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We came with a friend for a pre-dinner snack since this is a famous local place though I really haven't tried it myself. I liked the retro style nostalgia of this place, but really don't feel like the prices reflect the quality. We tried a regular cheeseburger (almost $6 and ketchup is an extra). Burger was greasy and soft and nothing special to be honest. We were unfortunately a little disappointed.
This Wallingford outpost of Dick's Drive-In is packed almost every night in the summer. It's conveniently located near the I-5, along a busy stretch of NE 45th St. We stopped by around 9pm after a trip to Vancouver and tried their cheeseburgers (regular, special, and deluxe) as well as some fries. The milkshakes seemed to be really popular as well, but I wanted to save my stomach space for some Molly Moon's (which was also down the street). Our cashier was really kind and helpful, and walked us through the differences between their burgers. I really liked my deluxe burger out of all the ones I tried, but you cannot beat the deal that is the $3.25 cheeseburger. I was told Dick's is Seattle's version of In-N-Out and I can definitely see the resemblance. They have a delicious mayo-pickle relish sauce that is sweeter than it is tangy, but the acidity is a nice balance to all the grease. I will say, however, the fries were a miss. They came limp and soggy and our fingers were slicked with oil after grabbing a few fries. Overall, our total about out to be about $36 for 6 burgers and 2 fries, which is an incredible value. The parking lot can be packed during the later hours, but it's not too hard to find a spot since cars come and go.
Standard Seattle Dick's. The staff are always nice and helpful when I have a question. It's a drive in so obviously it's to-go so you can eat in the car, take home, or sit down on a nearby bench. I usually order fries and cheeseburger. Nothing fancy but if you're craving a greasy fast food burger and fries this is a good option especially with the late night hours! I like their chocolate and strawberry milkshakes and today finally tried a sundae! For sundaes you can choose any of the ice cream options and get one topping. I chose a huckleberry sundae with the chocolate hot fudge. The sundae was good especially on a hot day. Chill vibes if you're looking for an easy and quick meal. What I enjoy and like most about Dick's Drive-In is definitely the late night hours open until 2am.
If you are looking for an old school, basic unpretentious hamburger...this is your place. Straight forward. Basic. Fast. Hot. Fresh. Very good. My kids love this place, and I do, too. I don't need any housemade burger slop or aioli. Mustard and ketchup is just fine. And fresh, hot fries. And cold thick shakes. Come to Seattle and get you a bag of Dick's (hamburgers). Hey, this is a family joint...keep it clean and respectable.
Extra star for the huckleberry icecream! The burger is fine, and understandable the nostalgia that it provides locals. However the burger fell flat for me. Nothing fresh like lettuce and tomato on it that makes a burger more satisfying on a hot day for me. The parking lot is also a bit of a nightmare, we sat on a bench nearby and saw a few near misses! Be careful when you're here
A good classic burger and fries at an affordable cost, something I haven't had for a long time. If my wife and I were local I could see us being regulars here. I'd say the actual food is like a high 3/5, but you honestly cannot beat the price in today's economy, bumping it to a 4. Service was quick and the staff were friendly. The public restroom was clean which was a pleasant surprise. Overall this was a super nice way to end my time up in Seattle for the day.
I was told that Dick's is to Seattle as In-N-Out is to California, just not as good. Even with the "just not as good", I don't know that they can even be compared. I ordered a burger, fries and ice cream. The burger and fries just weren't my jam. They were very soggy and soft. Maybe this is how some people like it, but I just didn't love it. I love a crisp burger- a bun and patty with a little bit of crunch. But this was more soft in consistency. The fries were also limp and just not my style. The ice cream was fine and I enjoyed that it had a bunch of topping options including my favorite, hot fudge. The vibe I got from this place was that it's more of a icon versus actually having tasty food. Probably a great nostalgic spot, but not for the actual food itself. Service was very friendly though and they moved real quick. Parking was easy and they had bathrooms available.
Came for the vibes, I love the retro look! The food was nothing special, but it's a nice late night drunken greasy meal. There's no place to sit so you eat it in the car like a drive in. Apparently, Bill Gates was photographed eating here.
Burgers are exactly what is expected and their burgers have their own personality. They are delicious. Chase it with a strawberry shake perfect. Perfect drive in atmosphere. They had a pop up merch tent.... Nice and nostalgic. FYI Restrooms on site now
Things I love, and have always loved, about the Wallingford Dick's: - Near the U and open late (which was kinda dangerous back in my Greek Row days) - Affordable prices (not as affordable as in my U days but still) - Consistent, delicious burgers; mushy-but-tasty fries; best root beer float in town - It's so easy to get to on my way home in the northerly regions; great stop on the way home from a late night flight into SEA - Friendly staff and almost always lots of parking - Always a small opportunity for a local sealebrity sighting! Add to that the fact they finally take credit cards, and are slowly adding new items to their menu (while still keeping that tight rein on their offerings), means I'm a loyal customer for life. Don't ever change (too much) Dick's!
You can't beat the vibes and prices at Dick's. I got a cheeseburger and a strawberry milkshake this time and they were the simple and old-fashioned flavors you'd expect and hope for. There was a semi-long line when I arrived on a Monday night but it moved quickly enough. The staff are friendly and efficient
It's a landmark and it's hard for me to fight that and the nostalgia I have for Dick's so I'm giving it a begrudging three stars. The wait to order was still as quick as I remember and the efficiency of it was still there. I don't know, maybe in my 20s it was funner or tastier but the deluxe was smaller than I remember, greasier than I recalled-and felt the next day and thankfully I was in a rental car because it was a pretty messy affair. I think in the years since other fast casual burger places have come up, Dick's has just nostalgia to fall back on.
6 years ago
One of those spots that is iconic in seattle. Good quality, inexpensive, fast as fuck burgers and fries and shakes. For $10 you can buy pretty much the whole menu. Only thing they're missing is more veggie options on the burger - but besides that I love these burgers to death. read more
4 years ago
Yoooo I don't write many of these but these guys are ON TOP OF THEIR GAME. Never been to a Dicks but just had the best first experience ever. Quick tasty food, hard workers. There is enough of them. Primo Thanks guys, I'll be back read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
Fun 1950s style diner with a real nostalgia factor. The food was good (albeit smaller portions) but hey, it's meant to feel like the 50s! The staff was friendly even with it being a busy hour. Not many places like this around anymore, so it's definitely worth a stop for a quick lunch. Get the shakes, they're awesome! read more
3 years ago
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8 years ago
This place is an odd mix of fantastic and terrible. The burgers are overcooked and quirky and somehow still delicious. Try the Maple Ice cream and get two servings of fries. If you're in Seattle you've got to go out of your way to get a bag of Dick's. read more
6 years ago
Guess what I had for dinner ??? Yup Dick's, but this time it is Not regular burgers. I've got (3) cheeseburgers and like before I added fries onto my cheeseburgers. To glued and make a little bit more tasty to them cheeseburgers is ketchup. Pretty good dinner for tonight. read more
9 years ago
I've heard all Dicks aren't the same but these have been pretty consistent. The burger oddly reminds me of Mickie Day's which I despise. Yet I don't dislike dicks burgers or feel sick after so there must be some quality there. The cheeseburger was quite tasty paired with tartar sauce.As for the fries!! They have won me over from in n out... uh-oh I wouldn't recommend eating here on a daily, weekly even monthly basis. This particular location was nice & clean. On the outside & from inside as far as I could see. I like this company because they offer great benefits for their employees which I think stretches beyond that internally in the company. Hope I'm right. Also this location features the option to pay with debit & credit !!! warning : may prompt you to buy more than you intended. Go what you came for. Employees were kind & efficient as the should be. So yeah stop by if you are feeling greasy lol read more
Want a burger at midnight? Want a burger with a side of fries? Want a burger with a side of fries and two tarter? Want it all under 5$? This is your place. The people watching is pretty excellent. The shakes are great too! Whenever I am in Wallingford, I have to stop here. It is practically tradition. read more
Well what can I say about a greasy cheap Bag of Dick's? As a classy drive in, Dick's is an American land mark. Do I crave the cheap burgers, no. But if you feel like an experience, check itout it's old school. Milk shakes are fantastic! Definitely get one of those. read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
I found this nail in my mouth from my fries. The person at the counter said it's against policy to wear nails so it couldn't have been from the restaurant. I don't wear nails & it was fresh out the bag. They offered me a replacement but insisted it couldn't have been from them. I wish they just said "oh no I'm sorry that happened, we'll look into it" but just confidently saying that it wasn't from them was just a bummer, why offer the replacement fries if it's not their bad? Just hoping the nail went through the fryer to kill the germs read more
7 years ago
Great simple and greasy burger! Great simple and greasy fries! The ice-cream isn't the best in Seattle but it's refreshing and the cone is a taste of childhood. When you need simple and greasy food this is the place to get it. The puns made while eating your bag of Dick's- priceless. Although the ketchup is not the fries are so nice we didn't really miss the ketchup (which we were too stubborn to pay for). read more
So my boyfriend had Dick's a few years ago on a guys trip and kept telling me we have to go here when we go to Seattle. He loves Dick's. He said there's nothing more satisfying than getting Dick's late night. I've heard from other friend's that it's a great snack after a night out. So on our recent trip, we got into Seattle at night and got some Dick's. This was the most convenient location from the airport since it was right off the freeway. The boyfriend was so happy to see the revolving Dick's sign. Remember it's cash only for Dick's, however credits cards will be accepted soon in September 2016! Let me say, Dick's gets you in and out fast. We ordered and got our food super quick. I wasn't sure if I would like Dick's but my boyfriend knows me all too well and knew I would. We just got some burgers and fries. The fries were a bit soggy but had good seasoning. I got a Dick's Special with lettuce, mayo and chopped pickles. It was pretty filling and not bad for a fast food burger. It's not the best burgers ever but they're pretty good for the price. Dick's is just cheap and satisfying which equates to a great late night stop. read more
11 years ago
Disappointing at best. I've only been here a year but have heard countless times how this burger joint is a must-visit (heck I was told just this week. I'll Gates was see there). You'd think someone who could have anything they wanted wouldn't stoop for such a low-quality, no options burger. It's befuddling. For the newbies understand that you cannot have items added (or removed) from the ingredients listed in their limited menu. Want a cheeseburger with mayo? No deal, they have tarter sauce (in the side but no mayo available). Want the deluxe but hold the lettuce? No deal, you're welcome to remove it yourself. I found the basic cheeseburger to be equivalent to a Mac Donald's kids meal cheeseburger - catsup only, no pickle). My expectations were too high; the burger wasn't bad just nothing to brag about and I certainly won't bring out-of-town guests here. All could've been redeemed with a good French fry but they failed that test miserably. Cheap, stringy, greasy and cold. Gross. You'll do better at any other chain store. Shame too, local businesses should be supported - but they also have an obligation to deliver a quality product. Can't win by reputation alone, that's clearly crashing. read more
11 years ago
Dick's is where it's after! A few too many breweries and in need of second dinner, we ended up at Dick's. I love the old school vibe and our friend who is from Seattle was telling us about the company--how they offer competitive wages, treat their employees like royalty (401K match, scholarships, etc.) and how prices haven't changed. It's $.05 if you want onions, ketchup, mustard or other add ons to your burger--what other places do that?! I got a cheeseburger and strawberry shake and they were equally awesome, sometimes you just need a burger and shake, am I right or am I right? read more
In-n-out? Get up and out. Dick's is in town. Ok, for everyone that loves in-n-out and just happens to be visiting, go to dicks, and you'll be happily surprised with your choice. I was craving some food on a fine sunday afternoon, and luckily my host knew just the place to take me. She took me to Dick's, and I still owe her a great deal for taking me there. Oh, by the way, if I haven't made myself clear, go to Dick's asap. read more
Most convenient Dick's location there is, just a few blocks off of 1-5! This is the location I always went to growing up because I didn't need to remember any turns, just get off the highway and drive till you see it! No seating or bathrooms. It's just the kitchen and cash registers at this location. Eating in your car is required unless you sneak a bag of burgers into the movie. Highly recommended. read more
I love love!!! Simple, easy on the pocket and delicious! What more can you want? I love Dick's burger. The food is delicious, good portion size (smaller than usual places) but it's actually better since you can have a whole burger without worrying about portion size or control. The fries are classic. The variety of sauces are also straightforward and standard. I think you have to pay a little extra for sauces but that's alright since the burger itself is well priced. I didn't like their tarter sauce since it had a weird clove after taste but seems like most people get the regular ketchup, mustard and Mayo so you can easily skip the tarter sauce. I don't usually eat beef but their patties are simple and not too heavy with the bun ratio, combined, so it's the kinda burger that's right up my alley. The vanilla shake is oh go tasty! Reminds me vanilla ice-cream on a cone that's always in style! Overall, it's a no BS kinda place and that's so refreshing in today's time. I cannot wait to go back for a burger and shake soon! read more
I think it is so cool that Seattle has Dick's Drive-In. Coming from Bellingham (north of Seattle), all our original burger places are long gone, so finding a burger like this requires a bit of a drive. Dick's was busy at 1 on a Thursday, but service was super quick, which I appreciated! Dick's is cash only, though they have an ATM...yeah, I'd rather they had some payment flexibility. I ordered a Special, some fries, and a vanilla shake. Dick's is about the burgers, today was no different. The Special was. Was it the best burger I've ever had? No, but it was better than burgers at many other fast food places. The Special is a double with cheese, lettuce and cause. It was fresh and tasty. I was hungry, but I think I could have had another. They aren't the biggest burgers, but that's okay, they aren't so large they're hard to eat. The fries were fresh, but Dick's fries leave a bit to be desired, to me. They are real potatoes with the skins on (which is good) but they soft and limp (not so good) but they are just lightly salted (good) so when they're fresh, they taste pretty good, they just lack texture. The Vanilla shake was an odd one. I am not a connoisseur of shakes, but this one, to me, tasted like freezer burnt super-cheap vanilla ice cream. It reminded me of my childhood. It did have the right texture, not too thick. I'll be back for the burgers, that's for sure. read more
12 years ago
I know everyone in the Seattle area loves dicks because it is cheap. Well if you get 3 cheeseburgers, 2 fries and a shake it's about $11 which is okay but not real cheap. I want to note 2 items about dicks, first they only take cash, second they don't modify anything. I am a plain guy who just wants meat, cheese and bun and cannot get it at dicks. They want to put in ketchup and mustard which I cannot stand. The burger is nothing to ride home about reminds me how McDonalds was with their cheeseburger. The fries remind me of 5 guys in a way which was good and the best item was the shake which was yummy. I only recommend if you want really fast no changes food. Also I am from california and we have more burger places and I wasn't a huge fan of dicks after trying it. read more
7 years ago
18 years ago
Holy Crap its McLovin! Mclovin works here as well as Frankie Muniz, at least people who look just like them. Cheap, greasy, scrumptious when your drunk late at night need food after beer food. Make sure you make it by 1:55am or they'll close on your ass. People watching at this location is top notch. You and your friends can sit in the car enjoying the eats watching all the train wrecks stumble in, for hours & hours. Easy does it, when you try to get them to make change. Although they bring in $9.50 hourly, they are no Rhodes Scholars. read more
This is a Seattle novelty. Nothing more, nothing less. Which means you have to experience it at least once. You will either love it or hate it. Here's what to expect: -College kids running the place. -Cheap greasy food -Cash only -Nickel and dimming for condiments and such. -Small non substitutability menu, you're out of luck if you have allergies. -Probably a homeless guy sleeping in a corner. -Depending on the time of night: a lot of drunk locals. My must have recommendation: A deluxe, French fries, and a chocolate milkshake. (Or a root beer float!). Fries are almost always soggy, BUT throw that into your burger and you've got fatty heaven. ENJOY! read more
I've been told that Dick's is a Seattle cultural icon. Wait, is a fast food burger place really associated that closely with Seattle? Well, I don't know, but honestly the presence of restaurants like these make me very happy to live in the area. It's basically yummy food at a low price and with near-instant service. There's very little that can go wrong here. And since each burger is prepared a while before it's served, the food is generally consistent and won't vary between visits. So really the only way you can not like Dick's is if you don't like restaurants like this at all. Their menu is very short and simple; it's mostly the Dick's Deluxe for $2.70 that everybody ends up getting anyway. I don't know their recipe for them, but the mayonnaise and pickles in these burgers are just to die for. When you combine that with a quarter pound of beef, cheese, and lettuce, it's no wonder that so many people always get the Deluxe. The Dick's Special for $1.80 is basically the same burger with slightly less stuff. The desserts are also quite good and inexpensive. The shakes (chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla) and ice cream are a way better deal than anything an ordinary ice cream store could offer. They're $2.15 for the shakes and about two dollars for the ice cream; I'm a little hesitant to list exact prices because they vary by amount and seem to change unexpectedly. When I first found out about this place about three years ago, I could have sworn prices were about ten cents lower... With that said, you can still get a pretty decent meal here without having to shell out more than ten bucks. It's not decent in the sense that it's particularly healthy, because that almost never mixes well with fast food. But it tastes great, probably better than anything you could get at McDonald's. And when the food only takes a couple of seconds to get to you, there's not much reason to complain. I guess my beefs with the restaurant are how it's cash-only, the place gets a little too busy sometimes especially with all the windows that are closed for some reason, and the burgers appear to get messy occasionally when they're made too fast and carelessly. Most annoying is how they have no seating whatsoever, so you're expected to eat in your car or while standing around. The other option is to go to the now-closed Winchell's Donut House and use the dirty tables there. These are of course minor gripes, and anybody passing through the area should give Dick's a try, even if only to say they were at this well-known restaurant. read more
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111 NE 45th St
Seattle, WA 98105
Wallingford
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