Feed Co. Burgers

Feed Co. Burgers is a casual restaurant brand based in Seattle's Central District in Washington State. The business began as a small multi-location operation in the Seattle metropolitan area, originally opening in Redmond and later having a presence in Seattle's Green Lake neighborhood. Its current Central District restaurant opened in October 2016 under Scott and Heather Staples. The Redmond restaurant was sold in 2018, and the Staples sold the Central District location to Lan Bun in 2019. Plans for a second Green Lake location were announced in 2021, although the available reference material does not establish whether that location ultimately opened. The restaurant's offer centers on burgers but extends to sandwiches, salads, hot dogs, vegetarian options, gluten-free choices, beer, milkshakes, and a range of fried or vegetable-based sides. Its burger menu has included a Classic Feed Burger made with a four-ounce beef patty, lettuce, pickle, tomato, and house sauce, as well as bison, lamb, turkey, and Asian-inspired variations. Other reported ingredients and combinations include bacon, avocado, blue cheese, caramelized onions, watercress, and kimchi aioli. The menu has also included a seasonal Turducken sandwich served with roast turkey, sweet potato fries, and cranberry. Feed Co. has been characterized by local food publications as counter-service, casual, family-friendly, and decorated in a countryside grange style. The positioning combines approachable neighborhood dining with a broader-than-standard burger selection and a menu that accommodates different preferences, including vegetarian and gluten-free diners. Sides have included standard and sweet-potato fries, fried cheese curds, onion rings, and tempura seasonal vegetables. Beer and milkshakes support the restaurant's informal, family-oriented format. The Central District restaurant has received favorable attention from Seattle food media. Seattle Metropolitan included it in a 2020 overview of recommended Central District eateries, while Eater Seattle listed it among notable places to eat in the neighborhood in 2022. Feed Co. Burgers has also appeared on the Food Network program Burgers, Brew and 'Que. The available sources do not provide financial results, employee counts, a confirmed corporate structure, or a definitive current ownership roster beyond the reported 2019 sale to Lan Bun.

Feed Co. Burgers developed as a Seattle-area restaurant business with an initial location in Redmond. The brand later operated in Seattle's Green Lake neighborhood and established the restaurant that became its principal documented location in the Central District. Scott and Heather Staples opened the Central District restaurant in October 2016, extending the concept into a Seattle neighborhood known for an active independent dining scene. The restaurant's format was built around counter-service casual dining rather than full table service. Its atmosphere was described by Seattle Metropolitan as family-friendly and styled with a countryside grange motif. The menu gave the brand a burger-centered identity while offering a relatively wide range of proteins and formats. Alongside beef burgers, Feed Co. served bison, lamb, turkey, vegetarian, and seasonal preparations. Sandwiches, salads, hot dogs, fries, fried cheese curds, onion rings, tempura vegetables, beer, and milkshakes broadened the appeal beyond a single signature item. The original Redmond operation was sold in 2018. During the same year, the Central District restaurant used a Halloween promotion offering free burgers and children's meals to costumed guests. In 2019, the Staples sold the Central District restaurant to Lan Bun, marking a change in ownership while preserving the Feed Co. identity at the location. The available material does not specify the transaction value, the precise legal structure of the business, or whether the former owners remained involved after the sale. Feed Co. continued to receive local media attention. It was included in Seattle Metropolitan's 2020 recommendations for Central District restaurants and appeared in Eater Seattle's 2022 selection of notable places to eat in the neighborhood. The restaurant was also featured on the Food Network series Burgers, Brew and 'Que, giving it exposure beyond local coverage. In mid-2021, plans were announced for a second location in Green Lake. The reference material does not confirm the opening of that proposed site, so its operational status remains uncertain. The documented brand is therefore best understood as a Seattle neighborhood restaurant rather than a large national chain. Its identity rests on approachable counter service, a family-oriented setting, burger variations beyond conventional beef, and a menu that includes vegetarian and gluten-free options. No reliable source material supplied for this dossier establishes founding finances, revenue, employee numbers, a public listing, or a current official website.

• 2021

  Green Lake expansion proposed

  [1]Feed Co. Burgersen.wikipedia.org

  Plans were announced for a second location in Seattle's Green Lake neighborhood; the supplied sources do not confirm completion.

• 2019

  Central District restaurant changes ownership

  [1]Feed Co. Burgersen.wikipedia.org

  The Staples sold the Central District restaurant to Lan Bun.

• 2018

  Redmond location sold

  [1]Feed Co. Burgersen.wikipedia.org

  The Redmond location, where the business originally operated, was sold and closed.

• 2016

  Central District restaurant opens

  [1]Feed Co. Burgersen.wikipedia.org

  Scott and Heather Staples opened the current documented Feed Co. restaurant in Seattle's Central District in October.

Counter-service, casual, family-friendly neighborhood dining focused on burgers and broad menu variety, presented in a countryside grange-inspired setting.

• Burger

  Classic Feed Burger

  The restaurant's classic burger is made with a four-ounce beef patty and traditionally served with lettuce, pickle, tomato, and sauce. It represents the straightforward core of Feed Co.'s menu, alongside more specialized protein and topping combinations.

• Burger

  Specialty burgers

  Feed Co. has offered burgers made with bison and lamb, as well as a turkey burger combining bacon and avocado. Other reported ingredients include blue cheese, caramelized onions, watercress, and kimchi aioli, giving the menu a broader flavor range than a standard fast-casual burger lineup.

• Burger

  Bim burger

  The Bim burger is an Asian-inspired burger distinguished by kimchi aioli. It is one of the restaurant's more distinctive menu items and illustrates Feed Co.'s use of globally influenced flavors within its burger format.

• Seasonal sandwich

  Turducken sandwich

  The seasonal Turducken sandwich has been described as a roast turkey sandwich accompanied by sweet potato fries and cranberry. Its seasonal positioning indicates that it is not necessarily available throughout the year.

• Sides and drinks

  Sides and beverages

  Reported side dishes include regular and sweet-potato fries, fried cheese curds, onion rings, and tempura seasonal vegetables. The restaurant also serves beer and milkshakes, complementing its casual, family-oriented burger format.

• 2018Halloween costume promotion

  Seattle Central District

  For Halloween, Feed Co.'s Central District restaurant offered free burgers and children's meals to guests who attended in costume.

  Outcome. The available source records the promotion but does not report participation levels or financial results.

  Source

• 2021

  Proposed Green Lake expansionStrategy

  Background

  Feed Co. had an operating presence in Seattle's Central District and had previously operated in Redmond.

  Action taken

  Plans were announced for a second location in the Green Lake neighborhood.

  Aftermath

  The supplied references do not establish whether the proposed Green Lake restaurant opened.

  Source

• 2019

  Sale of the Central District restaurant to Lan BunM&A

  Background

  Scott and Heather Staples owned and operated the Central District restaurant after opening it in 2016.

  Action taken

  The Staples sold the Central District restaurant to Lan Bun.

  Aftermath

  Lan Bun became the reported owner; the available material does not describe changes to the brand, menu, or operating model.

  Source

• 2018

  Sale of the Redmond locationOther

  Background

  Feed Co. had originally operated in Redmond before expanding its presence to Seattle.

  Action taken

  The Redmond location was sold and closed.

  Aftermath

  The Central District restaurant remained the principal documented operating location.

  Source

1. 1Feed Co. Burgersen.wikipedia.org