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Dicks is great!!! It was our first visit, can you beat those prices?! And the quality was excellent too! pro tip - you cannot customize the burgers, which isn't great for my picky kids but we made the best of it. This location was busy on Saturday night but they sure moved quickly! We ate our burgers on the bar outside and enjoyed the people watching.
So I heard this was Seattle's In n Out? Respectfully, nah this ain't it. Dicks is definitely closer to McDonald's than anything else. I got the following items: - Dick's deluxe burger - 1/4lb patty (with cheese and mayo and pickles and lettuce). - cheeseburger - vanilla milk shake The deluxe technically comes with 2 patties, but even still it's kinda small for a "deluxe". Cheeseburger is even tinier, almost like a kids size to me. I'll give Dicks credit for two things, affordable prices and being open late. Also the old school vibe of the place is pretty cool. One and done typa spot.
Get drunk, get Dick's. I grew up on this place and it's definitely a local favorite. Their fries are always a salty sopping greasy mess and I absolutely love it. The burgers are small and mushy but always fill you up perfectly. The line up to the window can be long, but you get your food within a minute of ordering. Not sure if Dick's lives up to market price now but it's an addiction that I have to feed every time I visit home.
This is a very different kind of burger joint. We noticed right away that there are no tables in the whole place. So odd. There were bar stools and bar style tables along the edges. Bizarre. We took a gander at the menu and it's very minimal, similar to In N Out (Burgers, fries, shakes, etc). The prices are very reasonable for the area. Here are some things that are unreasonable: * No substitutions, changes, or requests are allowed. One in our group asked for no mayonnaise. He was very abruptly shut down. But someone else in our group asked for no cheese and for some reason they were okay with that. * Most of us ordered the "deluxe" cheeseburger meal with a shake. The portion sizes are super, extra small. Like comically tiny, as if we had ordered the junior kids meal. The drink, shake, burger, and fries were very Junior. But all the food tasted good One in our group came up with a phrase after we left that felt pretty fitting of our experience there. "We done got SHAKE SHACKED up in here!" Meaning, for what you pay at Shake Shack, they give you pretty small portions. Although, Dick's gives you even smaller portion than they do.
Dick's Drive In is an absolute Seattle staple and one of my go to spots for a late night treat. You really cannot beat the prices, especially these days. The burgers are solid and consistent every time, simple, no frills, and exactly what you are craving after a long day or night. I especially love their greasy fresh cut fries. They are perfectly salty and hit that classic drive in vibe. This time I also tried a huckleberry ice cream cone and it was delicious, sweet, a little tangy, and a great finish to the meal. Just do not forget, it is 5 cents for ketchup! Very on brand and honestly part of the charm. It is not gourmet, but that is not the point. It is affordable, nostalgic, and reliably satisfying. Definitely a Seattle classic for a reason.
Burger is unique to the area and has a distinctive taste. Fries are cut fresh everyday. The milk shakes are amazing. The service is second to none. One of the most consistent fast food joints I've been to. This particular location featured Sir Mix a Lot and crew back in the late 80s. It looks for the most part the same. Just walk up and order. They have places to stand and eat directly up front
Dicks Drive In is always a good spot to grab a quick bite to eat. I always order a Cheeseburger and Fries, along with the Tartar Sauce. The Customer Service is Good. You can eat outside, there isn't any seating inside or out but there is a Table Top you can stand and eat at. I always eat in my car. Parking is OK, I mean I always find parking up front, Diners come and go so fast. They are having a Halloween special if your child is 13 and younger of you Trick or Treat in costume you get a Free Cheeseburger.
Cheap, dependable, and a staple of Seattle. Never been during the wee hours of the night, but both times I visited this during off-peak hours were quite empty. Friendly staff and security posted up. Cap Hill location definitely gets rowdier during weekend nights. Don't expect the world's greatest burger, but do expect to get your cheap and greasy meal itch scratched.
If you're looking for that old school, simple, straightforward burger joint, check out Dick's. I was told this place was popular but didn't realize how much until I saw the line to place your order. Long line but moved pretty quick. Burgers, fries, shakes. Keep it simple. The burgers are a bit smaller but the flavor is great! Can easily eat more than a few. I was visiting family and they wanted me to check this place out. To quote them, "let's go grab a bag of Dick's".
Stuck at a hotel with no access to food, I reacquainted myself with DoorDash, and found this option 0.7 miles from Virginia Mason. I loved Dick's Drive-In as a kid, but as an adult, the burgers are just average. I had a strawberry milkshake, and my mom had a chocolate milkshake. We both thought they were just kind of average. The fries, however, were spectacular! I can see why there's a limit of 15 orders of fries per DoorDash order. Fifteen seems excessive, until you taste them. I wanted a Special with cheese, but that wasn't an option, so I got a Special and a cheeseburger. I also got onion cups and ketchup and tartar sauce cups. The tartar sauce is weird. It's kind of blah. I definitely recommend the onion cups, though.
Place looked busy, so we decided to try. Saddest looking and tasting burger I've ever had. Fries were soggy.
I'm a bit disappointed by this historic burger chain... I mean it's super fast and convenient but absolutely underwhelming in terms of taste and presentation. I had a Dick's Deluxe and I was immediately given one that was ready, Mc Donald's style. I was not expecting it, I thought they'd make it to order. The patties were very small and the overall look was really sad. And no bacon wtf! Ultimately the taste was ok, but boy was it an underwhelming experience... I guess it's my fault, I had different expectations. I was thinking something like Burgermaster. To be fair though, it's dirt cheap, so maybe I have to recalibrate my assessment.
A solid, cheap little burger chain that's serving up STELLAR shakes (seriously the vanilla shake is heavenly), good little burgers, and homemade fries. There is nothing fancy about Dicks. But it doesn't claim to be. They do a few things really well done. And do it quickly. There's a ton of people here getting food for a reason. Cheap eats done well. I'm glad my Seattle local friend said we had to stop by!
I'm from out of town and everyone I know recommended this place for a good quick burger joint. We stayed a couple of blocks down the street so walking was easy. Went on a Saturday around 11am and it was already so busy! You cannot beat the prices here. Cheeseburger - I would get it without the relish/pickle next time as it's on the sweeter side and I personally don't like sweet relish. Other than that, bun and patty were cooked perfectly Fries - I love fries that are soggy yet still crispy and these were amazing. I wanted another order immediately. read more
1 month ago
I asked the locals for something Seattle and they said go to Dick's. Burgers, fries, ice cream scoops, shakes and floats. That's it. The long lines do the talking. It's really good. read more
Long lines, no worries. I'll wait as I wanted to try to this spot. Service was alright. Nothing stood out. You order and wait to get your food. The drive in looks clean which is a plus. Food: Plain cheeseburger French Fries Vanilla Ice Cream I was so excited. The burger was yummy. read more
23 days ago
Dicks is great!!! It was our first visit, can you beat those prices?! And the quality was excellent too! pro tip - you cannot customize the burgers, which isn't great for my picky kids but we made the best of it. This location was busy on Saturday night but they sure moved quickly! We ate our burgers on the bar outside and enjoyed the people watching. read more
So I heard this was Seattle's In n Out? Respectfully, nah this ain't it. Dicks is definitely closer to McDonald's than anything else. I got the following items: - Dick's deluxe burger - 1/4lb patty (with cheese and mayo and pickles and lettuce). - cheeseburger - vanilla milk shake The deluxe technically comes with 2 patties, but even still it's kinda small for a "deluxe". Cheeseburger is even tinier, almost like a kids size to me. I'll give Dicks credit for two things, affordable prices and being open late. Also the old school vibe of the place is pretty cool. One and done typa spot. read more
Get drunk, get Dick's. I grew up on this place and it's definitely a local favorite. Their fries are always a salty sopping greasy mess and I absolutely love it. The burgers are small and mushy but always fill you up perfectly. The line up to the window can be long, but you get your food within a minute of ordering. Not sure if Dick's lives up to market price now but it's an addiction that I have to feed every time I visit home. read more
This is a very different kind of burger joint. We noticed right away that there are no tables in the whole place. So odd. There were bar stools and bar style tables along the edges. Bizarre. We took a gander at the menu and it's very minimal, similar to In N Out (Burgers, fries, shakes, etc). The prices are very reasonable for the area. Here are some things that are unreasonable: * No substitutions, changes, or requests are allowed. One in our group asked for no mayonnaise. He was very abruptly shut down. But someone else in our group asked for no cheese and for some reason they were okay with that. * Most of us ordered the "deluxe" cheeseburger meal with a shake. The portion sizes are super, extra small. Like comically tiny, as if we had ordered the junior kids meal. The drink, shake, burger, and fries were very Junior. But all the food tasted good One in our group came up with a phrase after we left that felt pretty fitting of our experience there. "We done got SHAKE SHACKED up in here!" Meaning, for what you pay at Shake Shack, they give you pretty small portions. Although, Dick's gives you even smaller portion than they do. read more
1 month ago
Dick's Drive In is an absolute Seattle staple and one of my go to spots for a late night treat. You really cannot beat the prices, especially these days. The burgers are solid and consistent every time, simple, no frills, and exactly what you are craving after a long day or night. I especially love their greasy fresh cut fries. They are perfectly salty and hit that classic drive in vibe. This time I also tried a huckleberry ice cream cone and it was delicious, sweet, a little tangy, and a great finish to the meal. Just do not forget, it is 5 cents for ketchup! Very on brand and honestly part of the charm. It is not gourmet, but that is not the point. It is affordable, nostalgic, and reliably satisfying. Definitely a Seattle classic for a reason. read more
Burger is unique to the area and has a distinctive taste. Fries are cut fresh everyday. The milk shakes are amazing. The service is second to none. One of the most consistent fast food joints I've been to. This particular location featured Sir Mix a Lot and crew back in the late 80s. It looks for the most part the same. Just walk up and order. They have places to stand and eat directly up front read more
11 months ago
Dicks Drive In is always a good spot to grab a quick bite to eat. I always order a Cheeseburger and Fries, along with the Tartar Sauce. The Customer Service is Good. You can eat outside, there isn't any seating inside or out but there is a Table Top you can stand and eat at. I always eat in my car. Parking is OK, I mean I always find parking up front, Diners come and go so fast. They are having a Halloween special if your child is 13 and younger of you Trick or Treat in costume you get a Free Cheeseburger. read more
Cheap, dependable, and a staple of Seattle. Never been during the wee hours of the night, but both times I visited this during off-peak hours were quite empty. Friendly staff and security posted up. Cap Hill location definitely gets rowdier during weekend nights. Don't expect the world's greatest burger, but do expect to get your cheap and greasy meal itch scratched. read more
1 year ago
If you're looking for that old school, simple, straightforward burger joint, check out Dick's. I was told this place was popular but didn't realize how much until I saw the line to place your order. Long line but moved pretty quick. Burgers, fries, shakes. Keep it simple. The burgers are a bit smaller but the flavor is great! Can easily eat more than a few. I was visiting family and they wanted me to check this place out. To quote them, "let's go grab a bag of Dick's". read more
9 months ago
Stuck at a hotel with no access to food, I reacquainted myself with DoorDash, and found this option 0.7 miles from Virginia Mason. I loved Dick's Drive-In as a kid, but as an adult, the burgers are just average. I had a strawberry milkshake, and my mom had a chocolate milkshake. We both thought they were just kind of average. The fries, however, were spectacular! I can see why there's a limit of 15 orders of fries per DoorDash order. Fifteen seems excessive, until you taste them. I wanted a Special with cheese, but that wasn't an option, so I got a Special and a cheeseburger. I also got onion cups and ketchup and tartar sauce cups. The tartar sauce is weird. It's kind of blah. I definitely recommend the onion cups, though. read more
I'm a bit disappointed by this historic burger chain... I mean it's super fast and convenient but absolutely underwhelming in terms of taste and presentation. I had a Dick's Deluxe and I was immediately given one that was ready, Mc Donald's style. I was not expecting it, I thought they'd make it to order. The patties were very small and the overall look was really sad. And no bacon wtf! Ultimately the taste was ok, but boy was it an underwhelming experience... I guess it's my fault, I had different expectations. I was thinking something like Burgermaster. To be fair though, it's dirt cheap, so maybe I have to recalibrate my assessment. read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
A solid, cheap little burger chain that's serving up STELLAR shakes (seriously the vanilla shake is heavenly), good little burgers, and homemade fries. There is nothing fancy about Dicks. But it doesn't claim to be. They do a few things really well done. And do it quickly. There's a ton of people here getting food for a reason. Cheap eats done well. I'm glad my Seattle local friend said we had to stop by! read more
What is it that makes this place iconic? I have had better tasting food elsewhere. There was nothing good or even remotely iconic about this place. If you are standing by these undercooked limp oily fries and the tartar sauce burger then you're clearly doing something special to market yourself as iconic. I cannot believe people stood in long lines waiting for this mess of a meal. read more
3 months ago
3 months ago
A Seattle classic. I lived behind this location for close to a decade. I've easily eaten thousands of their burgers and I would eat a thousand more. They are the perfect ratio of meat to bun and well priced. They also treat their employees extremely well with competitive pay and benefits including tuition. This is the type of local business people should be supporting. read more
1 year ago
My hot take is that Dick's is better than In-N-Out. This Dick's is a prime location for a late night snack after a night of drinking or clubbing. If you're coming here, you know what you're getting yourself into. The place is a bit sketchy but the food is still good and the service is fast. read more
1 year ago
Pricing is excellent. Seattle is so expensive and traveling here is even more so, so I enjoyed having a burger at a reasonable price. Food itself was pretty good. The fries were nice and fresh, kinda similar to Five Guys. The burger was great. The meat tastes fresh and the burger itself comes together. I asked for no pickles but it seems like they pre make a batch of them so you can't take it off. It honestly wasn't too crazy because they tasted more like onions. Service was iffy. When ordering, after every item was said, the worker would said "okay" and the total. I had to say I'm not done and say the next thing I wanted. It wasn't crazy busy and they have the burgers on standby so I didn't get the rush. The old timey look of the place was cool! However, I know this isn't them but there was someone drumming outside the restaurant... It was extremely hard to hear the girl on the other side and I had to semi yell the order. It was annoying and loud. I can't imagine how frustrating it would be to stay there and eat. Overall, if you only care about getting in and out quickly, having a decent burger with great prices, you'll enjoy this place! read more
I heard that Dick's was Seattle's version of In-N-Out so I had to check it out. I went for the first time last year when I was visiting Seattle and really loved it for the quality, service, and price point. The burger is pretty simple and I used to compare it to McDonald's and similar chains due to the price point, and in comparison to those chains, Dick's was significantly better. I'm usually not a fan of pickles but because they chop it up here and put it with a sauce, it actually enhanced the taste of the burger for me. The quality of the meat is also good as well. Another thing that I love is how Dick's is open really late and how quick the service here is. My major gripe with Dick's now is that when I came back to Seattle this year, I noticed that the prices for everything went up significantly and is more in line with the price of an In-N-Out burger. Although Dick's is enjoyable, I don't think it comes anywhere close to In-N-Out in terms of taste and quality and I don't think that the price justifies what you're getting anymore. While I unfortunately used to love coming here, I'd say that it's a pass for me now given the prices. read more
My friend and I were craving a burger and him being the local, he suggested Dick's. I was a little taken aback that there was no seating, but that's totally fair considering a deluxe burger was less than $6. For that $6, you get a loaded double patty burger, which looks a hell lot better than what I've gotten from McDonald's. read more
7 months ago
2 years ago
Simple burger place but pretty good! Menu isn't very big. Fast service and friendly faces. Small Outside eating area. I enjoyed the fries and the double patty burger with their signature sauce. It's also pretty cheap, so won't break the bank. read more
1 year ago
Dick's burger in WA is like In&Out in CA, it's a stable, decent, and cheap place to go for college kids. You either like them a lot or you don't. Personally, I don't like the burger but when you're ran out of money and hungry, this would be the place for me to go when I moved to Seattle decades ago...I like they shake and fries a lot. Now i introduced to my kid when we visited Seattle and he likes it too (behind In&Out of course). Always lines here, since college campus is nearby and its fast service, you ordered and they get the foods and give it to you right away, unless it ran out...sure you have to pay xtra for small stuff but it less then a dollar and the prices are fairly still cheap after all. Always stop by for a fries and shake when I visit, it's a must!!! read more
1 year ago
Fast, cheap, and plenty tasty. What more could you want from a walkup fast-food burger stand? No wonder it's a Seattle staple! read more
2 months ago
9 months ago
Burgers and fries were fine, it wasn't anything special but it was enough to do the job at 1am. I was about to bite into my food until I saw this big piece of plastic. This Freaken disgusting. read more
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