Hello Fatburger! (Issaquah, WA)

11.07.2017
En route from Seatac Airport to Kennewick Washington.
When we left Seatac Airport, we still had a couple of hours of driving ahead of us. The plan was to get on the road for a distance and then stop for some food before heading into the mountain passes.
We kept an eye on the exit signs for something we might like. Hopefully something lighter. The usual food listings for McDonald's, Denny's etc.
Then, a sign listing Fatburger! What? I wasn't even sure that Fatburger was still in business. The one and only time I had Fatburger was in New Orleans, maybe a decade ago. The store was down near the famous Cafe' Du Monde. The staff was interesting and the names for the burgers even more interesting. Baby Burger, Mama Burger and Papa Burger. The burger was decent for "fast food".
The names have been changed but Fatburger is still putting out a decent burger.
The location we went to was part of a cluster of businesses. The store itself was set up to feel like an old time diner or drive-in. Juke box, booths and all.
Burger names are Small, Original(1/3lb), Large(1/2lb), XXL(1lb) and XXXL(1-1/2lb). I'm not sure if back in the day they offer it but now you can have a lettuce wrap instead of bun. Cleaver.
So, you place your order. Because the burgers are cooked for your order and not sitting waiting for you, the cashier gives you a number stand and you pick a booth.
The burger arrives. I start my scrutinizing. Nice bun, fairly thick burger. Decent amount of fries.
First bite. Very good. Fries the same. Very fresh.
It's not gourmet but, I would say in the category where I would include places like Five Guys I might rather go to Fatburger. One problem, they are only out West.
Also, I bought a new shirt to replace the one I got so many years ago. It's not as neat. The original one had the Fatburger logo. This one just has Fatburger with the date. Still cool. Representing the burger!

Rank it already:
4 of 5
It was tasty, fresh and priced right. The fries were very good. Overall, a good value.