Van's Burger - Olympia

Visited Van's Burgers for the first time a few days ago. I ordered a hand dipped corn dog which cost $6.00 didn't come with anything just the corn dog) oh and fry sauce $0.50). I felt like that was pricey but really wanted to give this place a try because I drive by it every so often and see such a long line so I thought it must be good! When I ordered the corn dog, that was at The Sweet Spot they have 2 lines for 2 different small shacks *best way to describe the set up* but same company). When I spoke with the lady at my window, she walked over to me because I was in the longer line to get to the Burger shack, I told her this was my first time and she explained that 1 side of the menu can be ordered at The Sweet Spot shakes, sundaes, cones, corn dog) but burgers, fries, fountain drinks, onion rings and hot dog can be ordered from the Burger side. She also mentioned that whatever I ordered from The Sweet Spot I would be charged once this was not mentioned but I noticed that they put a laminated magnetic number on the driver side door) they go prepare what you've ordered from The Sweet Spot) and once it's done they bring it to your car the wait for the Burger side is LONG so by the time you near the ordering speaker for the Burger side, they will usually have walked over your first order to your car window and removed the magnetic number from your car). As I mentioned when I spoke to the first lady who took my order she explained to me how if you order from both The Sweet Spot and the Burger side you will be charged twice. I was fine with that until I got home and really looked at my receipt I want to warn those with using a debit or credit card, they charge a convenience fee of $0.50 on top of the tax.. so if you order from both shacks plan to pay that fee twice and tax twice. I was bummed to see that I paid nearly an extra $3.00 on top of what I had agreed to order. If your on a budget, account for these fees or better yet only use cash when ordering from here but still account for double tax if paying cash yet ordering from both sides. This was my only problem when ordering at Van's, I wish I had got the heads up about my card and *ballpark* amount on tax. I ended up spending more than I wanted to and had I known about the credit card convenience fee I would have just picked 1 side to order from. As for the food itself it was BOMB not gonna lie! The corn dog is big and not like Foster Farms chicken corn dogs from Costco! It's a beef frank and was big enough to cut into three equal pieces for me and my kids we came here just to get a try of their food without buying an entire lunch). We also ordered Frings: which is fries with 3 onions rings I might have had 4, I can't remember) mixed in. I wish it had more fries though especially since I paid $4.58 for it. The 3 onion rings were delish just would have liked a little bit more fries although the onion rings are a decent size. With the corn dog and frings I spent $12.22 no drink).. pricey compared to other drive-thrus but it's good quality food! When we have more room in our budget I plan to come back with cash, so my husband can try it out too. It's a cute place... Interesting set-up and yummy food... With pricing though, only a rare occasion for us to come eat though. Thanks for yummy food Van's Edit: Thank you Van's for responding to my review! That clears up so much for me. I really appreciate that! I changed my 3 starts to 5 thank you so much for reaching out! My family and I can't wait to visit again

This place is not always open. If it is, it's worth waiting. It is the best burger (also cheaper) for the Lacy/Olympia region. Has a small pasture of grass to sit down. Wait for 15 to 40 minutes, depends on it. Burger tasted great and I loved the onion rings better than the Pommes.

So dog friendly. Ur dog will get a treatment if u say yes. Burgers r good and this berry limonade is bomb.

The first time here, we have always passed this Burger joint and never had the chance to stop. Today we have and it was delicious! We got the heath shaker and it was soooo good. They also gave us a puppy cup and a puppy patty for my dog. He enjoyed it very much! We also enjoyed our burgers, pommes, onion rings, but I didn't get to catch the food because I only had to get this first bite! Absolutely come back. The long ride was worth it. The staff was also very nice!

Dear Vans Burger. The underside, they are seasonal and only opened a few days a week. Her milkshakes are amazing with real fruit dumps. Corndogs are gigantic and cost homemade. Made/fried to order sooo fresh and with crispy coating and a very juicy beef sausage. Line shapes quickly so you better get there as soon as they open. You can enjoy t h e goodies at home or park right there with a green view of the farm. Burgers are available on the other bracket and they are also the best. But they have the longest line.