If you don't like an occasional Dick's, you just aren't local. Best if kinda drunk on your way home after a party; not so great in the middle of the afternoon. That shit just don't rest easy my friends. Oh, and if you don't like the tartar sauce for your fries - there's something just not right aboutcha. I remember years ago in The Rocket there was an article written about Dicks that talked about their biggest fan, who was an older guy who ate there almost every day. He would always get an extra tartar sauce and line them up on the dashboard of his truck. He called them 'a cup o green' and I think they held talismanic qualities for him. I bet this guy is no longer with us. He was already middle aged, and overweight and this was in the 80's. ...and one more thing not to be missed: Hot. Fudge. Sundae. Mmmmmmmm. read more

Delicious as always. Fries, shakes and good burgers. Pretty large parking lot and across the street from a big park.

The French Fry Fan Review: DISCLAIMER: The following review is French Fry biased. If you don't believe that french fries are just as important as the dish that it comes with, move along. If you love a good batch of fries, read on to find out if this place is French Fry Fan approved. --- Time: December 6th around 8:52pm Okay I'll, be honest. I can be a little (okay, very) immature at times, and I giggle when anyone goes "mmmm, I could go for some Dick's right now" but in all seriousness, who wouldn't crave for this Seattle staple? Some consider eating at Dick's a guilty sin, but any true French Fry Fan knows that this burger joint is a must eat before you die. Even Bill Gates goes to Dick's (anyone have change for $1,000?), so if you were wondering what Billionaire's eat, now you know. Dick's first started selling burgers and fries in 1954 in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood and haven't stopped since. The menu has remained super simple, everything is ordered ala-carte, the Deluxe, the Special, the cheeseburger, the hamburger--but honestly, everything on the menu is special and deluxe here (except the prices). :) My normal order is a Deluxe (a quarter pound of beef with cheese), two fries, and a Coke. This time it was no different. If you're a true fan, you have to order two fries, God gave you two hands right? Use 'em well. If ordering more than one order of fries, they are normally given to you in a bag separate from the burgers, probably because the actual fry bags are of no use--they are out of the fry bag by the time you get in your car. Regulars usually rip the bag carrying the fries open and use it as a plate and sauce carrier. Speaking of sauce, I normally only use ketchup (if anything) but if tartar floats your boat, you can go that route too. If you're like me, you can't eat one fry at a time. Dick's fries are pretty soggy so eating a couple at a time is a must for full fry satisfaction. No extra salt is needed, the Dick's specialists season them pretty well, and you don't want to mask the potato flavor. Cooked in 100% vegetable oil, these guys can be a bit oily at times, but if you're looking for the natural cut taste, Dick's are definitely the place to go for the ultimate fry fix--it helps that they open till 2am at all their locations too. The burger makes a great companion to the fries (see how I said that?) usually a bite of a burger accompanied with a few fries does the trick. Washing it down with a Coke and their patented (probably not) crushed ice and you have a happy French Fry Fan. FFF RATING (out of 5): For Show: 3.5 (classic oily bag, straight and to the point) Firmness: 4 (super soggy, but great if you love them this way!) Fluffiness: 4 (since it's freshly cut there isn't mashed meat inside, it's pure potato!) Freshness: 4.5 (you can see them slice the potatoes on site. Now that's fresh.) Flavor: 4.5 (perfectly seasoned and tastes like heaven) Filling: 3 (you have to get two orders if you're a true fan) Friendliness: 4 (Service was great and super fast) French Fry Fan Rating: 4.0 - French Fry Fan of approval. I can't say more about these fries other than it is a Seattle must. Dick's, you have won my oily, natural french fry heart. http://www.frenchfryfan.com read more

Cheap and gross. I honestly don't understand why people like Dicks... and this location is just about as subpar as any. Better service than cap hill, sure- but the clientele is less vagrant. Less crowded than 45th, sure- but it's also less central. Their burgers don't do it for me. Very processed and relies on fat for flavor. This is not what cows are supposed to taste like. Their shakes... well you really have to try damn hard to mess up sugar and milk. Maybe if I were a milkshake-virgin... but I mean honestly... I've had better. I really only have places like Cookout in central North Carolina to compare this to... but it just doesn't compare. Cheap shouldn't mean tasteless, unhealthy and gross... but at Dicks it does. read more

A Northwest staple, Dick's is exactly what I want if I'm craving a burger. Something cheap, tasty, and with tradition! Wait, I don't really think that "tradition" is what comes to mind when I'm in the mood for a delicious burger, but this place has it so bonus! Cash only! If you come make sure you order yourself a Deluxe, a special, an order of fries, and a chocolate shake. If you don't eat as much as I do, then save one of the burgers for later! Until next time, Dicks! read more

Really wanted to eat here. I'm allergic to mustard and detest pickles. They refused to omit either. Service is a zero. Sorry folks, that's just a dumb way to operate. There was literally no sandwich on the menu that didn't have those things on them. Oh well. read more

Baby, You know you're poison for my body. You're everything I'm not supposed to have... You hurt me when I eat you. But baby, dollface, you're Special. Can't find another like you out there, heartbreaker. I love you, now and always. Sincerely, Me read more

Dick's is the ONLY fast food I eat. It's greasy, but made from real food product, which I appreciate. Nothing's frozen and it's all locally sourced. You can even watch them cut your fries fresh, daily. Sure, they charge separately for condiments. It kinda sucks, but, hey ... that stuff isn't free for them, either, and they're not a giant chain. The food is more than worth it. read more

Bare-bones goodness right here. Your tongue must be retarded if you're comparing the product to McD's or White Castle. Buns aren't made of mystery material and corn syrup. Nothing is frozen, prices are low, service is fast, you don't pay extra unless you want something more. Cash-only is kind of a pain, but keeps the prices down. Regardless, a role model for fast food everywhere. Some of the service people have an elitist attitude, though it doesn't affect the taste of my burger; it affects my emotions :'(. read more

3 stars in actuality, but 4 for what I am expecting in a burger place. Cute set up and the kids working there are as sarcastic and forced-polite as I would hope. The experience of pulling up on a baking hot day and stepping up to order was a lot like something out of a Tarantino movie. The burger was ok all around, but I added extra lettuce and ketchup when I got home. The fries are natural cut (oh joy!) but limp. This is somehow okay and doesn't upset the flavor. The milkshake (vanilla) was a bit thin but every bit the tasty cheap fast food milkshake I was looking for. This location is about 8 blocks from my house and at $12 something for three "Dicks Deluxe", a milkshake, fries, and a snide comment about my tshirt, I am certain I'll be back. As someone from CA I feel I must set my fellow North-flown birds and say no, it isn't close to In n Out level. But it may brought the closest you will get in fast food. Go you, Dicks. You celebrate that mediocrity. read more

After getting to Seattle late at night from CT, we were starving and looking for something open late night that wasn't a sit down place. Luckily for Seattleite's waistlines, there are not a lot of McDonalds, Burger Kings, etc, but at 11:45pm after hours of flying, we were really looking for some fast food. After driving around and checking Yelp, we found Dicks! This is an excellent late night (or any time of night) spot to grab a burger, fries and a shake! For us, it really hit the spot. They were open late night, food was just what we needed, affordable and we got everything pretty quickly. The cool part? The place looks like it came right out of a 50's photo book! (Well I guess it sort of did!) Follow my travels around the US at www.tandaintheusofa.com. New blog on Seattle will be available 3/30/17! read more

Seattle icon or not, Dick's is just merely okay. The reason I give it two stars and not three is because of the service. I opened my wallet and my thumb brushed against my credit card- "CASH ONLY!" the cashier snapped. Alright buddy, damn, calm down. At least at In-n-out (which this establishment seems to be compared to), the workers have to force a smile and pretend to like you, which makes everyone feel good about themselves. And screw this pre-made, no customization crap. I realize you want things to move quickly and not make people wait, but it makes me question the freshness of it all. My Dick's deluxe (that sounds strange) was probably made 30 minutes ago and it's not the "just-made" quality that so many burger joints strive for. So just add in the service and see the stars fall, but up the star for good value (cheap f'sho). Dick's has nothing on In-N-Out. Sorry. read more

A Dick's Special is the most perfect hamburger, I think. But I adore tartar sauce, so their mixture of mayo, pickles, and onion suits me just fine. I don't need anything else. Unfortunately, their fries are limp and heavy, unless you are fortunate enough to visit the day after they change the grease in the fryer. Then, they aren't so bad. Go ahead, tell me all you want that they are "real" or "fresh" fries, but to me, they taste nasty and greasy. We carry extra ketchup packets in the glove compartment, so we don't have to pay extra for them. I know it's only $.05, but it's the principal of the thing... Their chocolate shakes are wonderful: thick and malty. read more

I LOVE DICKS!!! The Deluxe Burger is yummy everytime! Late night munchies!! read more

I was at this Dick's location a couple of weeks ago. Hmmmm Queene Anne huh? Interesting. The place is pretty cool. You order, pay your high price for your greasy fast food, take greasy fast food, & then proceed to get in your car & either leave or stay in it & eat. The employees are fast as hell at their job. The parking lot is humongous!, & the food is great! Try the special or the deluxe if you come here. Get a shake too! Duhhhh like you didn't already know that right? Well if ya don't know, now ya know. Check this place out! read more

Ohhhh burgers and fries, how i love you. We were told by a good friend that we had to try a burger, fries, and a shake from Dick's while we were in Seattle. Our friend/tour guide brought us here for lunch today. Now, I am a firm believer in the burger/fries/milkshake meals, but I have to say, I wasn't as blown away as I thought I should have been. Still, it was a good meal. Our server was totally friendly, and got everything super fast. It was probably the friendliest fast-food service I have ever had. I had the special burger, fries, and a strawberry milkshake. I thought that the fries were just ok, but thankfully not too greasy. I liked the special burger with the combo of mayo, pickles and onions. My shake was just ok, and tasted like that good ol' artificial strawberry (which I happen to like...). All in all, I am glad we came here and I got to experience the famous burger joint. Not sure I'd come again, but it was an experience! read more

All the legends are true. These greasy, super cheap hamburger joints aren't that bad. They're also nice after a night of gallivanting and tomfoolery in Ballard. They aren't the best fastfood burgers I had, but for the money you can't go wrong. The grease must have been chemically engineered to bond and divorce yourself of those alcohol molecules. Dick's are the best night cap. read more

Cash only. No changes on their deluxe or special. Charges extra for extra condiments, but only 5 cents per. As a huge advocate for In N Out (in Calfornia), Dick's is a great substitute for In N Out while in Washington; it's not better or worse than In N Out and it tastes as amazing. But I'll say their fries are a bit better than In N Out fries. Flavor is great and it's definitely worth every penny. People who say they don't like this place....I'm assuming they don't like fast food to begin with. If you're visiting Washington, you must try this place. When my boyfriend asked me what can you get in Washington that you can't get in California....I told him Dick's. read more

A Seattle institution. If you don't already know... go. If you already know... what the hell you reading reviews for? Tips: cash only; cheap prices; good burgers; open late; lines move quick; Keep It Simple Stupid -this isn't some $7-burger joint where you can custom create a burger read more

Sir Mix-a-Lot said it best... "Dick's is the Place". I've been coming to this particular location for over 12 years and I have recently moved 2 blocks away from it- so I have been frequenting it a little more often. Good thing I'm living on Crown Hill (CH REPRESENT) so I can walk off those burgs... Good burgers. Good fries (i think they are kind of an aquired taste- if such a thing can actually be said about fries) and great shakes- 'nough said. read more

11/26/2012 - Are u kidding. I have had better dry hockey pucks in a cold happy meal than I had here last night. My wife raved about how this was such a good burger when she lived here 15 years ago and could not believe how bad it was. Oh. And if you don't like mayo on your special deluxe burger or whatever they call it. Forget it, they come one way and one way only so they can handle the high volume of sales. Interesting since there were only 3 people there at the time. I even asked for a plain burger for my dogs .... NOPE. Gotta come with mustard and ketchup cuz we don't do special orders The ONLY halfway decent item was the choc shake but the fries were limp and under cooked. What a rip-off. Worst burger joint I have been to in years. read more

Ever since moving from California to Washington I have long for there to be an in and out burger here. Until that happens dicks will suffice, the burgers definitely aren't on the same level as in and out burgers and fries but it is the best thing for the state of Washington has that comes even close to being comparable. Super cheap, already made to go, I just don't like that you can't customize your order so I am docking them a star ha ha;) read more

Simple menu but they know how to do it good and well. Also the prices is so cheap why not get two of everything. I got two deluxe burgers, one order of fries, and a chocolate shake. I want to go back for sure when I'm in Seattle again. read more

Dick's, I love you. You're a Seattle institution. You remind me of my childhood, when dad would take us here before a mariners game, or the one in Queen Anne before a Sonics (RIP) game. You remind me of high school when we would come here too much and chat up the workers. You remind me of last weekend when I drank too much at the bar and needed a burger as my cure. You're greasy, cheap, and sometimes, just what I need. read more

We decided to pass by on the drive back from a wedding in Vancouver to our hotel in downtown Seattle. Let's just say this is a very poppin' place at 1 10am on a Saturday night! Tons of kiddies (college kids?) there to buy burgers I'm so glad one of my friends recommended this place to us. It was the perfect 1 10am snack/after clubbing food, and CHEAP! Trashy burger (no custom orders so don't bother asking for no pickles on the deluxe), soggy oily fries, and shakes. It's somewhere in between In n Out, 5 guys and Burger King. Decent shake, OILY fries, and the burger looks like it's been shaken around a good bit and squashed (just like BK.) If I'm in Seattle again, I know where I'd go when I need a late night burger/shake! read more

Simple menu, but fast service. They sell my favorite fast food fries (and they are fresh and hand cut!). A simple hamburger will set you back about $1.90, and is served on a fresh bun with a lean patty with ketchup and mustard. And old standby that will fill your belly, as it did mine on the commute home from work when the munchies hit. Hubby had two cheeseburgers and they quickly satisfied his burger craving. Do I think Dick's are the best burgers I've ever had? No, but when compared with other fast food choices ya gotta pick local and fresh and Dick's fits the bill. PS: 3 burgers and a side of fries set us back less than $7 which isn't too bad. read more

Being from California I read the reviews about Dick's being like In-N-Out They weren't too far from the mark Pros: +Similar to In-N-Out +Food is ready made so it is instant + Open Late Cons: -Felt it was a smaller lower quality In-N-Out, still good though. -Food was already made so it tells you something. -Cash Only read more

If they served anything else other than burgers, fries, and shakes, chances are I would not venture to a place called "Dick's", certainly not with as much unbridled enthusiasm! This is the one type of place I know the lingo, unlike when I go into a coffee shop. I @#$% up an order at any coffee place because I go in like a visiting housewife from Tulsa and ask for a "large espresso coffee with nonfat milk and two squirts of coffee in it". I know my Dick's jargon though "two cheese, fry, chocolate shake" DONE! Bam! I'm outta there. The best thing I can say about Dick's is they're consistent with the product and I have never in 30+ years had to go back to the counter with an order they messed up or that they'd missed something. Try finding a McDonald's with that track record! read more

$7 for two specials and a fry. Fries were cold and wasn't really impressed with the burgers on this visit. Are the buns getting bigger or are the patties getting smaller? read more

Dick's Drive-In - Are the buns getting bigger or are the patties getting smaller? - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Some of you people need a reality check. I understand that Dicks is a Seattle tradition but in this case, its a tradition that needs to die (or better yet, be replaced with a tradition that doesn't make your ass explode). Maybe its because I've been blessed with great 50's diner burgers my whole life; hell, even In and Out is a better fast-food style burger. But this place?...wow, really people.....four stars? Really? Are you being honest with yourself or just hopeful and nostalgic? I was told by all the natives to try this place. How great it is. Guess what? Its nasty. Its slimy little patties on slimy little buns. Thats not four stars... thats just gross. Whats worse is they let the cops park here for a speed trap. read more

Mostest non-busiest Dick's in Seattle. I eat here 3-4 times week. If I was a chick, I'd be competing for Lofa's spot as a starting linebacker, but luckily, I have the metabolism of a hummingbird. Anyhow, I recently discovered the blackberry sundae. Sweet tits it's scrumptious!! (like my inner thighs). I can go there at 2am or 2pm and the line is always wicked quick, yo. Cheese, Fry, Blackberry sundae, 2 tarters = $5.01. read more

dicks has always been a favorite of quick burgers and shakes of mine but now with covid here, there no more rules, it's a free for all on customers services. today we order 4 deluxe burgers , I said yes in my mind , time for a lunch snack, it came to 16.07$ and the change was 3 dollars, I said wait a minute I think your short. the employee said we dont give change, so we round up. I thought to myself we the sign or service telling this before I order I would of got some ketchup or onions, something to make it closer to .99. I thought no point and arguing now, I dont think I'll be back anytime soon. on a side note what happen to all the customers they round up on, do the employees pocket the money,does dicks burgers keep the money. someone must kept, I dont know what the law would call this, I call it not somewhere I want to go . read more

Seattle = Dick's Drive In. The two go hand in hand like Lady and the Tramp. Everything is handmade: burgers, fries, shakes, even the coke syrup is homemade. My fave is the Dick's Special with a chocolate shake... I'm not a huge fan of the fries, but that's just me. Dick's is a staple of Seattle. You ain't a Seattlelite until you've gone to Dick's. Plain and simple. So get with the in crowd and go clog an artery. read more

HOW CAN YOU NOT LIKE DICKs... Ive been here prolly a hundred times..not a thousand or a million...and LOVE IT everytime... i LOVE the french fries, REAL potatoes...freshly cut daily, if not hourly, GREAT bugers, always FRESH, never frozen...and the milkshakes...OMG...yup..OMG... My order usually is juss the deluxe,fries,and a strawberry shake...if im really hungry, the 2 order of fries..i like how the fries taste, and how its not lie mcdonalds fries, even tho those are good too, but you can taste the freshness out of them... thank you dicks..i love your food like a fat kid loves cake... read more

Came across this place by accident. Had just arrived into Seattle and was really hungry. It's pretty self explanatory. Burgers, Fries and milkshakes. It reminded me a little of In-N-Out (only because I have nothing else to compare it to). The food wasn't too bad, not my favorite. Too much diced pickle in it for me. The fries look soggy but taste great! I didn't care too much for customer service here. I'm sure we stuck out seeing as we were still dressed in the same clothes we wore on flight. And I get that tourists can be irking but shouldn't be rude or impatient. DEF do not roll your eyes... But beyond that place was alright. read more

Dick's Drive-In - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place always has great, consistent burgers, fries and shakes with quick service and cheap prices

I can't believe anyone would give Dick's Drive In anything less then 5 stars. Dicks has been around since January 28, 1954, it's your classic burger joint that you absolutely have to go to especially if you are a visitor from out of town. They can't miss a trip with out Dick's in their mouth! Anyone in search of great burgers, homemade fries, hand-whipped shakes, and old-fashioned hot fudge sundaes, you can't beat Dick's!! read more

Dick's Drive-In - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I ordered a cheeseburger, fries, and a coke. The cheeseburger had just-burned spots of extra flavor, the fries were mostly limp but had some crispy patches, and the coke was sweet. I was provided with fast, friendly service. Thank god for giving us Dick's. Update: This place, as I'm sure the more seasoned among us have found, is good three, maybe four, times a year. Surely I was under some spell to find this delicious. My old archenemy "The Liquor" has powers I'll never care to comprehend.. read more

Maybe it's because I'm not from Seattle, but I really don' t understand why people rave about this place. It's a small step above McD's. Some people try to put them in the same league as Scotters, Red Mill, Kidd Valley, and Burgermaster. Yeah, right. Of course these dim bulbs probably think the Mariners are in the same league as the Red Sox or Yankees. The burgers are completely unspectacular. Not bad but also not great by any stretch of the imagination. Better than the big chains but still well behind locals like Kidd Valley and Burgermaster. The shakes are mediocre - no better than McD's. The fries are a huge disappointment. Really they're better described as limp, grease conveying sponges. Calling them fries is an insult to the noble frite! I am giving them 2 stars in large part because they do treat their staff so well. Most places treat their employees like crap so it's nice to see a place that treats them with some modicum of respect. It also shows because every time I've been to Dick's the staff are friendly and seem to be pretty happy (or at least as happy as one can be slinging burgers and fries!) read more

Pay no heed to the dorks and cranks who opine that any burger eatery could possibly surpass Dick's Drive In for the quintessential retro Seattle Burger Experience! You could do just fine for decades ignoring the Space Needle, but a trip to Dick's is necessary and sufficient to "get" the real non-hipster Seattle thang. Totally politically-incorrect service and food, done the same way for two-three generations: fresh-cut fries made in-house; spun-to-order milk shakes with actual milk and ice cream; condiments extra but not everybody likes onions on their Deluxe, so deal. If you want credit card payments, toilets used by junkies, and custom "have it your way" orders, go to fvck!ng Burger Monarch. Meanwhile stop whining and step aside for the next customer. read more