We here last night after a ton of drinking over at Chopstix . Actually, I always find myself here after a long night of drinking. I have convinced my body that ending a night with Dick's warrants that I won't have a hangover the morning after. Its like an urban remedy for a night of heavy ass drinking. The Deluxe is the way to go. 2 patties of greasy goodness with special sauce and a drink. Skip the fries and hone in on those burgers, its where its at. I do wish they took cards though, I always find myself having to hunt down some crappy ATM in a back alley to enjoy their offerings. read more

Dick's is cheap and no frills, and that is what I want. Seattle offers a plethora of burger chains, but nothing is quite like Dick's. I like that I can pull up, grab some (cheap!) food in what feels like seconds, and jump back into my car. (I find myself growing anti-social in my increasing age, so this behavior appeals to me.) It is not the best food that one can eat, and certainly not the healthiest, but it is reliable... and did I mention cheap? I suppose it's annoying that you can't customize, but there is always BK for that. Dick's tastes better anyway. I don't know how a burger patty, cheese, mustard, and ketchup can combine in such a lovely way. (Plus, it's cheap. Oh wait. I said that!) I do wish that their "hand-spun" milkshakes weren't stored in the freezer to lose that magical effect, but that would take away from my super fast in and out behavior. (Plus, the shakes are.. you guessed it, cheap.) read more

Can you actually rate a cheap fast food drive in place? Guess you can! Well big fan even they are a bit more expensive now, it's THE PLACE to hang out/ have cheap eat. I love it! At least the quality is still the same, oh and they finally added credit card payments? YAS FEED ME ALL EM BURGERS AND FRIES PLEASE. And don't forget the best vanilla milk shake! read more

Dick's is second only to In-N-Out! It's a compliment that I even mention those two in the same sentence because I LOVE In-N-Out. However, Dick's is just as delicious! If you're from California and have an In-N-Out craving in Seattle, then this place definitely holds up and may even be better of an experience for you. When I go to Seattle, this will most likely be my first stop. Just beware of long lines. But long lines usually mean good things! read more

What hasn't been said, it's a local favorite. You find yourself wondering why you eat this stuff, and it's delicious. It's great food, at a great price, and delicious. Their Deluxe Burger, with their customer favorite relished sauce, that makes the thing more tasty, cheese and tasty real meat patty is a treat, couple that with a milkshake and fries, and you have the ultimate hangover food. Look, it's not in-and-out, it's not whataburger, or mightyfine; it's just a local taste of Seattle. Go eat it, it's delicious, and now my mouth is watering for it. read more

Getting more expensive these days. Cheeseburger and deluxe are good, milkshakes are great. Their tartar is excellent. Fries are okay, a little greasy and a little soft. read more

Just like partially hydrogenated oils, I KNOW Dick's is not what Super Heroes eat but scoring the trifecta of a Deluxe, fries and shake makes me so f*cking happy! It feels a bit naughty and subversive which only adds to the enjoyment. As I cruise North/South on I-5, the 45th Street location is just way too convenient. Dick's is the Red Light District of my gluttonous ways. The temptation is always there. read more

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Fast, cheap, and pretty darn good so if you are in the mood for burgers, fries, and shakes then this is the spot. It can get really crowded but the lines still move fast and it doesn't take long to get your food. They are the kings of consistency and your food will be the exact same no matter what day you go. They make their fries fresh and you can see them cutting the potatoes sometimes with a press. You can't customize what's on your burger but they have several options so it has never bothered me. Their fries are very tasty in my opinion even though they aren't very crispy. They just taste good. I like to get two cheeseburgers, a fry, and a shake. read more

A classic. Solid burgers and fries and shakes. Always low prices and good, quick service. What more could you want?

Dicks is a great late night option for cheap and fast hamburgers and fries. My go to is the deluxe combo and occasionally an upgrade to a strawberry milkshake. I've had no problems at the Capitol Hill location but the fries are often overcooked here and my order was wrong twice. I'm not sure what the cause for the discrepancy is. Also a minus is that ketchup and other sauce packets cost extra at Dicks establishments. read more

As far as drive-in's go, I love this place! I don't come very often but when I do the service is always quick and everyone is so friendly. The prices are affordable and the food is good! I especially love their ice cream and shakes. Yum. I normally stick with a cheeseburger. The fries are good, almost reminds me of in n out's fries. Every time I've come to this location it's been pretty busy. The line to get food goes by quick but if you want parking in the front it can sometimes be a challenge. I do wish they had some outdoor seating but I guess it's part of the whole experience. This place is a Seattle staple. If you haven't been to Dick's at least once, you need to go! read more

Wife N. and I were up in Seattle for a visit with friends. After a day of walking around, we started getting that rumbly feeling and my friend looked at us and said casually "You really need to eat a bag of Dicks." Huh? A Bag of Dicks. Apparently it's a thing. She wasn't telling me off; she was simply suggesting we go and get a Dick's burger. In a bag. A bag of Dick's. So we arrived and ordered. Wife attempted to order a Cheeseburger without the mustard. Denied. Apparently you cannot have it your way because this is not Burger King. You'll get exactly what is on the menu, no more, no less. Don't want mustard? You'll get a burger with mustard and then you can do your best to wipe it off later. Because apparently their specially-trained burger chefs and assembly-line processes do not allow for "hold the mustard." The burgers were okay. Not bad, but nothing memorable. The prices are pretty reasonable. Want some ketchup for your fries? That'll be an extra $0.05. Fries were okay. All in all, it's a fast cheap place that serves decent burgers. read more

Dicks has solid food, lighting quick service all at great prices. We got a couple burgers, one fries, one strawberry shake. The fries were fine. Better than mcdonalds, but a little lack of potato flavor I guess is the best way to explain it. I was expecting more strawberry flavor in the strawberry shake. It was still good, but I've had better. I did like the consistency. It was soft enough that you could suck it through the straw instead of having to wait a few minutes for it to melt. The burgers were very solid. Meat seems like its a good quality, so is the produce. Cheese was a little underwhelming. I was expecting more flavor from the cheese. The sweet pickles were a nice touch. Over all it was a positive experience. Being a california native the in-n-out comparisons were inevitable. In-n-out wins hands downs, but Dick's is enjoyable in its own right. read more

Dick's Drive-In - The deluxe - Fast Food Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I just wanna put this out there because I don't appreciate the behavior I just received from Bella, when I went to order she completely ignored me, and thought it was funny and proceeded to laugh, this is unacceptable and just overall ruined my personal appetite for the food I wanted to eat, I'm not sure if I'll ever come back to this dicks do to this erratic behavior read more

I find it absolutely ridiculous that they do not do a plain cheeseburger. They do not do custom orders at all for cheeseburgers. What kind of a burger joint is this? Even McDonald's will make your burger plain for you upon request. We even told them we had a food allergy and they said, "sorry." Yeah, I will not be going back nor will they be getting my money ever again. Change your policies. "We don't do it because of efficient customer service." That is the opposite of good customer service. It might be efficient, but its not good. read more

Seriously why can't I order a burger without mayo? "Policy" was this guys answer. Unbelievable.

The burger was subpar. I would say that if you like McDonald's cheeseburgers, you'll still be disappointed with Dick's.

My review of Dick's is going to be a little bit different. It is for all the out of towners that have heard all the greatness of it. That its the best burger Seattle has to offer, its better than In-N-Out and Shake Shack. This review is for the people from the Midwest visiting this odd land of the West Coast, where people can stand outside of a drive up any time of the year. Where in January your nose might not freeze off trying to enjoy a burger. As a Chicagoan, I don't see establishments like this anymore. Its as though I was transported back to the 60s, experiencing an America I would never belong in but want too. I walked up to the cashier and ordered my burgers and fries. Through the large windows, you can see an open kitchen where everything was being prepared, burgers put on the griddle, potatoes freshly cut and fried and shakes shaken on an old-timey machine not seen anymore. (Watch the movie "The Founder) Everyone was moving like well oil machine. They knew they had to feed 100s of customers that night. Felt surreal. I grabbed my bag and went and hung out with the crowd that gathered. There were families and friends of all ages. Some sober; some not. All I could think was, back in Chicago(April) I had to pull out my winter jacket because the temperature dropped below 30 again; that we lacked in a place where in the middle of the night, we can gather to hang out and enjoy a snack. This was a cultural experience uniquely Seattle. This was the place between home and work that survived through generations. But this is why I give it 5 stars. Places like this need to continue to exist. A place you go through from childhood and end up taking your own kids. A place for the community. Fries and shakes were great. The burger was mediocre. read more

Really glad you have the food truck! Just got a couple of specials down in Tacoma, and a few friends joined me. The line was never shorter than about 20 people and by noon (11:45, really) until at least 1 pm it was constantly between 30 & 60 people roughly. Would like to see the truck down this end of town more often! read more

Dick's is a Seattle classic, and going to Dick's is more about the experience than the food itself. Don't get me wrong, the food's good, but don't expect it to be out of this world, or the best "fast food" burger that you've consumed. (And don't compare it to In-N-Out.) The burgers are pretty small, and I feel that most people would need to eat 2 deluxes to feel full. Nevertheless, Dick's is a great place to hit up before/ after your late-night shenanigans. I'm sure it will hit the spot. read more

Seattle institution, it seems anyway. No special orders here, just the one way the make it. Good fries. Semi quick service. Cheap prices is the game. If White Castle was here, Dick's might be in trouble. read more

I'm giving it 5 stars because I was expecting to be underwhelmed. To my surprise, the burger and fries were equally delicious. Because, it's real meat and I believe the fries are closer to natural (not a lot of preservatives), it puts McD's to shame. If you're looking for a low cost (almost healthy) meal, this is an awesome option. I wish we had Dick's Drive In in my area (Washington, DC metro area). Five Guys is the closest option but more expensive. read more

Dick's Drive-In - 100% Beef - Fast Food Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So there's all this hype about Dicks. "Get a bag of Dicks! Omg it's so gooood!" Yeah. No. So like I can see why people go gaga over this slop cuz when it comes to good burgers in Seattle--Your pickings are slim. Unless you wanna pay like $18 for one at any of the posh local restaurants, but you know we ain't all Microsoft engineers up in here. I had my first Dicks Deluxe about a month ago with fries. Blech. Don't get the fries. Gross. They're like strings of fried cat gut. The burger was just average. Then I took my partner last week, since he'd never had one. I got a deluxe and he got a regular--don't remember what they call it. My burger patties were charred but not in a good way. Some places char their meat to seal in the juices, not Dicks. Basically it was burnt. My strawberry shake was deeeeelish tho. Partner wasn't impressed. The joy came later when we both experienced gastrointestinal distress--if you catch my drift. So this place is greeaaat if you drunk or stoned and you won't remember later why you're sitting on toilet hell! read more

You get what you pay for. 2 dollars for a burger that has almost nothing inside besides a piece of bland meat. It's very authentic to Seattle and old school. Locals like to hype it up because it's been so iconic to the city for such a long time. But in reality, it's just low quality food, I'd compare it to McDonalds overall. Burger, fries, everything is a similar taste to McDonald's. In addition the burgers might take you 2 bites to take down from how small and weak they are, you might have to buy 4 just to become half full. You can find much better burgers at restaurants around town. This is low quality, and poor taste. Don't fall for the old school looks. read more

There are a few things you should just generally never bring up in discussion if you want to get along with people. Politics is one of them, religion is another, and now I realize there is yet one more to add to the list: classic burger joints. Don't even get into an argument with someone whether or not In-N-Out is better, if Five Guys is the true king, or if Dick's has no comparison. Largely, it will amount to probably where that person grew up, and objective analysis is all but forgone. That said, I'm gonna throw all that window and judge Dick's on its own. Dick's is a Seattle legend. I had to come here to see what all the hubbub was about. I got a cheeseburger and some fries and then realized a slight downfall of Dick's: basically nowhere to sit! It seems like people were either eating in their cars, snarfing down their burger on the spot, or taking it home. My brother and I somehow found this table around the corner of the neighborhood and ate there. Kind of a unique setting. The burger was very tasty indeed, but even now I struggle to define its most perceptible features. It just was a nice, moist (but not dripping wet, thankfully) burger full of flavor and unlikely to offend any sort of taste bud. The fries themselves were similarly solid but not like the very dry In-N-Out fries or the very crispy Five Guys fries. In fact, they were probably somewhere in between. The shake I got also was just that--a shake. I didn't feel like the neopolitan-ness of it was insane or crazy or terrible or anything; it was just good. And that, to me, is Dick's. A very solid burger place that really leaves no major impression, but rather one that undoubtedly grows to legend status as you grow up with it, grow up with Seattle. At the end of the day, the arguments aren't for the better burger joints, but rather more of standing up for the place you grew up in, the way of life you had. And sometimes, that's all that matters. read more

Dick's is a classic Seattle burger joint. It was in the famous Sir Mix a Lot song "My Posse's on Broadway". So on my trip back to Seattle to visit my father I had to stop in at Dick's for lunch. First the fries are all cut right there and they even leave the skin on which is a bit of a different flavor and texture. The milkshakes are great made with real ice cream and just the right texture to where when you take the first drink you actually get a drink out of it. The burgers are great nothing special but they taste good and that's what matters. read more

I always get a double and fries. I love the fries. The double is a solid, good burger not meant to compete with gourmet burgers you might get at a steak house. Beefier than a McD's burger but more than twice the price of a McDouble. read more

Seattle institution that is worth a go if you are new here. There really is nothing special about the food... Deluxe Burgers are pretty simple: meat, cheese, lettuce, pickle. Shakes are just OK. Cash only and expensive for what you get. I think Fatburger is better at around the same price point. I'd personally rather hit up McDs. read more

This place holds many college memories for me, but one thing never changes...the friendly service and quality food. Although the prices have gone up steadily, they have stuck to their old fashioned values. A Deluxe, fry, and shake never fails and the crowd here is always spirited. Sometimes, it can be hard to park and the lines long, but well worth it. This location does not have an inside like the Queen Anne does, but it is right off the freeway making it extremely convenient for those passing through. read more

This seemed like the place to be late nights as there were some nice lines out at this old style burger joint. Looks like the old drive-in joints from the 1950's you see on television. Not sure how they operate in the daytime, but it looks like they wanted all patrons outside while cooks and servers stay inside taking your orders. Went up to the window and ordered a burger and it was better than I thought it would be. Got it with cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo...very good actually. Wasn't expensive as I recall it being around $2 or something like that. Its not far from the University of Washington campus so they are in a great location read more

I had a Dick's Deluxe burger last week with fries and a Coke. The burger was pretty tasty but lopsided like someone had not been careful putting it together. I opened it up to move the lettuce and found most of the condiments on just one side. The fries were gross. Limp and greasy. I threw most of them away. These folks need to take some lessons from In and Out Burger in California. read more

So slow, and clearly short staffed. Nice people but stood in line for over 25 minutes for a burger at 10 PM. There shouldn't be a side line, you should wait until the order is finished and then take the next order to keep things moving. read more

Dick's is simple. Fast, greasy burgers. The menu is short and to the point. The service is quick. And the food is good. Not great. But it hits the spot if you're craving something bad for you. The burgers themselves aren't high quality. They're better than big fast food chains though. They're in a nice spot between McDonald's and Five Guys. The fries are okay. Not my favorite. A little too soggy. The milkshakes are superb. I like the idea of Dick's. You walk up, order, and leave within minutes. It's nothing to write home about but it's fun. read more

Dick's Drive-In - Fast Food Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Dick's Drive-in is Seattle's iconic burger joint and they are celebrating the 65th anniversary today. Came here to buy a cheese burger for the same price as 1954 when they opened the first location here. Honestly, burgers here are not as impressive as some Seattle locals claim, but for a burger this cheap, it's a must try. read more

Dick's Drive-In - 19cents each burger to celebrate the 65th anniversary - Fast Food Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Oh, the nostalgia! This is a shared collective memory I have with my Dad, as we both went to UW and frequented Dick's in separate decades. They have not changed. How many places/things/experiences can you say completely remain the same? The Deluxe is still my fave, the speed fabulous. Choco shake truly divine. Even after I go dancing anywhere in the city, at 2am I want a shot of Dick's to restore my energy before driving out of the city. Not the kind of food one can eat regularly and maintain happy arteries, but coming back to Dick's from living afar is heartwarming & familiarity that breeds joy. Do it! read more

The local burger joint that's open late nights. It's great after a night out. Always busy and cheap. Prices has gone up since I first visit this place decades ago, but it's still reasonable and cheap compare to any other. A place for tourists to definitely check out read more

Local hamburger joint that you can't pass up! If you want some of the Pacific Northwest tradition you must indulge in a dicks visit. I absolutely love the dick special old style hamburgers and fries. The sauce is a combo of mayo and some type of pickle dressing that makes you wanting one more bite. Pair your burger and fries with a shake or root beer float. read more

I see that a lot of other reviewers are making the classic Dick's joke, so I will try not to beat a dead horse. I promise to try my hardest. Anyways, this is the OG Dick's location. Out of all of the locations, this one is by far my favorite. Looking back at my numerous visits, I've noticed an interesting pattern. Anytime I visit during the day, there's countless out of towners raving about Dick's and their delectable little burgers. Surprisingly, a lot of them will then have a frantic argument about whether they like the fries. In the end, they'll agree that the fries are certainly unique and order them anyway. I swear it's like clockwork, out of towners always bring these two things up. Because this location is right off i-5, I assume it draws more people from out of town (at least when the Edmond's location wasn't around). That said, UW students staving off a hangover make up the late night crowd. Whether it's frat bros or tech nerds, Dick's at night are a right of passage for UW students. I can't count the number of times my ex-boyfirend (a UW grad student) took me to this very location after a night of drinking on the Ave. Looking back, it seems that the best hangover cure wasn't chugging raw eggs. Some Dick's in the middle of the night will do the trick! Before moving onto my thoughts on the burgers, fries, and shakes, I should mention that the changes at this location have been for the better. While no one really likes change, adding in the bathrooms and accepting credit cards have been great new additions to this location. Although the new policy regarding credit cards is awesome, there is some sadness to it. Everyone always joked that Seattlities only carried cash because of Dick's. While there was some truth to it, its bittersweet that I no longer have to carry cash for those impromptu visits to Dick's. At the end of the day, the consistency at Dick's is unmatched by any other fast food joint in Seattle. I don't get why people gamble with McDonald's - they always find a way to screw up your order and their "patties" sit in plastic trays for hours. Even though Dick's churns out specials and deluxes like crazy, I've never had a bad experience. Because they fill so many orders, you know you're fries and burgers are going to be piping hot and have the freshest ingredients. From the way the cheese sticks to wrapper, to the last fry at the bottom of your bag, a Dick's experience is a momentary ascension into heaven. Regarding the fry debate, I have to say I'm on team "Dick's fries are awesome." There always hot, perfectly salted, and freshly cut. I just don't get the complaints about the fries being limp. They're probably the most unique fries in all of Seattle. Do we need more cookie cutter, straight and bland fries? People say that Paris is always a good idea. Well I say, Dick's is always a good idea. If you got this far, I'm going to have to apologize, but I love Dick's in my mouth. There, I said it. And no, I'm not really sorry. read more

Dick's Drive-In - For how small this Dick's is, it sure gets a lot of satisfied customers ;) - Fast Food Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Brown lettuce on the burger, half-frozen fries. Not really sure what the hype is about honestly. It's not bad for the price, it's just not great. I've definitely had much better cheap eats. read more

Best late night grub! A Dick's Deluxe, fries, tartar sauce and a milkshake. Hard to pass up.