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    Dexter's Drive-In

    3.3 (105 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Pizza, American
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    We were in the area at lunchtime and decided to try Dexter's. It was pretty quiet when we arrived but got busy soon after. The burgers were great, fries fantastic. The staff was friendly and efficient, the seating area was clean and nothing fancy, just right for a drive-in. We found the prices to be really good, less than expected based on other similar places, so overall good value.

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    Jake M.

    Good food and worth the wait. It's by the bay. There are birds in the parking lot like HEY OH WHAT UP IM A BIRD IN PARKING LOT and this guy and this girl are working here they're like "phone order number 28" but nobody came up to get the order until somebody did. She was kinda a nasty Karen looking lady and she was just sorta rude but I guess that's ok. Then she left and we were all happy and then the birds were like OH HELL WE BIRD THO and sometimes really weird political demonstrations happen on the corner near here but this weird sicko with a Kermit puppet on his hand and a stupid sign, he wasn't there so that's good So here's a picture of the pillar and brick work outside of the order window I like it because it's good to lean against and be like right there. All the high school students come here too but that's fine too. They think I'm fly and tell me I have a nice hoodie on like thx guys you're fly too So definitely make sure to come here whenever you can and bask in the hamburgerness. I do.

    Yummy banana milkshake

    Good milkshakes better than most I've had food is really good they put a little to much onions but other than that I would recommend to my friends

    Says it's open until 7 everywhere else, never been here before.
    Rachel P.

    Didn't realize they closed early today because we never came here before. As my son tries to open the door, the employee/owner comes to the door quickly and locks the door on him real quick! Didn't even say anything to him or me and then turned their back to us, avoiding all eye contact. Completely rude. Another family is sitting inside eating. We live like 8 minutes away from here. We won't be eating here in the future.

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    Food is great and the prices are great! Takes a little time but that's ok! Milkshakes are amazing!

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    2 years ago

    Love this place! Hamburgers are wonderful. You can choose the size of burger you want and will cook meat to your preference.

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    One of the best family burger place. We frequent there over the last 3-4 years. Really good burgers, fries (curly fries too), and shakes.

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    2 years ago

    Solid burger joint. Wait was a bit long but only two on staff with a number of customers.

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    3 years ago

    Pretty yummy hamburger with special sauce.,They have a very tasty pizza burger.the kids love the milkshakes.

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    3 years ago

    This place has value going for it - good food at a good price. Some variety on the menu, too.

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    Best burgers in Washington and so affordable - smash style burger with the classic fixing. Nothing special but so so so good.

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    3 years ago

    Amazing work and great food I go here everyday for lunch and every time they always give good service and great food

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    The burgers are always really good. Best Milkshakes around by far. We like to order ahead and pick it up to go.

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