake. I was going to get the XXX burger but after seeing it after someone else ordered one, I decided to pass. It was large enough to fill up an entire styrofoam to-go box. It reminded me of a burger you'd see on that Man VS. Food show...only with much less meat and toppings, it was pretty much all bun. My cheese steak was honestly frustrating to eat. So soggy that it saturated the bread making it impossible to eat as a sandwich as the whole thing fell apart when I went to pick it up. They have a slogan, "Don't you dare ask for a fork or knife." Well, how the fuck am I supposed to eat this slop? I ended up using the spoon they gave me for my shake. The fries were nothing special as was the bacon burger which was short on the bacon. I prefer quality to quantity so I can't really appreciate this place. If you prefer feeling full versus making your taste buds happy, give them a shot...you won't be disappointed. Also, If you are a car enthusiast, they have car shows and meet ups here. The BMW meet up today was a plus.
(2)Sandra B.
I'd never been to this restaurant and will never be back. We waited for almost 10 minutes for someone to take our order. We ordered three garlic fries, which took 15 minutes to get. The waitress then told us our drinks would be out shortly, even though we didn't order any.In the meantime, someone else came to take our order. When the fries came a receipt for $56 also came, which belonged to someone else. The fries were a greasy mess. Even biting into them grease came dripping out. I could feel my arteries hardening. The real bill for $18 wasn't impressive. They don't take debit cards, but take checks? Seriously? The only reason I gave it two stars instead of one is that my kids enjoyed the juke box. We'll never be back.
(2)Clayton J.
There is really on one way to describe XXX and that is ICONIC! This is the last XXX in existence from what I hear and the current owner has transformed this once desolate ghost town into a hip nostalgic hotspot for car enthusiast. That said, the prices are ridiculous! For what you get it's overpriced and the quality of food isn't bad, it's just not great and truth be told without the atmosphere and flood of cool cars, this would be just another neighborhood pop shop. This place is a good time, n question and there is plenty to look at, but if you want a great burger for a great price, this ain't your stop.
(3)Vince N.
Hold the grease! I'm not sure if having a good experience here depends on who is cooking, but this is the worst burger I've ever had. Maybe we had a bad cook? 11 of us dropped by after a hike up rattle snake ledge and we all thought the burgers and food was horrible. A friend ordered the chicken basket and the chicken was hard as a rock. We should have used it as a Frisbee. The massive burger was greasy, tasteless and expensive. One good thing is the Rootbeer. Get the Rootbeer if you are forced to eat there. If you think grease is gourmet, this is the place to eat at. Good luck to those who like this joint, I hope you have a low cholesterol count.
(2)Brian W.
No. NO. NO! So many things wrong with this place. The prices are outrageous. The atmosphere is lame. The people are slobs. And there is a certain arrogance to the place. Pull up a chair, gather 'round the fire child'rn. Let me tell you a tale... My wife and I stopped in on the way to hike Cougar Mountain. There was literally no place to park. They were having some stupid classic auto show in the parking lot, with fat slobs walking around looking under the hoods and pretending they knew something about cars. Finally found a place to park at a local business nearby. We took a look at the menu. Ouch. $11 burgers? $7 shakes? And then something caught my eye: my peeviest of pet peeves. Oh yes. The "split order" charge. Let me get this straight. $7 for a milkshake and you want to charge me $2 to split it with my wife? Are you kidding me? I don't think so, d**kheads. Oh, gotta like that $2.50 charge to substitute onion rings for fries too. Wifey goes out to tether up the dogs and I finally get to the front of the line. Place my order, pull out my card, and... OOH! No credit/debit cards accepted! So sorry for the inconvenience sir, but there is a handy ATM in the corner there that charges a mere $3 to withdraw your own money so you can enjoy the privilege of eating here! I try not to frequent businesses that don't accept bank cards. This is the 21st century guys. You cannot inconvenience your customers because you don't want to pay bank fees. If I don't have cash on me, I'm going to think twice about patronizing your arrogant little business that thinks it's so good you don't NEED to accept bank cards. And I've eaten here before. You're just not that good. So. Anyway. I placed the order and told the guy I'd go get a check. I don't carry checks anymore but there might have been one stuck in a seat cushion in the car somewhere. Then I run into my wife. She is pissed. Not only are no dogs allowed in the outdoor seating area, they've basically quardoned off a 200' radius around the restaurant as some sort of "dog free zone". There were anti-dog signs all over the place, even across the street. So what are we supposed to do, leave them in the car on a 90 degree day? I mean, I realize not everyone likes dogs. I also realize it's not my restaurant, it's their decision. But really? F*** you guys, man. We left without eating. I was glad to see at least one family totally ignored the "no dogs" rule. If we'd stuck around to get our food I would have as well. I thought back on what made this experience so wrong. Then I realized: it's Issaquah. I hate The Quah. Issaquah is really just a stupid little town that grew too big with the I-90 commuters and still thinks of itself as a quaint little country town at heart, with their 50-year old "historical buildings" and kitshy garbage for sale at the tourist-wanna-be Gilman Village. Issaquah as a destination? Ha ha, that's a good one! Well, their small-town mentality really shone through on this day. And next time I drive by the triple X I'll be sure to leave a few bags of dog poo by the outdoor seating area. Rant over!
(1)Jason P.
This place is the bomb! It'll fill all your indulgence for burgers, dogs, icecream, and root beer floats, just as it'll fill your arteries. They aint messing around at this place, no forks or knifes to eat here. They kindly warn you at the door "Nothing on this menu is good for you"! If you are looking for the classic 50s all American dinner decked out with memorabilia of all sort, and of course tasty food this place is it! With philly cheese steaks named 56' Cameo, foot long dogs names Duel Exhaust, and burgers named after Mustangs, you will get your fill. Fries and onion rings are done perfectly! How can I not mention the root beer floats? Good icecream and great root beer = big gigantic root beer float. AWESOME!
(5)Bill B.
I judge drive-ins by the quality of their shakes. Strange, I know, but it's been a successful measure for me over the years. All off the shakes and sundaes seem to be made with vanilla soft serve plus syrups! A squeeze of Hershey's on some cold, white stuff is NOT a chocolate shake. I honestly couldn't determine if it was real ice-cream or ice-milk. If I wanted that, I'd go to DQ and get it for half the price. I doubt we'll go back to try anything else.
(2)Krissy -.
I don't drink rootbeer, but when I tried it here, it was AWESOME!! Best tasting rootbeer ever. That's all.
(3)Mrs. W.
Completely over-priced and grubby. No like.
(1)Andrew K.
Summary: Good, greasy food, but way too expensive and cash only. Unique theme, kid friendly. Have driven by for several years, finally decided to stop. Large root beer float was HUGE and I thought it was great... but $6.85. Kids hot dogs were $6.50, plus another $3.00 to upgrade to floats. Got the deep-fried chili dog, which was delicious, but pushing $10. Final bill was $45 for a hot dog, two kids dogs, rings and 3 floats. The cash only part is pretty weak, given the size of the bills, and there's no real warning - there's a little message on the front door, but as with all things Triple X, it gets lost in the tons and tons of clutter.
(2)Rob R.
Food is terrible. I gave it an extra star because of the atmosphere on a sunny spring day. Definitely not worth stopping unless you want crappy fast food otherwise go to McDonalds. At least theres consistency and not the slop from XXX.
(2)Jena D.
They still have a superior rootbeer milkshake here. But I recently brought an out of town friend for a treat at this small town landmark. It's kitchy and fun. The menu is really huge. Unfortunately, their food STILL makes me sick to my stomach for days. I always want to eat food here, but always end up regretting the decision for several days to follow. I'm still a sucker for their rootbeer though. Unfortunately, I don't think ill be coming here much. It angers me to the core to be charged $$ for anything they can. It's more than a $1 for roobeer without ice.
(3)Vangie G.
Who knew such a novel place existed in Issaquah? You're a little overwhelmed when you first walk by the abundance of memorabilia. Quite a place to bring visitors - especially since the bus in the parking lot is rumored to be Buddy Holly's touring bus! Back to the food. The whole menu is clever by dedicating all the dishes to classic cars. The menu is a bit overwhelming and the portions are not for the slight of heart. I ordered the Chevelle that is pretty much a mushroom burger with an onion ring in the middle. I wish I had more mushrooms but I liked the toasted bun. I wish i had asked for the burger sans any sauces. The burger came on top of a few onion rings and a massive amount of curly fries. I loved the onion rings! The slice of onion not too thick and enough batter to keep it together. The hubby had a simple burger with everything on the side...so it kind of left much to be desired, especially since his amount of fries seemed wimpy to mine. Maybe they liked me more? Since it is a rootbeer drive-in, I had to try the rootbeer float. Totally rocked - which I had enough room in the tummy to finish it. Next time, I would just order the self-brewed rootbeer. There was something about the taste that reminded me of being a kid. Although, I'm not giving a glowing review, I'd give the place another shot since i liked it "enough".
(3)Lindsay M.
Ok- First off- they OFFER 1/2 Pound Burgers, but if you get one of the burgers named after a classic car- it's JUST the right size! Second- the cashier (Jose) is a doll! Very sweet, patient, and funny! Third- You can go inside and sit, or wait outside in the line at the counter and eat on a picnic table outside.... I went there TWICE (I know, shame) this weekend, and the first burger- was GREAT! I got the "Woody"- a 1/4 burger with bacon...mmm. The fries were ok...not HOT, but warm, and I'm sure someone had cut them fresh from a potato with the skin still on... The burger was FANTASTIC!!! Second time- I wanted the burger done WELL... so I ordered a different style burger, asked for it well done, and decided to have fresh onions and chili fries with this one. AWESOME! The chili fries were a perfect solution to my lukewarm fry situation- and he said they make the chili on site- (which was TASTY), But the burger...ohhhh the burger. I'm still burping it... When I got it at my table, there was some random meat hanging off the bottom of it, and it was COLD as COLD can be... But they seemed SO BUSY that I didn't bother getting it warmed. It tasted ok, I finished about half of it before I was COMPLETELY done with it. BUT~ the rootbeer-- FANTASTIC. I got one to go, even. So I guess my advice, Yelpers, is- maybe only order one thing at a time? I dunno... but the service (Jose) is friendly, and the root beer is AWESOME!
(4)Rachel P.
I had heard of this place, wasn't sure what to think until I walked in. It's the kind of place that decorated as to to distract you from the lackluster service. I got the rootbeer, (when in rome...), my friend got a milk-shake- I would recommend the rootbeer over the milkshake. Hamburgers were very tasty, messy but tasty. We sat at the only open booth- which was near the restrooms (bad idea). People let their kids run around like wild animals here so be prepared for the lil monsters all over. The outside sitting area looked nice and I think I would have preferred that to the inside- when you sit outside you just order then pick up the food and don't have to deal with the service staff as much. Not sure I'll go again but it was worth the stop.
(3)Marc M.
If you are in to classic 50's and 60's car culture as well as gigantic burgers and frosty mugs of delicious root beer then you just might enjoy this place. The walls, ceiling, and just about everywhere else are all adorned with authentic items and memorabilia that you could spend all day looking at if you had the time. I say if you had the time, because you are not going to want to waste any time getting in line for some of the biggest, best, and most unique burgers around. Each item on the menu is named after a car part or some other related term. For the most part the burgers are pretty standard fare, but the size of them sets them apart and you seem to enjoy it that much more as you get caught up in the ambiance of the place. On my last visit I had the chili burger which was enormous and piled high with chili, cheese, sliced jalapenos, and diced tomatoes and onions. To wash it down I ordered the largest size of root beer they have which is very big and comes in a frosty mug. They make their own signature root beer and it's definitely worth the trip if you have never tried it.
(4)Aubrey P.
The only reason to go here is for the root beer, and associated root beer containing dishes, which are good. The food is not very good, and a bit pricey for the quality (although maybe not the quantity). There is an interesting 1950's car-centric Americana vibe happening here, so if that appeals to you, you'll probably like the atmosphere. I felt it could have used more windows.
(2)Kelly V.
I love the Triple X Burger! It is as big as a plate - so thankfully, you can ask them to cut it in half. I haven't had Root Beer floats this good anywhere else. They make their own rootbeer, and it comes with huge servings of soft-serve vanilla ice cream. This place is amazing during summer because of all the various car shows. I can't wait to come back again next summer.
(5)JoAnna L.
Stopped by here on our way out of town for lunch. It's easy to find with the large barrel sign on top of the roof and also with the cool Buddy Holly replica tour bus parked out front. It wasn't very busy on a Friday afternoon and we found a booth inside. The decor reminds me of my Dad's garage, just filled with old car memorabilia and old signs from the past. There's even a great jukebox, but it seamed to play the same 8 songs, haha. Our server was super nice and took our orders fairly quickly after we got our drinks. I got the root beer in a frosty mug, so yumm! I ordered the F-100 cheeseburger for lunch...omg, it was so tasty, and messy. My friends got fries with their burgers and they were pretty tasty, too. The patty was cooked perfectly and the sesame bun was toasty. I actually couldn't finish it, I left about a quarter of it. We'll definitely stop by again when we can. Also, make sure to bring cash, they don't take cards! The patio looked nice, too, if we had decided to sit out there, but we had wanted a booth.
(4)Cristina S.
Unless you are looking for horrible food, dirty, noisy,confusing, expensive place to eat....you found your place! This place is horrible. I went there after hearing about it. Well I am sorry I dragged a good friend with me. First of all what kind of a place nowdays that only takes cash? If you do not have cash they conveniently have an ATM closeby, wait it only charges you $2.75..I have a a feeling the owner gets a cut of that. He watches his employees closely I noticed..maybe afraid they will take a dollar from his millions? I am sure he does not pay them well... I wish they had zero stars because this place deserves it. I would not go if they pay me to eat there! all the people that give above 3 stars are delusional. They have no idea what a good hamburger is. The meat was horrible, felt like hard leather, thin, no flavor burned around the edges..$35 for 2 hamburgers and I chose the very small one..I could not finish..my friend got the very big one and he took a few bites and as a joke we took some pictures of it just to show how ridiculous it looked. I am sure the owner makes a lot of money especially not having to pay a dime in fees from having to take credit cards..not sure.. Total RIP OFF...! PS. Maybe the only reason to go there is to see the fantastic cars outside..do not go inside..you will be robbed!!
(1)Patrick L.
This place has some good (not great) burgers. They're prettty average and you get the greasy burgers, chili dogs, etc... you'd expect. They do have a great selection of shakes and of course their signature rootbeer float, all of which are great. Prices are definitely on the high side too. So why do I give them the full 5 star rating? What really sets this place apart is the fantastic service, the always smiling and friendly owners and staff, and the unique atmosphere they offer. I've stopped by here a few times randomly or on the way back from snowboarding at Alpental, but most of my visits have been because of various car shows that they host. Their schedule is packed every weekend with one-time and reoccuring car shows to suit every taste whether you're into classic domestic restorations, hot rods, or even the import crowd. Regardless of what you drive, they welcome you with open arms. Oh and the place is packed with vintage art and decor, there's tons of indoor and outdoor seating for those rare sunny days.
(5)Tim H.
This place is awesome. Every time I'm out hiking on a weekend, I stop here. It's such a classic, and the burgers and shakes are out-standing! I tried my own "man v food" challenge. Shake, burger the size of your head, and fries. I couldn't finish the fries. This time, food won.
(5)Nikki K.
So disappointing. Filthy dirty & bad root beer...never again. This place gives 50's themed drive ins a bad name
(1)Sara H.
I have been hearing about this place for ever but never tried it despite living in Sammamish for 8 years. Being a vegetarian, burger joints don't generally top my list. But, we had spent a glorious day at rattlesnake lake and the girl child was craving a malted shake with her dinner. I figured we'd give it a shot. Apparently they are cash only. I didn't find this out until I had already waited in line for about 10 minutes to order. Luckily the people behind me let me sneak back in after getting $40 out (thinking this would be MORE than enough for dinner for two at a burger joint!). A bacon cheese burger (with fries), a veggie burger (with rings, 5 in an order apparently), a strawberry malted and a chocolate malted came to $37. Yowza! The food was fine... but with prices like that, we're not likely to return any time soon! The true burger eaters in my family prefer the kobe burger served at the issaquah brewhouse- we'll stick to that from now on.
(2)Carrie H.
This was an interesting place to eat at. The food was okay. It was more about the atmosphere and the decorations on the wall. I plan to give this place another shot, but we have always eaten at Fat Burger if in Issaquah and craving something more substantial than a dollar menu or drive thru burger.
(3)Clover A.
I think that this place is adorable, and the food is just what you'd hope from a 50's diner/drive in... milkshakes, fries, burgers, grilled cheese, some chicken strips and a few fish/chips options. The menu is huge and a bit confusing, but the waitress gives you a full rundown when you sit down to make things a bit easier. Their rootbeer (I got the float of course) was great, and the softserve ice cream was a nice treat instead of the occasional grainy scoops I've gotten other places. Remember not to push the ice cream down until you've drank a bit down, the waitress apologized that the food server forgot to tell me this and I had an overflow. No worries, napkins on the table, quick as a wink server mopping the rest up and we were good to go again. The food was good, not great, and the prices are a bit higher than other similar 'diner' restaurants. However, I have to say that the service was great and I enjoyed myself enough to come back without hesitation. The outdoor tables seem like the way to go, as the inside, quaintly decorated with that 'overkill collector' style, doesn't have the charm of sitting at the barrel shaped table enjoying the beautiful surroundings.
(3)John L.
So bad I couldn't eat the burger after two bites -- terrible, my mom also stopped eating it....so bad.....
(1)B K.
This is nostalgia at its best... If you are into Americana, old cars, the 50s, road food, are a kid at heart -- regardless of your age....this is a must. I am a sucker for a real corn dog... and probably once a year have a craving for rootbeer...plus did my masters thesis on the evolution of counter service...am married to a chef who loves great burgers and old cars, and was visiting a friend who'd just moved to Issaquah who has a serious addiction to rootbeer shakes and onion rings. So we had to stop. They have a polish sausage corn dog that looks like something from a XXX movie...ironically, since the name of the joint is xxx... The rootbeer shake is insane. But the chocolate malt was even better. I got a small (it was huge) icy mug of their signature drink and it was good -- sweet -- but good. The icy mug took it over the top. The corndog aka Smitty Muffler...spicy, delicious. The onion rings -- they call them Piston Onion Rings - were great...homemade, hand dipped, not frozen so worth it... The decor is awesome. What a fun place to bring kids and multiple generations -- so much to look at, talk about, enjoy. Take your camera...just the expressions on everybody's faces when their food arrived was priceless... We thought the service was terrific. I'm sorry there are negative reviews on the site...the comments about greasy burgers are lame. Greasy burger? Really? Yes, beautifully so -- if you want a dry burger, eat at any crappy chain in America. This place is a gem. Is it healthy? No -- but that's not the point -- few restaurants are... if you want healthy, go somewhere else and eat a salad... but don't go to this place looking for a healthy meal, then complain about it on yelp -- stupid! And, if you do come to XXX, bring cash, lots of it...because all that extra grease means the meat quality is high and because everything is hand made -- means it's going to cost more -- and that great service means they have more staff, so that costs more, too... You want something to complain about? Go eat pink slime at Macdonalds... XXX is real. Genuine. Perfection. XXX - don't change a thing. You're brilliant.
(5)Stacy K.
If you are here to look at a bunch of memorabilia or have a rootbeer, then I would give this 3 stars, but if you are here for food, sorry, it was not good... at all. I walked in and just kind of looked around, trying to figure out if was a seat yourself or wait to be seated place and I finally saw the sign that said grab a menu and seat yourself, so I did that. There were 3 people working there, but they were all in a corner speaking Spanish to each other, so I wasn't sure if they didn't see me or if they were busy or what, but it took a good 10 minutes from the time I walked in to the time I was finally acknowledged then another 5 minutes for the server to come over. Note to self, don't go there if in a hurry. There was only one other table there, so not like it was slammed and they were just behind. It more looked like they were just involved in their own conversation and not caring there was someone there. Now here is the Really scary part. T people that were there in the booth next me had ordered a burger with NO tomato, no ketchup or any "special sauce" or anything that had tomatoes as the elderly woman who was eating it was severely allergic to tomatoes. The customers were polite and were pretty clear and the server seemed to understand. Of course, The burger arrived with a tomato on it. They again made it clear she was ALLERGIC to tomatoes so please bring out a new one without a tomato. 10 minutes later, they brought out another burger, good news is there was no tomato, bad news is, it had a sauce on it that was reddish, I believe it was the "secret sauce". They brought the waiter over and asked if that sauce had tomato in it as once again SHE WAS VERY ALLERGIC TO TOMATOES! The waiter just looked like they were crazy and she so she asked again, "is there tomatoes or ketchup in whatever sauce they put on the burger?" Simple question right? He just apologized and walked off. The two women just sat there for a minute and finally gave up and just got up, walked over to where all the servers were standing and said, "nevermind, you guys obviously don't care that you could put this woman in the hospital, as you have now brought 2 burgers over with tomatoes so we are leaving!" They all just kind of stood there. No apology, no manager coming out to see what all the ruckus was, just nothing. They just kind of shrugged their shoulders like it was no big deal. I am in shock a manager didn't at least come out. After the women left, they actually started laughing. They were speaking Spanish, so I don't know for sure they were laughing at the woman they just tried to kill or about something else. Either way, that was one of the most unacceptable things I have witnessed in a long while. They are lucky they didn't get a PR nightmare if that lady did get sick and end up in the hospital. Now back to my order. I got a cheeseburger and onion rings. Cheeseburger was seriously the thickness of a penny and about the dryest burger I have ever had. I am sure they use one of those heavy presser things that makes the burgers cook quicker on the flat top, but when they are already paper thin all it did was dehydrate what little of the burger there was. It was wide enough to cover the bun, but was just super thin and no flavor. Nothing worse than when they have pictures of big, juicy burgers on their menu and what you get is about 95% smaller than the dang picture. And no seasoning either. I guess it asn't awful, it just had no flavor. The breading fell off the onion ring after the first bite, so they went from onion rings to a pile of breading with a side of greasy onions. The place had a lot of memorabilia that I guess was somewhat interesting, but was very dusty, The whole place looks cluttered and dirty. Too bad about this place. I love these independently owned burger places, especially ones with outside seating and make their own rootbeer, but that one experience was so bad, there is no way I would go back.
(1)James H.
I stop here everytime im in Issaquah rootbeer and floats are huge!!
(4)John B.
Stopped by after a long hike in the area looking for a good burger to refresh our tired bodies. Burger and Fish were good, not great and I would say overpriced. The real surprise came when I found they only take cash/check and then get you with the $2.75 ATM fee (that I'm sure goes back to them) to get cash to pay. There is a sign on the counter, but nothing prominent when you enter or on the menu. I understand not allowing credit cards for restaurants with small priced items where the merchant fees hurt the restaurant, but with a bill of $31 for the 2 of us, this isn't that kind of place.
(1)Josh B.
XXX is a great place. I wouldn't go more than once or twice a year if you have any respect for your arteries, but it's hard to go wrong here (unless you are looking for a salad). If you are looking for "fast food" but willing to spend a few extra bucks for huge portions and way better taste, then XXX is the place to go. The root beer, served in HUGE frosty mugs, is especially excellent.
(4)Colby N.
Best shake ive ever had in my entire life. Burger and fries and service and the atmosphere was excellent. Woukd definately reccommend and cant wait to go back!
(5)Kenny B.
I came by here before I was to go hiking for the day, so figured that I needed a hearty meal. I got one, and was very satisfied. The inside is decorated in just about every nook and cranny with pictures, memorabilia, and just random stuff. Great to look at since I was dining by myself. Food was pretty good, the burgers are pretty large and juicy, dripping with delicious goodness. Fries were decent as well. Service was quick and friendly. I went on my hike with a full stomach and enough energy to allow me 6 miles' worth of navigating through mountainous terrains.
(4)Dana C.
Just went here tonight for dinner. We got there a little bit before they were closing we think (maybe 45 minutes-30minutes beforehand). It took a long time before anyone came to take our order. The food we got was pretty good I ordered the "Toolbox", and the person I was with ordered a burger with ham and BBQ; mine was unexpectedly spicy (something about Tabasco sauce? Didn't see that on the menu) which made it about halfway inedible for me. It also didn't have ANY onion rings (which the menu did say it came with). The person I was with liked their burger quite well (though it had tomato despite ordering no tomato), and thought that their root beer was good though expensive. He did not like how much they nickle and dimed on food and drink. 2 dollars for a substitution on a ten dollar burger? 2 dollars to share an entree when most of the entrees were around ten bucks? That's nearly 20%. And the root beer was an extra $1.25 or so for no ice. Even sharing/splitting shakes was dinged at around $1.50. The wait staff also started cleaning up while we were still there and it took quite a while to get anyone to bring us a box or change for our bill. Our waitress was friendly enough though. Also, they are cash only, apparently the ATM has a $3 service charge, luckily we had cash on us though, so we didn't actually check. Overall feeling: not sure we'd go back. There are other restaurants we'd rather eat at in the area for the same or less and ones where we can just split a burger and not worry about how much extra it'll cost.
(2)Art M.
Stop by for the root beer. Pass on the food. You can get better food elsewhere. The price of the food is overpriced for what you get. For two people we ordered a basic burger and a foot long hot dog, substituting garlic fries, onion rings for the two sandwiches and one mug of root beer and a root beer float. That cost $38 dollars! We are not talking about fancy burger prices! We are talking about greasy spoon burgers! There is a neat nostalgic vibe with the memorabilia inside the restaurant and it looks like people gather in the lot next to the them for a classic car night, so if you're into that drop by for the cars and the root beer, but don't bother with the food. Go down the street and pick up a Fatburger. You'll be more satisfied and your wallet will thank you.
(2)Meghan S.
Oddly, driving by this sign I was having a strange craving for root beer, good thing that they have a lot it that here; and the good stuff too! This place is a cutesy old fashion styled diner with really cool pictures of EVERYTHING on the wall....old license plates, customer pictures, car posters, etc! My date and I grabbed our menus and sat at a booth in the back and immediately had a waiter come to the table so quickly that I almost wondered if he was on old fashioned roller skates too (that was a negative, but would have been cool). Any who...we both ordered root beer (of course) and burgers; a classic burger for me as well as a bacon burger for the boy which both came with fries. Now there is always an important test when judging a french fry burger pairing; the fry must have a nice golden color, and light crispy outer layer yet not being too dry on the inside. This restaurant had the perfect fry to go along with the burger. The burger itself had a nice zippy, tangy XXX sauce on it that was delicious and brought out some interesting flavors. However the burger meat portion itself was lacking and frankly lost in between the extra large breading; there just wasn't enough meat between those buns (...that's what she said...yikes). For a cool family friendly restaurant and decent food this restaurant was a-okay!
(4)Sean J.
Good food, good floats, but a little pricier than I would think for an old-fashioned burger joint.
(4)Cynthia V.
Food: 3 star Service: 4 star I had the Hawaiian burger. Kenny had the XXX burger. The Hawaiian burger tasted pretty good. I thought it would be a beef burger but it turned out to be chicken. It came with a yummy slice of pineapple and ham. The Onion rings were delicious! So crispy and the onion so sweet. The fries were regular fries with not too much flavor. Kenny ate the entire XXX burger. I would not recommend that for anyone. It's just a huge burger. The flavor is just regular. It gets tiring really fast and when you try to eat the whole thing by yourself, you just feel gross. The service was amazing though. The waiters were nice and helpful. They made fun conversation and even offered to help us take photos. :) Decor is everywhere. Interesting to look at. We also ordered the rootbeer. It was tasty. The food is a bit pricey, and good but not amazing. Honestly its a fun place to go to for the atmosphere.
(3)Rachel A.
We had just come off the Chirico Trail in Issaquah, tired and oh-so-hungry. The giant root beer barrel lured us in with the promise of an icy float to tide us over on the ride home, where we would make a healthy salad. Except that we got inside and smelled the delicious smell of food that is bad for you, so we had to stay for a real meal. The decor! Every square inch of wall is covered in 1950's and classic car memorabilia. It is dazzling. The drinks! The root beer float is truly an epic vat of liquid (although I object to floats with soft-serve, not real ice cream). The shakes are incredibly thick and tasty. The food! Skip the fries, they're not worth the price. But the burgers are delicious- even my veggie burger was probably the best I've ever had, with a soft, fresh bun, carmelized onions and Thousand Island dressing. So, so good. Next time we'll hike the longer, tougher trail on Tiger Mountain to justify having some onion rings, too.
(5)Abby S.
I grew up with this place! As a small kid, I remember going to the Friday night car shows with my grandparents. I am 17 now, and I still go every chance I get. XXX has the BEST rootbeer in the world. Hands down. This place is very fun and down to earth. The food is pretty good, but expensive. And you have to wait in line for a little bit sometimes. It's cash only, but that isn't the end of the world. My advise is to come down on a summer Friday night with your family and have a grand time.
(4)Cyndi C.
For atmosphere and nostalgia, this place can't be beat. The food and beverage definitely bring back the "Happy Days" but, unfortunately, I am not able to eat that way any more. High protein, low carb and fat food is no longer on my diet except binge days. I do love their food but, for me, I am committed to eating healthy. I do think of them first for root beer float. Although, again, that's not on my diet except those special days that I allow myself to binge.
(4)Mike H.
I decided to stop in with my wife and two young daughters (3 and 1) to get a couple of root beer floats with an Entertainment coupon we had. First, this place is cash only so forget using a card. Oh wait, you can use their ATM inside that charges you a few bucks that they own. Keep in mind when you read the other reviews that bringing a family there for a meal will be around $50 or $60 dollars. Really XXX? Get with the times. Nobody is packing lots of cash as everyone takes cards. Now the really disappointing thing about the place was that the service is rude. My coupon said that it was buy a "menu item" and get one free. The cashier said that did not apply to floats or drinks. But, they're on the "menu"...The jerk handed a set of rules they have for the place. Really, "rules"????? All this to refuse a few dollar coupon? I'll NEVER go back and will not refer anyone to go either. Don't hand me a set of rules and be rude to me. You should be glad that I am giving you business and would want to come back again. Not now. Read the other reviews about the food and the service. It might be an icon, but their service acts like they are prima donna's.
(1)Julianne T.
5 stars just for the experience! Those things are HUGE; the place is cluttered with fun stuff; and the root beer just flows over the edge of the cup. Not sure if I'd go there again...maybe after a VERY long hike, feeling REALLY hungry.
(5)Brian R.
I love this restaurant. That's about the best way I can sum things up. The music, the decor, everything. It all screams 1950s nostalgia. The wife and I have been here together about eight times or so. That's not too frequently, but from where we live, it's close to a 40 minute drive, a drive we make specifically for this restaurant. Why would we travel so far for a 50s style nostalgia diner? One reason: the Triple XXX Burger. I'm not sure how much it weighs, but they have to make their own buns to fit the immense amount of meat, cheese, and all the fixins on this sloppy bit of heaven. It's a little under $13 but well worth it. I'm a big guy and this burger leaves me full. Alright, I lied a little. I come for the burger, but my wife comes for the chili dogs and homemade root beer floats.
(5)Rob S.
We went here after my family had been a few times and enjoyed it. It's an old place, but definitely has character and a pretty cool display of history with the inside decor. After scanning over some of the other reviews, I was kind of surprised to see how many people were rating 1 and 2-stars because of the food. Come on folks...what do you expect? It's an old burger joint...its not suppose to be healthy, its supposed to taste good! I thought the food was fine. I'm not a big fan of greasy food, but I had the "El Camino"...a burger with grilled onions, mayo, swiss, and their sauce. GOOD STUFF! I really enjoyed it, and everyone else I went with enjoyed their burgers and shakes. It was my fiance's nephew's b-day, and the staff actually put on a nice little celebration for him...more real than a lot of other places you go where the staff seems to less than half-ass their enthusiasm for the person's birthday. We of course appreciated this effort, and he got a XXX root beer t-shirt for free which he loved. I thought it was a tad strange they only accepted cash or checks, but I figured they didn't want to get sucked into a contracts with card companies. If I was in town and craving a burger and fries, I'd go back for another visit. From what I saw the pricing was not as high as others were suggesting. I'm giving it a 3.5 rating, but the way the staff put on the birthday celebration pushed it up to a 4. Nice work.
(3)Peggy Sue R.
So so, drinks were good but the fries were very greasy. Hamburger was alright
(2)Antonio C.
Great portion sizes, fun nostalgia on the walls to oogle. Rare "diner" feel to it.
(3)Chris V.
Americana to the max! Everything inside is covered in memorabilia. Root beer was excellent and served in a frosted mug. For some reason it costs extra to have no ice... Why there should be ice in a frosted mug is beyond me... Overall an enjoyable experience. Glad we stopped in!
(4)Erica W.
One of the most overpriced, over hyped places I've been to in a very long time. My mcdonalds ice cream cone comes with more ice cream than the regular sized float I bought. My root beer tasted flat and when i put the straw in the cup, most of my float ended up on the ground...Oh did I mention it cost almost $7. I make better floats at 2 am in my house. I mean really people, when does a corn dog cost $7 outside of a ballpark? The floats are terrible and EVERYTHING is overpriced. I do not recommend.
(1)George M.
Good Burgers and rootbeer floats! However the price was alright. I don't live close to this place, but it is a decent drive for anyone in the area wanting to try there 5 pound burgers. Scenery was ok. Decent place overall.
(3)Sarah R.
I wanted to LOVE XXX, I really did. Alas, that was not the case. The burgers were too greasy and the bun was stale. The fries, well, to be honest, I can't remember how the fries were which leads me to believe they weren't that scrumptious. However, the root beer is another story. It's delicious. If you're wanting just rootbeer, this is the place for you. If you want a yummy burger, go somewhere else. Side note; they only take cash.
(2)Doug V.
They only take cash and are VERY expensive for a burger and drinks / ice cream are ridiculously priced. When crowded (which is most sunny days), service is frustratingly slow and not very attentive. I like looking at all the memorabilia and the car shows are great but if you bring small children you have to really keep an eye on them as fragile stuff is mixed in with "play stuff". The food was really meh. Fries were greasy and chicken was really gross.
(2)Erik J.
This place is awesome. I get a cheeseburger with chili fries and a big root beer almost every time and love it.
(5)Ruby W.
This place is great if you have kids or ADD. Every square inch of it is plastered in old school diner kitsch. The root beer floats are fantastic, but the burgers are not good. They're glutonous-- and not in a good way. Think of buns falling apart and oily chili. Blech. Minus points for cash only. The food isn't good enough for me to plan ahead and get cash beforehand. I'd rather spend time at the brewhouse down the road.
(2)Alex L.
So classic. I LOVE the classic cars and 50's antiques that are all over the place (literally). On the walls, ceiling, and just about everywhere. The classic frosty mug of root beer that they happen to make is absolutely outstanding. The burgers were perfectly sized, being very simple yet very tasty. What a great, classic American burger joint. Terrific atmosphere in the restaurant, with fifties, sixties, and early seventies music in the background. I also happen to love the names they give their dishes. Classic car names for every burger and they actually fit in one aspect or another. Friendly, happy atmosphere. I would highly recommend XXX Rootbeer Drive-In to anyone who wants an All-American experience.
(5)Amanda M.
Beige Hamburger patty a little scary (get's 1 star) - not good, unless you are starving and hide it under the condiments. French fries - typical - 3 star. Atmosphere - 5 star.
(3)Akiva S.
There's a lot of things that this restaurant is and one of those things is OVERWHELMING. Literally, being inside that joint is like finding yourself having a seizure in an elevator that's falling from OUTER SPACE into a vat of gently simmering baby shampoo. I mean, really. If the set from Sanford & Son was polished to a high gloss and then stared at without blinking for nine hours through a kaleidoscope, you'd get close to what's going to happen to you when you step through the door... that is, if you can find the door. The outside of the place looks like it's been pressure washed with clown foam. Oh, and I'm being complimentary here. This place looks like what it probably feels like to be on a meth binge in a space ship that's going close to the speed of light. As for the service, forget it. There are approximately 100 people working there at any given moment and not one of them is there to actually help you out. They wander hectically with great purpose but it becomes obvious very quickly that their purpose has nothing to do with you. On a whim, I decided to set off a stopwatch to see how long it took for us to get service: 12 minutes. And we had to go flag someone down. I started to time how long it took for the food to get to us but once the food began to arrive, I failed to remember that time even existed. What I did not fail at, however, was going from hungry to HOLY CRAP I'M FAT in a matter of minutes. This place should be like a hospital and wheel you out after being discharged because, man, I needed a wheelbarrow to get my now spherical body out of there. You see, we went to this place on a whim, without reading any reviews, and so we were not warned about the portion sizes which, to put it bluntly, are simply obscene. I got Popeye arms just trying to lift my burger to my face and I gave up on trying to manuever my malt. I just kept it on the table and pretty much tried to burrow my way to the bottom of the glass. I mean, seriously, Yelplings, these portion sizes make Bucco Di Beppo nervous. We ordered a fish burger (which, I think, was one whole fish) and a vegetarian burger along with what we thought was going to be a sampler of french fries, fried mushrooms, and so forth but ended up being pretty much a meal unto itself. We walked out of there with FOUR carry-away boxes absolutely stuffed with the most ridiculous American culinary shame available without a license. The best part, of course, are the shakes, which are, by no small stretch, the best I've ever encountered. I ordered a cherry marshmallow malt which came absolutely stuffed with real cherries and real marshmallow. It was at a pristine consistency which allowed it to be as easily wolfed down through the straw (which, itself, was about 4' long) or the shovel-like spoon. This is a place that you cannot eat at regularly if you want to, you know, live. This food is deep fried murder. But, alas, it's not the best food out there. Although you can get better burgers at Red Mill and Scooter's, you'll be hard pressed to find better shakes and onion rings. Oh, and what other restaurant pretty much guarantees an acid trip just by looking at it?
(3)Jim C.
I was told that in the quaint town of "Issaquah" there lied a most famous fleshpot... a locale so erotic, so salacious, that its name told the dirty tale: "XXX" After a gorgeous, speed-limit flaunting Sunday drive around the mighty Lake Sammamish and its surrounding testaments to human restraint and perfect integration of modest home with nature, we arrived in the former coaling, logging, and now whoring town of Issaquah. Due to directions derived from this very site, we quickly homed in on the lodge with the three red Xs... I'm sure you need no help with such a suggestive image. You'll be able to sympathize, then, with my crestfallen appearance (among other things) when we came upon a fast-food restaurant, and a car show. There was nothing titillating, nothing erotic, nothing shameful about it. My wife held me while I wept bitter, angry tears. Once it was all better, we decided to try the food. First, I'm not sure what fellow Yelpers are saying when they mention "booths" and "sitting down inside" and "servers". We had to stand in line outside (I call it a line, when it was really just a mob) and order food off of a menu we'd never seen before, while people behind us teemed and threatened to stampede. We quickly ordered and slipped out to a table. When we picked up the root beer, we began to realize why people liked this place. The root beer was, well, perfect... sweet and tart and delicious and colder than Dick Cheney's heart. Then my wife fetched our food, and I realized why my hamburger cost $465.73 or whatever the hell it was. It... was... GINORMOUS. I think it had 18 patties. I could barely begin to pick at it. The fries and onion rings were good. All in all, our food was tasty... roughly at the quality of, say, a Red Robin, without having a bouncy annoying teenage waiter alternate between ignoring you and asking you inane questions every 36 seconds. I'll try it again, certainly.
(3)Sharon M.
Never been to such an expensive hamburger joint! There were 7 of us and our bill was over $100. On top of that, their food was nothing to write home about. Hamburgers were close to $10 each for a basic hamburger and up to $13 or so for different toppings. One person in our party ordered a bacon burger because it said it was loaded with bacon, but it only contained 2 slices. He also paid $3 extra to get some onion rings and he got 3 of them. Their french fries were greasy and not good tasting. Evidently, the only good things on the menu were the shakes and root beer, which were also very expensive. Don't think we'll ever return to this place again!
(1)ChefRD M.
A must visit.... But don't expect much and you will enjoy. A patty melt ( add a patty cuz they are thin) onion rings and a frosted mug root beer. Great greasy junk for a nice evening in issaquah. And bring lots of cash!
(3)Otis D.
When I was a kid, grandpa drank XXX Rootbeer in bottles. I think. Maybe that's a false memory now that I live near XXX. There's a certain cool to this place, the car shows, the decor that includes so much soda-pop memorabilia you could spend months taking it all it. Color scheme that pretty much sticks to unbelievably bright orange. Oh, and frosty mugs of root beer of the sweet instead of spicy variety. Think Mug, not Barqs but light years better than either. But what I don't get at all are the burgers. They're kind of bland, often very messy depending on your exras and very greasy. If I'm going to work at raising my cholesterol level, I want it to taste a lot better than this. I usually leave a lot of mine behind because it's just not tasty enough to justify the extra miles I'll need to bike to work it off. But kids think it's the greatest place ever.
(2)Rosalind B.
There are two things I dislike about this place. 1. it's WAY too expensive for a burger that is good ...but doesn't really knock your socks off. Call me cheap ...but $10 is too much for a cheeseburger and fries ...and I didn't even order a drink. 2. They don't allow dogs in their patio. It's OUTSIDE and not all that spiffy! Next time I'm hungry in Issaquah I won't go here.
(2)Justin H.
If you want ginormous burgers, this is the place. Don't expect them to be healthy, though. This is a greasy-spoon like no other. No refills on the rootbeer; what you buy is what you get. Don't bother trying to go on a sunday, the car shows mean there is no parking anywhere close.
(3)Jennifer M.
I see this place all the time driving through Issaquah and thought we'd give it a try. BIG mistake. The food was terrible and VERY overpriced. The grilled onions on my burger were burned, almost no mayo, greasy bun. The "garlic" fries had almost no garlic on them at all and the fries were extremely overcooked and greasy. I got a large iced tea and it was almost $5! For a family of 3 we paid almost $60 for lunch. I will never go back, that's for sure.
(1)Amy B.
The Rootbeer is smooth and sweet and the cars are hot. What a fun place to hang out, grab a burger and fries - and sit back and enjoy the memorabilia, other customers, and funny wait staff. Rootbeer floats are what XXX is known for - so we decided to start there. The mugs are HUGE (easily 32oz), and they should be for $5/each. The Rootbeer is smooth and very drinkable but we wished that there had been more ice cream in our floats. The ice cream is made locally by Dairygold. The booths are a bit crowded and smooched into together - you sure get to know your neighbors! However; the decor, seeing what other people are eating, and the atmosphere are better than the actual food which is overwhelmingly greasy as other reviewers have pointed out larger than some planets. It is great to have a historic "drive in" and cool cars to oogle so close to the city! But you probably aren't coming here for the food!
(4)Nicole N.
Good old fashioned burger and fries. The place is filled memorabilia and antiques. Overall, good food and a good vibe.
(4)Gerry J.
Overrated, but still tasty. Often times you hear that XXX is a treasure of the Seattle area. While that is a little too gracious for the place, the food isn't that bad. Of course the food is only secondary to the cars. Most people come to XXX on the weekends to see the classics, and at times it can be worth it. If you are a car nut and are looking for a good burger after you Sunday drive up I90, this is the place
(4)Maureen K.
I wish I could give this 3.5 stars, but I gave it 4 because it's a cool place to go to. Overall, this place is pretty awesome. There are tons of memorabilia and pics that take you back to the good 'ol days of cars, diners and drive-thrus (don't get me wrong, this is not a drive-thru joint). They also have a yearly car show where lots of old school cars are parked along the street for all to gawk at. At the very least, I recommend going there for their root beer floats alone...it comes in a *huge* iced mug with vanilla ice cream squirted on one side of the rim. After that...if you have room...you can get one of their large and tasty burgers!
(4)Brian R.
Great burgers and floats! Chicken strips are always good.
(4)Jami C.
Lousy service, lousy attitude. I grew up in Issaquah and worked at the XXX as a teenager. We stopped in today for shakes and had a long wait in line to find out they only accept cash. Thanks for the warnings! Then, after being raped by their cash machine and waiting in line forever again, we find out that they don't honor the coupon in the Seattle Entertainment Book. The coupon says "any menu item" with no restrictions other than dine-in. As a bonus, as we walked away, the same snotty manager yelled at me over the PA system. Nice. I will definitely not be returning!!!
(1)Morgan N.
Deeeeelicious burgers and shakes! Sooo tasty. But..... BE FOREWARNED, they ONLY ACCEPT CASH!! They have an ATM inside that charges $1.50 if you don't have cash on hand. What kind of restuarant doesn't take credit cards? sheesh!
(3)Michael B.
I pulled in about 11:15 the day before yesterday because I was early for an appointment, and needed a bite, but not a big meal. I ordered a large rootbeer, and a "smitty muffler" or a corndog to the rest of the world. It took over a half-hour to arrive, they put ice in the mug, even tho it was a chilled mug, the whole service crew is mexican, that is not a slur, or a problem til some jack-ass in the kitchen puts chopped jalapenos in the corndog batter, and there was something wrong with it, because it gave me a case of heartburn that wouldn't go away til middle of the night, and a handful of antacid pills. I won't go back there to buy anything, and won't recommend it.
(1)Lor B.
Apparently a legendary joint for the eastside - but the burgers & beer (root that is...) was not legendary enough for my taste. Don't get me wrong, this place has a cool vibe (very old school lookin with tons of hotrod paraphanelia to keep you entertained) but I've had better grub. Tried the Low Rider, Empala and Chevron (I think this is what its called - it had mushrooms..) - it was fine, but just not memorable enough! I was hoping that the special XXX sauce would leave me craving more - but it just didn't do it for me. Burgers are generally greasy - but I felt that this was a serious artery clogger! The classic Rootbeer served in a frosted mug was too sweet for my taste - I'm sure beer lovers like it, but I felt it was more of a dessert drink than a good option to go along with your meal. The ice cream milkshake was apparently good (friends raved that it was the highlight of their meal). Service was swift and the joint seems to be popular with families. There was a birthday patron who was serenaded and forced to wear a costume and don a XXX Tee! I see this place as a highschool hangout (especially if you want to share a shake or rbeer with your highschool sweetheart :) - I think the place is cute, nothing more. I only decided to stop by since I was in the area. If you're a foodie: Kidd Valley, Red Mill, Dicks and In & Out are all way better than Triple XXX. If you have been to any of these joints, keep this in mind as you'll definitely see a difference!
(2)Brian C.
Great root beer and enjoy sitting and looking at all the classic junk nailed to the walls. Burger was ok, but add the home-made root beer, the frosted glass, the carshow posters, etc, and it was worth the drive from Seattle.
(4)samantha k. s.
Size matters. Hillarious. XXX offers a burger homage to Fred Flintstone, with buns and a plate-o-meat so big you just don't know what to think. A two liter bottle would fit in the rootbeer mugs. And, you know, the food is ... good. I think. Who can really say. It's just so insanely big.
(4)Brad S.
Burger was large in size with a thin stamped out patty that was rather bland even with BBQ sauce. Certainly nothing special for the $9.00 it cost. The waitress info med me when the bill arrived, that they didn't take debit cards but had a ATM inside for the customer's convenience. I was then charged $2.50 to use it. A nice way to scam your customers out of even more money after they visit you.The decor is cool with a car show concept and that crowd probably makes up most of the business have the feeling someone had this place dialed in and sold it to a buyer that started cutting corners.I'll try Rock and Roll burgers.
(2)Doug V.
XXX is a great place to people watch on a hot day when you can sit outside on the patio. Yeah...the food is greasy drive-in food but fries are good and portions are large. It is cash only so you have to plan ahead and the staff can be kind of snooty towards first-timers...but my kids love going there to look at all the memorabilia.
(3)A L.
We have gone here many times before and though the food isn't the best the atmosphere is fun. when we went this time we ordered the xxx burger and asked them to cut it like we had in the past. We were informed this time there is a $2 plate splitting charge per item. As we were all getting something (except the kids because they only eat fries) we said never mind. When our food came we all sampled each others. We received a bill then the waitress brought another with an additional $2 charge saying the manager watched us share. I've never been so insulted. It's sad to see something so great fall to greed. unfortunately the burger wasn't even as big as it has been in the past.
(1)Alix H.
Want a heart attack by fat greasy burger? :-) This place is always crowded and fun to go. LOVE the milkshake, LOVE the root beer floats, LOVE the photos of customers eating GINORMOUS burgers on the wall, REALLY LIKE the juicy burgers. Hmmm... I suddenly became conscious of my waist line.
(4)Sarah J.
Overpriced, premade meat patties. They charge .99cents if you request no ice. They except cash or check only, how inconvenient. We won't be stopping here again. Not much to say about this place I was not impressed!
(2)Gary S.
Went there yesterday because I had not gone there for over 30 years and was driving through town. After my experience, I specifically went to YELP to comment. I think people should be aware that this place is just not that good. Burger was way too greasy. Fries were overdone and crunchy with no bit of tenderness inside and it cost an additiional $.35 to get a little thousand island to dip them in. I ordered a large diet coke and when the tankard arrived it looked promising. Biggest mug I had seen. But then you start to drink and quickly find that the mug is filled with ice and after a few sips, I was done. I asked for a refill. NO REFILLS!! Had I known about this earlier, I would have just walked out. Heard the owner chatting about how many awards he had won. I don't know who voted but they sure must not want a good burger or a sizeable drink. Should have seen it coming when they had a different price for your drink if you wanted it with no ice.
(1)John K.
Yelp keeps deleting my post so I thought I would take another approach. I love this place and I love mayonnaise. I love the pounded thin burger patties reminiscent of my high school lunch days, dripping with mayonnaise, adorned with wilted lettuce, flavorless tomatoes, and drenched in ketchup in order to get some kind of taste out of the thing. As for the prices. Money is the root of all evil so it is a pleasure to separate myself from that hard earned cash and going to XXX is an easy way to get rid of it. Also, I should mention that the best way serve fries is only after they have been properly aged and desiccated under a heat lamp and XXX has got that down to a tee.
(5)Rainier S.
XXX Root Beer is THE place to see vintage cars in Western Washington! I highly recommend going there. What I don't highly recommend is the food. What is the appeal of this place? They have the most overpriced food I have ever seen in my life. You'd be better off paying someone $20 to just pump grease into your arteries. PROS: Cool old cars. CONS: Everything else.
(1)Kevin W.
A great landmark to check out when you are in Issaquah and craving pure American junk food. Like many others have said, this is a great place to check out the classic cars and the decor. There is a very dominant car-theme to the whole restaurant. Tons of little trinkets attached to the walls, so you will spend lots of time looking over all the classic car paraphernalia. There is plenty of parking outside and I think the parking lot is often used for car-meets. Groups of like-minded car owners would bring their cars to the parking lot and check out each other's cars and then go in for a burger. I was seated very promptly in their firm bouncy booth seats. Our server was nice, but took her time getting back to us to take our order. The menu is huge! There are all kinds of burgers and a variety of sandwiches and fried foods here. Fish n' Chips, huge shakes, sandwiches, chili fries, onion rings, you name the junk food, they got it. They also have a HUGE burger that comes with a warning that they wont allow you to use a knife and fork! The rootbeer here is fantastic as well. They provide a frozen mug and what tastes like (probably is) home-made rootbeer. The only gripes I have about XXX are the prices and the potential long-wait times for food if there are many people in the restaurant. The prices are priced about a buck or two over typical diner prices. I can let this slide a little bit because the portions they give ARE a little bigger than usual, but the prices for shakes, fries, and rootbeer are definitely noticeably pricier. If the prices were a little less, I would give this place 5 stars for the best place for atery-clogging junk food goodness. Otherwise, this place will still satisfy any craving you have for a good juicy burger and a side of gut-busting fries and a shake.
(4)gillian c.
have gone to xxx since i was a kid. the decor, music, and food have always been great. the summer car shows are a must see as well. spent many a night when i was a teenager drooling over the muscle cars! g
(5)cubs w.
The second worst burger I have ever had. You pay $10 for a weird gray pancake that is supposed to be beef. F this place
(1)Ivan M.
i have been here several times for car meets and i always enjoyed my burgers. the onion rings are mad greasy (in a good way). chilli fries are thick with the chilli. mmm. make sure you try their fantastic rootbeer in a frosty mug (or as a float). the decor is really kitsche and it leans towards old school domestic muscle cars but they welcome all types of automobiles. even if a bunch of upstart imports wanna show up en masse. haha. sometimes parking is bananas if there is a car show going on but there's parking across the street too. oh, and i made the mistake of trying to google them to find out their hours while i was at work. hmmm, somehow googling "xxx rootbeer" did not produce the desired results. D'OH!
(3)David C.
Low rating based on price and healthiness. Food was ok but greasy, and prices were nuts. If you want better food at good prices, go to mcdonalds or wendys. Environment is interesting and retro, but it's a high price to pay...
(1)Jon L.
LOL don't expect the presentation of a high end restaurant, which is to be expect. Definitely a place to meet up with friends and have a messy yet extremely tasty burger. Lots of parking, and lots of car club meets here so you *might* run into something you want to see. XXX Rootbeer is a well deserve drive-in burger joint to visit in Washington.
(3)Thomas S.
The ambience was great and looking at all the antique things was fun. However the price you pay for the food compared to quality you get was not what we were looking for.
(2)Mike B.
Great place to see classic cars and get a good rootbeer. I'm glad to have these diners from a historical perspective and a venue for car shows. But, the burgers are garbage. Just your average greazy burger that doesn't hold in the slightest against Blazing Onion or Bob's.
(2)Scott C.
We joined some friends for burgers and fries at the XXX yesterday to enjoy the car show going on in the parking lot. We decided to get some some food and try this famous landmark. I have to say, there are far better places to get a burger. The meat was a gray slab of something and all of it was over slopped with way too many condiments on an over-toasted bun. I get the feeling this place gets by on a way kitchy interior, over the top friendliness and super size portions of below bar fast food. They don't accept credit/debit (who doesn't do that now?!?) but have a cash machine for convenience. All in all, enjoy the occasional car show, but avoid the food until someone reevaluates the kitchen and menu.
(2)Suzi S.
I wouldn't come back here by choice...I've had a few of the burgers. The only decent one was the one that came with chili on it... it disguises the super dry/over cooked meat. Waitstaff gets a 3 out of 10...they take your order, bring you your food and then leave the bill. No real attention given to their guests. The stuff on the walls is fun to look at for about 5 minutes, but after that you just sit and wonder where your food is. The shakes/malts are good, but expensive. I feel claustrophobic in this place...lots of stuff everywhere, lighting is bad and they have a weird seating set-up...I just want to get OUT after about 15 minutes. Fatburger up the road is a better bet.
(2)Vanessa F.
XXX looks like so much fun from the outside I nearly ran off the road while driving past it. So of course I had to go....as well as for my new found rootbeer obsession. So I got a rootbeer float and it was good.....but not great, it still made me happy though. Plus the guy and the register was real nice and friendly. Drive-in anythings are also always great.
(4)Andrea B.
If you love root beer than you MUST try this place. Is there anything better than a drive-in named for its root beer? All three stars are for this frosty beverage and the care they take to serve it up in a well-frosted mug, but the service was HORRIBLE. Our server didn't apologize for taking another patron's order who sat down well after we did. She never cracked a smile. I'll still go back and give it another chance. Great for 1950s nostalgia if you're into that kind of thing. I'm just into root beer.
(3)Carol J.
Never again. I'd been to XXX Drive-in once before (3 years ago) for a group event and had decided to excuse the hour-long wait for food as a fluke. Tonight, a Sunday evening, my family and I decided to try it again. We had barely sat down when the waitress took our drink order--talking two of us into the Root Beer floats they claim to be famous for. Since we didn't have menus yet, we had no idea that they were nearly $7 apiece! We ordered our food and it came in a fairly timely fashion. However, my burger was just okay--the bun was HUGE and the thin patty was almost lost in it. My husband said his cheesesteak was okay, my son thought his burger was so-so. We had also ordered the onion rings because they seemed to be a specialty. They were freshly made but there was so much breading that I had to pick some of it off. (The onion slices were puny and I couldn't taste them through the batter and grease.) Once we had our food, we were thoroughly ignored by our waitress while she stood around, 10 feet from our table, and chatted with other staff. We had to ask twice for a drink we had ordered--she never returned to see if our orders were okay. Finally, the bill arrived and I literally gasped. Two burgers, two root beer floats, 1 cheesesteak, one order of onion rings and a diet coke came to over $56!! At a "drive-in"? Sheesh! To add insult to injury, while I was trying to choke down all the extra bun with my burger, I asked for one refill on my diet coke and was told NO REFILLS!! I was offered water, which I accepted, but it was obviously from the tap and wasn't even cold--it had just a few pieces of ice floating in it. I know there are people out there who love XXX but I suspect it's out of a sense of nostalgia. We do not plan to ever return.
(1)Thomas D.
I go here. I like there root beer.
(5)Mike L.
I dont remember the meals so much as I do the atmosphere there. I've been there a few times, mostly for car shows I was involved with, but this is a great burger joint for everyone, including kids. Tons and tons of pictures, letters and posters covering every square inch of the walls and ceilings. The owner is a class-act and the staff is very friendly.
(4)Rebecca K.
I often hit up the XXX after snowboarding or hiking. It's pretty small but the burgers are cumbersome in an extremely fulfilling way. The onion rings are dee-lish too, but the real treat is the root beer. Their root beer must have tobacco (or tomacco for you Simpsons aficionados) in it because it is addicting to the point of nausea. Best root beer I've ever had, whether it's in standard form, float mode or if it's whipped up in a milkshake. Definitely hit up the XXX (bring cash--no cards accepted) for some sloppily delicious burgers and some awesome shakes.
(4)Grady N.
This place is great. We love burgers and this place has some of the best around. The XXX root beer is incredible as well. We love the impala burger and the onion rings. The kids love the rootbeer floats. Almost every nice weekend will find some great hot rods parked aout in the adjacent parking lot.
(5)Rox R.
Fun place! Lots to look at and we had the luck of having a car show in the lot. It was like the burger barn in san jose, ca but a larger lot. Would be a fun place for a birthday- saw a guy getting a huge 'sundae' and being sung to by the staff- and I think he got a free shirt? I had to have the root beer float which I enjoyed. My partners sundae looked good too. The food is probably greasy and plentiful. I would prefer going to dessert here anyways. Yeah, I was filled to the brim with rootbeer float and I didn't even have the super sized float.
(4)Jawls B.
Live 10 minutes away from Triple X and have been to numerous car shows there during the summer months over the years. Finally tried a burger awhile back and despite all the hype it wasn't that great. It definitely left me full and satisfied but for the price (10 something) of the meal I could have just gone to Wendy's and got a similar tasting burger for cheaper. Despite all this I would give the place another chance down the road.
(3)Lesley H.
I have heard rave reviews of this place for 5+ years and was very much looking forward to finally trying it. I have to say I am so disappointed, by the food, by the service, by pretty much the whole experience. The burgers were mediocre, there was too much bread for the meat patty and the flavor was ho-hum. The milkshakes were blah and rather expensive and the fries did not make up for the rest. I won't be returning any time soon.
(2)Occam W.
I've always enjoyed my visits to here. The burgers are good (better than any -more expensive - burgers I've had in Seattle), the rootbeer is amazing (best I've ever had), and it has really interesting 50's/60's diner decor with all sorts of car memorabilia everywhere. It's one of my favorite places in the Seattle area and it's always great after a hike.
(5)Elaine W.
Superb root beer and floats but way too expensive and the service is not good.
(2)Paul C.
Love everything about this place. From the awesome old school diner feel, to the food, it's all good. The root beer is amazing and probably one of the best I've ever had. I love everything about the burger too. They do have this monster burger that I'll probably never try. It's just too mammoth for me lol. The service has always been good everytime I go. This place blows Red Mill away, but that's just my opinion. Only downside is they close pretty early. They only accept cash only so visit an ATM beforehand. Or you can use their ATM machine if you don't mind being charged.
(5)Jessica K.
This place puts seven scoops of ice cream per milkshake. SEVEN. Seven delicious scoops. .... Seven. Oh and the root beer and ambiance is fantastic. The food though...it is what it is. Don't come here looking for a beautiful gourmet burger, finish your shake and walk to Jak's for that. This place is a piece of history (seriously, it's one of the only two left from TONS of old locations that had closed) and its wonderfully all-American. I'm not even into that sort of stuff and I love the feel of this place. Seven scoops of ice cream.
(4)Connor D.
This place survives on pure nostalgia. If this was just a regular burger place it would have closed a long time ago. There's no need to explain the theme as I'm sure if you're reading reviews you already get the picture. The service is odd. You come and grab a menu and sit down and there's an order here sign hanging so I assumed it's all self service. It is for some tables and other tables have a waiter. No rhyme or reason to which tables get a waiter and which have to get up and order and pick up their food. Now I don't mind doing this, but have some kind of system and give me a tray to take my food out on so I don't have to balance food on my arm (I almost lost a burger and fry onto another customer). For lack of a better term the food just plain sucks. The burgers are thin and dry, and I was expecting thick juicy drive in style burgers. Fries were fine, but I mean come on they are fries. Everything is way overpriced. They also nickel and dime you for everything and have some kind of fee for everything. Not too mention as I was trying to figure out how to carry my drinks the guy slides my change and I realize later he shortchanged me. No cards accepted because hey its like the 50's and 60s. Don't your grandparents remember not having cards, $13 burgers, atms with $3 service fees, and $60 lunches for 3 people......ah the good ol' days. I'm sure it's not because the owners don't want to pay for card transactions, nope just for the nostalgia. 2 stars because root beer.
(2)Gloria F.
This place is definitely a staple for Issaquah. I've driven past it many a times & it's usually always packed full. For starters, their root beer is pretty darn amazing. The large size comes in a huge cooled mug & needless to say, I would go back just for the root beer if nothing else. Other than the root beer, they have a HUGE selection of burgers. The menu is a little...overwhelming. They have SO many different burger options that it's hard to even know where to begin. I ended up just choosing on of the first 5 burgers & chose the one that sounded the best. I got the Low Rider, which is a bacon burger with grilled onions & jalapeños The first couple bites were delicious. The burger itself was HUGE (think Red Robin x2). After that though, it goes downhill. The grease starts to mn ake your buns soggy & then it drips into your basket that holds your fries, which turns your fries soggy. I could only finish half of it & after that, i'm pretty sure my body was shutting down after the grease intake. The flavors, were delicious. But having to wipe your hands after every bite, is kind of a turn off for me. Also, I wouldn't consider this a "drive-in". You don't order from your car & have someone come out to you in roller-skates to deliver your meal. You park & can either dine inside or outside. Overall, I won't go out of my way to come here again like I did today. I was already close to Issaquah & I knew that for everyone that I was with, burgers would be an easy choice. If I want to recommend a good burger, i will send them somewhere else. But if you want a delicious, cold drink, try the root beer!
(3)Roanne E.
Bulking? Craving delicious greasy fewds? This place is for you. This restaurant screams 'Merica from all the local memorabilia on the wall, to the heavily decorated menu. Stopped by this place on my way back from a short but sweet hike to Franklin Falls in the Snoqualmie Area. We were greeted right away from a lovely young man who handed us menus and told us it was open seating. It took us a FAT minute to try and decide what to get. There are probably 200+ things on the menu... Not going to lie, I was a bit overwhelmed at first, but then I finally came to a decision! After ordering, it only took a few minutes for our food to come out. And by a few minutes I mean I checked social media for a bit on my phone, gazed at the memorabilia for a bit, went to go use the restroom and came back and my food was there. I felt like I was in Jack Rabbit Slim's from Pulp Fiction, minus all the violence. THAT FAST. I ordered the Mushroom Burger which came with curly fries and onion rings. My friend got a Bacon Cheese Burger (? I totally forgot the name) which came with regular cut fries. We both shared a XXX Root Beer Float which was more than we both could handle. Everything was REALLY good but VERY heavy. I wanted to knock out into a food coma afterward. The root beet float was my favorite part of the meal. I was so happy that they presented it in this ridiculously huge glass mug. I was really confused before on why they charged an extra couple dollars if you split one burger with a friend and after eating here, I know why. PRO TIP: If you're a small little Asian girl like me who thinks that they can devour anything and everything your way, this place will stump you. I was not able to finish my food because there was just so much! I have to come back to try other parts of the menu, possibly the shakes! This place only takes cash! They do have an ATM, but there is a small fee.
(3)Aley M.
Loved the nostalgia! I only stopped to get 2 root beers, one med and one large and was totally floored by the price! Nearly ten bucks!
(3)Teressa L.
We had been told to come try this place out. Weeknight wasn't too busy. The inside is crazy busy with stuff all over the walls. It was interesting to see all the junk, but it was too much junk. The table wasn't super clean. I wiped it down. But I kept thinking about the dirt my whole meal. We ordered root beer but got root beer floats. These things are HUGE. So now we have 4 of them. No way kids are going to eat a meal with that first. We opted to get less food and share. They have a charge for sharing. However, the portions are way too big. I tried the philly cheese steak. Why cilantro?? It was weird. I wish I had left it off. The flavor was good, but it must have had MSG on it. I got a migraine that night.....lasted 3 days. And since I only get them when I eat MSG and I hadn't eaten lunch that day.....it must be something on the sandwich. Husband got a double bacon burger. It had 1 slice of bacon on it. Seriously? The waiter agreed to get more bacon. But the bun had sesame seeds on it, so my son couldn't eat it. I didn't see any mention of this....most of the pictures were of non sesame buns. Husband said it was just ok. So we ordered corn dog for the kid. He didn't like it. And for some reason we got a side of fries we didn't order. The onion rings were good but covered in my sandwich stuff. All in all we decided the root beer float would be worth a summer treat. but food wise none of us wanted to come back.
(2)Michael B.
Your standard burger joint with great decor. Our grandma took us to lunch here and had chicken strips, fries, and root beer float. Chicken strips were good, not the cheap thin ones you get some places but hearty, real chicken deep-fried to artery clogging perfection! The root beer float was delicious - good root beer and quite a bit of ice cream. Perfect place to take parents or grandparents for lunch to take them back in time - memorabilia from the oldies. Good spot for when the sun is out too, there are tables outside to sit under and a lot of parking.
(3)Karl K.
I really wanted to like XXX Rootbeer Drive-In, I really, really wanted to like it. - I wanted to like it because I have driven by it for 45 years and I was going to try it for the first time today. -I wanted to like it because it's a throw-back; not too many drive-ins still around. -I wanted to like it because its part of the Seattle history; its nostalgic. -I wanted to like it because of the cool cars that have stopped by over the years. -I wanted to like it because of its almost racy name, XXX. -I wanted to like it because I like rootbeer and hamburgers. But alas, it has fallen short. Yes, it was fast, but there was not crowd at 1130 on a Friday morning (I think the burger was pre-cooked). The waitress was very pushy, I think that she was being cute, but it came across as pushy (am I just getting old?). The overall cleanliness fell real short. The floor was very dirty under some of the tables, and under other parts of the common area. The overall restaurant felt dirty. Its really nostalgic, cool stuff everywhere. But too much, it was very cluttered. Perhaps 75% of the stuff should be removed and the rest cleaned. My Patty Melt was fine, not great. The quality of the beef was mediocre. The fries were fine. How was the rootbeer? Fabulous. XXX is cash only, there is a cash machine on premises. Will I return, probably, perhaps in another 45 years. Did I mention that I really wanted to like XXX, but it fell short?
(3)Nikki O.
It's dirty, it's messy, it's overpriced, it closes "whenever"(literally), they don't take credit or debit (supposed to be like in the 50s/60s? Except they have an ATM with a $2.75 charge, is that like in the 50s/60s?), they cheap out on chicken in the chicken burger (it's very thin), they don't change the grease in the frier, they let people pin up non-50s/60s crap like their high school ID cards from the past 5 years ... Just, don't bother with this place if you have any desire for a clean and relaxing atmosphere, it's dirty chaos of hoarder proportions ... Too bad, it's a prime location in Issaquah.
(1)Ian S.
Some mighty bold pricing. My girl chose the $17.60 Elvis Burger, while my 2y/o clocked just under $8 for her hotdog. Add a $5 root beer & the 2 of us (+baby) rung up a $60 tab, after tax & tip. If I had it to do over again I'd have ordered a milkshake & called it good, they looked delicious! The food was adequate.
(3)Nathan S.
In the past, I have enjoyed the car shows and motorcycle club meet-ups at the XXX. Sadly to say, each experience here has becoming increasingly worse. This last visit, it cost us $27.00 for a chocolate milkshake, order of onion rings, and one double bacon cheeseburger. WOW, this is place is expensive! I don't remember it ever costing this much. I forgot that it was CASH ONLY, which was an unnecessary inconvenience and that there are two ways to order your food: walk-up or dining room. In my opinion, the service was fine and our order was ready within a short period of time. Since it was about 90 degrees outside, we decided to eat in their cramped dining room area. This was a bad choice, because they don't have air conditioning and it was even hotter inside the restaurant. The heat inside their dining room made me nauseous, so we had to eat quick and hop back into our air conditioned car. Overall, the food was fine, but extremely overpriced. I wasn't expecting to be amazed, because I already knew that everything they serve is pretty standard. Probably the most depressing aspect was our milkshake. I think that they give you 5000 calories of whip cream on top in order to distract you from the mediocre milkshakes they make. I really liked this place, but unfortunately the XXX has gone downhill. What a bummer.
(3)Other P.
More like 2.5 stars. I am a sucker for a marshmallow milkshake, suuuuuuuuper excited to see one on the menu, coughed up what, $8? more?, for one... they used the colored fruity mini marshmallows! I almost cried. It's definitely an experience, they're good at filling their parking lot with car clubs in the summer... not a place locals return to.
(3)Crysta I.
You have got to be kidding me. The service is HORRIBLE! The Rootbeer is flat, expensive, and not worth the $6 you pay. It's got a dirty, cramped feel that leaves you wanting to take your overpriced rootbeer and run.
(1)Alexis T.
Pretty tatsy, but prices are a little high and they charge 99¢ for a soda drink refill. Service wasn't that great the last time but I understand servers have good days and bad days since I was a server once. I will be coming back to eat here though!
(3)Iain D.
Okay food Bad service Too expensive Cool atmosphere I'd say try it, but I definitely won't return for more than a root beer
(2)James L.
If you feel the need for nostalgia, hit this place up. However, be prepared to pay through the nose for that nostalgia. The coy smile the server had when he announced that two chocolate shakes and one orange float would cost TWENTY SEVEN DOLLARS seemed to resonate poorly with me. Lousy shakes Lousy floats Outrageous prices
(1)tena s.
The rootbeer is the best around..........The prices are way to expensive for what you are getting.
(2)Vanessa W.
Ive driven by the place plenty of time. Always wanted to try it. So a friend and I (both our first time) decided to finally try it. Well, big disappointment! This is not my favorite sit down diner place at all. The moment you walk in, its super cluttered. There was peoples actual driver's licenses hanging on the wall along side school ids and etc.. personal much? We ordered a rootbeer float and garlic fries (which had tabasco sauce all over it) weird combo and taste to it. Not my favorite at all. The rootbeer floats were great! The regular size could be shared amongst two people! It was huge! Anywho, for first timers, didnt feel welcomed. Barely any service at all. Also, its a cash only place. Who knew? Didnt see it til they gave us the receipt, lucky I had cash on me to cover our drink and fries. Which cost $20! Fairly pricey if you ask me. It was nice to see the history of it and all, the drive thru, car show and etc, but I wouldnt come back here for anything other than a rootbeer float, but then, I could always make my own for less than half that cost! Im just not impressed with the place at all.
(2)Kristi H.
The best description I can give for the interior is overwhelming and tight. I felt like I couldn't turn around without bumping into someone or something. I don't know how the waitstaff handles that day in and day out. The best description I can give for their burgers (at least their hamburger and cheeseburger) is boring and bland. The shakes were excellent though. I can see why people like to come here but the food was nothing special at all.
(2)MOD BOY in Seattle S.
We stopped into the XXX burger recently for dinner. It was a busy place. I ordered the 409 Tri-power burger and a root beer float. This burger has ham and BBQ sauce on it and other interesting goodies. They served it up rather quickly which was nice. We noted the fries came out hot and fresh which is a big plus in our book. The burger patty itself was a bit of a disappointment. It is thin like a McDonald's patty but larger around. I think they call it a 1/4 pounder but it's simply a big flat skinny patty. The ham slice that was on the burger was a bit colder than the skinny patty even though it looked like it was fried a bit. The burger bun was also toasted on both sides which is what we prefer in a burger but we noted it too was on the cold side as in it was toasted 10 minute ago. There was suppose to be some BBQ sauce on the burger but it was minimal since none gooped out while eating. Too bad the entire burger didn't come out as hot as the fries. The root beer float was amazing as usual. Bring back the fat patties and get rid of the super skinny patties and serve it all up hot!
(3)Joshua D.
Fun, nostalgia, greasy food... what more can you want? Don't go here if you want something healthy or care about your arteries. This food was great (Before I developed wheat and dairy allergies and could no longer eat here.) and the atmosphere is great 50s fun.
(4)Tiffany Valentine W.
This place is best right after a long and strenuous hike at rattlesnake ridge. A large appetite is required. I love the Chocolate Oreo shake. It's the perfect compliment to the grilled chicken burger that I order. The chicken patty was juicy and thick. The best part was the XXX secret sauce. It was delicious. They also have really good fries. The patty on the bacon cheeseburger is disappointingly small, however. It is also unclear where to sit. Overall, this place a good post-hike one-of-a-kind dining experience.
(3)Bruce F.
I have been wanting to stop for years but never made it - gone by a number of times but today we made a special trip to visit this palace and glad we did.. WOW - brings me back to the 50's. I couldn't believe the size of the Root Beer floats and large hamburgers ginormous . I was in heaven. It is a fairly small place (not a drive-in anymore) but more of a soda fountain/restaurant. It is also a museum - all things back when Rock (Real Rock) was king {as was Elvis}. Very much nostalgia. Service was outstanding and everyone I saw was working like they did in the 50's - hard with a smile on their face. This place is the only one of XXX Root Beer left - from the original chain that started back in the early 1900's. Definitely a destination must see. Heed the warning "There's nothing in this place healthy" But that is what is special - no glutton free, tasteless bread. The biggest downfall however is the Cash Only. . t
(5)Markus R. B.
We had fish and burgers in an very fancy atmosphere. It is ok for a quick lunch. You shouldn't count the calories you're eating.
(4)Brandon K.
They dont accept cards, so i was forced to use there cash machine, lots of flare, the burgars sucked, the fries sucked! OVER RATED!!!!
(1)Nancy K.
First, let me start by saying that my family and myself LOVE XXX Burgers. It has been a tradition for years to stop by and grab a delicious burger, float, and onion rings on the way back across the mountains. Tonight, unfortunately, our experience did not live up to the high standards the excellent service and food has created over the years. We arrived about 20 minutes before the advertised 9 pm closing time, feeling sweatily victorious, when, to our surprise, the doors were locked - even though we could see a couple eating inside as well as a family of six outside - and signs of clean-up were evident. After some wild gesticulations and none-too-gracious back and forth with the staff, we were allowed to order milkshakes and fries before we left. Now I understand the desire to head home early on a Sunday night after a slow day, and the early closing is not the source of my dismay. What really got to us were the comments made by the employees as they prepared our late night snack. I'll put it bluntly: yes, I am white, but that doesn't mean I can't understand your comments in Spanish after 10 years of schooling and a minor in college. Even if I hadn't been a semi-fluent Spanish speaker, I would still have been able to discern the frustration, annoyance, and rudeness to their comments. I think a little customer service training may be in order. Next time we come back to XXX, we hope to have a more polite reception!
(2)Crystal K.
Most amazing root beer. Love the local and highly personal tchotchkes that make the place great. Combine that with the name and I smile every time I see the place. It's hard not to see: huge err, letters and a giant barrel make this drive in-ish place awesome. I could take or leave the cheeseburger and flimsy fries. But the root beer and monster sized floats will keep me going back.
(3)Christopher P.
Unfortunately outside of car shows this restaurant leaves a lot to be desired. I completely understand that not always everything is perfect or going well. However burgers and french fries made in old cooking oil, creating a stale flavor, paired with inattentive service not realizing nobody in our party ate anything was only to be topped off by having to pay 100 USD for a lunch for 4. What was good and we enjoyed was the root beer and milk shakes so not all was bad but sorry food and service is not where it should be IMO.
(1)Quinn D.
Biiiiiiiiiiig Disapointment! As soon as you enter the place, you are hit with tacky, dirty, unorganized crap everywhere. You suspect health inspection violations. Colossal root beer float with far from 3rd in the nation for root beers(as told by friend)?! Topped with 2 giant balls of whipping cream! Presentation is obviously not a priority, but overcharging you, is- Ordered the largest burger to split as well. Came out way too fast. The burger was huge, and was sandwiched in between a very yellow tortta like frisbee. I asked for a knife and fork. I received a plastic knife and fork. I took maybe 3 bites in disgust. The fries were just as yellow as the frisbee bun. I was disgusted to the point of angry. Too much staff standing around, not speaking English, for a Saturday night! We could not leave there soon enough... Went to the Snoqualmie Casino for first time. Spent my winnings on a salad, French dip, and draft root beer from their tap, at Naked City!
(1)Joop V.
We decided to stop by XXX Rootbeer for a lunch/brunch, partly because we were looking to try somewhere new where we would have never gone during the week. XXX came to mind because we've always heard about their rootbeers and we rarely ever go into Issaquah area much. XXX Rootbeer is actually quite a fun place. The place is decorated full of 50-60s memorabilia from the car scenes. We ordered a Low Rider (double cheeseburger with grilled onions) and Tool Box to share ($12 of gigantic serving of a mix of garlic fries, curly fries, mac & cheese balls, fried mushroom and root beer floats ($7 ea). Beware, the serving is hugggeee, especially if you are planning on ordering the tool box. We didn't finish more than 1/3 of the toolbox and had to pack it home. The roo beer float was excellent though. It was sort of refreshing to have a huge chilled, frosty glass of rootbeer to yourself along with soft-served ice-cream. The burger was juicy and the toolbox was ok ...still along the line of greasy, and definitely nothing in particular to rave home about. If we were to come back here again, it'd be for the car show nearby the Drive-In and the floats (probably not the burgers or the fries). The price came to $38, excluding tips, which was reasonable. Overall, a good place to stop by for drinks/snacks if you are already in an area, but not quite a place that you should go out of your way to visit though.
(3)Drew R.
Have driven by this place probably a thousand times in my life and have been told to go a thousand and one!!! So today the day came... My girl and I decided to finally stop in. Placed had that fun nostalgic feeling from afar. Walk in and suddenly you start to notice the bit of uprightness of this place. Signs everywhere staying do not touch the clutter that is literally wall to ceiling. The place is wore down, looks like it hasn't been painted in 25+ years. Service time.. Grab a menu and Seat yourself, we'll get to you when we can. As we open the menu you really notice the uprightness. About 50 times on a 3 pg menu it states, 2$ share charge. If you see another patron eating you'll see why you'd consider sharing a burger, but a share charge!?! Who's ever even heard of such a thing!!! The next thing that really grinded my gears, the soft drink fee. Growing up my grandfather taught me if you're consuming it in restaurant, don't get ice since it comes out of the fountain cold already and you get more soda. Well the owner must've been taught this growing up and in being a cheapskate want gonna get taken on soda. To offset the cost to him, there is a 75 cent NO ICE FEE. As if they already don't overcharge for there soft drinks enough, a NO ICE FEE!?! WHO'S EVEN HEARD OF SUCH A THING!? Food comes and was not impressed. The special sauce was thousand island and tarter with a kick added, really original. Sad face The cheese looked like a slice of Kraft that didn't cover half the burger, lettuce was worse than subway quality, the fries were over fried. All in all - gave a star for nostalgic environment
(1)Kelz K.
Avoid this place at all cost!!! This place was so gross. The garlic fries are just covered with Tabasco, cheese, on top of burnt fries The milkshakes are a rip off filled with more whip cream thank actual shake. The decor is claustrophobic dingy and dirty. Food is overpriced greasy and disgusting! I took one bite and wanted to throw up. Service blows. I will never eat here
(1)Safira M.
First of all, they only accept CASH! they have one ATM machine there but it'll charge you $3.50 to cash out. It's a unique place and brings you that old school feeling. They're famous for their root beer, it's really big but other than that I think it's too sweet. They're burgers and sandwiches are delicious.
(4)Marilyn W.
Came here after I moved out to Seattle as we have a XXX at Purdue and I was hoping it would be the same. The root beer is but the pricing and food absolutely was not. Food is terrible and overpriced. Service was poor as they got two of our orders wrong. Doubtful I'll be coming back.
(1)Holli M.
Large portions of all the burgers hot dogs and fries!! This is a fun cool place to be especially when they have the classic cars all over this place. Good place for your fix of greasy yummy food.
(5)Melissa O.
Cool place, very retro Americana. Food is big greasy burgers and dogs but soooo good! The root beer floats are amazing!!! The staff could be better and it would help if they understood English but all in all a great old fashioned burger joint.
(4)Wayne C.
Cash only with the high prices is a pain. Lots of memorabilia. Good root beer. Big burgers. Tried it so dont need to go back.
(3)Joe S.
Went for a hike near by and my friends and I decided to give this place a try. We all enjoyed the root beer float however the burgers are just okay and nothing special. We all would come back for just the root beer float. The also take cash only and don't accept credit cards. I would also say that they are a bit over priced.
(3)Elizabeth H.
This place takes the gold for fine print add-ons and being in overall crummy established.. Splitting plates - that's $3; refill on soda - that's 2.50; Did you not want ice in your drink? - that 2.50. That's were I nearly went home, fountain soda is not that expensive for the diner especially with refillable cups... So a $2.50, charge for not having ice in your drink is ridiculous. Then came the rest of the dinner - service was terrible, got my rootbeer float wrong twice, first, it was a rootbeer, then it was a diet soda, finally a rootbeer. Mixed up two other orders. Rather than let me keep the mistakes, they thru the he drinks out. Ordered my GF burger on lettuce with mayo. Got a lettuce wrap with out mayo. Asked for mayo. The waitress asked me of I wanted some of the sauce they used on the burgers. I'm OK with that. I get the bill... They charged me for the dressing and mayo!!! PS they only take cash or check.
(1)Stan Y.
Food OK, service great but can be improved, shake extraordinary. Service.It's a little weird that we just grab the menu and pick up our own table, and I should see sign of this. The waiter greeted us nicely, and being attentive all the time. He even offered to take picture for us when he saw my camera. However it was until the bill comes that he told us it's cash only. I wish I heard that when we sat down because we did not bring enough cash with us. ATM was OK but I hate the ATM fee. Food. Shake is a must try, it's what they're famous for and it's great. Burger is big sized but the seasoning is a kind of plain. That's why at the end we all feel the food is kind of grease. I ordered the fried chicken and it was a mistake. They used the same fish and chips batter for fried chicken, which is rather hard than crispy. And the chicken meat was way too dry for us. Will I visit there again? Probably with my kid just to share a big shake at a hot summer day.
(3)raeann p.
Cash only.. ATM onsite. Nice decor and great atmosphere for classic car fanatics. However service is slow and unfriendly. Sprite was flat. Burgers were pretty good..juicy greasy and messy. Nothing special.. Very expensive. But seriously.. Not sure if they were just too busy but service was not welcoming. Not worth the price.
(2)CL W.
This restraunt looks like it should be in an old 50's movie. Be sure to have the root beer float It is amazing.... definitely worth the drive. Huge portions. This is a CASH only restraunt - you may need to bring more than you think you should. It can be really busy...
(5)Felicia C.
I decided to eat here today with 6 other friends. This was around 3:30 pm so it was not busy at all. After 45 minutes of waiting we tried to get the waiter to take our order. He told us to go back to our table and wait. After another 10 minutes we asked again if he could take our order. Finally a different guy came to take our order. Not long after a women brought our food and then decided to make fun of my friend (who is a vegetarian) for getting the veggie burger. She went on saying "Why would you come here to order a veggie burger? That's just wrong if you ask me." I could tell my friend was upset by this. We had to finish our food quickly so we could get to work on time. Nobody ever checked on us to give us our bill or boxes. We also had asked for ranch and that never showed. We had no choice but to go up front and ask to pay for our food. Two guys in my group were not pleased with the way we were treated so they put a few dollar bills in a cup of water and left angry. The rest of us went up to pay and the older employee made a comment about how the waitress (who was having trouble ringing us up) was drunk. None of us laughed since all of us are in costumer service and that is far from something you joke about. She tried to charge me twice and was sure that I didn't just give her 30$ for my bill. She demanded I pay her for a second time and I asked to speak with a manager. I was informed that the "drunk" waitress who was late to work is the manager. At this point I just want to go home so I'm taking cash out of my wallet and giving it to them just so they'll let me go. My friend said "Stop giving them money, we literally just paid them!" My friend demanded a refund for the 30$ and instead he gave us 15$. When we asked why he said "If he give a full refund or free meal I will get fired." When a employee found the water cups with the dollar bills in them he was quick to put them in to-go cups. He slammed them on the counter in front of us and said "You can shove it wherever you want!" My jaw dropped as I started walking myself and my friends out past a family who had witnessed all of this and looked equally as shocked.
(1)Bryan A.
Stopped in for a root beer and some fries. I dig the claustrophobia of the 50's in there -- junk everywhere gives it a nichey sort of vibe. yeah yeah don't forget the roller skates and dancin' shoes.
(3)Brian S.
Customer service sucks. They dont accept cash. Seriously people? We live in the 21st century. Food was ok but not worth the hassle or embarrassment.
(1)Rich T.
Ok I'm a contrarian here. This is the kind of place where u have to love the ambiance and then make sure u get the right stuff. It's best right after a ski trip or a hike. The main thing though into rifle shot what you get. The two best items are the root beer. The root beer is terrific. Root beer and fries is all u really need. And then of course the original massive burger which is more about looking at a massive eight inch pie plate of a burger than anything else. Yum!!!!
(4)Leo C.
This place is just a really cool experience! Most saturdays there are groups of fancy classic cars open for viewing! It is a great stop if you just did a Mount Si or Tiger Mountain hike... and feel like you can spare some calories :) *** CASH ONLY *** ATM on site, but just FYI. The shakes are REALLY good. They top them with an insane amount of whipped cream...and yes, sprinkles are included. Big hit with the ladies. One is enough to share, unless you really like rich dairy. The burgers aren't blow you out of your seat amazing, but they are pretty darn good. They are what you would expect at place like this I would say. The meat seemed pretty quality, cooked right, quality buns, and bacon was crispy. I just had a bacon cheese... so I can't comment on the other options. This is another item that could be split, unless you have a very large appetite. They are larger than normal. Onion rings? Get out. Hard to mess these up... and they are swag status at XXX. I could have probably done another order of these, but I would have regretted it..and I would NEVER admit it on here. Come check this sweet spot out. I mean, it is in Issaquah...so I'd say it is enough reason to stop in the odd city!
(4)Amy Y.
Decor: 5 stars! Love the 60's ambience with all the old school memorabilia! Food: 3 stars Shared the giant and messy XXX burger. Not bad for such a giant burger! Definitely nowhere close to the best burger I've ever had but I'll have to come back and try one of their regular sized burgers. The fries were just okay for me. Drinks: 5 Stars! Their root beer was divine!!!
(4)ona w.
Fake whip cream on a 6.5 dollar milk shake, and a regular sized side of onion rings for 9 dollars. Nothing special, either one. That's robbery. Onions, flour, and eggs dont cost 9 dollars. Especially when based on what they use for whip cream is probably the cheapest sysco pre-breaded frozen crap. No. The root beer is I hear but who knows.
(2)Ami P.
I hate to do this but my recent experience was so awful that I felt I needed to share. I have been here in the past and I the service was solid and food good. I am not certain what has happened..... When we arrived we sat down. Servers were in the kitchen and a few were walking around but we waited for a long time before someone came up to take our order. I should add that the place was a ghost town so not certain why it took so long. The food itself was awful!!! The burgers were bland and fries were unseasoned. The only items that were decent were the drinks (root beer float and milkshakes). For a place that specializes in burgers AND was over $60 we expected so much more!!! My recommendation is to skip this place and go to Five Guys, Dicks Deluxe, etc. There are far better options than this place!
(1)Dale S.
Sorely disappointed. The place is really fun, lots of pictures and nostalgic stuff all over the place. Love the music, but only when someone puts money in the juke box. The food is 'ok' and the service was less then awesome. The waitress dropped off the check with the food and we never saw her again. Ordered a corn dog for the kids and they weren't cooked all the way through and I was charged $0.99 for a coke refill. Really? The first one was $2.25. Never been here and not sure if we'll be back. Was hoping for better and make this a fun family stop.
(2)Caitlin H.
I came here to try the mushroom Philly cheesesteak. I ordered it without mayo, dressing, or Swiss. Service was a little hit or miss, but I got my order to go, so I didn't have any interaction with the waitstaff. The sandwich was pretty big, but not big enough to warrant costing $14.25. I was totally put off by the fact that it contained cilantro. Who would expect cilantro in their Philly cheesesteak? It wasn't listed on the menu. I absolutely hate cilantro, and it was tough to pick out since it mostly seemed to be stuck to the cheese (of which there wasn't nearly enough). Another strike aginst the sandwich was that the bread was soaked in garlic butter. Butter I'm okay with, but I'm not a fan of garlic. Sadly, the meat, onions, and mushrooms were completely lacking in flavor. I guess I should've at least gotten the dressing on the side, but a Philly cheesesteak shouldn't rely on dressing for flavor. The fries were pretty good, but the sandwich was a big disappointment, and I doubt I'll be back.
(1)Srini G.
Burgers taste ok. The service is not so great. The inside looks like a dump. Not a big fan of their ambience.
(2)L J.
I'm only giving it a 2 star be said you can't go wrong with a root beer float. Far too expensive for crappy food
(2)Gaby A.
We are from out of state and as we were coming back in to Seattle from Portland tonight the plan was to get root beer floats after hearing such great things about Triple XXX. We got to the restaurant around 8:15 and the doors were locked. Yelp clearly shows 8:30 as the closing time. If you are going to have conflicting polices, please inform the general public and don't list your closing time on yelp. My yelp review was solely based on customer service and not at all the quality of their products. Would've loved to actually review those.
(1)Peter M.
Went here after a hike out I-90 and it hit the spot. Split the XXX burger with my wife and the rootbeer float and they were delicious. Not the best burger but definitely the biggest. My friend got the 58 Impala which is a bacon burger which he quite enjoyed. The rootbeer here is amazing and I definitely recommend it to anyone!
(4)Carla R.
We went here with the Motorcycle group. It was SO much fun!! What a neat little place!! SO much to look at inside. and outside for that matter. They do not accept credit to debit cards so bring cash and get ready to be in awe of all the decor. A special thanks to the owner who knows how to show a large group a great time!! I will absolutely come back!!
(5)Karl S.
Stopped by here for a snack . First of all was a bit overwhelmed by the sheer amount of crap hanging on the walls ceiling, just too much, looks trashy. Kinda like an episode of Hoarders. Anyhow, stood at the counter for 5 minutes trying to get some help. Nope. Someone walked by and asked them...was told to wait some more, no more then a few people around too. Overheard some customers outside complaining about bad food....good enough for me to walk out.
(1)Monica B.
On my way back from Snoqualmie Falls, I decided to steer my family in this direction since my kiddo is a HUGE fan of root beer. He was a little leery about trying a root beer he was unfamiliar with but I was determined to grab a root beer float. We arrived and had plans afterwards. We wanted a small bite to eat but not the monstrous burgers we saw. I was struck by all the things to look at in there. It was sensory overload with antiques, fun stickers, and things pasted on just about every space. Each booth was different and I think I would have to sit in each one in order to get the full experience. I can see why this place would be fun in the summer with all the tables outside. The menu is written in a font that is difficult to read and so much stuff is crammed in there, it's a bit overwhelming. We ordered a regular root beer for my kiddo, a large root beer float for three of us to share (because I don't need that kind of fat assery on my own) and a tool box. What's a tool box you ask? Oh, just every bit of fried goodness you can think of. Onion rings, curly fries, garlic fries, deep fried mushrooms, mushrooms, and chicken strips. It comes topped with a bit of cheese and hot sauce. Um...for $12.25, it's a great deal. Three of us could not finish this. We had leftovers when we were stuffed. Of course, the yummy root beer float helped with that. Two large heapings of whipped cream are on top of the float - creamy on top and frozen to the consistency of ice cream to the glass on the sides. The root beer had a nice flavor, which was perfect with the actual ice cream in the glass. I'm thinking it may have been the best root beer float I've had. Cash only folks. Lots of it. In general, the prices are not low but with the portions, I feel it is fair. As promised, nothing you eat here is good for you.
(4)L S.
Could not get service, with only 3 parties inside. Changed tables to the front. Waited. Went to the counter to see if we needed to order there - was told to have a seat. Waitress walked past us, and said she'd come back. Waited some more. Left our "self-serve" aka NO SERVE menus on the table!!
(1)Tashina W.
A little pricey for what is is, but worth the splurge every once in awhile. Amazing menu variety for this sort of place, cool outdoor and indoor dining space, nice staff and delicious food. What more could you want?
(5)Amy B.
Bleck, kitschy and full if old junk. The food is an abomination, Their Philly Cheese Steak comes with cilantro and they will put pineapple on it, that is a menu options. The food and drink is expensive for what it is. Not worth it. And they charge you $2.00 to split a meal. Wtf?
(2)Amber B.
So alluring with their highway signs, bright colors, and convenience. But, alas, they do not deliver on experience or quality. And most importantly CASH ONLY. I'm sorry, for a sit down restuaraunt that's just ridiculous. Service is always spotty, I've been a number of times snowboarding and such. Food is seriously meh. And i don't understand how that can be when it's just a milkshake and burger. I don't expect much. I eat at a different dive diner pretty much every weekend(and I'm vegetarian!!) so they don't need to go over the moon to satisfy me. More specifically garlic fries had no garlic and were covered in grease sitting in the fryer for obviously way too long. Milkshakes are presented well with crazy toppings but they kind of taste gross! GRRR. I've finally resolute, myself, after so many tries to not eat here again. I'll go for the car shows, maybe.
(2)S C.
Just moved to the area and decided to check out this crazy looking place. When we first walked in, I almost turned around and left. I wasn't sure if we just walked right into a tourist trap. There is stuff everywhere on the walls, think classic diner on lSD. I ordered a hamburger and French fries and my kids split a chicken strip kids meal. There was a lot of food, plenty and then some. There is a $2 charge to split a plate but still, that would be a deal. I think my meal was about $10. It was a very good, tasty and flavorful oversized hamburger. The kids meal was also on steroids. They made my kids chocolate mills with colored sprinkles on top and little plastic animals perched on the sides on their drinks. They were pleased. I regret not ordering a root beer float. They come in a HUGE frosty mug with a ridiculous amount of ice cream and whipped cream on top (shareable size) Our service was good and fast. I did have to get cash out of the ATM on site to pay the bill but that didnt really bother me. Good food, huge portions, decently priced (even with a $2 charge to split a plate). My kids were occupied with the craziness of this place and I was pleased with my food. We will be back. This would be a fun place to take out of town visitors.
(4)Nick K.
This place is great for the novelty value, but the food and drinks are not very good, and the service is just average. The novelty value, however, quickly wears off after sitting in a room full of 50s memorabilia for five minutes. It's like sensory overload, and not in a good way. It was very distracting and not fun after a few minutes. Also, they're cash only. There's also silverware problem. They don't have any. With all that said, experience it once. But once it surely more than enough.
(2)Jeremy S.
Greasy spoon. They've got your standard diner / drive through fare, greasy burgers, fries, and super thick milkshakes. I wouldn't say the quality makes it a standout in any way, but it's got character and seems to have stood the test of time. Also conveniently located on the way back from Summit At Snoqualmie, decent solution for post-skiing starvation.
(3)Cheryl R.
Food was good, but not great (and VERY expensive for what you got). The onion rings were indeed delicious, but be aware they cost more than the fries you get w/ your burger for free (and extra $2 or $3 to sub for fries). My boyfriend and I each had a burger. His was better than mine. Both were well over $9 and for that price, again, not mind blowing. The meat was thin and overcooked. My blackberry shake was really creamy and delicious, but small. No extra shake on the side like most malt shop/diners will do. My boyfriend had a regular sized XXX root beer (NO refills!) and was rather disgruntled when he found out that COCA COLA makes the root beer for them. Um, what's so special about a root beer made by Coke to warrant the high price tag w/ no refills? What indeed? It's a fun place to stop on your way to/from Snoqualamie. There is LOTS of cool stuff to look at on the walls, ceilings and in/around each booth. The music is loud and vintage 50's/60's rock and roll. The servers were adequately attentive, though not particularly helpful or friendly. For the price, I don't know if we'd go back unless it was for one of the car shows there. NOTE TOO: XXX Rootbeer only takes CASH, so bring your ATM card or a bundle of bills to pay for your meal.
(3)karina c.
Tasty burger choices but a little sad this round. The burgers are super thin and mine was wayyyy over cooked so it was dried out. If I'm paying big money for big burgers it should be slightly higher quality meat. Or treated a little better. Flavor as always is good at least. Warning to go order fries are much smaller quantity. Barely a handful. Again for the price i am paying....
(3)david h.
We came back for another try after a weekend hiking. We were famished so we figured that the copies amounts of food would satisfy. As always the decor fascinates and the root beer is the best around. I order a patty melt and my wife a big jalapeño burger. I've had a lot of patty melts in my life and the key is good slow cooked onions that are sweet and seasoned on good toasted rye bread with melted swiss and 1000 island dressing. This sandwich had none of the above and failed the mark of even being palatable. The onions were bland and coated in cheap oil. There was no cheese or sauce that I could find. And the patty.....well...it doesn't even deserve to be mentioned. The fries were decent but nothing to write home about. My wives burger came to the table and definitely had eye appeal until you opened it up and looked at the burger patty. 'WTF!' were the first words out of my mouth. The two patties had been squished flat, and I mean flat, like they had been run over by a metro bus several times. They were literally a millimeter thick causing them to dry and battleship grey in color. The cheep cheese (if you can call it that) that had coalesced into the saucer patty reminded me of the blocks of american processed cheese that the food bank hands out. It has that plastic tasteless consistency that makes any sort of food less appealing. Looking around one can tell the owners are not involved in the everyday management because if they were theres no way they'd serve unpalatable food. My advice would be to get some cooks in the kitchen who number one, know how to cook, and number two, understand how to cook american classic cuisine.
(1)Riss J.
After a long and stressful orthodontist appointment with all the teenagers, I met a squirrel for lunch. A cell phone was left behind on the mountain on New Year's Eve and he graciously agreed to return it. She survived several days without a phone. Shocked! This is one of those iconic places that you go to because: You're a tourist, you're a kitsch or nostalgia buff, or you're OK with diner fare and family run little holes in walls. Homemade rootbeer. A small is about 7 gallons of sugar, so be aware if you're considering a large. All the burgers have muscle and classic car names, there are "rules" and jokes all over the menu, and every square inch of space is covered in every kind of memorabilia known to the 50's, cars, Seattle and pretty much mankind in general. We experienced friendly service, an acceptable wait for food for a group of 5 who seated ourselves the minute they opened, tasty food made just as the menu described and just a nice time with one of the Yelp friends who instantly got my children's seal of approval. Don't go here expecting some gourmet experience. Go here because it's superior to a fast food joint like McDonald's, super fun for kids and tourists, a family owned and operated local price of iconicary and history, and well located when heading up or down from the mountains. I will confess I think it's a tad pricey, but i'm also from the wrong economic time. I think I might have been a mother of 15 during the Great Depression..so take that grain of salt and apply where needed. CASH ONLY. This is extraordinarily rare on the Eastside and for restaurants such as this, so do bear that in mind. ATM on site and many gas stations, grocery stores and banks nearby if you want to find a fee-less means to access your monies.
(3)Krista G.
This place is more a feast for the eyes than anything else. Packed full of memorabilia from the 50's and 60's this place is a blast from the past. Great place to stop in and have a root beer float and wander, car shows on the weekend in the summer too. I love the huge bubble gum machines and all the crazy stuff everywhere. You will be over stimulated and love it! The food is what you would expect, BIG, GREASY, and well pretty good. You will be worthless after eating and full of gas, but so what you only live once. Eat the burger, drink the shake, see all the sights and go home fat and happy. Not to be missed if you are in the area for sure!
(4)Heather T.
Go for the over the top atmosphere! There is so much to see inside this tiny restaurant your eyes will be on overload - in a good fun way! Burgers are big and the fry sauce is awesome. Best homemade root beer around.
(3)Brianna W.
If I could give it zero I would. Rude service, outrageous prices for what it is and where it is. $10 for a bacon burger that has 2 small pieces of bacon and very very questionable meat. Yuck this place used to be good. The only redeeming thing is the root beer, but even that was a let down the float was 97% soda with a small amount of ice cream and flavorless non dairy whipped topping (??? My guess is that is what it was) . Skip this place. Go to burger king.
(1)Luke F.
Seafood basket. Get it. Be Happy.
(4)Erik L.
Entrapment At Its Finest!! When I pulled into the parking lot of the XXX, I had a bit of difficulty in figuring out how to get inside the joint. The door that I thought would be the entrance was so covered in stickers that I couldn't see inside - it almost looked like they were intentionally blocking the view so as someone wouldn't make the mistake of trying to use it as a door. After a moment of contemplation, I realized that this had to be the entrance and so I opened it. From the moment I stepped inside, until the moment I left, I don't think I took one breath normally. This was sensory overload at its worst and my very mild claustrophobic tendencies were kicked into high gear. There was so much crap hanging from the ceiling and the walls that it made it difficult to figure out where to go. I felt like I stepped into a new reality show that is "Horders" meets "Kitchen Nightmares". Luckily the black and white checkered floors allowed me to at least find my way through the maze of "antiques" and "memorabilia" and find one of the closest booths to sit at without having to wander back through the catacombs of Hell where I'm sure I would have found Dante sitting at his own private table. If I thought the décor on the ceiling and walls was bad, the menu wasn't any better. Just as cluttered and even less legible, I randomly threw my finger down and happened to land on the "Impala" burger - two patties with bacon and cheese. Not bad. I probably would have chosen this one anyway if I had been able to actually read through the menu without violently vomiting all over myself. As I was trying to make my eyes focus on the rest of what the menu had to offer, the server came by and asked if I wanted anything to drink. Well, considering there is massive root beer barrel outside with the letters "XXX" on it, I kind of felt obligated to try their home made root beer. While I was waiting for her to bring me my frosty mug of root beer goodness, my eyes finally located and fixated on the price of said beverage: $3 for the 20oz and $5 for the 32oz. Are you kidding me?!?!?!?! I don't care who you are - Mr. Barq or Dad himself - but no root beer is worth $5. I didn't even have to taste it to begin feeling buyer's remorse. I could only silently hope it was laced with cocaine or had pure gold flakes floating in it. As she brought me my root beer, which was a plain, run of the mill root beer - nothing special or spectacular at all, I ordered my burger. I wasn't too happy with the $10 price tag, but I was at least encouraged to find out that it included french fries. As I was waiting for the sting to wear off from the slap in the face of the overpriced and underwhelming root beer, my burger came. Unfortunately it came so fast that it left anything resembling good taste far behind. So far behind, actually, that it never even showed up. I will say that the burger was large. Other than that, it was nothing special or spectacular by any means. The patties were gray and uninspiring. They tasted like something I would get off the dollar menu at McDonald's, really. The "special sauce" was your run-of-the-mill not-so-special thousand island dressing. There wasn't much flavor at all which leads me to believe that these burgers were not cooked over an open flame or anywhere near one - perhaps a microwave? As I waited for the server to come get my card I began quantifying the disappointment in my mind from the frustration of trying to find the entrance, the overwhelming and indigestion-causing décor, the $5 root beer that contained no precious metals or illegal drugs, to the overpriced burger that didn't come close to meeting my hopes and dreams let alone my simple expectations when the she interrupted my downward spiral of depression to tell me that they don't accept plastic. Cash only. Or check. But only if you're local. Wow. I only had $10 on me, and even that is rare. I am a plastic-only kind of guy and make it a point to steer clear of places that don't accept cards (hey, I'm happy to pay a convenience fee, just don't make me carry cash), so this was a tad bit disheartening. It must have been obvious from the look on my face because she told me that they had an ATM if I needed one. "If I have to pay a service fee for this..." I thought as I wondered through the frightening dining room to find the ATM in the corner. Sure enough, the "convenience" of them having cash for me cost $2.75 in a service fee. Luckily my bank doesn't charge me an ATM fee, otherwise it would've been another $2 hit on the other side. I went back to the booth, laid my $20 bill on the table and waited for change. $3.05 was what I got back. I normally would have left that as a tip, but instead I pulled the King of Jerks move and left the nickel along with a note that said, "The ATM got your tip." Needless to say, I won't be back.
(1)Kate S.
I don't really drink soda. Not even as a mixer in drinks -- as a kid the bubbles went up my sinuses and I've just been averse to it ever since. That is except for root beer. Glorious, delicious, root-beer. I love the stuff. That said, XXX has been on my radar for a while. Usually when I'm in Issaquah I am however, drinking adults versions of beer so I never made it over to XXX until a very recent Costco run came up. Rootbeer sounded great, so we headed over. First off -- wow. The inside. Talk about kitsch. OVERWHELMING kitsch. I do not think there is a scant free inch of space in this joint -- every wall, bit of ceiling and corner is covered in photos, knick-knacks, license plates, what have you. This dizzingly display of crap must have confused us, because instead of simply ordering a root-beet float we said to hell with it and got a burger and chili fries to split. So, something that really irks me... $2 split charge on all food orders? $1.50 if you are sharing a milkshake? An extra straw and napkins cannot be worth this surcharge, and I have to say...this really fucking annoyed me. Again, my corneas were being assaulted so I just shrugged it off and waited. The root-beer was good. Nothing amazing. Low on the fizz, great in a super tall super frosty mug (what isn't?) and the soft serve ice cream made it a sweet treat. The food however? JFC. So crappy! Their chili has to be ketchup with chili powder and beans in it, the mayo tastes like there is sugar mixed in, and their burger -- far from the advertised "juicy" we were expecting. $10.50 for the saddest fucking diner meal I had in a while. Really, too much $ for too much crap. Service was meh. Took forever for anyone to take our order, and close our tab. Cash only which isn't an issue since they have an atm -- but wow. I'll stick to getting root-beer and MUCH better bar/diner food down the street at Rogue from now on.
(2)Tammy P.
Really loved the place! The burgers were huge as well as they yummy root beer, so we had to share! Fun fact the original Big Bopper Tour Bus is parked right out in front for fun photo ops! Thanks Jose' was really nice to meet you.
(5)C. L.
Are you going here for a car show? This place is awesome!! Are you here for root beer? It's expensive, but it's awesome and comes in a Frosty Mug of Awesome! Are you here for burgers? Meh. They are overpriced and you get a tiny wafer of a burger with meh condiments and stuff on it for way too much money. Go somewhere else for a meal.
(2)Sonya L.
MMM! After a delicious visit this weekend, I just have to update my review to five stars. My boyfriend and I came here after sledding at Snoqualmie Pass. We had a Tippr deal to use that expired the next day, so we basically planned our sledding trip around the deal! It was a good choice though, because we had a great lunch here. I had the Low Rider burger with cheddar cheese and it was SO GOOD! Messy, but really tasty. The fries were great and the root beer (in a frosted mug!) was fantastic. I just LOVE their root beer. Our waitress was friendly and the food came out fairly quickly. Lots of Elvis tunes were heard and we had a fun time looking at all the vintage memorabilia on the walls. On the way out, even though I was stuffed to the gills, I bought a marshmallow milkshake. Dear god, that thing was amazing. So freaking good! I got close to puking on the car ride home from eating far too much and, you know what? It was WORTH IT!!
(5)Dan A.
If you like old school drive-in style resturants, then this is the place for you. triple X has hands down the best rootbeer in Western Washington! There burger selection is excellent! The burgers range from normal to huge!! And all the prices are well within norm. Also during the summer there are all sorts fo car shows on the weekends! great place to take the family, a date or just a couple or friends to get your grub on!
(5)Vikki T.
Food is way overpriced and ok. Nothing spectacular....a regular root beer drink is $4.85 & no refills on drinks...well unless the waitress likes you. Don't spend your money here...not worth it.
(1)Amara D.
Americana Gold! Just thinking about the crazy, fun times I have had at XXX Rootbeer makes me happy. It is a fun stop when in Issaquah and is a family tradition during the Salmon Day's festival. But what I really like about XXX Rootbeer is that it is the perfect place to take out of town evenout of country visitors. Last year on a Tuesday a group of my friends went just to get gigantic ice cold root beers after a day of quality adventure. It was a blast, the Australian in our party couldn't get over the kitsch factor, and somewhere in my files I have photo of him posing with one of their epic cheeseburgers and a huge cherry creme soda. Fun times. The food is greasier than greasy diner, although there are some less heart disastrous options on the menu if you really look. But I don't go focused on the food, this is a place to get an oversized beverage, chatting with people, look at the huge retro collection, and listen to the Big Bopper. And don't forget to look around the building to see Buddy Holly's old tour bus. You can even look inside!
(5)Enchanted W.
Unbelievably, indescribably bad. The people who work there don't give a darn about anything related to you, the food, or the restaurant. It's a bunch of money, time and calories you will never get back.
(1)Kate T.
Poor service. Only accepts cash. I got a regular diet coke and it was 2.25. Asked for a refill and they charge .95!! That's 3.20 for one drink and a refill! Kids meals are 7.95! Lunch for me and my daughter was 27.84 without tip. WAYYYY TOOOO EXPENSIVE. Also place was very unclean. Yuck. And on top of that everywhere you turn there is a sign saying, don't touch this, parents watch your kids, no cell phones, no debit/credit cards, do not use magazines as placemats, don't touch these buttons etc. Ridiculous. It appears as though an angry, control freak, hoarder opened an expensive burger joint and it got very dirty over the years.
(1)Whitney R.
This is history for sure when you step into this place. The food is great and the rootbeer is Fab!. If you are hungry get a burger.... They are great... And if you are lucky they might have a car show or bike show going on....Fun place...
(3)E R.
So wish I'd read Yelp's reviews of XXX Rootbeer before paying $20+ for uninspired and basically inedible food. I definitely would have gone elsewhere. So wish the owner would read these reviews -- particularly the bad ones, which stretch back years -- and do something about the food, the service, the cost, the crazy rules (like cash only). There's really no excuse for such poor performance by a restaurant. If it weren't 1950s kitchy, I swear it would be out of business. For our first and last visit, my husband ordered chili cheese fries. Large plate of generic frozen fries covered with homemade chili -- that the menu didn't warn was 5-alarm spicy! Neither of us could eat it. I ordered a "lettuce wrap" hamburger because I can't eat wheat; the waitress gets points for knowing what a lettuce wrap is. (Basic iceberg lettuce around the meat instead of the bun.) But it went downhill from that. All I got was a small, thin and definitely overcooked meat patty topped with 3 or 4 dill pickle slices, 1 thin slice of tomato, some onion and chopped lettuce. No mayo, mustard, ketchup or any other sauce. Dry and tasteless. I asked for a diet root beer, and was told they don't have diet because they make their own root beer using a 1930s recipe. Come on owner! It's 80 years later. Past time to join the 21st century. While you're at it, accept credit and debit cards, too. And improve the food so it's worth the $$. If you need inspiration, try Five Guys just down the road. Significantly better burgers and fries that are not overpriced. Wish I'd eaten there instead.
(1)Ruben H.
Awesome and fattening as hell, just don't take cards....hate that. If you wanna eat here bring cash or pay the insanely high fee at their ATM.
(4)Lelani C.
I loved the root beer float. Milkshake was okay.. burgers are not recommended
(3)Anand T.
The burgers here are huge but otherwise mediocre. The food was pretty bland and certainly not worth the relatively high price (two burgers, garlic fries, and two root beers left us $40 lighter). Their homemade root beer is excellent at least.
(2)Kristine H.
I will make this one of my shorter reviews - XXX is worth the drive for the root beer but skip it for the food. It's perfectly serviceable greasy spoon fare but seriously overpriced for the quality. Skip the food, order a root beer and grab a spot outside for people watching. On Saturdays, you will usually see a collection of gorgeous vintage cars dotting the parking lot. Check their website for the specifics of what models, etc. If you were wondering why I gave the restaurant five stars, every single one goes to the root beer... which I'm craving now. And bring cash, they do not accept plastic in any way, shape or form.
(5)Scott B.
this place use to be an A&W many, many years ago ( I don't want to age myself here) and the burgers seemed bigger when I was a kid, but now that I work in Issaquah I stop in here occasionally. as I said the burgers seemed bigger years ago but the mushroom burger is still the One of the best as far as I am concerned. and the nostalgia is what makes it worth while the place is plastered with the 1950s I don't even want to try the monster burger the big double meat normal sized burger is almost to much. granted the service could use some added speed but I have never had a problem here.
(3)Ryan W.
Awesome x 2! As soon as you enter XXX Rootbeer, you'll be hit with a sensory overload. 50's music and memorabilia plastered on every inch of the wall and hanging everywhere on the ceiling! They also have a vintage car shows held regulary in the parking lot and a large patio/seating area out front for when the temperature is warmer. You pretty much walk in, grab a menu and find your own seat. The servers are very friendly tentative. The menus is HUGE and what you'd expect - good ol' fashioned diner food. All their menu items are named after classic cars there's an endless variety to choose from. One of the best things about this place is how fast they get your food out! I've been here twice (party of two and party of 6) and both times, once our food was ordered, it seemed like our food came out within 10-minutes. The foot itself is very good. I've had the El Camino (patty melt) and the Harley Davidson (seafood platter) The harley was good but not great - I'll be stickin to their burgers/sandwiches from here on out. Now, you can't come to XXX rootbeer without getting one of their famous rootbeer floats. They make their own rootbeer and serve it with darigold soft serve ice cream. When it comes out, its gargantuous!! The ice cream is suupper creamy and is complimented by the very tasty rootbeer. The super float is only 40-cents more than a regular so you might as well get the super float. They also have a huge selection of milkshakes (which I have not yet tried) but will definitely conquer one the next time I'm there. ps.:also a HUGE screen TV in the back with Grease on repeat and is agreat kid friendly establishment :) pps: they don't accept debit/credit cards so bring cash or check.
(4)Oliver C.
Came here on 2/1/14 from our way home from Snoqualmie Pass. We have heard XXX's legendary awesomeness for many years. Maybe I came on a bad day. :/ Firstly, we were greeted upon check in properly and we choose a booth to our parties liking. The"flair" was a bit much for me personally, but doesn't not affect my rating. Hint: THEY DO NOT TAKE CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS. In this day and age is a huge inconvenience. I understand gimmick and feel, but many don't carry cash anymore. They do offer an ATM... ACCEPTABLE but again, inconvenient. Now... Their root beer floats were pretty darn awesome. I wish we had left it at that. we ordered the country fried steak burgers. they are huuuuge. however, we all got very sick shortly after leaving. my little one threw up every where in the car on the way home. and the rest of use felt sick the rest of the evening. maybe the food was too oily.. maybe it was too heavy... maybe it was a bad batch... all I know is that we wont make it a point to come back anytime soon. Not worth the price.
(3)Mellissa N.
This is the go to place for amazing root beers, burgers, and fried foods! I ordered the root beer float which was so delicious, but I couldn't finish it. Next time I'll try the root beer with the frosted cup. The chevelle mushroom burger came with onion rings and curly fries! Bomb diggity! If I am ever in the area again, I will for sure stop by!
(5)Miona H.
To begin with -- the service was great, the ambiance was great, and the root beer is amazing. I'm giving 2 stars due to the prices and partially to my own personal preference of the burger -- I do not like large, thin burger patties. I prefer smaller, taller burgers like Five Guys. Even Burgermaster's burgers are a bit thicker. The XXX burgers here are just too thin (and when I said this to my boyfriend, he told me, "that's what she said" -- yes, I understand what it sounds like). We ordered: - Regular root beer and large root beer (amazing) - 49 Woody burger combo - Rocket Super 88 burger combo - Onion Rings With tip, we spent $48 on the above. And the chili on the chili fries tasted like Hormel or some other canned chili. This was ok and somewhat expected, but for what we paid? YIKES! I would go back solely for the root beer and maybe to split a side of onion rings for some deep-fried goodness.
(2)Neil F.
I've been here a few times and I agree with most of the reviews. All you have to keep in mind: 1. Cash only - ATM onsite with $2.50 fee 2. Burgers are very greasy (like overly), but not terrible (burger meat is fast food quality; so if you prefer organic/natural meat, look elsewhere) 3. Expensive for a burger joint ($40 for three burgers and drinks) 4. Root beer is awesome (according to my daughter) 5. Service is always hit and miss Good for an experience with all the memorabilia. But if you've been here once, keep in mind there's a Five Guys and Fatburger not far away.
(3)Lori O.
I grew up going to this place & always loved it! I went I'm there today you couldn't even get served. Granted there was a car show going on, but, there was plenty of employees there! When we came in we asked to sit at a table that was right by the front door. She told us there were tables in the back. Fine, we start to walk back there & employees are blocking the way & won't get out of the way. Really! We finally get back there & find a spot. We look at the menu, the prices are high $10-$12 for a burger? The mushroom burger is $11.95 & add like a buck fifty for cheese! We kept waiting for service, servers kept walking by not one even looked at us. So we left we walked by the servers area they were at least 10 standing around. I think not! Way to go XXX!
(1)Mikaela G.
My work ordered take out from this place for lunch. We were all pleased, XXX makes a great burger and the side Caesar I got was very good considering I wouldnt expect much with a salad from a burger joint. I would rate this place 5 stars, but I do think the prices are too high. However, at least the portions are large and very tasty for your money!
(4)Jessica H.
The BEST root beer floats! Being in the big frosty mug makes it even better. And the burgers are soooo yummy! The sauce they put on there is very good. I got the 1/4 with cheese and all the fixings. They are very large but it makes good leftovers. I can not believe the previous poster that wrote that the food was "greasy"...its a fricking cheeseburger! What do you expect? And the decor "overcrowded"...its a 50's diner type atmosphere and I think its super cool. The service was pretty quick for take out and while you wait they give you root beer to drink in the mugs. Cash only but there is an ATM for 1.75 fee. Can't wait to come back!
(4)Denise L.
This place was okay. The XXX burger is huge!! It is good if you want to share it with a friend (I'm talking about a burger and a heart attack). The taste is mediocre, nothing amazingly special about it. I got beer battered cod here once, and it was good, but I'd stick to Ivar's or Skipper's for better fish. Burger is probably the XXX specialty. The milkshakes are very large if you order the large, but they are very good. The atmosphere is fun and exciting. The walls are covered with photos and license plates. The place is decorated so much, I feel like I'm in the 50's. It is complete with a jukebox! This is definitely a good place for a first date or during a fun random night of adventure!
(3)J J.
OH my lands of living. This place... this place! I am in awe of this wondrous place. My husband and I have been coming here for years and are never disappointed; the food is always as amazing as all the times before. First off, and most importantly. I am from Philadelphia. I have tried the various "Philly cheesesteak" places we have around here. No. THIS place has it down. You want a sandwich that is--even better than--a cheesesteak? Order the 57 Cameo, aka the Steak Philly. Second, do not delude yourself into thinking that your stomach is large enough to handle the size of these wonderful delights. Ok, maybe it is. Mine isn't. But know going in that you are either leaving with leftovers or going to need rolling out the door when you are through. For real. Check this place out. Oh, the decor is cool too.
(5)Tony J.
The root beer gets five stars, but the food brings it down to two. Burgers were thin and dry. My son's chicken strips were fried way too long. We spent almost $50 for two adults and an 8 year old boy. That seems way too much to me for this place.
(2)L. B.
"Burgers good, but atmosphere is gross. Very dirty. Just don't look up!" I will never return!
(1)Amy C.
If my kids were writing this review they would give it 5 stars :). They love the atmosphere and the fact that their ice cream comes with a tiny plastic animal on top. My husband ate the giant burger and lived to tell about it. I like it because its kitschy and different. It's a good grease fix. They are super pricey for a burger and fry joint, and I find it obnoxious that they charge to split food. Especially since they don't take credit cards - they're saving money on those fees, so you'd think they could relax on some other stuff. We would be sad if it wasn't there - it's a good place to go once and awhile for fun.
(3)Arthur K.
The burgers here are really big so I understand the relatively high price. They were pretty good but not amazing. You mainly go here for the 50's ambiance and the classic cars that are regularly parked outside on weekends. Go here for a cool experience but just mediocre food.
(3)Colleen P.
we randomly found this place on our way into Issaquah today by seeing the huge root beer barrel. we decided to give it a try and we were not disappointed! having no idea what to expect, we found the cutest, kitschiest little retro diner! the root beer float (small) was HUGE and soooo delicious on a warm day. there was so much to choose from on the menu but i had the chicken strip basket and for someone who is a chicken strip snob, they were pretty damn good. a little on the salty side, but that's okay. the only downside is that it's cash only but luckily there is an ATM right outside. we will definitely be back again sometime!
(4)Walt W.
Good food? Yes. Great? Not so much. Everything in this place has what you would think of when you think "diner". From the decor to friendly service. None of that foney Red Robin or TGI stuff on the walls. Everything in here is real and has a story. Cool. Like I said though. The food is good. The root beer was okay. It came in a 16oz frosted glass mug. I suppose that's why it was $5...
(4)R H.
This is a B grade theme park restaurant. Lots of 1950's kitsch on the walls and an attempt to be cool. However, the food is not very good and its expensive. We had the hamburger deluxe and strawberry milkshake. The meat was thin and tough. The bun was tasteless and the sauce was forgettable. The fries were fine except you can count them on 10 fingers. The burger cost $10 each so that's $20 for something you can get at Burger King for $7.00 (for both). The shake was full of aerated whipped cream and sugar, not the great home made variety with real ice cream and milk. A few strawberries were tossed in at the bottom. The Shake was $7.00. The staff puts on a show for birthday people but really, you can get a great Angus burger at Carl Juniors for $6.00, why go here for $27.00 for two people for two hamburgers and a shake? The owner is making lot of money and putting very little back into the food.
(2)Mondo E.
I tried the root beer expecting something great. What I found was Bargs root beer not the Triple XXX Root Beer. Very misleading.
(1)Noelle M.
If you want to split your meal with someone they'll charge you extra for that, want some hot sauce on your fries? They'll charge you extra for that. Want no ice in your root beer? They'll charge you extra for that too. Very expensive burger that really wasn't that good. Wasn't juicy or flavorful. Ordered a kids hot dog came out overbooked and dry. Save your money and time and go somewhere else. Don't have cash? They'll charge you extra for that.
(1)Brian W.
I like this place. Even though I don't eat the food, the environment is cool, on a sunny day it's great to sit outside, they often have classic car shows, oh and the Root beer is great. My son likes the chocolate shakes too... Everything is HUGE here so keep that in mind.
(3)Tricia M.
In a nutshell: Super expensive, substandard food, kitschy décor, nice root beer. More in-depth review: Good things about XXX: - Coin operated Elephant out front that our little girl loved. - Be as loud as you want in this place. No problem, which makes it great for kids too. - Indoor and outdoor seating. - They have car shows and bands on occasion. - Decent root beer, served in icy mugs. Not so good things: - They charge for ridiculous things that most places do not/would not consider. My aunt used the words, "money grubbing". Some of these include: 1. Split charge for meals 2. 75 cents for drinks without ice 3. Fountain drink refills (I understand homemade root beer-if it is homemade, but Diet Coke?) 4. $4 extra to sub a small wilted ice burg lettuce salad, garlic on your fries or onion rings in place of regular fries. I understand $1-$2 more, but $4?? Neither the side salad, side of garlic fries nor side of onion rings should warrant a $4 price on their OWN. 5. $2.50 to add bacon to a burger 6. $8 for a kids meal. Add $4 to that for an adult's meal ($12 for a grilled cheese or hot dog?) -My husband said he thought it would be "a 60s style restaurant with a cool atmosphere and jukeboxes. Instead it was a kind of run down restaurant with a bunch of sh!t on the wall." -Many of the things on display had a big note on the front warning people not to touch them. Kind of took away from the ability to enjoy what was in front of us. -My husband ordered a sandwich, and the mushrooms that were upside down, had caps full of grease that had pooled. When he tipped them, the grease poured out. -I got a grilled cheese, that was light grey, smelled like old grease, bacon and something else indiscernible. I didn't eat it. -People with burgers at our table, said they were just okay. Red Robin or Fat Burger were better. -The food was crazy expensive, making this more of a special occasion than a regular occasion, especially with kids. -Spotty service- at best. Took 15 minutes to get our drinks, and our server never did a food check back.
(1)Diana C.
Classic old school diner with gigantic greasy burgers, fries, and onion rings with giant frosty home brewed root beer floats, then this is the place for you! The decor is interesting, filled with all kinds of old relics. They are known for their brewed in house root beer served in giant frosty mugs. If you like root beer you should really get one. Have a really big appetite or bring some friends! They have big portions! CASH ONLY!!! Don't forget to stop by the bank for a wad of cash before you walk in to enjoy the grub!
(4)Katinka R.
Went back this past weekend and tried the Dual Exhaust (a foot long chili dog with onions, tomatoes, cheese and a ton of jalapenos). It was really good, although I will probably go back to burgers next time. We got a milkshake to go. It was yummy, but not fresh strawberries. They have tons of fun quarter machines for the kids.
(5)Michael E.
We visited XXX Rootbeer because we were given a Groupon coupon by a family member for $30 of free food, a hard bargain to pass up! We knew that is was styled in the mode of 1950s diner, but let me tell you, the interior will both shock and amaze you the first time you walk through the doors. While XXX does have an impressive collection of 50s-era memorabilia (walkie-talkies, bikes, license plates, etc.), they seem to have fallen victim to more-is-less. They take great pride in protecting their collection, with 'do not touch' signs littered around nearly as much as the collectibles themselves. But then you look closely and notice the layers of dirt and grime covering your surroundings. You notice how legitimate 50s flair has been overrun by high school id cards and handwritten notes from only a few months ago. I don't mean to disparage the honestly unique and interesting items, especially the assorted glass soda bottles along the window sills. It's just that they lose their luster when the place feels more tchotchke than genuine. That aside, the simply astounding amount of items inside the restaurant make it nearly impossible to keep the interior sanitary, and a keen eye will quickly take note of the dirt and grime tucked away in unreachable crevices. Decor: 1/5 for appearance and cleanliness. Would be improved with editing and more regular cleaning. The food should be the star of any 50s diner. XXX has a fantastic array of foods, mostly separated on the menu into meat categories. They have a bevy of hamburgers and steak, and of course other American classics such as chicken wings. They also have soups and salads and other side platters for the vegetarian amongst you, but other establishments offer more generous alternatives for vegetarians. Once you parse through the very hard to read menu (thanks to a poor of neon light cursive), ordering is relatively simple. Just be careful: a number of menu items are named after cars and a simple slip in year or model will net you a very different meal. Menu: 2/5. Lots of choice and a nice focus on American classics. The menu itself though is chaotic and borders on illegible. My wife and I had a plain cheeseburger and XXX's take on a Philly Cheesesteak. We also had a chocolate milkshake and root beer float. The float itself was pretty good, although I'm more partial to A&W root beer. The ice cream was good, but lacked the hard chill you often find in floats. I also noticed my root beer was more foam than beer, which made the whole thing taste off. My wife's shake was also so-so. It had good texture but tasted strongly of bitter chocolate. The food itself (and service, but that's another story) is where XXX really fell flat. My wife fell victim to the aforementioned menu woes and accidentally ordered a hamburger rather than a cheeseburger. The waitress was kind enough to add cheese, but made no mention of a price change. We assumed she was being courteous and went about eating. My wife's cheeseburger more closely resembled a frozen patty from Costco than it did a fresh cooked hamburger. Not to be hyperbolic, but I've honestly seen more appealing fast food hamburgers. It was dry and looked as though it'd been pressed against the flat top, a no-no for meats. My cheesesteak (57 Cameo) was the worst cheesesteak I've ever had. The Achilles heel was the XXX dressing, which, in the vein of McDonald's Big Mac 'special sauce,' was nothing more than some sort of Long Island dressing renamed to sound exotic. When the sandwich got to me, it was open faced and the XXX dressing was pouring off the sides of the bun. It was all you could taste. No meat, onions, cheese; nope, only dressing. My wife and I both could only eat about half our meals before giving up. There was no solace in the fries, either, which were overcooked and dry. Food: 1/5 The lasting sentiment through it all would have to be the service. I understand the come-and-go nature of a diner. I suppose you even expect a bit of anonymity, the idea of sitting down and reading or talking to friends and not being bothered by over-attentive staff. This isn't a steakhouse after all. But I was really disappointed how I was treated over a simple, and honest, mistake. My wife ordered a hamburger (59 Caddy) instead of her intended cheeseburger (El Camino). As mention before, the waitress happily added cheese to her burger. At the time, she made no mention that she would be charging us for the cheese and we admittedly, and maybe poorly, assumed it was free. The waitress brought the receipt, left, and then came back to tell us the cheese was $.05. I objected and said that she should have mentioned it at the time she gave us the cheese. She brought back her manager, who simply set down a reprinted receipt. I again objected, at which point the manager took the new receipt and threw down the old receipt. She then walked and laughed with her waitress. Service: 1/5. Rude and disparaging.
(1)Nicole P.
I like my root beer with a little bite, and XXX really delivers. Since you're already stopping in Issaquah to get some Boehms candies, you may as well get some luscious root beer to wash it down! Once we were stopped, we figured we might as well get a burger and fries while we were at it. My holiday food frame of mind this year MAY have something to do with the soft and squishy new me. It was worth it. Yums all around!
(4)Brooke S.
Well, the milkshake was good. This was one of the greasiest burgers I've ever had. The rootbeer wasn't very flavorful, just sweet. Crazy inside, with all kinds of interesting things all around, it gave us lots to look at. The waitress was nice, too bad the food wasn't.
(1)Terry W.
Food is good but nothing worthy of these prices. The staff enjoys the look of shock when they tell you the absurd totals. But what are you going to do? You are in podunk nowhere. Never going back to this place.
(2)Brian D.
Kitcshy little place.Classic Americana Drive in. The sodas come in huge glass mugs and the banana split is tasty. Worth a stop if you've gone hiking nearby or are just in this area in general. Dated, for sure, but worth a stop. Can't speak for the food or table service as I didn't use those.
(3)Alicia H.
Ok. I didn't partake of the homemade rootbeer, and don't know that I ever will based on the experience. This review is strictly based on the meal I did have including a patty melt and onion rings, and the overall price. I guess Issaquah locations get Issaquah prices, and XXX Rootbeer Drive-In didn't fail to meet that expectation. I can see where they expect these prices as my niece had a child size chocolate cherry milkshake that turned out to be huge and tasty. They certainly weren't skimping in that department. She also had a kids meal corn dog and fries. My husband had a burger and fries; we both had Coke to drink. This tab set us back $61! There were a TON of people here and it appeared that some car show enthusiasts were on hand to round out the crowd. Clearly this place is popular. Unfortunately, I don't see a reason to return. My patty melt was a good size with all the fixins, but it was bland. I don't believe the actual patty was seasoned. Although they did a good job grilling the sandwich by means of a good crunch on the rye bread, it was saturated with grease. I needed a handful of napkins to keep the grease in check. I wish the need for napkins had been for the oozing cheese or sauce. That was not the case although there was a generous amount of grilled onions. I found the same grease factor and lackluster seasoning when tackling the onion rings. There are other local drive-ins that do onion rings much better. For those interested in their onion rings, the battered outside was not like a beer batter, but instead more like a panko coating. (Not that this factor influenced my star assessment.) For the price, the blandness of flavor, and overall quality, I found XXX to be missing the mark.
(2)Joe B.
Can they jam any more junk into this place?! I think someone who has a hording problem owns this place. The XXX is an historic burger joint that to a great degree survives on it reputation instead of it's food. Don't get me wrong, the food is solid but it just isn't worth the price they charge. My Mushroom Burger was pretty light on the 'srooms and the patty, while large in diameter, is thin as can be so all burgers are going to come well done. The fries could have used an extra 20 seconds in the fryer but the onion rings were dead on and tasty. I can't forget the root beer! Very good, very cold and the large is a very huge mug. By all means go. Get the monster RB Float. Eat the sloppy burger, just don't expect much for that $20 you drop for that meal.
(2)Terrene R.
My cheeseburger was good. The creamy garlic fries were not creamy at all.......hot sauce with garlic and parmesan on top?! That was weird. Great rootbeer though and the nostalgic atmosphere is cool.
(3)Julie R.
This place is way overpriced and has bad food. Dark tuna that was very sweet/tart. Terrible burger and limp greasy fries that were covered in the inner ingredients from the sandwiches (Sweet tuna fries anyone?) Float was large but almost $7.00. Place was dusty with old memorabilia that had giant yellow notes on everything saying not to touch. Really, who'd want too? I'll stick to Red Robin or CoHo when I want a gourmet burger and get great service and product and less $ at that. Oh and no cards? Something fishy about that...
(1)Marie B.
Yeah, I have to be a fan to drive from Shoreline to Issaquah for some tasty grub. I've been here a handful of times before, usually coming back from a road trip from Eastern Washington (comparable to Miner's Burgers in Yakima). Read this cool article about the owner in this morning's Seattle Times: blog.nwautos.com/2015/02… Add in the beautiful sunny weather for mid-February, and what the heck let's go to the XXX Root Beer Drive-In for lunch. Parking was a bit tight with the weekend car show, but ordering was swift. Actually the individual who took our order was the owner himself, as featured in the Seattle Times article I mentioned above. Clearly his team has this down pat since despite the weekend lunch line, orders came out fairly fast. I can't speak for sitting inside the restaurant. We chose to sit outdoors instead. ***REMEMBER - it's cash only. No debit or credit cards!*** Our huge order came out to $40 including generous tip. This most likely will be our sole meal of the day! I ordered the El Camino (=patty melt) which comes with fries and a large chocolate milkshake. Correction - large equals monstrous! Two perfectly cooked patties smothered with caramelized onions and melted Swiss cheese on toasted rye bread. I was done in after half of it and the fries, plus despite sharing the shake, still needed to be also taken home. The kiddo ordered a bacon cheeseburger without vegies (no onion, tomato, lettuce) and a small root beer float. Correction - small equals ginormous! This meal put this formerly ravenous tween into a sleepy food coma heading back on I-90. This still could not compete with another nearby table where one guy ordered the chicken fried steak with sausage gravy burger. OMG - it was the size of a Frisbee and yet he was able to tackle it without wearing it. Seriously it was big enough that it could be cut into quarters and eaten by others at his table! It's terrific that Jose Enciso and his staff continues to be an Issaquah destination and only one of two XXX sites left. Bring your cash and an immense appetite or others to divvy up the bounty.
(4)Chad M.
Ok DO NOT ORDER the XXX burger unless you are really hungry. I didn't really read the description well and a burger the size of a dinner plate came out. That being said it was good. The place is just a throwback in time and just and overall fun place to go. The homemade root beer was also great.
(4)Scott H.
We went there on Sunday because they have electric car charging. Turns out, what they have is a spot that has access to a 120v outlet and a little sign about electric car parking. Unfortunately, a car that wasn't charging was there so we couldn't get a charge. Anyway disappointment #2, not dog friendly even in the outdoor area. I know some people don't like dogs, but after a day outside at the lake with the kid and the dog we were hungry. We ended up getting everything to go, which was lame because it was hot outside. As for the food, pretty good. We had veggie burgers with delicious grilled onions. Very tasty. We also had a soda,fries, onion rings a malt and a rootbeer float. This all came to roughly 50 dollars which seemed a bit high but I think it was because we ordered the large sizes of things not knowing how big they were. Anyway, we'll probably stop by again particularly if the electric charge area is open. If not, we'll go to the Issaquah brewery where they allow dogs.
(3)Jason T.
Really sad to post this as I used to love this place. It has gone downhill fast. They will nickle and dime you to death. Read all the fine print. Want a softdrink without ice..thats and extra $2. What to share your food, thats another $4! I might not be exact on the price but its close. For how pricey this place is food quality has suffered and you will leave with a bad taste in your mouth. The rootbeer is still the best ever! The burgers are lame now. the memorabilia is out of control and you have to duck and cover to get to a table. IF you want a divey americana place with greasy food, and pay morre the average then go ahead. Again I raved about this place before but now its a sad day in Issaquah. :(
(2)Justin B.
Portion sizes and selection are great. Had the grilled chicken breast burger and rootbeer float. Everything was greasy and delicious. Cash only. ATM on site.
(5)Karen Q.
We only had the root beer floats, no food. Two people can split a "regular"; two of us split a "large" and didn't finish the soda part (but happily ate all of the ice cream and whipped cream!). Definitely worth the trip for the floats alone. My teen wants to have a birthday party here now!
(3)Keri C.
So, it wasn't bad, it wasn't great. I would eat there again, but I probably won't go out of my way for it again We came from SeaTac, the place looked so cute with its vintage style. Therefore a million cool antiques to look at. We saw some people eating the giant burgers, they looked awesome. They havem giant hotdogs, looked amazing too. We ordered normal size cheeseburgers, and my bf told the server no tomatoes. He like gags whenever sees tomatoes. The server was playing around and made a joke "extra tomatoes? " We laughed cus he was joking... Anyways when the food came out, he had tomatoes on the burger. Took him a long time to return for us to tell him, he apologized and rushed off. No discount or whatever. felt they should have done something... Meh experience topped off with incorrect food...
(3)Nicole B.
This place is only decent if you're coming for the car shows and a milkshake. Otherwise stay away from the poor quality meat. Oh and bring cash!!
(2)Michelle G.
We stopped by here after a hike in the Mt Si area, and unfortunately I had the worst cheeseburger I have ever had in my life. It tasted like the lowest possible grade beef pressed into a tasteless paper thin patty. Yuck. This burger will haunt me in my dreams. I'd give this place one star, but the onion rings were actually good and the staff was pretty nice.
(2)Jeff B.
As one who first used to the visit the XXX location years and years ago in Edmonds I have always had a fondness for the root beer and occasional burger. I recently found myself within 20 minutes of this place and planned on eating and getting some root beer for the road. So I stop by and see a waitress who says grab a menu and pick a empty seat. After waiting 10 minutes (the staff was singing happy birthday to three parties all together) which is cool no issues there. I told the waitress I had an entertainment coupon which read enjoy one complimentary main menu ITEM when a second main menu item is purchased. Maximum discount $6 dine in only not valid when sharing coupon items. Present coupon before ordering. So I am by myself not sharing my food (which most coupons promote .....correct?) I try to order a burger and fries (rocket super 88 $9.65) For my second item I try to order a( jumbo shake $7.25 ) Waitress takes my order and returns stating that my items must be off the main menu. I open my menu and it is three pages all connected together. Both items I ordered were off the main menu. Sometimes a place will have a side menu for specials of the day or "seasonal" specials. I told my waitress that I did order both items off the main menu. She returns to her supervisors and then a moment later a lady appears and shows me an entertainment coupon from 2012 with their policy written in small print. I told that that person her example was from 2012 and this years coupon clearly states 2014 main menu item not entree. Seeing how this had already left a bad taste in my mouth I decided to leave because at this point I had not received a comment such as this years coupon was a misprint or point out a notice somewhere stating their policy on using coupons. Bottom line is I never write reviews on places I don't eat at but years prior I had eaten at this location.so felt ok about writing this review even though I didn't eat. I find this location has turned in a money grubbing tourist location who charges crazy high prices and living off the glory this place once was. They charge you two dollars to share or split a meal. So if you order that cheeseburger and your friend orders the Philly cheese steak and want to get an idea if you want to order something different next time you get charged for that. My coupon was for $6 off an extra menu. I was prepared to spend $9.65 for my burger, $7.64 for my shake and $10 for two super size root beers to go for home. Subtract $6 if able to use my coupon. Well I seriously never seeing my self set foot in here again. Not just for the coupon flap but for the high prices and distance from where I live. I hope this place starts thinking about how they got popular in the first place and rethinks the plate sharing fees and other things that shake down the customers.
(1)E A.
Nothing special and very expen$ive. It's a nice, fun place - full of memorabilia and etc, but not worth the money, maybe only the experience. Root beer is yummy, though.
(2)Kathleen L.
WTH. I haven't seen this much food in one serving since Claim Jumpers first opened and they offered whole loaves and apples as their garnishes. Like WHOA. I've passed by this establishment so many times and never thought to stop in. Thanks brother for dragging me to one of your car meets and picking this place to have lunch ;) Ambiance: Its like stepping into a time capsule.. tons of old school memorabilia all over the walls and knick-knacks from locals are sprinkled over pictures, menus and posters of a time that was far more simpler than today.. Its fun to sit down at one of their many tables (both indoor and outdoor) and see what others have left behind.. from high school id cards to drivers licenses and random doodles. Staff: Quick! Ordering was easy and the food came out quickly. Very easy to stop one of them to get extra napkins, refills, etc. Selection: Lots of foods to choose from =) Some slightly adventurous and others odd enough to satisfy the curiously brave :) Its certainly not a health nuts choice, so prepare yourself for that which is the epitome of a gut-bomb; A greasers paradise.. a fast food haven.. a cheesers pie.. a... you know what I mean.. Price: Pretty Cheap! You get quite a lot of food for the price you pay and that is always a plus. Consider splitting with a friend since the size of their plates are large enough to feed two adults. Overall: I'd come back! This place certainly gets busy around the summer time =) You might even be able to catch a few car shows while dining! DO bring cash (no cards, atm outside). DO bring your appetite. Don't bring the healthy seekers here!
(4)Maria N.
We were searching for a yummy burger joint and looking forward to trying this place out. We had stopped by for a root beer once before - the root beer was good and the owner seemed nice. It took about 10-15 minutes for anyone to notice we were sitting and waiting for service. Another patron actually brought us a menu because we didn't realize we were supposed to get our own - no one had mentioned it and the space is so incredibly cluttered on every surface it would be impossible to distinguish a sign. When the waitress finally came, we ordered a cheeseburger and the giant burger, a coca cola and a root beer. The food took a long, long time to arrive. The cheeseburger was a large bun, a few soggy, wilted condiments, and an incredibly thin patty of what I assume was ground beef. The ground beef patty was approximately 3/8" thick and about 3.5" around. I like greasy food, but the entire thing was way, way too greasy. This wouldn't have been so bad, but the grease smelled and tasted... terribly wrong. It wasn't rancid exactly, but it was like the same used grease had been used to cook everything else, too. It didn't taste like burger grease anymore - it just tasted old and used. I'm not fussy - I'll cheerfully eat McDonalds or gas station burgers in a pinch without complaint. I was also very hungry - but I couldn't choke down more than a few bites of the XXX cheeseburger. It was just terrible. The meat was the worst hamburger patty I've ever eaten in my life. What little flavor it had was awful. I have no idea how anyone could turn something as pleasant as a hamburger patty into pure yuck. The bun was soaked in smelly weird grease. For the record - the fries were pretty okay, and the soda tasted surprisingly watery. In addition to my meal, the waitress (who was pleasant but seemed to only remember our existence periodically) brought a giant root beer ($4.00 extra) even though we hadn't indicated we wanted the large expensive one. The giant burger came in a tiny basket, sitting on top of unimpressive floppy onion rings and drooping on to the none-too-clean tabletop on the sides. It wasn't really a giant burger so much as a giant oil-soaked bun with four tiny burger patties inside, along with some pale, squishy tomatoes, a couple of bits of soggy lettuce, and a generous helping of the same heavy mayo dressing that covered the cheeseburger. My husband tore off a 4" x 3" chunk of the bun because it wasn't actually covering anything - there was no meat inside that much of the bun - just nasty, dripping oil and mayo dressing. It took at least 20 minutes for the waitress to remember us and come by to see how we were doing so we could ask for the bill, and another 25-30 for her to remember to bring the bill. We had to grab another employee to see if she'd give us the bill when our waitress hadn't returned with it, but the other employee seemed unclear about what we wanted. Finally, when the waitress returned, we had our card out ready to pay and (finally) go. We were horrified to discover that the check was more than $40.00 for two inedible burgers, a giant root beer we hadn't asked for, and a watery soda. Then she informed us that they don't take cards - they only take cash or checks. It would have been helpful if they'd told us about this up front. Maybe it was on a sign or on the menu, but both the space and the menu were so crammed full of unnecessary clutter that there would be no way to locate instructions, in any case. So if you have a card, you have to go to an ATM machine and pay an extra fee in order to cover your bill. This was one of the worst food experiences we've ever had. Don't let the dusty notes of appreciation stapled to every surface in the restaurant fool you. We rarely have enough spare money to go out to eat, so it's a special occasion when we can do it. This was our worst experience in a decade, at least. Whatever you do - avoid the XXX. It's truly awful.
(1)Lisa H.
We went here because my nephew wanted to go for his high school graduation celebration. Apparently he wanted the burger that is big as a dinner plate. We did NOT have a good experience. The food was definitely mediocre. My daughter's cheeseburger was dry, the bun was crunchy on the outside, and the cheese was so off center it was only on half the burger. My other daughter had the fish and chips which seemed OK. Hubby got a bacon cheeseburger that had floppy bacon and a very thin, dry patty. I had the mushroom burger with cheese added and I liked it, probably because the mushrooms added moisture. But I do prefer a thicker patty. Our service was TERRIBLE. They brought drinks to the rest of the table (6 people) and forgot mine and hubby's. I thought they had to go back for it. No, it was forgotten and we had to ask for it again after our food came. My mother in law ordered a banana spit that didn't have all the toppings she wanted and she was given some attitude when she asked about it. We asked for to go boxes three times without getting them and a knife twice (to cut my daughter's cheeseburger). We finally had someone who was bussing tables and didn't even speak English get it for us. We finally got the to go boxes when we complained about the service to the manager. The server also gave incorrect change back to hubby when he paid. The manager did try to make it right, he gave us a gift certificate that covered the cost of our meal. The only problem is we have to go back to use it. So we are going back, one more time, but that will probably be it. I'm giving it 2 stars because the manager was nice and apologetic. And in the section we were in there was only one or two other tables occupied, so it's not like the place was really crowded. Most people were eating outside, which is self serve.
(2)Mojdeh S.
How I heard of this place: My parents' neighbors often rave about various foodie spots, especially those which they know will get a review on my blog! After months of trying to make it happen, we finally found a day when all of us were free to indulge in Issaquah's XXX! Type of cuisine: "The restaurant serves up 1950's style hamburgers and dairy concoctions in large serving sizes, and is proud to host frequent gatherings of vintage automobile and motorcycle enthusiasts...jaw-stretching monster burgers, icy mugs of root beer, and straw-bending shakes". Ambiance: "The first drive-in restaurant in the Pacific Northwest was established in 1930 in Renton by A.H. Rutherford. The combination of Triple XXX Root Beer and food turned out to be a great idea which spread nationwide. Of all the XXXs that ever graced our country's landscape, Issaquah's is the only one left which sports the traditional barrel...Many Drive-In aficionados are familiar with the Triple XXX on Gilman Boulevard near the intersection with Front Street. They know about its jaw-stretching monster burgers, icy mugs of root beer, and straw-bending shakes. They know about its 1950s and 60s pop music provided by table-side mini-jukeboxes and its cherry-red and creamy white booths. They have witnessed the army of gleaming classic cars and trucks parked outside on weekend Summer nights...The Issaquah Triple XXX is one of only two Triple XXX drive-ins still operating anywhere (the other is in West Lafayette, Indiana)...The barrel sign above the Triple XXX is the largest lighted Plexiglas sign in the West...The restaurant hasn't changed much since then, save for the addition of a lot of '50s and '60s memorabilia such as old radios, soft-drink bottles, license plates, posters of rock-'n-rollers and movie stars by Jose Enciso, who began leasing the Triple XXX from Norm in 1999. Jose and family members, along with other employees, deliver a friendly and informal hospitality reminiscent of the drive-in days at their peak in the 1950s." What I ordered: Wanting to try each of the two things that stood out at my husband and I, and knowing that the Root Beer Floats are one of the things that continues to bring people back time and again, we placed our orders: The Famous Incredible XXX Burger ($13.75), an old fashioned juicy burger on a fresh-baked XXX bun, piled high with beef and three cheeses! "This burger is made for you tough guys out there!" It comes with grilled onions, fresh lettuce, tomatoes and pickles and is served with a touch of mayo and the XXX homemade dressing, atop of a pile of signature fries. Knowing I would get a good quarter of the four-burger extreme that my husband was getting, I went with the XXX Buttery, Creamy Garlic Fries ($5.75) and a 22-ounce, Regular Root Beer Float ($6.35) served in a frosty mug. Each of our dining companions also ordered the small Root Beer Float, and added the 58 Impala ($10.25), a juicy 1/2 pound burger piled high with bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and onions, a slice of cheese, mayo and XXX dressing, and the 56 F-100 Cheese Burger ($5.95), a juicy beef patty with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, mayo and XXX dressing. What I loved: The Famous Incredible XXX Burger served over fries that were immediately drenched in burger sauces and lettuce and pickles upon taking the first bite. Why I loved it: The festive, fun nature of the space made the food taste better. Knowing that the establishment has been around since the late-60s, and has stayed the same also adds entertainment value. Cost: Average to high ($5.95 - $13.75 per burger)
(3)Linda J.
I remember coming here when I was younger and it was a lot better than I remembered it being. Went there today and there's way too many things on the menu. The prices were a little high for what you get. Everything was pretty mediocre. The burger was not what I was expecting. It had a blonde hair sticking out of it which was gross, but I tried not to make a big deal out of it and just cut the part of that burger off. As for the rest I was hoping for something juicier, but instead it was pretty flat like it was a frozen burger or something. Fries were just normal, nothing special. And as for service the waitress was alright, just wasn't very observant. Had to ask her to refill our drinks and bring the check and didn't check up on us to see if everything was fine
(2)Alanna M.
Great concept. I've always wanted to go to a 1950s style diner. That's basically what you are paying for -- the ambiance and decor. The reason this place only received 1 star from me is because not only do they not accept debit or credit (ATM on site) the wait staff were too busy counting their tips in the middle of their shift rather than providing service. And they got the order wrong... More than once. Had to ask twice for onions rings. Asked for a cherry milkshake and got a cherry coke. Requested jalapeños to be added to one order and it came on the wrong item. They tried to deliver us an extra order of onion rings we didn't order. They should consider doing a little cleaning. The layer of dust between the booth was disgusting. Is that supposed to be part of the vintage appeal? A dive is one thing, but straight up dirty around food service deserves a "Eek methinks not" Speaking of which the food wasn't very good. Actually, I'm being too kind. It was pretty bad. The fish-n-chips were "fishy" and the fries tasted freezer burned. Burger meat was almost as thin as toilet paper. The grease from the garlic fries got into the bun before it even arrived to the table making the burger soggy and less than appealing to eat. No way onion rings were worth the $8 price tag. They charge for everything! $2 to split an order. $1.15 extra for a small container of jalapeños. $4+ extra for salad sub. I wouldn't be surprised if they charge for to-go orders. You know that saying "nickel and dime"? Same concept, but they're nickel and diming you in dollars! If you want to check this place out, stick with the over priced expensive shakes that way you won't be disappointed. Disappointed in every way. Never again. Especially for a $80 meal!
(1)Kathryn C.
I went here for lunch with my husband and son this afternoon and the food was absolutely awful, bland and EXPENSIVE! The waitress was very inattentive, as well. My son's grilled cheese kids meal was $10! I got a burger and my husband ordered the Philly cheesesteak and a milkshake and the bill was $70! I was also irritated they didn't take credit or debit cards so I had to spend more money at their ATM machine. The meat on the burger was terrible. I took it off and brought it home to my dog and she didn't even finish it and they says ALOT because she eats everything, including garbage, but she wouldn't even eat this garbage. The decor is cluttered, the restaurant was dirty and it was so crowded (not sure why) maybe it was their first (and likely last) time there too....I am 100% positive I will NOT be going back.
(1)Coupon K.
It was ok. Overcharged for my daughters rootbeer float and extra charged for pickles on a burger and tarter for the onion rings. My bacon double was dry and the $4 extra charge for onion rings gave me exactly 5 rings. It about kills me to spend money on things that at most places are free or the upcharges are more reasonable. I saw lots of great looking food coming out. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing.
(2)Muang S.
I kept hearing that XXX was the place for great burgers. Finally went in yesterday to try it. Surprisingly the place wasn't as packed as I heard it would be. We walked in and saw a sign that said" please take a menu and seat yourselves" which was interesting. We sat ourselves and was waited upon quickly by a very friendly and attentive waiter. The food is good and service was great but always room for improvement. We had 4 orders: Fish n Chips; a little over fried but was good. Elvis Blue Hawaii Burger; tasted good but not what I expected at all. I guess I was expecting it to be a bit more flavorful. Woody Burger; good XXX Burger; WOW ! It was Huge. We thought we would share and asked them to cut it in half. We were told there us a $2 charge for them to cut it . My son did enjoy it very much. Large Root Beer Float; was great. After we were done, we sat there thinking someone would come give us the check. We didn't know we just walked up to the cashier to pay. Our meal plus tip came to $90!!! First time I've ever spent this amount on just good burgers. Oh yes! Lucky I went with enough cash. They don't take credit or debit. :(( Overall experience was good !!
(3)Marissa S.
$9 for a PB chocolate milk shake to go. Absolutely ridiculous. And the customer service stinks. PS - You all are not the only people in Issaquah that speak Spanish, so it might be a good idea not to talk badly about your customers when they're waiting for their food.
(1)Sabrina V.
I know many people rave about this place, but I was not impressed. The burgers and fries were very plain and pretty pricey for a burger joint. However, the root beer is delicious! I would come back for dessert dates and a root beet float, but not lunch or dinner
(2)Andy P.
This place is just not good. Starting with when you walk in the front door. There is nobody to greet you. We find 4 employees in the back dining area sitting and talking. They instruct us to find menus and seat ourselves. We sit down and wait a good 10 minutes for anyone to help us. The staff acted like we were an inconvenience. The restaurant was only 1/4 full on a Saturday night, no mystery there. Reputation can only go so far. The food was mediocre at best. They don't take debit cards. They can't use the excuse to keep prices low. ........ way overpriced. The restrooms were filthy and the staff just doesn't care.
(1)Angela B.
What a fun little burger joint in Issaquah! Great memoriabilia from the 50's and 60's, cool car stuff everywhere. Got an old fashioned juke box too. You could take pictures all day of this place, and still not be able to capture it all. I hear the burgers are fab, but I don't eat burgers. My grilled cheese sandwich and fries were supreme and I really enjoyed it. Lots of grease though! Wish I had room in my stomache to try the rootbeer float, but was too full. Guess that will be on my list for next time. Nice eating area outside too, for sunny warm days. Lots of picnic tables. Only thing is it's not very handicap accessable if you are coming with someone in a walker. I drove around the place to try to find a nice ramp, there was only one, and it was very steep. Luckily we found parking near the ramp, otherwise that would have been a problem as well. Not so hard to get up the ramp, but going down was tough, as the walker tried to run away from us as that is how steep the ramp is.
(4)Patrick S.
I have been to XXX a few times over the years and always found the burgers, fries, and shakes -- my go to order -- to be good, not gourmet quality if that is what you are looking for. The quality/value for burger and milkshake was reasonable and both were very good. I read a couple recent reviews that were unhappy with the service and cleanliness of the restaurant. My visit today was a great experience. The indoor restaurant is full of terrific memorabilia. As I sat there, before reading the review about cleanliness, I was amazed there was no dust etc. on all of the "stuff". The restrooms appeared to be recently painted/updated and were very clean. Service? The service I received today in the early afternoon was great -- attentive and reasonably quick -- similar to past experiences. The inside restaurant was full and few groups were on the outside patio -- but our order was taken and food delivered without undue delays. Now for what makes XXX special -- besides a good burger, great shake, the decor and the service. Today, my wife and I had $15 cash on us -- XXX is cash only, with a cash machine, but I hate paying for cash. So we ordered according to our budget, a burger and shake to share -- we were not starving and it was too late for a big lunch for us. The server asked if we wanted fries. I replied that our budget today was not large enough to accommodate the fries and a tip for him. When the order was delivered our waiter arrived with an order of fries and said "these are on me". Will we be back? Of course -- again for the ambiance, burgers, shakes, fries, but most of all because of the family atmosphere and service.
(4)Cheyanne S.
Worst food I have eaten in awhile they have gone down hill. Don't waste your money on this disgusting food, wish I could give it a zero star that is how bad it was.
(1)Jim F.
I go to XXX for the car shows, not the food. My rating is because they support the old and custom car and motorcycle hobby so well, and it's great fun to go and see the old iron tricked out better than the factory ever did it, or in original condition, or somewhere in between. Last Sunday was Ford day, and the Mustangs were out in force, with quite a variety of other classic and modern Fords. Not enough Model As or T-buckets for my taste, but still a lot of cool stuff. Over the years I've seen many different car shows there, from exclusively 55-57 Chevys to rat rod day to you name it. They have motorcycle days too. Always worth a visit on a sunny summer weekend. I don't like their burgers, fries, onion rings. Their root beer is good but extremely sugary. Good floats and shakes.
(5)Adriana J.
What happened to this place?? It was one of my favorite places to eat, I've been going there since high school. Always had amazing service and the food was fantastic. I'm not sure if it's under new management or new ownership, but the service is seriously the worst I have ever had. Went in and it was busy so I completely understand there will be a wait, had zero problems waiting. My fiance and I ordered our food and were just hanging out, our root beer float came out pretty quick so that was nice. Our friends came to sit down with us about 20 minutes after we ordered. Had to flag down the waiter after 10 minutes for them to order, okay it was busy so that's fine. Their food came out about 20 minutes after that. Still no food for me or my fiance after 40 minutes of waiting. I wouldn't have cared except that the other guys with us got their food before us and they got there 20 minutes late! We flagged down the waiter, he was mia pretty much the whole time we were there, he told us he would check on our food. 20 minutes later still no food. We had been in there for over an hour, our friends had long finished their food, and we still had nothing and no explanation or apology. Finally after 20 more minutes, total of an hour and 20 minutes of sitting and staring at our now nearly empty root beer mug, our food came out and they completely got my fiance's order wrong. wtf. After the waiter had immediately rushed off to grab our checks, we were waiting to let him know about the order, but of course it was another 10 minutes to grab a check. At this point people who came after us had ordered, ate, and long left. And we were still sitting there, staring at our sad food. When he came back to give us our check, I tried to tell him that he got our order wrong, instead of apologizing or politely telling us he will fix it, he snapped "what did you order then?!" Ummmm I'm sorry but last time I checked, you made the mistake. Luckily we weren't charged for the burger but I still ended up paying $20 for a root beer float and a hot dog. Seriously? For that much money I would expect them to treat their customers better. Thank you and I'm sorry go a long way in the service industry. Servers have to earn your tip and not just expect people to hand money over when they have done nothing but be rude and evasive. The ONLY reason I gave this a two star instead of a one star, or zero if possible, is because there were other servers there working their butts off, they have amazing root beer, and it's a great carshow venue. Btw, they nickle and dime you here for everything, it's $2 extra if you want to share your meal with someone.
(2)Sonya P.
There is so much happening in this restaurant that it is quite distracting. I bet if you go several times you will always notice something new. The menu selection is large and food portions are intense. I would go back if I was looking for a casual old style diner type experience.
(3)Dena R.
I attended a book review here, and have come for the car shows. Also I'm a pescetarian and otherwise vegan, so, I was fairly warned when the sign said, "There's nothing healthy in this restaurant!" It's a fun place to go for a blast from the past as the decor and music attest, and a neat car dive. Also if you like burgers, there's are among the best old school greasy bites around here. I only ate three sips of the chili. Upset my stomach for the rest of the day, and kicked off a headache. Otherwise, I have happy memories coming to this place of my dad for his car shows, or as a kid prior to heading over to the pass for snow.
(2)Tina B.
This place was so overpriced, I don't get how they have customers. First off the menu and the atmosphere at first looks like its fun but quickly can just be way over stimulating (and annoying after you find out how much your bill is) Where to order was confusing since I could hear the cashier but couldn't find her amongst all the clutter, $60 bucks for 2 burgers with Fry's, a chicken strips basket and shake and 2 root beer floats (OK it was $57.) I think this place has a strategy to confuse and overwhelm you to distract you from the prices! The chicken would have been decent if it had not been way overcooked where the breading has that burnt taste to it, burgers and Fry's were nothing special I've had a better burger at burger king. I tried the beef on its own and was like a frozen patty without seasons. The shake and floats were fine but really not worth the price. I think I saw on the menu that there is a higher cost to get your float in a chilled mug???!! After all the years I've driven by this place thought maybe it would be nice drive in, sit outside with the family, enjoy the atmosphere well those thoughts quickly dissipate when you feel ripped off and dissatisfied. Don't be fooled this place is a joke, I'm sure many ppl don't return.
(1)J C.
One day I was craving a nice juicy burger. After much research and seeing pictures of their mythical XXX Burger, my eyes told my stomach, which told my brain to call my girlfriend to get ready cuz we're making the drive across the bridge from Seattle to the Eastside; but alas, my eyes were hungrier than my stomach and ended up changing my mind and ordered the steak mushroom philly and a root-beer float. It was delicious, but I'll always wonder if my stomach would ever be up to the challenge of tackling the mythical XXX Burger. The ambience of this diner was warm and welcoming with a mishmash of memorabilia and oddities plastered haphazardly on the walls. It makes for a fun place to be - kind of like a greasy-spoon version of Pee Wee's funhouse . The prices may be kind of high though.
(3)Debbie O.
I would choose less than one star if possible...gimmicky place that has an ATM scam....owner was very rude and called me "crap" for giving feedback about their ATM scam.
(1)Victorious W.
I ordered a Mushroom Burger and all I got was a huge basket of fries with a burger on the side. The basket of fries tasted just like Arby's fries, but you don't really expect the burger to be the side dish when the burger costs $14 (FOURTEEN!!) bucks... I didn't even order a drink because I was afraid I wouldn't have enough to leave with a tip. The food was okay. I was just expecting an awesome burger from all the pictures. I would recommend you go to five-guys if you want a burger that's bang for your buck... however, I hear they have excellent root beer here if you're into that sort of thing.
(2)Theresa F.
Important to note - CASH only! One bacon cheeseburger, chili cheese fries and two large drinks were $29 and some change, I was short some change and the guy at the register was cool about it. They don't take plastic and I certainly wasn't expecting the total to be more than the cash I had on hand. It would have been an extra $2 to have the burger cut in half, so we cut it with the plastic fork that came with the chili cheese fries. The chili is made in house and pretty tasty, the burger was overcooked, pretty charred on the outside and the patty was super thin. The lemonade tastes like it is made from a powder, so it was a little disappointing. Outdoor seating is nice, but dogs are banned. Winnie is tiny and quiet, so no one noticed her on my lap, or they just ignored it. It looks like the restaurant also regularly hosts vintage car events, it looks fun. Cool malt shop music plays outside, adding to the 50s theme of the restaurant. Pretty mediocre food for the price, okay atmosphere.
(3)Jesus R.
XXX Burgers, well first let me start off by saying the interior of this place is freaking amazing, old school jukeboxes, and pictures, it makes you feel like your'e in a 1950's drive in. It's pretty simple as soon as you walk in there is a rack with Menu's and it is labeled, "take a menu and choose your seat" I thought cool. I had just dropped off my car at "Casey's Car Care" (Yelp it) and i had 2 hours to kill, so i decided to finally try this place after driving by it on a daily basis. The Servers are always keeping busy, so you'll see one every 20 seconds. Everyone is very nice and they pretty much just leave you alone until they see you need something, which i was like "Hell Yeah" to. I got the Bacon Cheeseburger with grilled onions, Fries and A Root Beer in a Frosted Mug. (I LOVE Root Beer). The food came pretty quick, and they played nothing but oldies so i jammed out while i waited for my food. I got the Root Beer first it looked Glorious, The taste, ahh I like A&W better but still it was good nonetheless. The burger and Fries came next, The fries looked a little on the possibly frozen side, and were too crispy for my taste. They were good though, i mean who doesn't like fries? lol. The burger was pretty good, the sauce was oook? it kind of tasted like BBQ sauce which i'm not a huge fan of. All in all it was a cool experience, i will return to try their various Shakes, Burgers/Sandwiches, and Garlic fries and Onion Rings.
(3)Jeanette R.
It's a burger place with good root beer. The menu is waaaay too big and hard to interpret, it could be cut in half, and have fresher food, and I'd be a happy camper. Don't expect super deliciousness when it comes to the burgers and fries. The fries are your typical frozen medium sized variety. I get it, can't make these fresh, the place is too busy...beef burgers are thin, not hand made, frozen beef as well. Prices are high, even considering that they are not paying credit card transaction fees, kinda strange. If they charged any more for the burgers, I would expect better tasting, fresh and more beef. They are good, that's not the point...you're paying for the atmosphere and the hype over the root beer. I've had a better and cheaper burger at Daniels broiler! Joeys is also another choice for really good burgers and fries, and they are fresh! The atmosphere and decor is fun for kids, it's an eyesore for me, and all the eclectic junk makes me want to eat fast and dash. The 3 stars is for the root beer, it really is tasty, just don't expect the food to be representative of the prices. This is an expensive fast food joint, with a lot of pizazz that lures in the crowds...they return for the novelty of it all, not the food.
(3)Some D.
I've been driving by this place for years and decided to stop in. It's decorated with antiques but is a bit cheap and dirty feeling. That was OK to me, I wasn't expecting much for a 50s diner theme but the food was horrible. The burger patty was thin, dry, looked like it came from mcdonalds. It tasted funny too. There are reviews on the wall claiming how great their burgers are but this is a joke. They are cash only which is incredibly annoying. The staff was friendly and nice though. The place was pretty busy for being so bad. Maybe this was a fluke day? I won't ever find out since I'm not coming back
(2)My S.
Interesting place. We went here for lunch. It was not busy and the service was quick. We sat inside where there are a TON of stuff all over the place, so you are always looking around. We sat down at a table that looked clean but as soon as I put my hands on the table it felt greasyy. I was disgusted as I felt that same greasy feeling on the menu. Good was okay- The chili cheese fries was nothing impressive. I'll probably go back and try something new. Maybe their XXX burger that looks like a size of a pizza. heehe. ;)
(3)Kristin C.
Pre-face: I don't like root-beer. I have been living in Issaquah coming up on 6 months now, so we figured we needed to try this place out. We both ordered burgers, with fries, and got the chocolate peanut butter shake to share. Prices are high, but you do get large portions. Large portions of greasy, mediocre food. My patty melt was ok, but I just thought it was sooooooo greasy. The milkshake was ok, but for over $7, totally not worth it. The sign up front says to sit anywhere you want. My boyfriend and I picked out a table in the back so we could watch the baseball game, and they told us that area was closing..... they probably should have seated us themselves then. Service was ok. I guess this place is mostly about nostalgia for a bygone era, or something? I'd be willing to try it out again, I definitely want to try the onion rings. Cash only. But, they make that pretty clear, so if you don't know that, that's on you man.
(2)Fareed H.
I have been to xxx many times. The decor can come across to some as tacky I personally enjoy it. They have amazing root beer and shakes and there burgers are not bad as well. But the best thing about this place if you are a car enthusiast are the cars you see on a saturday night or the events they host! Truly the cherry on top
(4)Robert S.
I like to come here for burgers and root beer. Last time I was here, I had the bacon cheeseburger. The burger was well cooked and the bacon wasn't too crispy. The root beer is not like any canned root beer. I would suggest giving this place a try if you want to sit outside and enjoy a good burger.
(4)Joe O.
We came here yesterday for some sort of classic car show and decided to make a lunch out of it. The patio was packed as overflow from the show was bleeding into the restaurant but we were able to find a nice shady spot near the edge because we had a little pup in-tow (they are very anti-pet for some reason). Either way, the service was mediocre at best, the food extremely greasy and there is NO BEER. I had the Philly Cheesesteak - a cacophony of onions, peppers, cheese, mayo - you name it, I think they throw it in there. It was good but very big. Coupled with the grease, I found myself asking for a fork and knife as the "steak" slides out the end of the hoagie. They should really cut it. Fries were also delicious as were the onion rings. Did I mention they don't serve beer? Come on, what goes better with a burger than beer? Regardless, I stepped inside to use the restroom and agree with most people that the "decorations" are way too much. My advice would be to sit outside...as long as you come sans pup and in no mood for beer (which for us is never).
(3)Kathleen T.
Big burgers! Don't eat all day long. This place has your calorie intake for you. Even says in the wall "nothing in this place is good for you". The tables were clean and our food order was accurate. The place is completely covered with reminiscent artifacts. I had the Hawaiian chicken burger , which I couldn't finish cuz it was so big. The onion rings are fantastic. Awesome place!
(4)Doug T.
great shakes, pretty good variety. 70's drive up food. So don't expect something exotic.. like a vegetarian menu or truffle oil.. A quick warning it's cash only.. They have an ATM but I don't carry a debit card.
(4)Raj R.
From the first time arrived 10 years ago and until now, I always had a great time. I love to take my bigblock Chevy's there where the owner always recognizes an talks to me. Not the healthiest menu, though once in a while, it's all good. And for the YELP guy STEVE B. from BOTHELL, watch what you say about the mexican comment our you and I will have a problem...guaranteed.
(5)L G.
Price is what we paid, value is what we DIDN'T get. We paid $26.00 for one burger that we shared, "creamy garlic fries" which consisted of french fries mixed with hot sauce, minced garlic from the jar, and a sprinkle of cheese, onion rings, and 2 glasses of water. This doesn't include the tip for our server. They accept cash only, so bring cash...lots of it.
(2)Michelle F.
Went to visit Snoqualmie falls and stopped by here on the way home . Loved it!! Service was very fast, which I always appreciate having a 2 and 3 year old. We ordered 2 chocolate shakes for our boys and was cool they came topped with little monkeys my kids clutched onto the whole way home. I ordered the mushroom burger plus swiss and bacon and it came out to about $15. Whereas my husband got one of the giant burgers and it was only $13. I asked for my kids to split the chicken strip basket ($7.95) and they ended up charging us $9.99. Also was upset that they only take cash and signs weren't posted. They told us as they dropped off the bill. It was a $2.99 charge which I agreed to and a week later checked my account and there was an extra $2.50 charge. I assume it was an atm fee, but was never mentioned during the transaction. I only took a star away because of the whole cash ordeal. Cost us an extra $6, that if I would have known cash only ,would have brought cash!!
(4)Steve C.
XXX Rootbeer is a cool throwback to the diner days. The memorabilia is cool but a little excessive. f you are over 5'-8", you will literally hit your head on some of it. I went with a root beer float, because you pretty much have to, and a steak and mushroom cheesesteak sandwich. The float was great and tasted authentic. Even the small size was filling. The sandwich was also fantastic. Very greasy, but fantastic. I ended up getting the garlic fries instead of the regular fries, but they weren't worth the extra $3 or so. There was nothing healthy about the meal, but it was great for a rare treat.
(4)Holly J.
Was pretty blah. My friends both seemed impressed but maybe I have better taste, haha. My bacon burger had no flavor. The service was kinda crappy. The waitress kept forgetting things or bringing the wrong stuff. The best part was the shake (I got cherry marshmallow but they had several different ones). I felt annoyed at the fact that they charged extra for EVERYTHING... even drink refills and splitting plates.
(2)Carolina A.
I know a lot of folks may disagree with me considering this place is such a famous location in Issaquah, but the truth is that it sucked!!! Here's why: 1. Overpriced!!! 2. Stale bread (burgers) 3. Fish that's flavorless and not so fresh 4. Rude service 5. Cash only (no warning) So the only cool thing you get is the atmosphere... hum... sorry guys, not worth it! their food is disgusting!
(1)Corliss P.
Not healthy by any means, but this is a fun little dive to go to and their root beer is awesome! Served in a frosty mug and all! They only take cash which is kind of annoying. One time my dad and I came here and we didn't know this rule, so my dad had to go to the bank to get cash while I stayed in the restaurant.
(3)Carmen O.
Great establishment. Always a good place to indulge in huge burgers. Car shows are a ton of fun, too.
(5)Jeff J.
Are you serious? You call this a hamburger joint? Sure there's lot of personality and excitement here, but the burgers suck - especially the "mushroom" burger. My patty was about the thickness of three CDs (or DVDs) and was way overcooked not to mention way overpriced. Oh, I guess I mentioned it. So, the guy ahead of me orders a burger and doesn't want any tomatoes but wants a few extra pickles. He gets rung up for an extra 90 cents! Now, take note that the burgers are already like $12 each. He immediately noticed that the cashier was sticking a pickle up his bunghole and asked why the extra 90 cents? C'mon already 90 cents for maybe 3-4 pickle slices? Besides he should get "credit" for the tomato, right? So, he gently argued with the guy (who was the owner I found out) and the guy removed the extra charge. If he hadn't noticed he'd be paying for a $13 burger now. Wow. So, I order my mushroom burger and a large root beer. The root beer is served in a huge frosty mug and is absolutely worth the gouge in the eye price. You can even order that with no ice for an extra $1. The burger was ready another 10 minutes later and actually looked pretty good from the outside. But opening up the bun revealed the pitiful patty. Dry, thin, almost grey. I ate the burger, but it lacked flavor. Why are all these people flocking here? It sure can't be for THIS burger. Maybe the other burgers are better, but I'll never find out. The root beer is great though and worth coming out here for it and that's what saved this place from a weak 1-star rating. Get the root beer float with vanilla ice cream and you will NOT be disappointed!
(2)Sarah H.
The sign near the front door that reads "WARNING! Nothing that you eat or drink here is good for you" is right. One day my brother, my mom and I went to this restaurant. My brother ordered the lowrider and grease was literally dripping down his forearm and it was falling apart! It made him FEEL sick. It was so unhealthy and big we nicknamed it The widow maker. The burger I ordered was the kid cheese burger (it was a smart choice because of the size) with lettuce and tomatoes. The patty was so BIG, I also ordered the kids root beer and they put rainbow sprinkles in it I mean seriously rainbow sprinkles, really? But the burger tasted okay and I like the fry they put on the top. It is so messy there but the juke boxes are pretty cool. To clarify I am a kid.
(3)Jennifer H.
I wanted to like this place as my kids kept asking about it but it was horrible and not great for families. There were quaint but expensive antiques on all the tables, the whole place felt cramped, and everything looked dirty. My husband's burger was messed up two times...he finally got the third one after all of us had already eaten, and they didn't even offer to comp it (not cool as I was a waitress for years and that is par for the course). We were so frustrated by then we didn't bother to argue. Service was really slow and it seemed as if we had at least 4 waitresses. Kid meals were wildly overpriced. Chicken fingers were burnt and all batter, and the hot dog was burnt to a crisp and so big (but awful tasting) that I couldn't even fit it in my mouth, let alone my kid. Everything was way too expensive even if it had been good, which it wasn't. Never, ever again. This place would be out of business if not for the historic factor.
(1)Stef M.
Went here with a bloomspot deal recently and really enjoyed the food. The burgers are great, but watch out - if you get the XXX Burger itself, it is literally as big as your head. Also, they have root beer milkshakes!!! NOT the same as a root beer float, but just as tasty! The burgers are served on soft sesame buns with NO SILVERWARE (it says so on the menu! Don't ask!) in a basket with fries or onion rings, which I got - they're tasty, but I wouldn't be surprised if they just come frozen from Sysco. The burger is really great, though - classic American style burger: American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, pickle slices, sliced onion, mayo, "secret sauce" (kind of creamy thousand island-y/BBQ flavor). I got the "49 Woody", one of the smaller burgers on the menu at 1/4 pound. The Triple XXX Burger itself must be about a whole pound hamburger patty - the bun is about 10" in diameter. When it arrived, my friend was shocked. I'd told him it was big, but I guess he didn't realize how big "big" could be :) At first our waitress tried to tell us we couldn't use our 2 deal certificates ("you have to have separate checks") even though the offer specifically stated that 2 per table would be accepted, but when we asked her to split the bill and use both, she did it with no problem. Service is OK - obviously it's a minimum wage type job, bu our waitress was friendly and got our orders right, everything came out quickly (fast food, duh) and the table runner guy who stopped by to drop off our food was nice too. The place has old-timey memorabilia PLASTERING the walls. Old radios, muscle car advertisements, lunch boxes, posters, clocks... if you are from a place, you'll probably find a license place from there somewhere inside. There's a bar you can sit at (A third friend with a bloomspot deal sat here, SHH! don't tell) as well as a LOT of outdoor seating for when the weather is nice.
(4)Jenny T.
I really want to support this restaurant given it's in my hometown, but ick, it was pretty close to awful the other night. It was $50 for my hubby & I and our preschooler to eat. I get that prices are continually increasing, but this was not worth this amount at all. 1. The burgers were super thin and already soggy when getting to our table. Way too much dousing of mayo and sauces, they near fell apart when we started to eat them. The fries were decent. I guess I was thinking they'd be hearty/homemade patties. More sauce and stale bun than anything else. 2. The kids chicken tenders were a joke. Fried/charred bits, we had to search to find even a little meat in there. 3. The milkshakes were decent, nothing to go back for. 4. I like the 50's diner idea and appreciate the local pictures up on the walls, but overall way too much going on here. We could see dust on things hanging up on the walls/ceiling and stuff on the shelf next to our table, I think it's all too much for anyone to keep up with cleaning-wise. The bathrooms were gross and not maintained. Sadly, we won't be going back. Too many other restaurants worth our time.
(1)Mathew N.
You need to experience this place once...wall to wall 50's memorabilia and Grease playing on an infinite loop in the back room. The root beer is delicious when served in a frosted glass. The blue Hawaiian chicken sandwich I had came with chicken too big for the bread (I guess this was the idea) but it was difficult to eat and they do not give you silverware (not invented in the 50's?). My friend ordered philly cheesteak and it was revolting looking. Prices were high for what it was...$12-$14 a plate. They only accept cash. I felt revolted by the food but I had a good time at the same time. So, go here once if you're in the area and you'll probably enjoy it if you temper your expectations.
(3)Linda T.
Just had there burgers, yes, very very oily. But they do have it posted that it's not healthy or good for you so I had to give it 3 stars. But I have to say their root beer float was awesome! Also my kids love there chocolate shakes! They do know how to makes shakes! I would recommend to go their for desert not for dinner unless you want oily hamburgers! :) but the family did enjoy eating under the tree! So go for it, it was a great day to end a summer day!
(3)Holly B.
The food was horrible completely greasy, large and tasteless way over priced for what we received the one saving grace was that the root beer floats where amazing. Even though there about 7 dollars it's made there and they are delicious.
(2)Melissa L.
They have good shakes (and root beer) but that's about it. Food is just ok, nothing special except they give you way too much. Service is not so good and decor is overwhelming. I've been here twice not sure I'll come back.
(3)J.ro O.
I'll give them 1 star for having a "fun" atmosphere.....for kids. Now on with the food...and lack of the rest of the stars. My burger was less than appealing or appetizing. Nothing better than a Burger King burger, but with dreaded shredded lettuce. Seriously?! Shredded?!! How the hell do u eat a burger with shredded lettuce on it?! U DON'T. U watch it all fall out while you eat grease ridden meat and toasted white carbs.The tomatoes are DICED for GOD'S sake and SPARINGLY sprinkled with the lettuce. The root beer shake was more like a syrup than a shake....AND it was $7! a waste imo. If you want a side of ranch, or ANYTHING (God forbidf) be sure to know you'll pay for it! Our waitress had our bill printed out and set on our table before asking us how everything was and we ordered a side of ranch...so she grabbed the bill and took it back to adjust price accordingly. Dinner for 2 adults & 2 kids = nearly $50!!! Ridiculous. Now I know. I'd rather have a Burger King Whopper.
(1)Mandy B.
Literally the WORST burger I have ever tried to eat, the patty resembled a gray soggy sponge. Its usually a bad scene when they don't ask you how you would like your burger cooked. Ordered onion rings and half of them were completely burnt. The french fries were limp and cold. Worst part was getting the bill, $68 for 3 TERRIBLE burgers, onion rings & root beer. Stay far far away.
(1)Katie F.
Cool 50's decor that takes your back in time. Alot to take in. Service was mediocre and so was the food. Greasy oversized fast food burger for fancy menu pricing. If you want to split the greasy monstrosity.....that costs 2$ extra even though your just getting an extra paper basket. Don't forget to bring cash and alka seltzer.
(2)Robin F.
This place looked kitschy cool so we stopped in after an oil change across the street. I tried a root beer float based on the name of the place, it was okay, but wasn't a huge fan of sprinkles on a float. $7.25 for a corn dog kids meal seemed crazy high. There is an identity crisis with how to order. It's sit down and they take your order, but then they call you up to pick it up at the counter, but then deliver your soft drinks to the table? Pick one! Is this full service or not?
(2)Chris D.
True rating is a 3 1/2...Their rootbeer was damn good though their food was VERY plain and dull, our waiter forgot or something and we couldn't pay for our food for about 20mins and no other waiter would take our bill. There are better buger joints around.
(3)Mishy S.
Rootbeer floats the size of your head! Car shows on the weekend! Shakes of every variety! This is really not a place I go to eat a meal- I go more to have a rootbeer float and share a basket of fries with a friend while browsing classic cars on the weekend. Totally fun and kitschy.
(4)Darby D.
When I first heard about xxx, I was really excited, because I love burgers, and I am sort if a root beer connesuir. But once experiencing this horrific grease pit of doom, I knew that I would never return. When I first walked in, I literally felt like I was walking into an indoor junk yard. There were random old drivers license IDs all along the walls, below a rows of nasty old soda bottles, some of which contained liquid that had to be decades old. The tables and menus were greasy and sticky. When I opened my menu I really wasn't surprised that the massive burgers were all $10 and up, however, I was surprised, angered even, to discover that they charge $2.50 to split one. This always aggravates me at restaurants, but especially here, because there was no way on earth any of my little kids could finish one on their own. When our burgers arrived they were on buns that were so soaked in grease that the broke apart on the first bite, and the burger patty was egregiously under seasoned. After all this, I still had high hopes for the rootbeer, but even that was mediocre at best. All in all, this place was a huge letdown, with gross decor, overpriced greasy and flavorless burgers, and mediocre root beer. And that's all I have to say about that.
(1)Rafael Z.
Came here for the first time before a hike before hiking up poo poo point (not recommended). I heard about this place having an old diner feel with love for all types of cars. There's always car meets at this place throughout the year and I wanted to check it out. I came in and noticed the walls were filled with car related photos,parts and memorabillia also a bunch of Hight School ID cards for some reason. You gab your own menu and seat yourself. I ordered the XXX burger and that was a huge mistake before a hike. That was the largest burger I have consumed in my life. It's about the size of a personal pan pizza, maybe a little bigger. The burger itself tasted alright, nothing special but it was huge. I didn't even finish half of it. Keep note this place is CASH ONLY unless you wanted to get a surcharge of $2.75 using their ATM. Overall the food was ok and the customer service is good. I would come here again but I will order something much much smaller.
(3)erik s.
Food is great and the atmosphere takes you back in time. They only accept cash so leave your plastic at home. Get some pepcid because it is very rich and greasy.
(4)Marc M.
Funny to see all these people complaining about a greasy burger - GTFOH! That's how a burger was and is supposed to be. A thin patty? Yeah they are - and can be cooked better that way. Throw two of em on a bun with some cheese, delicious sauce, and condiments and that's a BURGER. Seems like a lot of pretentious "foodies" are giving their 2 cents on something they can't even relate to. Pricing could be better, but all these other burger spots are charging the same. XXX is the epitome of a bygone era and I'm glad they're preserving the true drive-in culture.
(5)Mick S.
A mushroom burger ended up costing like $15 after I added cheese to it. Bland and came with curly fries. Wafer thin patty and greasy. The kid had fish and chips. Fish tasted really, really fishy...nasty fishy...disgusting. I like my fish to taste fresh. They charged me for the kids root beer even when his meal was supposed to come with one. Then he only drank a quarter of it and asked for water instead...WTF. Ordering is super confusing, not sure where to go, or how.....and the lady with the microphone need to stop....not very much fun listening to some lady blab over a microphone through your whole meal. Kinda like eating at a carnival in the games area. Good thing I had cash....I don't even expect to pay with cash from the food trucks. Who uses cash anymore? All sorts of extra fees, like splitting fees. Not sure why this is...everything comes out in little plastic baskets and no silverware. Usually splitting fees are to cover housekeeping and washing costs, but I think that would be negligible at this joint.
(2)Debra N.
Expensive. Mediocre food. Good root beer floats, I'll give them that. I will not be going back. Spent $75 on dinner for 5 today--at a mediocre burger joint. Yikes.
(2)Channing C.
The coolest thing about this place was the huge gumball machine, Buddy Holly's tour bus and the eating area outside. What's not cool was the prices, food and over cluttering of the restaurant. Prices: What I hated most was the fact that this place makes it impossible to save money. If you want to split or share, they charge you $1.50 to $2.00. Not cool. Some of food isn't worth what they want to charge. Food: The root beer and onion rings here is excellent and that is the only thing I can give high marks for. The burger patties are paper thin and loaded with sauce and stuff. My orange creamsicle shake was good but overly sweet, just too much syrup for me to finish. Lastly, my cheese steak sandwich was inedible. Cheese steak sandwiches are simple: your beef, cheese and peppers on a toasted buttered bun. XXX tried to get fancy. There was two sauces, a white and a red, and some kind of seasoning along with garlic which made for a nasty mixture. The sandwich was loaded with cheese and too large for me to eat. I asked for a knife to cut it in half. Clutter: I get the theme of the place but there is literally shit everywhere. To me, this is a fire hazard. Looking at the walls while trying to swallow my nasty sandwich was making me sick. Obviously, I won't be back to XXX Rootbeer unless its for a float and the onion rings.
(1)Mr. J.
This is one of only two places in the whole country that still serves XXX Root Beer, which was a nationwide brand in the old days. And it tastes pretty good! They also feature decent diner food; burgers, fries, etc. But it is somewhat overpriced, as others have said. The 50s diner decor is fun, as well as the juke box.
(3)Julia P.
Very disappointed. I actually felt like a hostage during my meal...here's what my experience was like: walked in and sat down at a booth. The restuarant was pretty cool with all the junk on the walls but I felt a bit clastrophobic. No one came to our table for a while so we started to get up to order from the To go window..a guy came immediately And took our order through so we sat back down. My boyfriend was hungry (I really only wanted a soda and a bite of a burger) and he ordered the big burger and root beer. The root beer was delicious.. And then there was the burger and the incident...the burger was the size of a frisbee with a weird yellow thick bun that had three or four small pre-frozen thin patties thrown inbetween with weird onions and cheese. It all came in a paper boat with fries on the bottom- the burger covered all the fries so you would have had to lift the whole thing up to get a fry. I wanted to cut a wedge out to try it so I asked staff for a side plate and a knife/fork. The guy said he could take it back to the kitchen to split the burger in half which I replied " no thank you, I just want to cut a bit out for me" he then explained that he had to find our server to discuss this with him..weird.. He left and immediately a girl staff member asked if we were missing food to which I said "no, just asked another staff for knife and side plate" she then started lifting the food off the table and said she would take it to the kitchen so it could be split... I said no thank you..she continued to take it and turn her back... I got a bit angry and said " can you bring our food back?" She then thumped the food back on the table and walked off. So we waited for the plate and knife...I noticed the servers huddling up and looking over their shoulders at us, they scattered and our server headed towards us and explained that "we don't have knives here" and tha he had to take it to the kitchen to split. I gave up at that point and he took the food away.. It had now been about 35 minutes since we sat down..still no food in my tummy. It finally came back (split in half). Since it was still big and I wanted a more manageable burger, I asked if I could still get a knife. The server smirked and said he would have to go ask mgmt about that (really???!). He came back with a plastic fork....wtf? So I cut my wedge of the burger that I wanted in the first place with my plastic fork.....I was so done with the place at that point and I didn't feel welcomed or like a customer. I felt like I was doing something wrong ( since when was asking for a knife at a restuarant wrong??) . My boyfriend finished his food, paid (25$ for burger and one soda) and got the heck outta there. All in all a very horrible end to an awesome day with a great hike at poo poo point. Ps the burger was nasty...shoulda gone to fat burger or dicks drive in for sure. Oh and they charged a 2$ fee for splitting the burger ..wtf! Didn't even want it split in the first place!
(1)Sooch S.
It's a fun place to visit but food wasn't any good. The root beer float was mah and the halibut was overcooked. Food was way overpriced. We will not go back.
(1)Amy W.
The ambiance is fun (think 50's drive-in meets drag race) but the food & service, alas, are not as good as they once were. Burgers are pricey & not that thick; fried chicken, which used to be sensash, is now just meh. Best thing is still the root beer, shakes & malts. Found sundae to be disappointing. Overall, come for the atmosphere. Food is just OK and overpriced.
(3)Nikki S.
Straight up, this place has HORRIBLE food and is RIDICULOUSLY overpriced. Grilled cheese kids meal. The sandwich had clearly been cooked on an unclean griddle; you could TASTE the dirty grill. My son had one bite & refused to touch the rest. The fries were clearly cooked in oil where the temperature was way too high. My son ate a few. The cost: $7 Never one to shy away from a proclaimed house made sausage, I ordered the polish corn dog with onion rings. Again, there was clear oil temperature issues, as the corn dog arrived in a dark brown, greasy mess of unappetizing grossness. I had to peel off the breading it was so grease soaked. Onion rings had potential of the cook could learn to use a fryer. Cost: $11 My husband ordered a cheeseburger. If you have the talent to screw up a cheeseburger, then we're over before we even started. $9 for a pre-frozen, unseasoned, burger served with the aforementioned grease-laden fries? Bleyck. The bathroom area also stunk enough to make me gag. The rootbeer was pretty good, but not worth $5 for the large, which was LARGE. The best surprise at the end, oh yeah, they only take cash, but there's an ATM conveniently located in the restaurant that will charge you $2.75 for the use.
(1)Chase W.
Absolutely delicious... My only beef (ha, get it?) is that they only take cash
(4)Ninja A.
A strange, random fine. Being a root beer guy, I had to stop and try. Definitely on the sweeter side and a larger portion than what I'm use to. Had an order of fries only, though, as I was not going to induce a heart attack on my vacation.
(3)Jenny H.
Really crappy compared to 3 years ago when I moved away. The server barely spoke English. We all asked for no special sauce and that request was ignored. Our chili cheese fries with no fries was turned into no chili either. And all the weird stuff hanging off the walls has gotten way way out of hand. The real historic 50's period items have been covered up by modern letters, canceled drivers licenses, student ID's and just what looks like garbage that hangs so low it skimmed my husband's head. Not sanitary feeling at all. Yucky and way overpriced was our overall takeaway.
(1)Arthur V.
Love this place. My favorite burger joint in Washington! I'm a sucker for the 1950's and this place definitely suits my love for the 50's era. The best root beer in town. A float is a MUST! The burgers are GINORMOUS! If you plan to share between you and another person, it will cost you an additional $2. The staff is excellent and the owner Jose is awesome! They host the biggest car shows from VW, imports, bikes, muscle, classic and more! Definitely a must!
(5)A D.
Good for: huge portions of burgers and the like, delicious milkshakes, people into retro memorabilia Bad for: people who don't carry cash (but there's an ATM), people on diets, vegetarians There isn't a whole lot of seating inside, and the outside picnic tables are utilized greatly, so I would plan on getting your food to go if it's raining/snowing/cold.
(4)Zach R.
XXX is good to go to once for the novelty, but after that you're paying a needless surcharge. The décor is unique, but also is devolving over time to look more like an episode of Hoarders than any seriously maintained or curated selection of memorabilia. The kids at the table next to us affixed their own items to the wall on the sly and left hoping no one would notice. I can't imagine anyone will in the restaurant's current junky state. The food is mediocre and heavily fried. I don't have anything bad to say - other than the relatively high prices - but I also don't have anything good to say. The shake I had was badly blended, with a pooling of the root beer flavoring on the bottom. The XXX Root Beer was pretty good and perhaps ordering just something root beer related is a better choice than actually trying to force them to give you food. The service as I think is being generally noted these days is getting close to abysmal. I was starving and so we ordered an appetizer to go with our burgers... everything, including our drinks, arrived in one big lump about fifteen minutes later. The table next to us had the dad get up just ready to leave without paying in anger due to the slow unreliable service. The table behind them had to get the manager after having sent back food to be fixed twice. People eating outside had come in unhappy too. Our server had a limited English vocabulary and stumbled over our order. The current staff is perhaps all the same family and/or friends, and I think it is showing badly as it doesn't seem like they are interested in being a good and professional team. I've been going to the Triple XXX for a long long time now, but over the past couple years the service has finally getting bad enough that it is probably time to stop. The current regime is an embarrassment, and it's needless to be paying inflated prices for bad, slow, and indifferent service. There are much better people running much better places that would be more than happy to take your money and give you a great experience.
(1)Yuki I.
I've been here in vast periods one when moving one when trying it and another for a friends birthday. I absolutely love the look of this place awesome to see an old diner since most don't last unfortunately. The car shows they have are awesome and think it is really cool that they do that. The food on the other hand is something I'd rather stay away from. My periods of going here were spread out about 6 months and 7 months. Every time the food tasted awful. Every time I've been there someone got sick, my friends birthday no one was happy because the food was bad and most of us got sick and no one wants that on someone's cake day. The only thing that was good was the tall glass of cold root beer but the size in my opinion is too large for me not a die hard root beer fan so it was a bit much even for a "small size" which is about 32oz or so. I won't be coming back for the food ever.
(1)Caitlin C.
The worst service I've ever had. They messed up on both my boyfriends and my own burger. By the time they fixed them we weren't hungry anymore for them. The burgers were very poor quality and super thin.I also thought it was crazy that they have a split or sharing fee.i was very disappointed.
(1)Jane D.
Decided to stop because my husband told me he's passed by this place a bunch of times.. We have been driving from Yakima and we were super hungry.. First thing, 2 burgers and 1 shake was 30 dollars.. Second thing, they didn't take cards. So, you have you use their atm for a 3 dollar fee. Third thing, the food was ABSOLUTELY disgusting. The most bland tasting nothingness we've ever had. Super bummed. The whole experience was terrible. I've have never asked for a refund on my food, EVER before.. I just feel bad when people do that.. But when you can't even choke down a burger.. You gotta take it back. I did, and I got a refund.. And get this.. When she handed me my money, I said, "I'm super sorry about being a total inconvenience.." The waitress goes, "it's totally okay, I don't like the burgers either, they're gross." Well, that's gotta tell you something right there.. Even the staff won't eat that garbage...
(1)Ginny C.
Only go for a root beer to take out. The root beer was exceptional. Do not get the root beer float unless you like soft serve ice cream. My son and I ordered a hamburger with onion rings. The place was not busy and it took 20 minutes to get our meal. We were there about 3:30 in the afternoon. The wait staff was not interested in being there. Most of the time they huddled by the drink station. I felt as if I had to be apologetic for them to get me things. I had to ask for straws, ketchup, onion ring sauce and more napkins. When she came by to give them to us, she walked by and dropped them on the table and kept going. The hamburger was too greasy sloppy and thin. Greasy sloppy as in running down your fingers and thin as in McDonald's thin As for the decor, it was an explosion of kitch. Definitely appropriate for the theme restaurant. It is a cash only business. They have am ATM with an excesive fee to get money. The key pad moved when I touched it. Overall, it was not good experience for us but the root beer was awesome.
(1)Andy Z.
food:i ordered the steak mushroom philly and a root beer. i was shocked at how big the sandwich was. it was good though. it had a couple of whole mushrooms in there. it was kind of hard to eat and very messy. i had to rip off parts of the sandwich to eat it. there were lots of onions and cilantro in there, which makes the sandwich i think. i also took a bite of the sundae. subpar in my opinion. ***3/5 service: youre supposed to grab the menu and seat yourself. did not know that. we sat ourselves by the corner and waited forever with nobody paying attention to us. the place wasnt even that busy. so we moved and sat right by the register. even then the people think were not there. not that attentive. ***2/5 ambiance: very 50s...i think. i wasnt alive then. a lot of people donate their items to the place and showcase it. pretty neat. the place is bigger than i thought. plus it has outdoor seating too. ***4/5 price: at first i thought it was expensive. but then one meal can really split into 2. as a big eater going in very hungry, i was only able to finish half of my meal. but then i did have a glass of root beer too. ***4/5
(3)Heidi M.
Yum, this place is good. If your watching your weight or on a diet you may want to go elsewhere. The burgers are awsome and the milkshake delicious. They only take cash but do have a cash machine. There is outside seating.
(4)Whitney B.
The first time I visited this place, I was young, in love, and completely out of my mind. There were some stupid things I did out of love including the 10lbs of courtship weight I willingly put on and my super morbid visit to Triple X. When he first suggested Triple X as a date spot, the thought simply wanted to make me cringe and upchuck hard. The category under which the food here falls is a delicate cross between landfill and the dirty laundry of a frat house. I was pushing 5-minute breaks per bite; at that rate, it would've taken me 2 weeks to finish eating. On a scale from 1 to holy shit, I couldn't tell whether the complimentary oil avalanche that fell out of my burger was meant for me or lubrication for a barn of male horses. That alone renders it inedible, no matter how cheap it is for the size of the burger. Being that this place is a one-time thing in the quaint lands of Issaquah, they get a lot of customers under the age of 10. So many in fact that, at one point in time during my visit, I started developing angst and depression about my fertility. I suggest ordering root beer and a side of birth control. Often car enthusiasts will hold meetups here, ranging from tricked out small penis cars to American muscle cars, and they are more often than not insufferable to witness. By insufferable, I mean it appears they spend the entire day fondling mufflers and nuzzling their noses up along each other's flawless ass cracks. You'll be able to extend your lifespan by 2 years by not coming here to eat.
(2)Kaleigh S.
The food was excellent. Admittedly, we did not get the root beer but we probably will next time. What we did order was a strawberry milkshake, garlic fries, and a Philly chicken cheesesteak sandwich. It was HUGE! My favorite part was the milkshake. So good! And they use Darigold ice cream in their shakes. Yum! So, the food was great. The service was subpar. Let me begin by saying they charge you exorbitantly to split things. I had to request my shake not split so that they wouldn't charge me an extra two dollars. My husband absentmindedly ordered our sandwich split and we later found out it was three dollars to have the sandwich split. Most places do this for free. Wow. Next, the service is very slow. We were there for over an hour and the place wasn't super busy at 2 PM. Our waitress was very sweet and maybe there was an emergency in the back, but we had a long wait for everything. Also we could not cash out with anyone BUT our one waitress (we asked someone else to cash us out after waiting 20 minutes for our server) and had to wait even longer. Also, a waitress kept putting a jar of straws on our table and then picking it up and and taking it away. This happened four times. It was not our waiter and we were very confused. Overall we will probably be back, but only with out of town company to give them some local color. Great food, but the chaotic service and high prices make it hard to make this place a regular stop.
(3)Amanda A.
Next time I will read reviews 1st. Ordered food then read Yelp and found out Cash Only- Awesome! Anyways my only other issue is a silly $2 split fee. Portions are huge nothing small here, nothing. Foods great, next time I will bring cash and my kids.
(3)Opal D.
Absolutely love this place! Delicious buyers and shakes. The restaurant has so much personality. Often times in the summer there are car shows happening right outside. I especially like pigging out here after going on a hike. Cash only (ATM on site). If you haven't been, definitely go and check XXX out!
(5)Karen H.
Have been here 3 times on the last year. The food quality has been hit or miss. Sadly, this go round was a miss. The cheese burger was good, fries were severely over cooked and the cherry coke barely had any cherry flavir. The staff were mostly friendly, except the guy who dropped the food off at our table as if..here...take it. The time before this last visit, the fries were good, but the fish burger was a bit off putting in flavor...drink was excellent. Both our kids enjoy it, especially the colossal chili dogs. Overall, it's a fun place...don't expect over the top food....however, you just might get lucky. I think we'll skip it next time we're in Issaquah.
(3)Sam H.
Always mediocre food. Cash only. Shakes and floats are the best thing to get. Nevertheless, it's fun.
(3)Dan V.
This place is nasty. Restaurant was decorated by a hoarder, the burgers are dripping grease, and the prices are ridiculous. I know it's been in Issaquah for a long time, and there is some nostalgia attached to the place, but do yourself a favor and spend your money elsewhere.
(1)alex s.
I couldn't have been more disappointed. The food was so greasy it was inedible (coming from someone that enjoys greasy food) and I was charged $2 extra for a $6 regular sized milkshake because I shared it with my girlfriend. I want to like this place because of the atmosphere and fun decorations but it is definitely going on my avoid list. I guess there is a reason we were the only customers at 730 on a Saturday.
(1)Catherine K.
This is a fun place to go to see old cars and listen to music. But, the food is not very good and expensive for what it is.
(3)Abby T.
Went here for lunch today, kind of wish I hadn't. After hearing the decor is so awesome, I'm left to wonder what the homes of these people making such comments look like... because XXX could be featured on Hoarders. Sure, they have some ok retro stuff, but this place is PACKED with crap. It's all over the walls, stuffed into the booths, hanging off the ceiling; I literally had to duck into my booth, it's just cluttered. That brings me to the booth... what the heck? Two of us sat in this booth, designed for two people and big enough for maybe my left thigh. I should note that I am NOT a large person, by any means (and my lunch partner was a stick thin high school kid. Food was mediocre and overpriced. I had the low rider (sans jalapeño) burger and a root beer. The root beer was extremely sweet, the fries bland and un-seasoned, and the burger so greasy my bun fell apart in a soggy mess after 2 bites. The bacon was good... that was the only saving grace. My friend had a regular burger and a float. Our bill was $34.00 ($4 difference between root beer and a root beer "float" with one scoop of soft serve hanging awkwardly off the side?) Also - they are cash only? When was the last time you were in a brick and mortar business that did not take credit cards? And haven't they been around since like... the 70's? Have they not had time to implement a credit card system, or do they just like charging $3 for you to use their ATM?
(1)Mell H.
Great to bring toddlers to enjoy the décor, since there is lots to LOOK at. As far as the dinging goes...no way 1) charge to refill a soda...even if the total bill is close to $ 100 2) charge to split a plate with a kid 3) no cards whatsoever....the ATM is inside the restaurant...hmm....and charges close to $ 3 for its usage 4) food looks good but is not good
(1)Karla Roxanne M.
So so good after hiking nearby.... Huge root beer floats and the Low Rider burger a must. We had to split it cuz it's huge!!!
(5)K B.
After hearing the famous XXX Rootbeer, we were really excited to go. The decor is unusual and is pretty neat that their style is collected throughout the years. They also have a huge gumball machine and other $1 machine assortments that you can get. We got a super rootbeer float, which we were expecting to be amazing, but it ended up tasting like an average homemade rootbeer float (which could also have been their selling point). The food portions were either too big, too small, or too greasy. The customer service was pretty bad, took forever for the waitress to come over and order for us, and took forever waiting for our check. CASH ONLY
(2)Bj M.
Root Beer! Yum! But that's the best part. No waitstaff will speak to you unless you know what you're doing and get yer self a menu and table. There is I sign that says seat yourself but only if you go in the correct door. Lol we figured it out, the people after us stood around for a long time trying to get a server's attention. The food was good n greasy as expected. But the server did screw up my order, I'm assuming it was a language barrier issue. I ordered the seafood basket and got prawn basket. Still tasty, same price, but spendy for 6 shrimp n some fries$17. I did get the garlic fries which tacked on $3. Not sure it was worth it. May try the chili cheese fries if I go back. Cool atmosphere, decent food, make sure to bring cash!!! No debit or credit cards accepted.
(3)C P.
XXX RootBeer Drive-In / XXXBurgers If you're into mid-20th century, drive-in, moto-head décor, look no further. If you're into good food... drive on by! Seriously. I had heard XXXs Root Beer floats were amazing, so we drove the distance to enjoy the 'old, original Root Beer, sugar cane recipe', as the owner called it. Jose was standing at the register, collecting "cash only," which, in itself, seems a bit odd, but hey... we were hungry. Jose told us his burgers were 'made like the old days, thick and juicy,' so we ordered 'two burgers with everything (lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard, "the works"), two floats, and an order of onion rings. And how much did those 5 items cost? Wait for it... just under $50!! After waiting 20 minutes for our food, we were in a hurry to leave... but when our food finally arrived, we were handed three burgers! So, make that SIX items for just under FIFTY BUCKS! Really?!? We paid for a third burger that we never ordered? Having heard how 'delish' the burgers were supposed to be, we waited another 13 minutes to get home to share the XXX gastronomic delights with someone else, who trashed his burger s well. Imagine my surprise when I opened the cardboard box, in which I was supposed to find that 'thick and juicy' burger with all the trimmings... and found two, overly-done, dry, not quite quarter-inch patties of questionable meat, with nothing but a few sliced jalapenos, squished onto what looked like ketchup on one side of the bun, and some yellowish-orange, greasy-looking paste on the other half! * That over-priced Lunch went into the trash... a total waste of money, to be sure! To think I passed up enjoying a juicy, all meat, CostCo hot dog 'with all the trimmings' for $1.59 that includes a beverage of my choice, for this mediocre fare. If/when I return, I'll stick to ordering a Root Beer float. Why? Because Root Beer floats remind me of the cool, 'drive-in' atmosphere of the '60s, when I was a kid... and because XXX does fulfill that 'return down memory lane' adventure, complete with 'Oldies' playing, plus a huge collection of mid-twentieth century memorabilia to ogle, if/when I return. I'm giving XXX TWO STARS only for the Root Beer Float... and MINUS FIVE STARS for the burgers.
(2)A J.
I loved this place when I was a kid and I have fond memories of it. I don't know what happened in the last few years. Maybe the ownership changed? My boyfriend and I ordered to go, attempted to eat our meals, and threw the food away after just a few bites. It was terrible...dripping with grease and no flavor. It was a let down.
(1)Merissa S.
I know it's iconic, but it's really just mediocre food that's overpriced. If you go during a car show I could understand the draw but then you just wait longer for your so so meal.
(3)Nessa T.
This is my all time fave restaurant! I see people saying they're expensive but they're cheaper than Red Robin and only a little more than McDonald's or Carls Jr for a burger meal. Except these are specialty burgers and HUGE portions. The root beer floats are ginormous and perfect to share on an Archie style date. The PB and chocolate shakes are also a must! The decor is super fun! 50s theme with customer touch--you can hang a pic or card etc on the wall and come back months later to see it still there. Lots of memorabilia. We dressed up 50s and took some of our engagement photos here as this place is one of our fave date spots--but I'm a sucker for 50s diners.
(5)Melody M.
When we drove into town and passed the XXX sign I told my husband "Maybe they have topless waitresses?" We were blown away by the memorabilia including a '60's Colorado license plate in our booth (we just moved here from Denver). The music was awesome and our waitress was fine. My husband had the XXX burger and a large frosty root beer. He said that even though it was enormous there was nothing special about the burger. He thought the root beer was only ok. I had a cheese steak sandwich that was also huge and ok tasting. The Piston Rings were tasty. We thought it was over priced for the quality. As we drove by on our way into town I could smell the grease in the air. I walked out feeling my arteries clogging. We won't go back.
(2)Daddio I.
This is absolutely worth going to. The environment is fantastic especially if you are a gear head and love cars. But the food is really just ok, there are much better burgers in town than here for about the same price. Fantastic for young kids who will love the old fashioned environment.
(3)Clint L.
Car nerds dream. The place has all kinds car parts on the walls. The staff is very friendly and they have great (but very high calorie) food. Try the giant root beer in a frosted mug. It's life changing. Only downside to this place is they don't accept debit cards. But they do have an atm machine in the building.
(5)Chau D.
I tried liking this place after reading the reviews and looking over their menu a few times but when I got here and finally got a taste...I wasn't a fan. I ordered the bacon cheese burger and a root beer float. I'm all good with a greasy burger but the burger wasn't that flavorful. I don't think my taste buds are off. I threw in more ketchup and Tabasco just so I could try and finish it. The fries were fine and the root beer float was delicious! I'd definitely go back for another root beer float.
(2)Jak C.
Over priced, terrible food, nothing special. If you are willing to drive another mile to Costco and spend $3.00 ($1.50 for a free refill coke + hotdog and another $1.50 you get an ice cream sundae), you get way more and better food, and can make as much floats as you are delighted to. Coming to XXX Rootbeer, you pay $$$ for tiny serving of junk! Never gonna come back again.
(1)Dana M.
I agree with most of the other reviews.. You're paying for the experience and ambiance. The burgers are priced reasonably, but they charge you for every little thing including splitting a meal! $28.00 for a burger and root beer float... The xxx burger is huge and is more then enough for two people. Tried using a entertainment book coupon and they don't accept it if you share.. Owner seems nice... But sadly we won't be back... I forgot... It gave me real bad heartburn. I never get heartburn. Sad.
(2)Meredith A.
This is the place I hate that I love. I don't go there often, because the food is clearly not good for me. But it's a fun place to go occasionally with my kids, who have tons to look at while they are there. There is lots of variety on the menu, and for the most part the food is just OK. But the food combined with the ambience makes the food seem better. It's just a fun place to go. Sitting outside in the summer is fun, except that there are lots of yellow jackets and yellow jacket traps hanging around. It's nice to sit outside, but if you want to relax and avoid the yellow jackets, sit inside. The staff are super friendly. The most awesome menu item is the malts and milkshakes, which are absolutely wonderful. I get mine without the mountain of whipped cream on top. They have lots of flavors, and they are a really good, occasional guilty pleasure.
(4)Alice G.
This restaurant is over-priced and became the low-point of a recent visit with the grand parents. The food is just standard burger fare, but they nickle-and-dime you in odd ways. First they don't tell you before you order a "root beer" that its a 1/2 gallon of root beer, and it's $4.75. There would be no reason to order more than one for a table, but if its your first time, you end up ordering one for each person by mistake. The kids meals (standard hot dog, burger) start north of $7. My 4-yr old twins weren't that hungry, so I ordered a kid's hot dog to split between them. The server brought it already cut in half to the table, and there was a $2 splitting fee on our bill. $2 splitting fees were added to the burgers the adults shared too. Of course its not alot of money, but it's just an annoying charge for splitting food when the food is similar to what you buy from food trucks at a county fair.
(1)Dan G.
Not customer friendly. My son called about using an entertainment book coupon, was told on the phone it would work, and then was rudely denied. If they don't want to use coupons, they shouldn't offer them.
(1)Ryan L.
This place has one of those monster burgers thats like 5x the size of a normal burger, like what you see on the show Man vs. Food. That alone earns 5 stars in my book. I had a regular burger and fries and overall it was good. I also tried a monster 1 ft hotdog with chili all over it that was pretty crazy. The atmosphere is crazy fun, a neat place to try if you are looking for something different. I will be going back.
(4)Matt W.
A true Issaquah classic. Triple XXX has awesome decor and the food is on point. Come here for a unique experience that is 50s-60s themed with a ton of memorabilia lining the walls. Burgers are excellent here and the philly cheese steak is to die for. Remember, cash only! Bring your appetite
(5)Chris P.
The only reason to come here is because you want a GOOD Root Beer Float. That's it. Really. Stop reading. Unless you also like very overpriced, generic (frozen) food and lower-quality service - in which case: this place is heaven. Bleah.
(2)Heath C.
A gimmicky diner that offers a huge and delicious burger and tasty root beer in a nice frosty mug. Covered in layers of 50's decor from floor to ceiling, you'll never forget this place. The staff are nice and the service is good, but remember they only accept cash. If you go, you must get the XXX combo and a root beer.
(3)Matthew C.
Easily the best burger I've ever had in the Seattle area. Bar absolutely none. I had one of their specialty burgers, the "Lowrider", as I recall. It's their bacon-cheese burger. When I ordered it, the waitress said it was her favorite and suggested that an egg and grilled onions would put it over the top. Not wanting to miss out, I took her up on her suggestion. Oh man, was she right. 2 beef patties, probably 5 strips of thick-cut bacon, a fried egg, and grilled onions. That was an amazing sandwich. Fries were brought out, and I was able to eat about 2 of them. That made me sad, because they are actually excellent fries as well. But I was just so full from the sandwich I couldn't eat any of them. The restaurant is done in a 50s theme and the walls are covered with momentos that patrons have donated. Pictures are also all over the walls of the restaurant throughout the years. There are pictures of the many car shows that base there, as well as famous car-centric celebrities. I won't spoil any surprises. Really the ONLY thing that keeps it from a 5-star rating is the menu is just so huge. It takes forever to pore through. However, I'm sure everything on there is fantastic, it's just not good for a quick decision. I feel like if you went there with company, you'll spend more time researching all their options than you would actually speaking with your friend/spouse/child/Phoenix Jones. If you want a fun atmosphere with so much stuff on the walls you'll feel like you're at a museum this is the place for you. If you want the best burger in the Seattle area, this place is for you. If you can't fathom not using your credit card, this place isn't for you.
(4)Tom C.
I heard about this place from a motorcycle blog - had to stop by the for the burger, but I ended up getting the patty melt! Don't ask me why, I don't know!! But it was good! I still want to get back over there for the burger so I can update this and hopefully bumpt it a star. The patty melt was good, but nothing special as far as patty melts go! The root beer was very good - and I am not a big soda fan. I will be back!
(3)Suie C.
Brought my bf here as promised. We had the fried mushrooms, a strawberry shake, rootbeer, a burger, and a chick philly. Honestly, this place lost most of the minimal appeal that was there the first time around. Friend mushrooms were good, strawberry shake also good, rootbeer was just rootbeer. The burger came with onion rings and fries. Onion rings (plural) meand TWO rings. The burger patty itself was very thin, there was ONE slice of tomatoe and ONE slice of pickle. Lettuce was also dismal, the majority of the burger was the bun. For $11, we expected a bit more. The chicken philly was okay, super greasy, but once again for $13, there could have been more to the sandwich. There wasn't much taste in the food either. Bottom line, for the price of this place, total bill was a little over $40 before tip, it's not worth it whatsoever. I was really hoping that the second time around would be a better experience, but afterwards, it felt as if we just wasted money on crappy food. Sushi would have been a much better choice. If you go there, don't get a burger. the best thing about the food was probably the fried mushrooms and strawberry shake. But if you live a ways out from Issaquah, it's really not worth the drive for fun and distracting decor, but bad and tasteless food. Another tip, its CASH ONLY. There' an ATM up front, but skip the subpar food and hassle of ATM fees and go elsewhere if you're looking for quality and tasty food. .
(1)Matt N.
I come to XXX Rootbeer for the ambiance and the rootbeer. I can't say that the food is delicious, because you can find better fries, dogs, and hamburgers other places. This place looks like it was from the 50-60's with pictures of classic cars, juke boxes, and license plate all over the place. It is truly a unique place and a destination. One of the things they are most well known for is the Rootbeer floats. You have to get the large size because it's just a little more in price, but a lot more in quantity. It also comes in a frosted mug and with whip cream on top. It's also nice to see the owner Jose there. He really takes his work and business seriously. I'm glad to have experienced it.
(4)Scott W.
This place has good burgers and really good root beer, but I was ASTOUNDED with the price. My wife and I each got a burger, she upgraded to sweet potato fries and I upgraded to onion rings, and we both got root beers... Our bill was over $40 at a drive in burger shop! It's good, but not good enough for the price. Many other burger places in Issaquah that are much better value. I like the idea, but won't be back.
(3)Bethany P.
When you want a good ole American gut buster, this is the place!!! It's good. Not amazing, but it's hard to find a cool 50s diner these days. I love the 50s diner feel! Their root beer is delicious!!! Make sure to bring cash!! They don't do credit.
(4)Byron M.
Cramped, incredibly slow (9 minutes to get a root beer and the place only had 7 active tables with 6 wait staff on deck), and the kicker, no credit cards accepted..........awesome.
(1)Lisa K.
Absolute Fantastic atmosphere! Awesome car shows, and people take their older cars here on weekends for the "drive In". Food is greasy, but kids love it. You have to try the root beer! I don't like their meat for burgers, but they do have an amazing selection! Floats and shakes are fabulous!
(4)Millie F.
Ohhhhh wow! You gotta see this place! Good burgers friendly staff, GOOD rootbeer! It's fun and moderately priced.
(4)mike t.
Best root beer float I ever had. Outdoor seating is great, visit in the summer.
(4)Simon B.
Definitely old fashioned burgers and root beer floats, but by todays heath standards it is NOT one to be a regular at , small portions are mondo in themselves so order small, light ... delicious but dangerous !
(4)Jens J.
Even though directly in front of XXX there is a sign for a rehab clinic, rest assured that this really is a restaurant. The owners have covered every square inch of the walls AND ceiling with 1950's/60's "memorabilia." Why the quotation marks around memorabilia? Because, on closer inspection, not all the kitsch is from that era. To wit, there was a picture on the ceiling above me of the 2006-2007 cheerleaders from Davis High School in Yakima. And then on the wall next to me was an Oregon license plate that expires in 2011. A nice modern touch on a chilly day like today was the gas fireplace blazing in the center of the restaurant. Obviously the emphasis at XXX is burgers and root beer floats. I was tempted to order their mammoth XXX burger, figuring that if it was too big to hold in my hands, I could eat it with a fork. But on the menu next to this item was the blurb - "don't you dare ask for a fork or knife!" So I didn't. Instead I ordered something called the "405 Super Power burger", which was $8.49 with fries included. For $2.95 you could substitute the fries for a "Cesar" (sic) salad. After I ordered, the waiter came back to confirm that I didn't want pickles, lettuce or cheese. I said, "Yes, that's correct." He then came back and asked me if I just wanted onions and tomato. I said, "Sounds good to me." He came back a third time to ask if I wanted barbecue sauce, and I said "Nope." My burger and fries appeared at the table extremely quickly. It was actually a pretty good burger, despite the patty being as thin as a dollar bill. The layers on this burger included: a smudge of a tart mayo-like sauce, the patty, bacon, ham and then thousand-island dressing. The fries were so-so at best. I might come back in a couple years if I was near by, but I wouldn't come out of my way to eat here. Oh, if you want dessert, I suggest you head halfway down the block to Boehm's and get some of their scrumptious dark-chocolate peanut butter creams.
(3)Steven O.
Cool atmosphere. 50s-like diner with a great vibe. Want to listen to music? Not a problem... jukebox in the center of the room. Great decor exploding from every direction just adds to the character of the place. The burger I ordered was just "good" but the root beer was out-of-this-world. A must see and experience!
(4)D W.
This place was just too cool to pass up- super nice service- root beer was ho hum and so damn sweet i took two swigs and out it went....If you are into a diabetic coma this root beer is for you!
(2)Sanjay F.
The first time I heard there was a XXX diner in Issaquah, I got excited. I thought this place was going to be something like Hooters, or maybe the Heart Attack Grill in Arizona, but this kind of XXX is all a tease... What it is, is a throwback to the 50's, for families and the occasional gear-head. I've had better burgers and fries elsewhere, but I usually come here in the summer time for the ice cream, rootbeer floats and the Vintage and hot rod car shows- That's the real attraction here. Parking can be a little problematic, especially during some of the warmer weekends or bigger car shows. I'd like this place better if they took debit cards, because CASH ONLY is absurd, especially in this day and age.
(4)M S.
There's nothing quaint about bad, overpriced food, but the service is so bad, you just might believe you are truly in another era. Say, medieval times - before the basic tenets of waitressing were invented. Our waitress, for example, hadn't yet read the chapter on providing beverages before or at least with food. The root beer is average, but add a sloppy squirt of the cheapest soft serve available, and you have a truly awful root beer float. For six and a half bucks. The apparent recipe for similarly priced shakes uses the same soft serve, but melted to a sludgy consistency. The fries were crispy oil, and you would expect better burgers in prison. But the ambience? The junk on the walls distracted us a bit from the food and service, but the belches from the other patrons brought us right back to reality. Another fun aspect of the service: One waitress tried to convince us they don't have silverware. I merely wanted to cut my burger in half, and let my gluten-sensitive daughter eat a bun-less burger with some self-respect. (Don't ask me how they serve the salad on the menu.) Skip this place, even if you are there for a historical vehicle rally. Make root beer floats at home. Buy good ice cream, and have some friends over. For the $50 we spent for 3 meals, you can have a lot of friends over.
(1)Ron S.
I went after a long time. My major beef with them is they don't accept credit cards. They want everything in cash and they ATM charges a fee. In fact, all of the trash and junk, they have hanging everywhere seems to be more sale. Seems like a garage sale or rummage sale. Also I was at the counter, and the staff in the front yelled in a loud voice to the kitchen not understanding that other people are nearby. Food was pretty good overall for fast food, and good volume. But I hardly go for the former reasons.
(2)Bruce L.
If I could give a negative stars I would. Where to bring about this terrible restaurant. They start out by charging gourmet pricing, for at best a medium product. If that good. Portion size is small on fries and very greasy. You can save yourself some money and get a better meal at one of the fast food burger joints. A Dicks burger is better and cheaper. The root beer is way to much money and too sweet. You can get root beer anywhere better and cheaper. Every thing cost extra, sub items, no ice in your root beer, split a meal and you will pay through the nose. Every thing in this place is for huge profit not for customer service. The topper is they don't take ATM or credit cards (save the fees) you have to use their ATM machine and that service will cost you $2.75. This place is a rip off, plain and simple. I for one well never go back.
(1)Timmy S.
The last XXX Root Beer drive-in in America. While the burgers and fries are good but average, the root beer in a tall frosty mug is delicious and their milkshakes are divine (thick and served in the tin). Or combine them both for a delicious root beer float. Car shows going on here most weekends over the summer months make it a busy place for lunch but fun if you like classic cars.
(3)Mike K.
Change is inevitable, but when it comes to restaurants and food sometimes that change is just plain disgusting. So it is with XXX Rootbeer Drive-In in Issaquah, WA. Prawns and Chips for one, Chicken Strips for the other. Both meals were seriously over cooked as in way to long in the fryer to the point of practically burnt. Tarter sauce was some sweet relish concoction that barely served as eatable. Asked for a condiment of mayonnaise, received packets when one was opened the mayo was rancid, seriously. asked for ranch dressing, received two more containers of the same, it really sucked, tarter sauce. This place use to be the go to place when heading over or returning from Eastern Washington. That will not be the case period going forward. Is it possible to give less than one star?
(1)Toby V.
I feel that it should not be 18 dollars for one person to eat lunch here. Great milk shakes and good burgers. It's a little expensive for me.
(3)Julie M.
$7 for a kids meal?! $12 for a burger and fries?! Are you kidding me? You can go over a block and eat at Jak's steakhouse (a tasty treat I might add) for the same amount without all of the garish 50's junk strewn all over the place (and a waitress who actually seats you.) I have 3 boys, under the age of 8 and don't mistake me for some kind of crabby neat freak but come on! If I'm going to have to spend $60 dollars for some burgers and fries, I definitely WONT do it here. We actually got up and walked out once we saw the menu...another thing a mom with 3 VERY hungry young boys does not do lightly. I have lived in Seattle all of my life and driven past this iconic spot more times than I can remember, always meaning to stop by and support it with my business. Well. This piece of iconic history should have shut down long ago before jumping the proverbial "shark."
(1)Alla K.
I don't no how to start, Me and my fiance went to this place today if i could rate the scenery. I would give it a 5 stars they had a car show of low riders today which was pretty cool, Now lets get back to the topic that is food I got a double bacon cheese burger which my bacon was cold, and on top of that it was a 11 dollar burger kinda of pricey but hey, i heard this place was good, i order a milk shake strawberry, half of the shake was just whip cream and the rest was syrup type of strawberry's and a little ice cream, my burger tasted plain, and on top of that for two burgers and a milk shake the bill came out to 36.24 if you ask me to pricey for two simple burgers, The only way i will go back if they have a car show and get the root beer float I guess that's why its called xxx root beer.
(1)Adam D.
I went here many times growing up... It has changed. It has been nearly 2 years since my last visit. There was hair (not just 1) cooked in my burger and my sister's was low quality. If they change ownership or go back to the way it was I would go back till then they have lost my patronage. Regards, Adam
(1)Robert S.
We were in Issaquah today, we went to Cougar Mountain Zoo to see the Baby Tigers But we got there too late and there were just putting the Kittah's away till 3pm, so we looked around a bit and then we went to get some food before returning to see the Kittah's so we headed into town and I wasn't seeing anything good, then I remembered XXX Root beer so off we went was a great day to get a burger and a Huge Ass mug of Root Beer, we got the Low rider Burger, it has Bacon and Cheese on it and Mayo, it has very little toppings that's why it is the Low Rider, we also got some yummy fries with the Skin on I might add and of course the Huge Ass Mug of Root Beer, in a frosted Mug that must hold a Half Gallon of Root Beer then there was all the Motorcycles that were there, was nice to look at them
(4)Adrienne R.
The title is promising: XXX Root-beer Drive-In. We thought our son, especially, would like this. The bonus was when a groupon was offered. We snatched it up and headed on over. The place was awful. The tables were not being cleaned as customer's left, so finding a table, even though it wasn't that full, was difficult. We waited a long time for service. The food was ala carte. And expensive for what it was offering. The root beer turns out not to be anything special. Either some national brand name or odd mix of them. If you are going to call yourself a root beer drive-in, then have your own root beer. What a cheat! We had burgers. These were probably one of our first burgers in the area. They were awful. Honestly, this restaurant had several telltales of a dying business. Poor service, ala carte items, lots of deals to get people there. Later on, I found that a couple local tourist attractions recommend it to visitors. I don't think they should do that anymore. I don't recommend going.
(1)Rachel B.
Bitter disappointment. For years and years and years and years (really...) I've driven (or been driven) past this place and longed to stop in. I thought it would be the best and coolest burger place ever. (And now that I think about it I should have revised my dreams when I never heard any other burger fiends mention it.) I can not believe the gf and paid 25 smackeroos for our burgers and drinks. I didn't like my burger and the bun was crazy greasy! What do they do? Fry it? The fries were lame. The rootbeer? Well, it had the flavor that as a kid made me hate rootbeer. I could somewhat appreciate it as an adult (mostly cause I could compare it to other root beers) but it was too sweet. OK, the frosty mug was a nice touch. Oh right. The service! Our order taker at the cash register had MAJOR attitude. Not sure what was up with her. She really gave my gf the run around. The guy that gave me our drinks was nice though. Regardless I will never never ever ever come here again. And thus the death of another food fantasy.
(1)Michael S.
Nice old school burger joint! The root beer was fantastic - I don't know if it's because I'm conditioned to drink diet colas, or if they use real sugar as opposed to corn syrup, but for whatever reason, the root beer here tasted really good. I could have easily downed another mug of this stuff but I stuck with one. The mushroom burger with cheddar that I ordered was better than average, but not outstanding. Onion rings were actually really good - nice and crispy and seemed hand-battered. Curly fries were a nice touch too.
(4)Rachel P.
This place is tucked away about a 30 - 40 minute drive from Seattle but is oh so worth the trip! Genuine 50s American style diner that blatantly warns you as you enter "nothing on this menu is good for you", and it is unashamedly so. I tend to think that greasy fried food is just the same from place to place, although this place proved that there is indeed an art to making the perfect curly fry, because theirs was a whole new level of awesome! The interior of this place is a feast for the eyes, every wall covered with 50s Americana - hot rods, LPs, Coca-Cola signs, Elvis, John Wayne, and pictures of diners eating their XXX burgers, which are approximately the size of the average adults cranium. There are vinyl booths to sit in or formica and chrome diner tables and chairs. The gumball machines and jukeboxes complete the look. This place specializes in Root Beer and serves them up in frosty cold glasses. My Rootbeer loving friend gave 2 thumbs up but I'm sorry this drink is not for me. We shared the "Tool Box" - a mountain of curly fries, fried mushrooms, cheese balls, onion rings, chicken strips and other assorted greasy-goodies. We shared this between 4 people and it was perfect. The boys had shakes that were impressive - good old P.B and Chocolate (U.S.A! U.S.A!) and Raspberry and Marshmallow. Outrageous. The service was super friendly and super quick. Sure this place is certainly not somewhere you should include in your diet on a weekly basis (from a health perspective!) but is a total delight for a tourist such as myself as a legit American diner. Oh, the American Dream!
(5)Justin H.
First off the meat they use here is cheap and tastes bad by itself. However with all the topping on the burger it tastes alright. Their famous XXX burger is massive and impossible to eat like a normal burger. It is also a waste of food and money! The fries, tartar sauce and milkshakes are good though. Easy to rack up a $50 bill with 2-3 people. They do not take debit or credit here, and their ATM charges like $2.55 to use.
(2)Laurence K.
So I'm from Chicago and looking to try some good burger places Ive tried Zippy's and Red Mill they were good But this place didn't make the cut. I had the 58 impala which is 2 patties with mayo spec sauce bacon and cheese. It really was fair nothing to write home about. However their Rootbeer is some of the best Ive ever had. So I give ti 2 starts. There's way better place to go.
(2)Wesley F.
Good not great food. Huge buns that dwarf the 1/4" thin burger patties. I had chill cheese fries with mine that were sooo much better than the burger that would have been just as at home with a $2 price tag on it instead of the $9 one it had. Great float (I would hope...) but the server never came back to see if we would like more root beer :( I can see this as being fun for a family though the walls are really cool! And it has a working jukebox!
(3)Jessica R.
The note on the door says nothing they serve is good for you, they need to change that to nothing they serve is good.* Bring cash, they don't take cards! They have an ATM available, but it has a $2.50 surcharge. Obviously I was not in my right mind when I went in there with four kids, our total was $60! I could understand forking over that kind of money for good food, but the crap we were served made McDonalds look tasty. I had some chicken sandwich with ham and pineapple, I can't remember the catchy name they gave it, but even the catchy name couldn't save this thing. The chicken breast was pounded thin and was overcooked. It was covered in teriyaki sauce, heaps of mayo and enough lettuce for a small salad. The bun was dry and falling apart. It came with over cooked and under-seasoned fries and possibly the most disgusting onion rings - ever, soggy! The 14 year old had an equally disgusting chicken burger, he gave up and ate just the chicken - left the fries and everything else. The 12 year old had a burger that he said was smaller than a McDonalds burger and with less flavor. He ate half and quit. The 7 year old had a grilled cheese and fries, yet again, not eaten. She took my milkshake and had that for dinner - the only decent thing on the table. The 5 year old had a corn dog, it was burnt and given her lack of front teeth nearly impossible to eat - it didn't stop her though, she gnawed through it. Left the fries behind. Service was bad, they pass by but don't check on you. Drinks are expensive and refills aren't free - even on the pop. We've been here for car shows before but never for the food, I think we'll be keeping it that way in the future. All the amazing cars in the world can't make up for a bad case of indigestion and piss poor service! * I am speaking purely about the food, I did not try the root beer. I know, I know, but I don't drink pop - what can I do!?
(1)S L.
The nostalgia factor saves this place. I love the concept and it's fun to check out all the goodies they have on the walls, etc. But...I must say that I think the food has gone downhill since I first went here several years ago. No seasoning on the basic bland hamburger patty..super greasy bland fries, special sauce is... interesting. I'm not afraid of grease and I LOVE a great burger..but it just missed the mark when I was there earlier this week. The root beer is delicious though.
(3)red t.
I am so glad to come home and read that others thought the hamburgers were just terrible. I cut mine in half- (another ding) and could barely finish it. The meat looked like the meat you get in a high school cafeteria. Thank the Lord I ordered the Low Rider because if it had not been for the jalapenos and grilled onions it would have been completely inedible. Yes, it was also overly greasy. Fries? I wish they had been greasy.........cause they tasted like dry sawdust. Bleh. Back to the utensils. We asked for a (1) knife to cut our food---the waitress said, "didn't you see the sign?" Uh, no. It's pretty small and gets lost in the tons of nostalgic signage around it. It had a circle/slash sign on a fork and knife. WTH? I can't get a friggin plastic knife? Wow, I bet that saves on the old overhead costs. She relented and said, "if you really want it I can get one for you" Oh thank you for the precious plastic knife. Other than that she did give us great service. $55.00 for 3 people. The reason for 2 stars is the Mocha Milkshake was amazing! I will come back for that!
(2)Isaac K.
If I can give Negative stars I would.. Ok.... where do we begin.? My wife and I went to this place because I work in Issaquah and had $6 coupon from Entertainment book... The only thing ok about this place is the nostalgic 50's atmosphere.. and then goes downhill from here in a hurry.. First of all my wife received here burger with bottom bun soaked in grease becuase there was a pool of grease at the bottom of the basket we received. C'mon.. seriously?? I understand that this joint does not hide the fact that their food is not very healthy but this is completely unacceptable!! We then substituted french fries for onion rings. They charge $3.25 for this substitution. We only got 5 medium sized onion rings!! Are you for real?? Another thing that really bothers me about their pricing is that they charge extra $1-$1.40 for getting root beer with no ice compared to with ice.. This is ridiculous. After paying the bills and going back to work.. it happens that they didn't even honor the coupon from the Entertainment book. The receipt did say coupon was used but discount was not applied. We should have double checked but we were in a hurry to get back to work. To sum it up we ordered 58 Impala $9.49 + $3.25 Onion ring substitution 56 F-100 $5.95 Large Coke $3.28 Let me add that there are no refills Our Bill still came out to over $24. including tax. Something didn't add up.. Obviously since receipt did say coupon was applied but didn't apply the discount we ended up paying the full price only to find out too late.. We felt cheated by this place.. On our way out, the person who we thought was the owner/manager of this joint mentioned why go to subway when XXX is better than Subway.. Um excuse me... you're comparing apples and oranges... Subway is healthier and very affordable.. Get a clue!! your food is greasy, terrible, overpriced, and your establishment's pricing is very petty... charging $3.25 for onion ring substitution and extra $1-$1.40 for getting root beer without ice.. Shame on you!! Folks don't waste your time and money going to this place. If you want to see something nostalgic.. go to a museum.. If you want burgers, go to Dicks, Kidd Valley, Red mill burger, Johnny rockets.. etc.. they are way better and you will spend way less money then this place that rips you off.. From one very dissatisfied customer who will never go back to XXX Rootbeer again.
(1)Cara S.
Burgers are horrible! Sorry they are!! The meat patty is so thin and the bun is huge. I couldn't eat it. The only thing that was good was the chili and the chili and cheese fries. If you go here don't order a burger. It is a very cute place but not a burger joint in my opinion! Sorry Dicks burgers are hella better!!!
(2)J P.
Change is inevitable but....wow, has this place changed. My kids and I went to this restaurant once before and had an amazing experience. We were in the area so they begged me to go again. What a horrible disappointment. The food has completely changed...really poor quality and skimpy ingredients...even the root beer was blah. Our food was so mediocre that my daughter didn't even eat her burger. The meat patties had obvious filler. AND the meal cost us over $40! The angus burgers at McDonald's are literally better than these...by far! What a rip off for such horrible food. We won't go there again.
(1)Christine T.
Went here for lunch with my coworkers. They didn't have the best burgers I've ever had but this is definitely a nice place to go grab a bite to eat. You get in line to order your food and they call your name over the intercom to come pick it up. There were 9 of us and after all 8 of us had gotten their food, I was still sitting around waiting for mine. I decided to go and ask about it. The guy I talked to apologized for the wait and said they were getting backed up in the kitchen, but I think they forgot about it. Rather than leave me alone waiting, he tried to strike up a conversation to kill the time. I thought that was really nice of him and felt he was trying not to neglect waiting customers. When my burger was ready he brought it out with a complimentary root beer float, saying it was for me having to wait so long for my food. I was pleasantly surprised and instantly liked the place a bit more. I love it when restaurants show that care about their customers. As for the food, El Camino - was basically a burger but served panini-style with the patties pressed in-between 2 pieces of rye bread. I thought it was pretty delicious. Greasy, but tasty. The bread was toasted perfectly and sauced nicely. Root beer - they advertise that it's their famous recipe from 1930 but I didn't think it was amazing or anything. Then again I'm not a root beer connoisseur, root beer tastes like root beer to me. To note, for diner-like food it's not cheap. I feel the shakes and root beer are especially pricey. I'd normally give a place like this 3 stars, but for the great attention to customer care that deserves an extra star.
(4)Pablo G.
Overpriced and the food is nothing to write home about. 2 stars for the location
(2)Steve D.
Bring cash and a healthy appetite. Wait, make that an *unhealthy* appetite. The XXX burger is not actually that good (no offense) - try the 442 instead. I eat here as often as I think my arteries can stand!
(5)Brent P.
Over all the worst burger I ever had. It was like a hockey puck and returned twice with no apology. The side of mayo was yellow and clear -rancid. When I went to the owner and told him I could get really sick he blew me off what kind of customer service is that. Two burgers and cokes for 32 bucks what a rip off.... Go to five guys way better bang for your buck..Will never eat here again.
(1)M I.
The decor is crowded (and overwhelming), the place is loud, and the seats need to be wiped more often. But aside from all that, we keep going back. If you want greasy, tasty burgers and fries, XXX is a good place to go. It's worth the drive out to Issaquah from Seattle because eating at XXX is equally for the experience and the food. My sister-in-law went there for her birthday, and we had the employees embarrass her by making everyone sing happy birthday. Plus, they made her wear a tacky crown, oversized goofy glasses, and gave her a free souvenir shirt and sundae. My favorite food item here is the strawberry milkshake, which has chunks of strawberries in it and doesn't taste like creamified powder. My husband always raves about the banana shakes--and he rarely raves about anything.
(4)Jen B.
I almost didn't try this place because of the recent poor reviews on Yelp and other review sites but eventually decided to go anyways. I have to say, I wasn't impressed at all. Sure, the restaurant has a nostalgic feel and every inch of it is covered in some sort of memorabilia but that wasn't enough to make up for the lame burgers. It was a cold day when I went and they had their sliding door things closed by the register so it was really cramped where you placed your order. The place was packed... hardly a table open which made me think that the place must be really good but again, not so much. I ordered a basic burger and my husband ordered the XXX burger. My burger was fine, regular size, but the flavors were really bland and the meat was really thin and tasteless. One bright spot was the toppings which all tasted fairly fresh and crisp. The XXX burger was a whole different story. It was HUGE I mean HUGE!!! So HUGE in fact that it was basically impossible to eat without getting it all over you. Unfortunately the hugeness didn't have any effect on the taste... it was bland and boring just like the smaller burger was. I strongly recommend NOT ordering the XXX burger if this is your first time visiting this place, it is way too big to be enjoyable unless you are sharing it with 1-2 other people. The soda was fine as were the fries which we both thought were pretty good. Definitely not good enough to merit going back to this place though. I'm not really sure why this place has such a great rating on Yelp because I definitely don't think it was even close to the 3 1/2 stars it has right now. I mean it was okay but there are so many other burger places that are wayyyyy better. I don't know, this place seems like the type you have to try at least once since it is sort of a legend around here, just don't expect to be impressed.
(1)Bridgette F.
Love XXX. Great, HUGE burgers. Love their milkshakes. And best of all, they decorations. They have license plates, ID cards, headlights, old pop bottles, etc allllll over the place. Love it!! They also have car shows here over the summer! ** I don't think they take cards, they have an ATM inside though! **
(5)Don F.
Came to Seattle area to visit my son. We had been here before but were not to hungry, we only had onion rings and root beer. Today we were hungry. I ordered the regular hamburger. The kid got the HUGE burger. We both had the root beers to. I thought the food was GREAT! There was a car show going on to. Fun place.
(5)Bruce E.
One star for uniqueness and another for making a really big burger. Loss of a star for not giving refills on an expensive mug of root beer that's 3/4 ice. Granted, no ice was an option - that you paid extra for. Loss of another star, not for being cluttered and crowded, but how dirty everything is. Ever hear of a dust rag and degreaser? Loss of the final star because, although the burger was really big, it wasn't that tasty - just big. I'm going back to Red Mill and Burgermaster...
(2)Erin J.
Wow...I really should have yelped this before coming here because I didn't realize the the burgers would be bigger than my head. I think the whole place got a good laugh when they saw my reaction to the size of my meal. Even though I could only eat about a quarter of my plate it was really good and the buns were amazing. I guess to hold that much beef they would have to be pretty hefty! The ambiance was really great with all of the antiques, juke box music and patio tables overflowing with over sized Rootbeer floats and milkshakes. I cant wait to bring my in-laws to one of the car shows this summer. We will definitely be back but this time we will know to SHARE our lunch :)
(4)Mari D.
I really liked this place. It's super funky inside. I got the huge philly cheesesteak and they're not kidding when they say nothing in there is good for you but mmm ot tastes good! Big? Check. Juicy? Check. Greasy? Duh, check! I also had a milkshake, i usually don't like sweets but man, this shake was delish!!! I devoured it. Only downside were the crazy expensive prices. Maybe i'm just poor but I won't be able to eat here again. If you're not counting calories (or money) and are looking for a chill place to go then this is a must.
(3)Minnie K.
Saturday lunctime was buzzing with a classic car show in the lot next door. I was excited when we arrived, but it quickly faded. There's one menu located at the take-out counter so the pressure's on when its your turn to order. The portions are too big and way too expensive. Two burgers, side of fries and a shake cost $28. My burger was thinner than a pancake and the fries were fried to a nearly translucent state. The milkshake was 30% whipped cream. Ewwww. Tip: if you're a twice a year fast food customer like me, blow your calories at Burgermaster and get the drive-thru experience instead. Two burgbers, two fries, two shakes cost about $19 and the food tastes great. XXX has curb appeal, it just can't back up the hype.
(2)Sonia W.
If you want to go for a ride in your Hotrod on a nice summer day you would think this is the place. In reality you will pay $30. for a medicore hamburger, fries and a couple drinks. Don't forget cash because these guys can't be bothered with something like the customer service of excepting debit or credit. You need to use the cash machine onsite which charges $4.75 to get the money to pay for your meal. This place has something, but it seems ownership is taking it for granted. Once or twice a year maybe if you're here at a car show ,otherwise don't bother going out of your way because they don't.
(2)Kathy H.
Truth in advertising & friendly service. The burgers were nothing remarkable...not bad, but not good either. Everything WAY too greasy. So the sign on their window saying "Nothing we serve here is good for you" is acurate. PRICEY for what you get. Decor is 50's clutter...way too overcrowded =) If you are an out of town guest, bring cash or you won't be able to pay. They do not take credit or debit cards, and the only take local checks. Not to worry, they have an ATM on premises. Which they own. =) So you can get cash for a $2.50 per transaction fee.
(2)Rosey J.
Went here with a group of girlfriends. Great nostalgic place with retro memorabilia's. I had a beef cheeseburger with fried mushrooms. The burgers were decent. I would agree with some of the other reviewers that it was a bit greasy, but that's what retro burgers should be like. One of my friends had the ginormous burger that perhaps a couple of people could share. It was funny to see her attempt to eat it. Another friend had a root beer float, which to her was to die for. My only less than positive comment is that the price is a bit high for the end product, but I suppose it's because of the location. Would I go back again? I would not go out of my way to go back but if I was in the area, perhaps.
(3)Beau R.
This was my 5 year old's choice for his birthday dinner - I'm so glad he didn't choose McDonalds. This is a cool place with lots of 50s and 60s car memorabilia. During the summer lots of different car clubs have small shows here and the MINI owners group I belong to ended a drive here a year ago. This is the last XXX Drive In in the country, so check it out. The food is pretty good - a little on the greasy side. They have a lot of varieties of burgers and I know they have some other stuff, but I don't get past the burgers. Their root beer is great and a large comes in a ginormous frosty mug. And on your birthday, they'll bring you up in front of everybody and sing happy birthday and give you a XXX shirt and a sundae. Be advised it is cash only!
(4)Chartchai B.
You remember that tyson fight that lasted 30 second?? The hyped was built up month long and then boom the bout was over?? Well xxx rootbeer beat that...Overhyped!!! If your asking for 13 bucks a burger please put that on my debit or credit... I went for the food and left with a float...my friend left with half a float the rest is on the ground... long story short...stick to what you know...cars...and leave the burgers buisness to the clowns, kings, and red heads
(1)Ka T.
For a place to name after their root beer, I was expecting better, but it is still good. Problem becomes the purpose of coming to this place in the first place... If it's just for a drink, I don't justify anything nonalcoholic to be worth the trip. Their food is alright, but nothing that I will jump out of my way for. The only reason why I stopped at this place is because it is around where I live in Issaquah. I've yet to come on a Saturday... maybe it's worth coming out to see the vintage cars... and it is worth dragging your friends out to see their expression as they eat the big portions of food... not worth the second trip though.
(3)Singto K.
"Last letter X, Middle letter X, First letter X, like a broken spatula, XXX ain't nothing to play with". A-OK, joint at its greatest, novelty diner, try it, just to say you did it! "It may not meaning nothing to yall, But Understand Nothing Was Spectacular For Me, So I Don't Plan On Stopping Here Again At All, Food Portion So Large, It'll Take You Forever To Indulge, But XXX Just Ain't The One For Me"! Food not quite "Cash Money", but this "3 1/2 Star Stunna" is still "CASH ONLY"!
(3)Bon Vivan T.
Summary: Avoid this place. I hadn't Yelp'd for a few weeks, but felt strongly enough about our experience at XXX Rootbeer in Issaquah that I was motivated to create another epic review. Imagine my surprise when I read Rachel B.'s review below and discovered she'd had *exactly* the same experience we did, except she did a better job expressing her feelings! Oh well. We've seen this place for years, and have often thought about stopping in for a burger 'n root beer. It looks a kinda cool, 50's retro, funky hamburger place that brought the movie American Graffiti to mind. Well, if poor service, bad fries and overpriced greasy burgers are your thing, I guess you've found your Valhalla. Me? No freaking way I'll ever set foot in this place again. We'll drive the 20 or so miles for a *good* burger at Red Mill in Seattle. Can somebody please tell me how to give a rating less than 1 star on Yelp???
(1)Meaghan B.
Interesting. I think I'd be more interested in coming back on a day when we could sit outside. (The day we visited was rainy, of course.) The music inside was a little loud for conversation and the cramped quarters combined with that made me feel like I'd be sharing my conversation with the whole place - like many other people were. The inside is a little cramped for my liking - filled with "memorabilia" and such. The table was very small (a two-top) and we had trouble finding room for both of our plates and root beer mugs. The root beer was pretty tasty and come in a frosted mug, as promised. My husband got the chili-burger and it was was huge and smothered in chili. Pretty tasty, too. I got a standard cheese-burger type (and let me tell you, it took some work to find this item on the menu. Everything's got a lot of everything on it) and it was also pretty tasty. I was a little disappointed that it really took that much work to just find a regular cheeseburger that didn't have a pound of meat or chili or some other thing on it. Cash only, no cards.
(3)Brian M.
Good Rootbeer,Creamy,smooth,has a great taste . The burgers here are mosty named after old cars and the sides after car parts. I had a '49 woody that consist of Beef patty ,bacon,lettuces,tripple X sauce. It was hot and on to my table in 10 Min's, it's messy but there is a no fork or knife policy at the triple X to eat this baby. I had some "pistons"for the side also known as onion rings for you squares My 49 taste pretty good if you ever had a burger-master in Kirkland; it's much like that. There are some unusual burgers at the XXX Root beer that consist of mammoth sized burgers and burgers with hot dogs and cold cuts piled high. XXX has a old school route 66 feel with tons of old car and 50's memorabilia. my bill with a mug of root beet came out to be 15 bucks.. I think it's a great place if your in Issaquah but if your going to travel and pay 15 bucks I would go to Lunchbox Lab in Ballad plus the Lab has better quality and bigger portions. Another negative it's Cash only but they have a ATM that charges 2.50 a hit. but i would differently go to XXX Rootbeer again especially in the summer time.I want Try one of those massive XXX burgers and Rootbeer float.
(4)Susan H.
I want to love Triple XXX... really I do because it's such an icon, but everything there is super greasy and way overpriced. Also, they only take cash... who carries cash these days??!! Even the kids meals are $7 to $9! They do make a darn good $7 root beer float...
(2)Mairead R.
I've been outdoors this summer. In the sun. Walking. And therefore I haven't been eating very much new or of note. Noah's on the way down I-90 to hike trails, Baguette Box while walking towards the stadium downtown, snatched cups of Crazy Cherry on the way home from late night wanderings. But there is one place that beautifully characterized this hot, active summer for me - XXX Rootbeer. Every weekend, you'll roll up on a bevy of classic cars and classic car oglers. And even though this girl always came with dusty shoes, sweaty tanks, and pigtails, I got nary a rude sideways glance. People are just plain nice here. Go big, get a large root beer float. Avoid the hot interior, which is cluttered with car and Coca Cola memorabilia, and sprawl out on one of the outdoor tables. The floats come stacked high with vanilla ice cream and pop a sweet whallop of frosty summer. Pop, right in the kisser. You'll fall in love, just like I did, with the delicious lather of dense ice cream and luminous root beer. Forget the food. If you are really hungry, just order more root beer floats.
(5)Heather H.
I had the 49 woody with rings and all I can say is I think I had a female woody after 2 bites!!
(4)Michelle B.
Vice costs. I get that. But more than $5 for a root beer float? You gotta be kidding me. There better be a naked someone at the bottom of my to-go cup for those prices! There wasn't. There was gigantic bun that might make someone think that they were getting a giant burger but really it's just a bunch of bread. I folded my burger patty in half and made the bread to meat ratio acceptable. The french fries were pretty darn good and the tartar sauce was acceptable but unless I get a bit of entertainment the next time I am charged $17 for a burger, fries, and a root beer float then I'll keep driving towards the next XXX sign.
(2)Jonathan G.
This is a rootbeer-only review as experienced on my first trip to the Seattle area for a weekend getaway. While driving up to to Summit Central for lazy Saturday morning of snow tubing, I saw the sign for XXX Rootbeer Drive-In. Being a self-proclaimed rootbeer connoisseur, I figured this would be worth a stop on the way back down. First off, for being called a drive-in, unless I missed something major, this appeared to be only a walk-in that didn't accept credit or debit cards. My 32 oz to-go rootbeer on ice cost over $4. Maybe the fact I didn't stay for the frosted mug detracted from the experience, but the rootbeer was only slightly above average. Sure, it was decent, but there was slightly too much pure cane sugar to appreciate the true flavor, and it couldn't quite be declared smooth and creamy. If you're a true rootbeer renegade who has to try every brew under the sun, give it a try, otherwise opt for one of the many other excellent rootbeer choices in the Pacific Northwest.
(3)Jason S.
Dry burger, no flavor, came here last year, don't waste your money, whew well over rated.
(1)Daniel Z.
I recently made my first trip to Triple XXX during the VW Cruise in there. There were easily several hundred people who attended this meet and the restaurant was so crowded. You would expect the service to be slow and poor with how many people they had there, but it wasn't. Service was quick and good. The huge frosted mugs are root beer were a plus too. Naturally, since it was my first trip I had the try the famous Triple XXX burger. This thing is a massive bun with three patties inside. I somehow manage to finish it off, but I think I'll stick to something smaller next time. Overall the inside is covered with pictures, signs, letters, car memorabilia, and anything else car related they can cram in there. It's very cool on the inside. They have many different car meets there throughout the year and I plan on attending many more. Great place to go, check out their car meet schedule and plan on attending a few and getting some good food and root beer in the process! On a side note, they had a orange cream looking milkshake that looked amazing... maybe next time...
(4)Christine S.
I love America and I love this place. I love everything that is over the top about this joint. At Triple X everything is BIG and isn't that the American way? Every inch of this restaurant is decorated with vintage Americana, much of it related to automobiles. This place is one giant celebration of largeness in the USA. The fries are salty hot and greasy. The root beer floats are two feet tall. If you ate here every day, you would die of coronary artery disease in a month. McDonalds now serves salads and other healthy items--hooray for healthy alternatives but thank God Triple X doesn't have a mandate to serve anything green that grew out of the ground. No apologies here for the food served at XXX and just for that, I give it FIVE STARS!!!
(5)Rowena T.
(Elise.. why did I get sick on the way here? LOL) Okay this place has really really tasty root beer floats and cheese fries!! *I shouldn't be eating or drinking any of those but we had a burger craving.. I think I had heartburn after eating the fries tho.. lol Old school diner - pretty cool has a lot of 50's antiques.. jukebox and coca cola type stuff.
(4)David W.
Disappointing. This place very much sells itself as the classic burger bar with, in the words of Marge Simpson when Moe relaunches his tavern, "all sorts of crazy crap" on the walls. All the burgers are named after classic cars, I think I had the Rocket or something - anyway basically a cheese burger with their "classic XXX dressing" (read: "Thousand Island Dressing from a bottle"). The patty was so thin it was embarrassing, it tasted fine - but I've had better burgers from McD's. The service was terrible, you seat yourself and then we probably waited 15mins before anyone acknowledged us. I ordered my burger with no Tomato - it came with Tomato. My mate ordered a Root Beer - he got a coke. When we asked for refills, specifying 2 regular cokes - one came back as diet. Just awful service.
(2)Michelle T.
I do love XXX burger. The owner is super nice and went way above and beyond to make sure I was happy with my meal. Service has always been top knotch, fries and rootbeer rock. Chicken burger was delicious, one of the best I have had.
(5)Tom M.
I visited XXX this past Monday with my son and his family. As a car enthusiast and a burger nut, this is a good place to add to my list of places to go. Very friendly and a good burger. The rootbeer floats were gigantic. Certainly worht another visit when I'm in the area and for sure I will bring my 63 Corvette to XXX when the next Corvette show happens.
(4)Becca P.
The food tasted pretty awesome, but not $36 meal for two people awesome. The restaurant was very crowded and there is so much stuff on the walls that our table for two felt a little too cozy. It was pretty loud. We were treating ourselves, so I went ahead and upgraded to the onion rings instead of fries which is $2.99 extra. The onion rings were good... but there were only 6 of them! They weren't 50 cents an onion ring good and they weren't even that big. The root beer is delicious, but it's probably worth the $1 extra they charge to skip the ice. The glass is just loaded with ice otherwise. We got a peanut butter chocolate milkshake, but I thought it was kind of gross. It tasted really strongly of peanut butter flavored sauce (instead of actual peanut butter) and seemed to be nearly all peanut butter/chocolate and minimal ice cream/milk. Our burgers were delicious. Definitely no complaints about the quality of the food (except maybe that milkshake), but it's sooo overpriced. Lunchbox Laboratory this is not. Our meal of two sandwiches, one upgrade to onion rings, one root beer, and one shake cost $36 before the tip. Maybe someday when we have better paying jobs we'll come back, but I don't imagine I will be back here for a long time unless someone else is buying. Their menu is available on their website, so you can check out the prices ahead of time. And make sure to bring lots of cash since they don't take cards.
(2)J K.
The Philly cheese steak sandwich is amazing. I've been going there since 1973 when it was one of the three restaurants in all of Issaquah. Definitely one of a kind.
(4)Greg G.
Seriously...no one can be going here for the food. The service was friendly and there is a lot of stuff to look at on the walls, but the food is horrible and the prices are not set in reality. I've been here twice...yes, I should have stopped after the first. But I thought a $30 tippr offer would make the food taste better. The hamburgers are so thin and well done that you can't tell it's meat. And the price is crazy. You want a 1/4 pound McDonalds style patty with sauted mushrooms that aren't fully cooked...that will cost you $10. Unless you want a little cheese with that, let's make it $11. I shared a peanut butter and chocolate shake and it was good (and huge....plenty for 2 people), but it was also $11. You want ranch with your onion rings...$0.25. You want to split the shake...$1.50. Seriously....Jak's burger is $12 and it's huge.
(1)Julia Z.
What's there to rave about here? The decor was really interesting and somewhat cool, and our waitress was extremely cute and flirty in a curvy, sassy way. The rest? Well, I could skip it, and in the end, I'm sorry we didn't go to our old fave, the 12th Ave Cafe. I had the bacon cheeseburger (the Impala, I think) with no XXX sauce, mayo, or tomatoes. The burger was fine. The onion rings, on the other hand, were a joke. I paid $2.65 extra for seven of the absolute greasiest, nastiest onion rings I've ever had. I've had better onion rings ON THE FERRY for crying out loud! I didn't even finish these, and that's sacriliege considering how much I LOVE onion rings. My daughter got the kids' grilled cheese and fries. This was the best meal on our table, especially with the chocolate milk shake and the better-than average fries. John got the XXX burger which is the biggest burger I've ever seen. I mean, I've probably seen stacked-high burgers that had as much meat on them (maybe) but that bun is literally as big as an adult's head. And it had all the sauces and toppings on it. Frankly, it was disgusting. John managed to finish it but then had regrets about doing so. And he agreed with me that the onion rings sucked. All in all, an expensive disappointment. OH! And none of you mentioned the WORST of it! They don't take plastic. Cash or check only. They have a $2.50 ATM out front. Wow, that's sweet of them. It's a damn good thing I had my checkbook because I refuse to pay that kind of ATM fee.
(2)Aline P.
YUMMMM. I usually dont like root beer floats, but their floats are pretty darn good. Their burgers and fries were delicious but like others have said, pretty darn greasy. It's a little pricey and they have a split plate charge fee of $2.00, but the taste is worth it. Just dont eat it everyday, or you might get a hart attack... But its a great place to stop by once in awhile! Cash only.
(4)Val T.
MMMMMMM BURRRGERR. Do not be fooled by the name. This place is not a strip Club. Although.... that could be interesting. To the contrary, it's a visual overload of random crazy memorabilia of the 50s and 60s that makes dining here a true experience. Not to mention Burgers? Their burgers are GINORMOUS, and could probably feed a family of six. But who are we kidding? This is America, and we are used to one person eating for six anyways. Expect those kind of portions here! Their RootBeer Floats look like they belong in the hands of a Giant Beast, although once you get your hands on one-- Game over. It will be long gone along with the burger in no time. The whole idea of this place is great. You get to jam to the Beattles while you messily, savagely cram your mouth into a burger the size of your head. You can't go wrong with the 409-tri power burger, Ford Roadster, or any of the Philly cheese steak sandwiches. Make sure to try their Piston Onion Rings too, becasue they are life-altering. Most of their vintage car shows are from June-August but run all year through December. It's just a crazy fun time with amazing Burgers that leave you with a messy face and a gorged stomache, so I am not going to complain.
(5)Lea S.
Very nostalgic, nice touch with the fireplace. Service was way too slow for non-peak hours. Food was uneventful. Chili - too much pepper. Secret sauce - 1000 island, not surprising. Hamburger party - comparable to McDonald's.
(2)Bob G.
My wife and I stopped here while out and about. I hadn't been to a XXX Rootbeer since I was a kid. This is the last one in the US and although I didn't try the rootbeer, the hamburgers were very similar to the ones I remember in my youth. We both had some type of bacon cheeseburgers. I can't remember quite what they were called, but we both enjoyed them. Mine was a step up from what my wife had - I had the ham added to it. It isn't quite up to the Mountain High from Burger Express, but it's close. This is up there with my favorite burgers in western WA. I liked the fries, my wife didn't. You just can't beat fresh cut fries - don't give me those krinkle things! Wife had a rootbeer float and thoroughly enjoyed it. Now I have a second favorite meal stop in Issaquah.
(4)Tessa L.
My Hubby and I sneak here 3-4x a year ...would love to bring the kids but it would break the bank. What a burger !!!!! the Root Beer takes you back as a kid.... the Chili Cheese fries kick butt too! Jose.... thanks for being such a warm wonderful host you truly have brought this gem back to its glory with all your hard work and dedication! Thanks for a wonderful "greasy" burger ;)
(4)James A.
There is a sign that greets you upon entrance, "Nothing here is good for you." and with exception of the root beer, which necessitates further discussion, everything ordered was bad for us including our taste-buds. We ordered two burger baskets, chocolate milkshake, and a large glass of root beer. The food came lightening fast even though the place was quite full. The burger was flavorless, but was dripping grease(a cruel duality) and the french fries seemed like they had been fried three times. The milkshake was on par with McDonald's, but the root beer was heavenly and my only complaint about the root beer was that there was no refills, but worth buying another glass it was that good. If I go back, which is likely, it will be for the root beer.
(3)D.J. Y.
This place changed ownership a while back, after the remodel and loss of the original "drive in" parking stalls it was never quite the same. Thankfully the root beer is still the same and some of the world's best, thank God. The food was overpriced and far to greasy the last time we stopped to eat. Cute names for the burgers but, to me, not worth the money, I've had better. Now we only stop for the ice cream and root beer floats. Why 3 stars? Only for the history lesson on the menu, unique atmosphere and of course the frosty cold root beer.
(3)David A.
We ordered two hamburgers and two shakes. With tax it was roughly $36, which is simply ridiculous. The food was mediocre at best and I had to send my first hamburger back because they thought BBQ meant ham and secret sauce. Also the ice cream in the shakes was not the fresh kind; it was the typical quality you get from any fast food joint. Add that to the fact they only take cash or checks and you have mediocre food which is way overpriced. The staff was nice, but then again, charging people $36 for two hamburgers and shakes of mediocre quality is just plain rotten. One final note; I regularly BBQ my own hamburgers and never have an issue after eating them. I saw others comment on how they "felt sick" after eating here (not sick as in poisoned or whatnot, but just that heavy ugh feel) - I had the same experience as well.
(1)Kevin F.
Having grown up in Issaquah, I suppose I have always taken XXX for granted. Well, that's not entirely true. I can fondly recall when it really was a drive-up burger joint and I still long for a resurgence in diners where waitresses roll up to you on skates to take your order. Also, in high school, my friends and I made our own version of the Beastie Boys' "Sabotage" video and certain scenes were shot here. OK, I SO need to go find that video now and throw it into my trusty VHS-player. BRB. ... Wow. I looked like a baby 14 years ago! But I still look great in a cheap suit and aviators! So, I guess it's not that I took XXX for granted as much as I just, well...forgot about it. Yeah, so I grew up, moved to Seattle, and I don't exactly spend my afternoons on Gilman Boulevard anymore with a video camera trying to be cool with my friends dressed up in costumes (now we usually wear costumes while playing Rock Band like nobody's business, thank you). But XXX is still there! It's the last one! Why aren't you there now?!?!?! Go! Appreciate things! Be sentimental! Remember the 50s? I don't! Sure, they stopped doing the whole drive-up thing. And the whole place looks completely different than it did growing up (total 50s nostalgia overload, honestly). And the menu is all confusing as hell with each item being named after a car (cool in theory, but also annoying when it takes me forever to just find a double burger covered in cheese and bacon). Also, I can never remember which car I ordered, so I have to go through the entire process again each time I'm there. But it's XXX! They have old car shows and events! Their website doesn't even list the menu until after you've scrolled past all the vintage car show info! Awesome! (Say, when am I going to finally get my '65 Ramber running well enough to drive it out there?) And there's a giant rootbeer barrel fer chrissakes! I mean, it's HUGE! Bigger than the Space Noodle, even! (probably) I can't help but wonder: is it going to finally fall down on me while I'm dining? If it does, I'd die happy as long as I've finished my meal! Hard to find a better place to say "so long!" to summer than some late August evening on the patio at XXX at one of those enormous tables that seat 600 with a burger and a glass (GLASS!) mug of rootbeer the size of 2 or 3 celebrity dogs. ("Yes, I'll have the '58 Impala with a mug of rootbeer." "Will that be the 2-Tinkerbell size or 3, sir?" "Oh, the THREE Tinkerbell rootbeer, thank you very much!") The only issue I have with the burgers themselves are the thinness of the patties. Tastes wonderful, but always order a double.
(4)Joey J.
Everything from the burgers to the ice cream is GROSS! I won't ever eat here again. The third time wasn't a charm. Cash only, over priced, gross food. The root beer here is one of a kind and is worth stopping in for but don't make it a float because the buffet style ice cream is only good if you are 3 years old.
(1)Katie C.
I got the Elvis sandwich (chicken, ham, pineapple), and it pretty much exploded in my hands as soon as I picked it up. I picked out the sandwich innards and ate those- pretty tasty, if not WAY over-sauced, haha. This burger came with both fries AND onion rings, and neither of those were impressive (I actually left most of them behind). Very bland and boring. The chocolate malt I had afterwards though?! OMGSOGOODSOGOODSOGOOD! Awesome chocolate malt.
(4)Kindra P.
Reserved Back Room for Large Group Party. My family with kids has also eaten here several times on weeknights and weekends. The food is a bit overpriced but its a unique atmosphere you can't get anywhere else. Its a fun, casual place. I wanted to have a large get-together for my husband's birthday, about 50 people, but didn't want the catering minimums that many other restaurants and event venues require. At XXX I was able to reserve the private back room for free and each guest could just order off the menu. They offered everyone individual tickets. That is unheard of with this size of a group at most restaurants and I really appreciated it. There was a big screen TV and a DVD player so I was able to play a little tribute video. My husband got a free T-shirt and the staff sang happy birthday to him.
(3)Kelsey F.
If you're on a diet, hate kitchy places, hate vintage cars and their pieces, or absolutely hate root beer this is not going to be your cuppa tea. The centerpiece of this place is their rootbeer, served up in giant, frosty mugs or, for the truly extravagant, giant frosty mugs with ice cream for a float. Their burgers are good and good sized. For a truly entertaining afternoon, convince someone (I convinced foodie date) to get the chili burger and watch them explode trying to finish it all. (Chili, btw, means beans and a sauce and spices, no meat that we saw - really tasty and while it was slightly misleading, I don't think the burger needed more meat.) To truly take advantage of that sort of moment, make sure to dip your fries in the pools of chili and melted cheese all over their plate. I make a point of coming here no more than once a year. Anything more than that would not be good for my waist.
(4)John G.
Lunch there today. Wife had the Woody burger, I had the Low Rider. She had root beer, I had water. Tab was $19.99 plus tax and tip, total $25. The burgers were greasy and not very tasty (it's know for its greasy burgers), the fries were OK, the service was a bit surly. No tableware given or offered, when requested it's grudgingly supplied. We live about 6 miles away, been going there about 1/yr for the past few years and the quality continues to deteriorate. The big draw is the weekly auto or motorcycle shows in the parking lots. They draw hundreds (or more) of people to the shows, people who pay high prices for marginal food, fair to poor service. We won't go back, no reason to do so. And unless you're a car show/MC show groupie you should take a pass.
(1)David L.
This place is crazy... yet family-friendly, and has amazing food. The XXX float is huge, the XXX burger is madness.... and yes I can proudly say I ate the whole thing. (not for the casual diner). They have cool car shows all summer, and some of the best danged root beer you'll have anywhere. Go check em out! It's *very* easy to get there from I-90.
(5)Wendy Y.
I came here a while back with my friend, and we ordered the burger and milkshake. I like the atmosphere and the server was attentive, but the burger was nothing to write home about except for the fact that it is HUGE....I do want to give it another try though :)
(3)Ann V.
My FIRST 5-star Rating!! LOL I went here with a couple of my guy friends, and wow, was the food gooood..... Sunny as McDonald's from its bright yellow and orange colors, but with waaayyyy better burgers and fries... [ DECOR / AMBIANCE ] -- 5++ -- As soon as you walk in, you feel as if you were immersed in a vintage '50's/'60's diner. The place is small and cozy, a little rundown-like, and the walls are completely -- completely -- plastered with posters, photos, and everything that was reminiscent of the vintage era. Grab your own menu, grab your booth. There's even a jukebox, if you want to play your 50's, 60's songs. At each booth, there is your own table jukebox (doesn't really work, only for decor). What can I say? I absolutely thought it was charming. I loved it. Outdoor seating is also available if you want to enjoy the weather. [ FOOD ] -- 4.5 -- The menu consists of clever, funny names for meals. One friend ordered "Oil Change" (Fish and Chips) while another was hungry for the monstrous burger called "Famous 'Incredible' Triple XXX Burger" -- an incredibly humongous burger you only see on Food Network. My 3rd friend ordered something else (can't remember name of it) and I ordered the "Low Rider" (bacon burger with special in-house sauce, lettuce, etc.). Pretty damn tasty, if I must say so myself. Beef Patty was flatter than I was used to, but still very good! Fries were pretty good. One thing I can say about the food is HELLLLAAA GREASY...!! So if you're ready for a heart attack, c'mon into "XXX Root Beet Drive-In"! AND OF COURSE, you must try their famous Root Beer!! Pretty Damn Good. Advice: Order the "Frosted Root beer Mug" instead of the "Super Size". The only difference in mug size was like barely 1/2" in height. And, YES, it is really frosted. I was pretty surprised when my mug was ice-cold and frosted. Very cool presentation. Overall, very affordable prices for what you get. [ SERVICE ] -- 4 -- We ordered, and literally like almost 5 minutes later, our food arrived!! Incredible!! One of the shortest waiting times I've experienced at a restaurant. Major props for that! Our waitress even asked us, while taking orders, if we wanted separate checks! Thank you for asking!! Because most of the time, we mean to, but we always forget to ask! Thank you for making it easier for all of us, you included! :) WARNING: They only accept CASH!! Be prepared to shell out $2.50 for in-store ATM fee, if you need. [ PARKING ] -- 4.5 -- Seemed pretty ample to me. It's a Drive-In.... although I didn't take great notice to seek it out. It was dark and late when we came to the restaurant. Overall, Definitely I would come back here again!
(5)Rachel B.
My husband went there once after dropping me off at the airport and he loved it! We went there yesterday, and it was like aliens had taken over. Ones who didn't know how to add seasoning to a burger. It literally tasted like our burger had been sitting in water before they made it. It had no flavor! Not to mention, they charge you money to split a burger that is bigger than your head! And, don't accept debit or credit cards. But there is a handy ATM (which charges you an arm and a leg to use). Plus, a side of MUSHROOMES, yes, mushrooms costs $2.45 I can buy a whole package for that much. I wouldn't go there again.
(2)Ben V.
Whenever im in bellvue or renton... i like to go out of my way to visit issaquah and eat at XXX. For some reason i love getting their flavored cokes and a big juicy hamburger. I love the old classic car theme and the fun atomosphere that they have there. When i bump into people that are from issaquah, we become instant friends because of our memories of XXX.
(4)Becky G.
This place is great for everyone of all ages. The burgers are good. The rootbeer floats are awesome as are the shakes. Plus you can go to the old car shows they have all the time. There is tons to look at on every wall and the burgers are named after old cars.
(4)Jason L.
Best rootbeer! I've had bad service though and I've been turned away when it wasn't even that late at night and there were plenty of tables still eating their food or waiting for their orders. I love their frosty mugs of rootbeer so I forgive them.
(5)Blake G.
monster burger
(4)Brenda L.
O M G, this place is awesome. Visiting from Canada and the local visitor info lady said we had to try it, we were not disappointed. Had the Elvis Blue Hawaii Chicken Burger - Yum! Oh, and the root beer - out of this world!
(5)Glenn L.
Burgers were nothing special. Food was very pricey. Weekend car shows are cool though. Won't go back for that food.
(2)Jill H.
Okay, so we popped in for Father's Day after having not been here for a while. To our surprise, the 1/4 pounder beef patty on their burger had shrunk to 1/8 of a pound. No kiddin' -- the patty was as thin as the cheese. No refills on a $3 diet coke either. I realize times are tough, but when you pay nearly $30 for two burgers, one order of fries, a diet coke and a shake you'd kind of like to see the meat. Most likely we won't be back for a long while.
(1)Justin B.
Nothing really special about this place. If you have kids you might as well bring them here once for fun.
(3)Andrew D.
I don't know why there are two listings for this place. I'm just gonna guess that this is the right one. The root beer here is awesome. Come in for just that if you must (don't wanna eat that much, don't like meat, etc). Coldest mug I've ever put my hands on. I had the regular and it was massive. I have yet to have the root beer float, but I will soon. There's a very helpful sticker on the door that points out that nothing you can eat inside is good for you. The menu tells all regarding what's available to eat here. Massive burgers and similar items (I had the mushroom cheese steak). Take it for what it is, expect to eat a lot, and don't expect to have to eat for the rest of the day :)
(4)Samantha P.
The decoration and environment of the " drive-in" is pretty cool and fun. However, if you're looking to enjoy a delicious burger... this is not the place to go. The hamburger patty is super thin and the pricing of it doesn't make it taste any better. I could make a better burger at home.
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