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Frugals

3.9 (384 reviews)
Closed • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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FRUGALS ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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5/23/25 men
Kens H.

It's almost a 4 star. I've been a few times and I get a different burger each time. So are hot and some are cooler.

Mariana Z.

when I lived in Washington this burger place was always packed. The food was delicious, and the vibes were very welcoming, caring with a retro look.

Fries
Smaly K.

It was so many many years when I came I just got fries, and I remember them being so good and crispy. My cousin and I were wanting fries again while we were going to pick up our dinner (yes, we need a snack while we get ready to eat dinner lol), and decided to grab some from here. And since I was here, I decided to also try a cheeseburger, and I added the grilled onions. I didn't eat the burger until later (since I was already grabbing dinner elsewhere), and it was still tasty even after being reheated. And the fries good and crispy; definitely was not disappointed on our choice of fries.

Menu 2023
Alohilani F.

Food and service was great. Very busy all the time so be prepared to wait! We got a CC sandwich and double cheese. Sandwiches are way better than fries. I loved the fries were fresh and crunchy and super hot, did not love the amount of salt on them though.

1/2 Lb . Double Cheese Burger
Jusstis W.

Burger was nice and juicy and the buns were nice and soft. I had a double cheeseburger and a bacon and bleu. The bleu part of the bacon cheeseburger was a shot in the dark and truthfully it was a little underwhelming. Loved they had cheese curds which is a delicacy and hard to find at most burger joints. Top 3 burger joint in Tacoma hands down!

Here's an updated version of the menu for June/July 2024
Becca S.

I've ate here since I was kid with my family and it will always be a go-to with their amazing fries and burgers that are basically to die for! Also get the strawberry milkshake, does not disappoint.

Tricia M.

Okay, truth be told I've grown up going to Frugals in Parkland and this was a letdown. My first spidey sense went off when they no longer provide wrapped straws. Not an issue. The issue was that the person handing me the straw is the same person who just took cash from the car in front of me, cards from the previous, and had just handed me a dog biscuit for the pooch in the backseat. Meh, not using it but thanks for providing me a non-paper straw. I proceeded to dig around my glovebox and found a random straw from a previous excursion. Success! I go to sip my root beer and what the heck, flat... so very flat. I'm not going to get back in line and wait another 15-20 minutes to tell them my soda is flat, call me selfish but no one has the time or wants to do that. Okay, whatever let's try the fries. I mentioned I've been going here FOREVER. Their fries have never let me down. Again, what in the all that is evil are these soggy, old, lukewarm, salty things?! Not the hot fresh salty goodness I've always cherished. Et tu, French fry?! Thoroughly letdown, I sulkily unwrap my burger. Hallelujah! Redemption has been found! The hot messy, cheesy, I'm gonna regret this later, is there! The burger was solid and was definitely the winner from this grease soaked paper bag. It's been awhile since I've been here, maybe it was an off night, or maybe things have just changed that much since my last visit.

Giving Gouda Burger Promotion - Nov 2020
Jenny A.

This review occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic and is for to-go only. I first caught wind of this place on Instagram where are they had a promotion for their Giving Gouda Burger - 100% of their proceeds will go to Nourish Pierce County in the month of November. I was sold. I told my friends. We decided to make the trek out here for some philanthropy grub. We were a little disappointed. Burgers were pretty ordinary and average size, but obviously made in a big hurry and just tossed together. Flavor was good but we were questioning if it was really gouda? Fries were okay too but nothing special. Fried cheese curds were an off-menu item but a definite plus, but they seemed a little rubbery to me. Overall, I give this place kudos for heart. But my tummy wanted a little more, especially with the distance from my house. I may give this place another try in the future, but I don't think I'll get my hopes too high for round 2.

Bacon cheeseburger patty
Vee K.

Drive in there's two lanes. We ordered the 1/4 bacon cheeseburger combo and extra fry sauce, puppy patty (yes, puppy patty) and 2 milkshake : chocolate and seasonal huckleberry. Everything was good. It was pretty fast from the time we order and gotten our food.

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ok burgers. but nothing special in my opinion. fries are ok too. great milkshakes!

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dont eat here often because there is always a line but it sure is delicious & worth the wait when we do decide to have the patience

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Yum!! I always love the different flavored shakes of the month. Try the cheeseburger and fry sauce! You won't be disappointed.

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I did not like this burger at all. Wendys and Carl's Jr has them beat. Fries were cold and limp. Shake was pretty good.

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