Free hamburgers to first 200 customers at new Habit Burger Grill in Aurora Village

The Habit Burger Grill shares the new building in
Aurora Village with Starbucks
Signage was not yet up when photo was taken

New restaurant will celebrate opening with charity events to benefit local organizations and free burger days ahead of the official grand opening

Photos by Steven H. Robinson

After opening three successful locations since November 2015, The Habit Burger Grill continues to build momentum and expand throughout Washington state with the opening of its newest location at 1253 N 205th in Aurora Village in Shoreline, with several more locations set to open by 2020.

On Wednesday, March 8, the Shoreline location’s doors will open to burger fans and fast-casual lovers alike so they can enjoy the acclaimed Charburger, named the “Best Tasting Burger in America” by a leading consumer magazine, among other flavorful menu items.

The community can get a preview of The Habit Burger Grill’s fresh, made-to-order items during several Free Burger Days and charity events prior to the official grand opening.

The Habit will once again partner with local non-profits for a series of events. Shoreline Public School Foundation and Shoreline PTA Council have been selected as charity partners for the Shoreline grand opening.

The partners will receive 100 percent of the proceeds raised at each event to put towards their respective causes. The events are open to the public and provide a sneak peek into what the restaurant will offer guests before it officially opens its doors. Those unable to attend the charity events can still get a taste of The Habit during Free Burger Days.

Side view of Habit Burger with Starbucks drivethru menu in front

The full line up of events includes:
Free Burger Days – Thursday, March 2 and Saturday, March 4, 11:30am – 1:30pm and 5 – 7pm.

Get a pre-opening sneak peak of the newest location and enjoy a free 100% fresh ground beef, chargrilled burger piled high with all the fixings, plus French fries and a regular beverage. Offer is limited to the first 200 people.

Habit Burger and Starbucks share the builidng
Habit Burgers signs were not up when photo was taken

Fundraising Event with Shoreline Public School Foundation – Sunday, March 5, 11:30am – 1:30pm.

Shoreline Public Schools Foundation raises funds to support academic excellence and expand learning opportunities for all students in Shoreline.

Fundraising Event with Shoreline PTA Council – Tuesday, March 7, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 5 – 7 p.m.

The Shoreline PTA Council aims to advocate, communicate, educate and collaborate to assist local PTAs in their efforts to support the health, welfare and benefit of every child.

“The communities in our first three locations welcomed us with open arms and we’re hoping Shoreline will embrace us just the same,” said AJ Jafrey, Seattle area Habit Burger developer. 

“We’re thrilled to open our doors and introduce the Shoreline community to our chargrilled way of life through a series of Free Burger Days and partnerships with local charities.”

Main entrance to The Habit Burger
Signage was not yet in place when photo was taken

The fundraising events will feature items such as The Habit Burger Grill’s award-winning Charburger, a fresh 100 percent ground beef patty chargrilled over an open flame and served with fresh tomato, caramelized onions, mayonnaise, pickle and lettuce on a toasted bun.

Additional fan favorites include the Portabella Char, Teriyaki Char, BBQ Bacon Char and Santa Barbara Style Char which includes fresh avocado and is served on sourdough bread.

Seafood lovers can enjoy the widely popular Albacore Tuna Filet, a chargrilled sandwich complete with line-caught, sushi-grade tuna steak.

Other can’t miss items include salads like the Santa Barbara Cobb or the Superfood Salad with baby kale, quinoa, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, Craisins® and feta cheese.

On the side, guests can order French fries, onion rings, sweet potato fries or tempura green beans accompanied by a variety of handcrafted shakes and malts.

No need to stop there, guests can continue layering on the flavor by selecting additional toppers from the complimentary condiment bar, which features an assortment of peppers, limes, lemons and a range of sauces for added kick. All menu items are made-to-order using fresh ingredients.

The Habit Burger Grill currently operates more than 170 restaurants across 10 states, coast to coast, and welcomes the newest 2,364 sq. ft. Shoreline location, which seats 50 guests inside and 26 outside. The restaurant is the fourth of the Washington franchise, with several additional locations set to roll out across the state before 2020.

The Habit Burger Grill is open Monday – Sunday from 10:30am to 10pm.

For more information or the full menu, visit the webpage or follow on Facebook.

The Habit Burger Grill, Inc. (Nasdaq: HABT) is a burger-centric, fast casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, made-to-order chargrilled burgers and sandwiches featuring USDA choice tri-tip steak, grilled chicken and sushi-grade tuna cooked over an open flame.

In addition, it features fresh made-to-order salads and an appealing selection of sides, handmade shakes and malts.

The Habit was named the “Best Tasting Burger in America” in July 2014 in a comprehensive survey conducted by one of America’s leading consumer magazines. The first Habit Burger Grill opened in Santa Barbara, CA in 1969 and has since grown to over 170 restaurants in 10 states; California, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Nevada, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Utah and Washington.