Cow & Cod

The food was really tasty! I would definitely come here again for take-out…read more There are no bathrooms inside, so be prepared for an outdoor porta-potty. There's also nowhere to wash hands or even really to sit inside. BUT I still definitely recommend it for the food if you plan to take-out!

Absolutely Loved my experience st Frugals! I was craving a burger & shake, OMG!!!! I was able to…read moremjx chocolate & strawberry shake flavors and it was Wonderfully yummy! It was my first time visiting Frugals & definitely be back. Btw, the staff was friendly & just plain kind! J was meeting a friend in Auburn & we went to a park to enjoy lunch. After our experience, we will definitely do it again.

Mold

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PICK-QUICK Drive In

3.3(287 reviews)

1.0 mi

I've lived here five years, driven by it on the way to AutoZone, Kentucky, Fried, chicken, etc…read more until I lost my car it was stolen and then I was getting rides past there and one day I said I gotta go in there. Take me! It was the best decision and the last six months concerning eating out. I'll always have my hamburgers. Excuse me cheeseburger here.!

First time trying this and there was no line in the drive thru!…read more Friendly staff that took and gave me my order. I loved the grilled onions and veggies in my burger. I think I just needed more salt on my fries and burger. Overall it's good! I may have lacked on getting sauces on my order. Didn't get to see the anterior of the restaurant though. But it's easy to park and get to.

Double cheeseburger.

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Burger Express

3.9(563 reviews)

4.0 mi

Can I give this TEN STARS! Seriously that great…read more This is the type of place your granddad told you about, stories long past of incredible food, a homey atmosphere, and just a good traditional place without the glitz and glamor of chain restaurants. I can envision a place like this in backwoods country away from civilization. What's more amazing is that it's in the middle of basically a city, retaining that old charm in a great way. Was told that hamburgers are pressed in house and can tell something different about them. Everything seems very high quality and also made from scratch much as they can. The whole place was fabulous. Fries don't come with salt, easy enough to add. Had bacon BBQ burger (saved bacon for cat), and seriously one is the best burgers have EVER had, ever. They even have a foot long hot dog, not on the menu. After so many recent duds am extremely happy that there still are great and affordable places to eat. You guys, and gals, ROCK!

Decent overall. Great people and environment. Clean and welcoming…read more The burger was really good. Not great. The fries were below average. The ketchup seemed to be made in house and was not my favorite.

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Hops n Drops

3.9(349 reviews)

4.3 mi

I've always loved Hops n Drops. My kids love it which is a plus. The many times we have went here,…read morethe service was great and friendly, food was good and the place was always clean. Every time we come here, we try to eat something different or grab a different drink. The happy hour specials are pretty nice and priced well. What I love about it is its family friendly and my kids always eat something from here or ask to come here a lot when we don't want to cook dinner at home lol. Haven't had their breakfast yet, but I will make it a mission to one day soon! Nice area in Lake Tapps and close to other good food or dessert spots and Haggen's.

We absolutely enjoyed a family outing here…read more Excellent service and wide variety of food options. Very family friendly but also a wide variety of beers and other beverages. Great location and a fun vibe. Glad we stopped by here!

Happy hour menu

TONY'S BBQ MAC

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Stack 571 Burger & Whiskey Bar

3.7(224 reviews)

4.4 mi

One star-Food is delicious, very impressed 1/2 star -…read morecustomer service from server are attentive 1-2 star-spirits, prices are reasonable, especially the drink passport, fun to have. One star-atmosphere is clean and upbeat and enough tables and chairs whenever we show up One star-location in Lakeland Auburn, WA

Really good burger and the stack sauce is delicious. The regular fries taste good too. The staff is…read morefriendly. The tables on the edges have a view of the shopping center. The have tables and bar stools. The dishes are that of aluminum . Would expect better.

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Habit Burger & Grill

3.7(479 reviews)

4.7 mi

Best burger and fries ever. So crispy fries. Easy order at kiosk and pay. Very clean restaurent omg…read moreeating fries now. They are so good and the fry sauce to die for. Will be back for sure

Have been enjoying take out from this business, their burgers are juicy and delicious, and I'm in…read morelove with their half fries and half onion rings option! The food is always fresh, and though only ever gotten the food to go, the staff are consistently great too. It would be a friendly place to go and actually sit down at some point. Their double char burger is just so good! Their dips are also great. The honey mustard dip goes great with the chicken bites (which are also breaded wonderfully). I need to try one of their shakes at some point because they look amazing. Good value for good food!

Menu October 2025

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Urban Chops

4.7(402 reviews)

0.5 mi

Awesome Bahn Mi and Bao sandwiches! This place is really cool and the sandwiches are very filling…read more My baguette was generously filled with shrimp and pork/lemongrass chicken (they ran out of pork) and the bao bun, which I got with fried chicken and bacon, was much larger than expected. Both were delicious! My favorite was the shrimp, which was cooked perfectly. Both sandwiches came with cilantro, pickled veggies, and jalapeños. I'm really glad I found this sandwich shop when I was visiting the area. I highly recommend them if you are in the mood for some yummy buns!

Not your average Vietnamese fare. An Asian meets American twist without compromising the flavor…read more This spot used to be on the weekly rotation when I worked in the area. My favorites are the Thai chili shrimp & pork bao and their spicy torched shrimp & pork rice. Their portions are generous and they do not skimp on the meat. The only criticism I have is that the bao bun does start to fall apart getting soaked with the juices from the meat and sauces. Food is usually ready within 5-10 minutes. A very casual spot to grab a meal with ample amount of seating if you choose to dine in. There is some parking directly in front of the store but there is more towards the back. Definitely recommend this spot!

Interior

Torched shrimp and pork.

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Oddfellas Pub & Eatery

3.6(496 reviews)

0.2 mi

Came to have lunch on a Saturday (Halloween 31st of October) and was surprised at how exceptional…read moreeverything went. I've had takeout from Oddfellas before and has always been good, but never dined in. This was a first time experience for myself. We had 2 Pepsi's 1 Guinesss 1 Cod Fellas (side: Pub Fries) 1 Pub Burger (side: Pub Fries) +Cheddar cheese 1 Rooster Wings (Brave sauce) Food was great, price was reasonable, but the real 5 star experience was the server Brittany K. It was early afternoon when we arrived so it wasn't super busy, Brittany was super communicative about the menu, answered any questions we had and clarified everything perfectly. She was super patient and even after bringing out the check she made sure we did not feel rushed or have any pressure to speed things up. We were able to get a couple of to go boxes as well, finish our meal and conversation and continue on with our Halloween activities. I sincerely hope management takes the time to recognize the hard working team that was there on Saturday (October 31st) around noon. The team inside had great chemistry and made the vibes & atmosphere inside feel amazing. I will be sure to come back with family in the future after having such an amazing experience. It is also worth noting the inside of this place looks way cooler than one would think from the outside. Filled with so many cool unique items & historical pieces. If you're a local, Oddfellas is a must try!

Auburn doesn't offer much, so when we discovered this pub it was a treat! The place has plenty of…read moreseating and is family friendly. The service was quick and friendly also... food was ok, but way better than eating at chain! If looking for a casual place to dine when in town, give them a try.

My husband fell in with this chili bowl! He ate it faster than I am.

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Monster Burger

4.0(262 reviews)

3.9 mi

Been living in federal way since 87' and never been to this place before, food was "ok" price was…read moregood for what you get, and I got this to go... the lady that was working was sweet and friendly, the restaurant was small and dated, but what are we expecting from a burger place in federal way... Really nothing special about this place and to be honest the food and the quantity of food reminds me so much of Herfeys... so much I'm not sure who knocked who off... not trying to run back here for food but will I come back... perhaps

Stopped in here after a nail appointment in Federal Way on a Sunday. My husband wanted teriyaki,…read moreand I really didn't feel like making multiple stops, so we gave this place a try. He got the spicy chicken teriyaki, and I decided (against my better judgment) to try something different and ordered the cheesesteak instead of one of their burgers--which I already know are really good. I should've just stuck with that. The cheesesteak was okay. The meat was tender and the flavor wasn't bad, but it was really dry. By the time I got home, I had to add my own condiments just to make it more enjoyable. It just felt like something was missing. My husband wasn't impressed with the teriyaki either. I didn't try it myself, but he said it wasn't the best he's had and probably wouldn't order it from here again. One highlight though--the peanut butter banana milkshake was delicious. Their milkshakes are definitely a win. Overall, I'd say this place is still worth it, but stick to the burgers--they're what they do best.

The Bulgogi Burger labeled "Fish" because it was fish, although they yelled out "bulgogi burger order ready"

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Jack's BBQ & Steakhouse - Algona

4.2(542 reviews)

2.2 mi

Went for a company lunch, first time there, was awesome…read more Will definitely go back, a coworker got the catfish, huge serving.

Today we celebrated my 75th birthday with the family, nine of us. Reservations were made for noon…read more We arrived about 10 minutes early but were seated promptly. When we walked in I could smell the "Q." Mo one ordered the same thing. We started with hush puppies and Frito Pie. My wife thought the hush puppies were too dense for her liking. I thought they were a bit dense, but worth eating. The chili for the Frito pie was spicy with brisket in it. My wife ordered the brisket sandwich with fries. There was more brisket in it than my two meat combo had. The brisket was Texas style, heavy in the pepper. It was moist, pull apart, no knife needed. I LIKED IT. My sides were corn pudding and the cowboy beans. I added a bit of the jalapeño bbq sauce to give it more heat. One granddaughter had the macaroni and cheese and said it was very tasty. Another granddaughter had the pancakes. She thought they were good but a bit dense, not quite as good as papa's. The only detractors were the coleslaw. It didn't have much flavor, needed some horseradish to spice it up. The crust of the pecan pie was really dense. The filling was good but the crust almost needed a knife. The business itself reminds me of some of the older BBQ places I have been to around the country. It was fairly clean, but there was some old food on the floor under our table. The men's room used old beer pony cages for urinals. It's tight when squeezing around someone using one of the "kegs." The men's room could use a good deep cleaning. Acceptable, but could use the cleaning. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. He was busy!!! It took a little while to take our order. A couple who came in well after us received their food before we did. I'm guessing that is because we had nine people in our party. However, our food didn't arrive all at the same time. Bottom line? Give it a try. The brisket is the best I had since being in Houston, TX. I haven't tried the ribs that I ordered yet. Saving them for Sunday night Seahawks Football! We will be going back to Jack 's!! At least I will be going back. A birthday present was a gift certificate for BBQ brisket and pork cooking lessons.

Decorated for Christmas!

Queso mac and cheese

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Rib plate w/collard greens & galic mash

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Gracie R.

3 years ago

This place has become one of my absolute favorites! It's so amazing that you won't even miss the old spot. The hamburgers here are a game-changer, easily beating out ones you'd pay double for at fancier restaurants. The mushroom Swiss burger, in particular, is a masterpiece - loaded with toppings and absolutely delectable. Not only is the food pretty darn good, but the customer service is also top-notch. The staff is friendly, and they serve up generous portions. My order came out fast, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend trying the double cheeseburger and fries - it's a taste sensation that keeps me coming back for more! read more

Donjie C.

330

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461

9 months ago

This place consistently exceeds expectations with its high standards for customer treatment. I indulged in their delicious fish n' chips, paired with a generous side of crispy onion rings and a rich Oreo peanut butter shake. The venue is always impeccably clean, and the customer service is genuinely outstanding, making every visit a fantastic experience. read more

Duane P.

147

3 years ago

Great food and really delicious. I'm always impressed with the portions and the quality.

Allen G.

3 years ago

Don't waste time if your looking for fish and chips.

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