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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.
3 years ago
Overall - Good drunk food that's better than McDonald's Similar to in n out in terms of cost? Yes. Taste? Mehh. Don't get me wrong, I like the burgers here but they're definitely more focused on speed than quality. There's a reason why you can wait a long time at an in n out drive through yet order and receive your food from Dicks in minutes. Since Dicks has a limited menu, most of the food is made prior to your order! This is good for efficiency but results in some very soggy fries if you're unlucky like me :( That being said if you're in the area I'd still recommend trying the food here! It's cheap, there's lots of free parking and the staff were very friendly. read more
3 years ago
When I was in Seattle, WA for vacation, I stopped by this famous I heard about, I feel it was worth it, since the food was worth it. read more
This is a UW college kid favorite. It's like the In n Out of Washington! If you are craving a quick, juicy, cheap burger..look no further! The set up of this place mimics the food court at an amusement park -- you wait in parallel lines outside the shop and get your food instantly at the counter right as you order! The parking lot is not huge but we managed to find a spot right up front! We ordered one deluxe burger, one special burger, fries, and 2 kids cones. They have condiments that come on the side (for 5 cents) as they want to minimize the customization and get food out as quick as possible! We got pretty much all of them for a low 30 cents! The fries are delicious -- perfectly crisp and have a decent amount of salt on them :) The cones come in a bunch of different flavors and are under $2 so if you are feeling like some ice cream go for it. Just remember that you get everything at once so you may be eating dessert before your meal to avoid a mess :-) Definitely not by any means a fancy place, but for a quick burger at a great price point.. you can't beat it! read more
Cheap food!! All the prices here are amazing, and the taste is great for the price. The burgers definitely are small. It's comparable to a McDonald's cheeseburger size. And they're not that thick either. I usually go with the Dick's Deluxe ($3.40): 4.5/5. I get this because it has the most ingredients inside. This burger is so yum! Still not enough to satiate me though. I could get two, but I don't because of calories... Fries ($1.90): 3/5. Not a huge fan. I prefer crispier fries. These are soft, and I feel like I'm eating oily potato skin sometimes. But they do taste fresh. My fingers get so oily while eating these--need lots of napkins. Milkshakes ($2.70): 4/5. You can't go very wrong with milkshakes. These are pretty small, but they're reasonably priced at $2.70. Thick and tasty!! Rocky road ice cream cone ($2.10): 4/5. Reasonably priced. Ice cream just tastes like normal ice cream you'd find in the grocery store. The small soft drink ($1.60) is really small. This is one item that I would say is rather overpriced considering all their other menu items. Should be closer to a dollar because the cup is tiny. Service is quick! This location doesn't have dine-in tables, but there are plenty of parking spots. read more
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5 years ago
Waited 30 minutes for soggy fries and for a cashier to tell me it was impossible for them to accommodate any semblance of gluten allergy asking for no bun. I cannot recommended anyone support a business that won't even acknowledge 20% of the population that have a wheat intolerance. I asked if they could simply give me a burger with no bun and was immediately dismissed. This is the food they probably serve at Trump's colonoscopy appointments. read more
Nothing hits the spot like a Dick's Deluxe and a Strawberry Shake after a Friday or Saturday night on the town. Whether it's after a concert or just munchies late at night, Dick's is your go-to for after hour eats. This place is a Seattle staple. You have to experience Dick's Drive-in at least once in your life. The waiting in line with all the eclectic patrons, taking that first bite of your burger at 1am, and maneuvering out of the parking lot. This is all part of the Seattle night life. I'm not saying their burgers are the best in Seattle, but they're the best after midnight. I usually get a Dick's Deluxe or 2 if I'm hungry. There's just something about that shiny, foil wrapper that speaks to me. The Deluxe has 2 patties, lettuce, pickles, cheese, and mayo. The melted cheese and fat from the burger patties gives it the perfect coating as it slides down your esophagus and into your stomach. These aren't really big burgers, so it's not that messy to eat. At $3.40 per burger, it's a good value. With the new Seattle soda tax, you might want to skip on the Coke and get a Strawberry Shake instead. Again, we're comparing this to other foods eaten at midnight. If that's the case, this shake will rock your world. The consistency of the shake is thinner than your normal shakes you get at ice cream shops, but it goes so well with the burger and fries. I always get the Strawberry shake, but I hear the Chocolate is equally as good. When it comes to late night eats, there's nothing more that screams Seattle then getting burgers, fries, and shakes at Dick's. For fast food and fast service, this place is always my go-to when I'm in the Wallingford area after dark. read more
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2 years ago
Pros: I frequent this Dick's location often and the customer service, friendliness, and expediency is typically top notch; depending on time of day, can get busy, but never as busy as the Capitol Hill location; spacious, free parking; special shout out for the Seahawks-themed wrapping on The Deluxe burgers today; I love everything on the menu; Dick's is simple, fresh, and satisfies my cravings; sauces now come in manufactured containers as opposed to pre-packed "to-go" sauce containers (not sure if it's a permanent change or COVID-related); would highly recommend/return Cons: I never appreciated having to pay extra for sauce, even if it's just $0.05; fries are hit or miss, sometimes really good and sometimes too crispy, hard, and burnt-tasting read more
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6 years ago
Deluxe and cheeseburger for the win! Simple and no thrills. Added bonus when you hit a fresh batch mid-day. Delicious sober or inebriated!!! read more
7 years ago
This burger place has it's fame just like in n out in California. The make the hamburger and fries fresh and great taste. They also open really late, but they don't have place to sit for customers. They also charge 5 cents per condiment read more
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So simple and delicious. A classic Seattle chain. Sauce really gives it a yummy flavor. I loved the chocolate shake. read more
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Seriously not a huge fan of Dick's. I personally think it's overrated. A lot of my friends have been telling us it's a must-eat in Seattle but I'm quite disappointed. The service wasn't that great, the staff went away to grab the burgers while we were still ordering and they missed some of our orders. The burgers were dry and VERY normal. The fries were soggy, greasy and cold. I guess if would be a great drunk food place to go considering it's open till midnight but I would not go back again just for their burgers. read more
The Champagne of burgers & fries in Seattle. Having grown up on DICK's burgers I consider myself a spokesman for the best late night greasy fries & burgers joint around. Now I'll grab a Dicks Deluxe anytime of day, yet nothing tops off a night of boozing & chasing women like the taste of Dicks Drive Inn at 1:30 in the morning. Theres nothing like power of 2 meat patties, lettuce cheese & sauce slapped onto a bun, fresh cut fires and served with either a Coke or handmade strawberry milkshake to cap off a prefect night. Well, only one thing better is when you've manage to have a special friend with you ( wink wink ) to share it with. Not much has changed over the years. Dick's has manage to keep a very basic menu with 4 choices. The Hamburger , Cheeseburger, Special & Deluxe are your Burger choices along with french fries that are hand cut from fresh potato's on the premises for quality. Ice cream scoops & milkshakes for those desiring something sweet or if your maintaining a vegan diet yet just wanna participate in the institution. Parking is on the premise so you won't have any worries about parking. Meals are served fast and hot. And on occasion you may wait in line but that's cause others want what you want. Remember DICKS is so iconic the Sir Mix A Lot & Macklemore has shoot MTV videos here. Damn now I'm hungry so I'm off for the big tasty. read more
It's aight -- the deluxe double cheeseburger and shake taste just like Mickey D's. The fries have a more fresh potato taste but are a little too grease-saturated and not too crispy to my taste (think five guys fries but McDonald's thickness). All three components of my order seemed to have been on standby (the burger and fries were on the warmer). I was pretty disappointed that the shake was sitting in the freezer and wasn't made to order (it was quite busy when I visited) -- the shake itself seemed more milk than shake at the point of consumption... Might be a classic, but there a lot of fresher, better burger options in Seattle for just a bit more dollar. read more
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Because Dick's Drive Inn is known for Seattle's burger spot me and my husband had to make sure to stop by and try them out on our first day in Seattle. Location: This place is a Walk Up so don't expect to sit down and eat unless your going to eat in your vehicle. Food: The burger taste like an average cheeseburger and the fries was different. Overall, there was nothing special about this burger joint..... read more
Whenever people visit Seattle it's a must to try Dick's Drive In. It's like the In-N-Out of California. However, I would say In-N-Out tastes better. This burger joint is very affordable. My order comes out immediately after I ordered it. I got a cheese burger and a strawberry shake. The portion size was decent. There's no seating available so be ready to eat in your car. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
Classic Seattle....college days to the present. Been to all Seattle/Edmonds locations but this is where it all started - in Wallingford. College study breaks, cheap eats, after late nights on the town, grub on the run, celebrate a game win, after returning home from the airport, feed The Kiddo now The Homie....all good times! Can't eat as much or as frequent, but once in awhile got to make a detour for a cheeseburger, chocolate milkshake and share some fries. Unless The Homie inhales them first. The entire organization established by the late Dick Spady since 1954 continues their philantrophic work benefitting community groups, honoring grads, all while paying fair wages and benefits to their employees. Perks like promote from within, college scholarships, and childcare assistance. So cool. There's been site upgrades, and now the ability to use credit/debit cards, but the quality and tradition continues at this site in Wallingford, plus the others in Ballard, Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, Lake City, and Edmonds. read more
2 years ago
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111 NE 45th St
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Wallingford
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