Ok I usually don't do fast food chain reviews but I feel like this place is so underrated. They have been here for years! Very vintage looking inside. The staff is so nice. They keep it very clean inside. Their burgers are great, they use angus which is awesome! Every time we eat here we leave full and happy. They have complimentary fry sauce inside. If you like it they also sell bottles. Prices are reasonable, the kids meals are great size and lots of options. Ice cream is yummy! read more

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A taste of nostalgia in a burger, sauce & fries. Will travel a long way for this memory read more

Arctic Circle - Burger, fries & DP - Burgers Near Me - Yakima, Washington

Simply amazing shakes and sundaes. Nothing more to say. Easily one of our favorite spots for an ice cream treat!

Bag of burgers and fries always hit the spot, and their shakes are to die for! Staff is friendly and helpful as always. Great little locally owned spot, please support local businesses! read more

This my favorite burger place in Yakima, if I'm ever sad bring me the number 1 combo with a Pepsi. This the only place I forgive for serving Pepsi instead of coke. And I've never had any problems with the service but if I do best believe you'll hear it cuz I don't play about my reviews. read more

I guess way back in the late 70s, early 80s, the Town of Cheyenne, WY had an Arctic Circle that my husband remembered as a kid, because it was on the south-side where he's from, but I moved there in middle school, to the north-side, in the mid- eighties, and I don't remember ever seeing it...anyways, wanted a burger, and didn't want standard fare McD's, so drove up. Ordered the Angus Quarter Lb N' Cheddar, and it came on a soft bun, dressed with Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, and, drum roll please...Red Onion! On a fast food burger! ..Decent, respectful burger! Fries, meh.....the famous Fry Sauce did save the day with the dipping of the meh, and I'm sure if the fries were good, the sauce wouldn't have been necessary... Much better burger than at McD's, but McD's has better fries.. Burger wins! read more

Unfortunately I don't have the option to put 0 stars. Horrible customer service tonite! I go there very often and they forgot to pack one of the fries to one of my meals and when I called to resolve the situation the manager who REFUSED to give me her name or information on how to speak to someone above her was very UNHELPFUL! read more

I love this fast food joint. The fries are the best thing ever! Burgers are soo good. I give this place 4 stars cause I feel like their iceberg lettuce could be more fresh. We got jr bacon cheeseburgers and black angus cheeseburgers. They all provided amazing fast food euphoria on our taste buds. My father in law says they have good ice cream treats, but we didn't try any. The fry sauce seems to be popular, but I barely dipped my fries in it. read more

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I've been eating here since i was a little kid. Great fast food. The burgers are thick and loaded. The fries are always hot. Prompt service and a good selection of menu items. Get a milkshake, it's worth it. read more

For anybody who's lived in Yakima of the past 30 years, they're probably familiar with Arctic Circle. This is one of the spots growing up that we would periodically go for the shake, and in high school we go because you could get a bag of cheeseburgers for like three dollars. In addition, they claim, rightfully so, to be the initial purveyors of fry sauce! It only took about 20 years, but it seems that now they are finally capitalizing on the magic that is the perfect ratio of catchup and mayonnaise combined into one delicious pink colored sauce. We came here on, of all days, Mother's Day. We somehow got onto the subject with some friends at church, and figured it was probably the right day to go celebrate with my best half and the kiddos. The outside has gotten a facelift, however the inside is effectively the same as it was when I graduated from high school in 2000. The same wooden sign inside with the Arctic Circle rainbow that I remember from when I was 10 years old and beyond. The really ironic thing is that some of the light fixtures, save the date it up. Would, are actually starting to come back in style. Well played Arctic Circle! I remember this place always being a little bit better than traditional fast food places like McDonald's and Burger King, but after experience, I feel like it's about a head above everything else. My better half at a taco salad, which was surprisingly good for a place that I wouldn't figure had of good taco salad. My bacon and cheddar burger tasted exactly how I remember Arctic Circle burgers tasting, better than the competition and not as good as I can make it home! The kiddos had kids meals, which had some hilarious looking characters on the outside of the bag and inside were mini corn dogs and chicken rings. As an aside, our three-year-old asked which part of the chicken the chicken ring came from... We're still not sure, but we're pretty sure it's the most delicious part. Lunch was filling, so we didn't have ice cream, but they have as many flavor options as I remember, definitely enough that it would take you multiple summers to try everything. Aulson done, this place had a good dose of nostalgiaAnd did not disappoint when he came to filling us up with some delicious burger and burger accoutrements. Not an every day place, but definitely a place you should check out! read more

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Love them best hamburgers and ice cream great service been going to them for years everything good about them

Stopped in for Milkshakes with my kids and really appreciated the clean and chill atmosphere. The music was at the right volume, the interior layout and design harkens back to a simpler time in the 80's and 90's when I was a kid and was very clean. The staff were kind and brought them to our table. I will definitely be coming back to try their burgers. read more

I love stopping at Arctic Circle when in Yakima! From their delicious Fry Sauce, to their Cherry Lime Rickey, it's always a tasty treat!

Went today and ordered 2 bags of cheeseburgers all cheese burgers had hair either in them or on them. I would save your money and go somewhere else. read more

Arctic Circle - a person holding a hot dog - Burgers Near Me - Yakima, Washington

I love your food, but for the life of me I can't find out what is in your white sauce. Your "secret" sauce recipe is all over the internet but not a word about the White sauce. Ugh read more

Been awhile since I've been here. This place cares what the food tastes like, fish and chips are great (not the price). Burgers are moist as are the buns. Decent onion rings ( I hate all fries everywhere in Crackima). Shakes are..... actual milkshakes and not a chemical slurry of industrial processed fakery. Drinks taste like they're 'sposed to, not like a cola with root beer bleeding thru. Nice workers (for a change). This is the only AC left in Wa state so treat it well. In fact I'm going there today again read more

I have wanted to try this place for decades although it was in another town from me. While the customer service is fantastic, the food itself leaves a lot to be desired. Or maybe it just didn't entice me enough. I'd come back again but I would try something else. read more

This is always a great go-to for a quick, economical meal. The fry sauce is a nice touch, seems a specialty here. The staff is always friendly, the food is consistent and the parking is easy. They also have a drive-through. This review will probably fade into oblivion as other, newer, reviews take it's place, but since you're here why don't you add a nice rating if you have some nice words to say (and remember what your Mom always said, "If you have nothing nice to say don't say anything"). Great to see businesses thrive in Yakima. Let's support restaurants here by being Yakima-friendly. It's always a good idea to try and out-courtesy their staff learning to be courteous with often-not-courteous customers. read more

Stopped in and got a cheeseburger and tots, with the great fry sauce, in the middle of the afternoon, and they were busy! Inspite of being busy food came quick, hot and good! In the right spot when driving North on 40th, easy in and out! read more

We made a deliberate detour here on our way to wine country. I grew up with Arctic Circle in Seattle, my girlfriend had never experienced it. I had a ¼ bacon burger. The flavor was good, but it was shy on bacon. It looked like a single strip that was broke in half instead of putting two full strips on the burger. Fries were also good, but I recall crinkle cut fries as an Arctic Circle signature. Beverage selection was also shy. Plenty of shakes and lemonades, but a Freestyle machine would have been nice. It was nice to partake in some nostalgia, but the overall experience would not be enough for me to return. I think Miners would have been the better choice, but since my girlfriend had been there before, she wanted to try something new. For the money, I can see why there are so few location, you will never have a thriving business at these prices. read more

The Huckleberry Sunday and the Huckleberry Shake were REAL good! And a nice treat on a hot day! Next time we are going through Yakima, we'll probably come back here. (or if we see this place in another city) and if they still have the Huckleberry stuff, try the Huckleberry lemonade. read more

Arctic Circle - Burgers Near Me - Yakima, Washington

I know that this is a fast good place, and I don't usually review fast food places, but I love this place!!! The burgers are good, the special sauce on them is awesome! The fries are delicious as well. And their shakes... Yes! They have so many shake flavors, they will please anyone! Also, on my last visit, I got chicken strips and onion rings, two things I had never had here before and of course, they were both awesome! You could tell the onion rings were homemade and seasoned perfectly! Overall such and awesome place to grab a quick burger! :) read more

Arctic Circle - Chicken strips and onion rings! So good! - Burgers Near Me - Yakima, Washington

Definitely the best shakes in town. Their burgers are way better than McDonald's or other fast food joints. I literally won't eat burgers from other places. read more

Very good brig used and fries. We especially love their fry sauce and their cheese curds. The staff is always friendly and get our order right. read more

Food is pretty good and the workers are nice. But just not sure why some people don't wear gloves after money handling than think they can touch fries without washing their hands and putting on gloves. Did they even take the food handling test? Because it didn't seem like it. Just un sanitary. read more

Decent food. Fries are good. The burger is nothing to talk about. But hey you can get a ton of them in a bag! Like another comment said, I'm weary of the standards this place has. I don't think it is very clean! read more

The world b st mushroom burger is made here and it will be a sad day if they ever close down

The only Arctic Circle in the state of Washington. The place is dated but everything is clean and functional. The staff is friendly they did forget to make one of the 8 Above the rim shakes. But they made up for it. I hope they stay around for awhile i do prefer this than DQ. read more

Ahhh, nostalgia! I remember going to Arctic Circle as a kid. Cheese Burger, Ranch Burger, FRY SAUCE! By now, we all know it's just ketchup and mayo mixed, but back in the '80's? You would have thought they developed it in space! I can't say I'd give it 4 stars if I went in today. It is a restaurant chain that's hanging on, though. According to their website, they have 78 stores, with about half in UT. Ahh, trips down memory lane...so nice! (soft music playing) read more

Friendly service and good prices for a nice lunch! The shakes are great, Fry's taste like they are cooked in fresh oil, place seems very clean and super cute! read more

I love when you meet people not from the PNW who have no idea what Arctic Circle is. Most of these restaurants have long since gone out of business and it's on rare occasions passing through smaller towns that you find them. I hadn't been to an Arctic Circle in about 10 years and to be honest I don't really remember eating at them often as a child, but nonetheless you if see one, best to stop and have a shake. They serve simple fast food faire, nothing ritzy or off the wall, just simple burgers and fries. They do have an oddly large fish menu. Which if you're feeling daring by all means enjoy. Not my cup of tea though. read more

Stopped in two weeks ago. Two burgers, two fries. Arrived home, found a hair in one burger after 2-3 bites. Tossed burger, ate fries down to half bag, another hair. Tossed fries. Didn't go back to Artic Circle but did write them a letter & enclosed the hairs. Did not ask for my money back, did not ask for food replacement, just gave my phone & address & asked if someone could contact me just for a brief discussion. Nope...nada, nothing, no reply of any kind. Well, that's all I need to know about Artic Circle! read more

Staff always friendly and welcoming. Their over the top shakes are my favorite in town. The taco salad is a full meal, huge, packed with meat and all ingredients you'd expect, and a big glop of guacamole on top. My only recommendation is to ask for additional salsa. For a fast food restaurant they definitely exceed the norm with the amount of food presented read more

Really good fast food. If you are in Yakima you MUST go to Arctic Circle, I know I do. Probably the best thing about Arctic Circle is the Fry Sauce. haha They have really good burgers too. I like their fries but if you like crunchy not soft fries you wouldn't like them. Oh and not to mention the REALLY good milkshakes! There are so many flavors to choose from and they are thick and really good. read more

This was the worst , food was cold ,order was incomplete, and on top of that I got to pay 34.00 for 3 lrg. milkshakes 1 hamburger,1. Cold fish sandwich and 1 hamburger not even in the bag I really hope this is a restaurant that doesn't survive they really don't want to you can tell by there complete lack of effort read more

So good and reasonably priced!! Bag of cheeseburgers for $8?!?! And they are delicious! My fiancé and I enjoyed them so much we ordered another bag to go and they gave us a whole tub of fry sauce for each burger at no extra charge! Super friendly service and great food at the right price! Love it! read more

The experience was horrible which I don't expect something incredible being a fast food place, but what made it bad was the customer service was worse than terrible. I must have said thank you and please to the girl taking our order three or more times with her completely ignoring my comments which whatever, having a bad day maybe. While ordering my halibut sandwich I said, I'd like no lettuce on that please. She didn't respond but wrote something on the piece of paper that was the 3rd piece because she kept getting a new piece any time my wife changed something like adding a cheeseburger. After having little confidence in seeing her take our order being that she was very rude and seemed very clueless I reiterated I didn't want lettuce. Not only did they put lettuce on the sandwich they put so much lettuce and tarter that I wasn't sure if there was any fish under it all. After I scraped the glob of lettuce and tarter off I saw there was fish, a bit burnt but fish none the less. To make things even worse at the time, I'm ready to finally take a bite, because complaining in person in places like that rat hole doesn't get resolved because no one there really cares, but the girl who messed up everything up to this point brings my wife's taco salad over and there wasn't a lot of room on the table so she looks very lost looking around so I asked could you put it right there pointing to the small table right next to me and in return she does so by tossing it from where she stood to the table that I pointed to. It stayed on the table without sliding off the other side so I give her credit for that. She actually did one thing right while we were there. I also have to mention that I do not leave reviews or have never left a review on a restaurant before. Arctic Circle on 40th and Nob hill is so bad that I felt overly compelled to hopefully let whoever cares to save their money and their gut, because mine is killing me from that garbage they call food, that they could have a good experience having lunch with their spouse children or even by themselves somewhere else or anywhere else. Heck you could go for a picnic at the landfill eating scraps and have a better experience. This place should be shut down or everyone fired and start over. read more

Most disgusting things I've ever watched while eating here. The staff sat and ate the fries out of the fry bin while serving customers. Not washing their hands after cleaning counters. Constantly wiping there noses and putting food on trays. Made my stomach curdle. read more

I too remember going to Arctic Circle when I was a kid. The burger I had was very good and beets out anything Mikey D has ever made. It was very large and more important, it tasted good. The fries were more yellow than I remember fries ever being any place else. They tasted okay and I didn't get sick or anything. I had the pumpkin shake and I've had better, but over all, I would go back. I only wish I had an Arctic Circle in my home town. read more

If I could rate this place lower I would. Overall disgusting! Staff needs to retrained on proper food handling! Owner should rethink if this is the business he wants to be in. When problems with food were brought to his attention he didn't care. Don't eat here! read more