One star for price and hours One star for people watching. This is a review of their basic generic burger only. I did not try the fries or the shakes which would be attractive in drunk dark thirty, though I was there late for the full experience. The basic burger is a yeasty sweet bun with a small diameter (1/8 pound 2 ounce) bland machine burger. The Dick's business plan is bland, then charge extra for taste. The is no salt or pepper on the basic burger. That may be healthy for people whose sodium intake for health reasons is more important than taste. Some people need a medically bland diet, get Dick's basic burger! So I add them to my bland collection. On the burger, Dicks has several (profitable) upgrades from bland. But within those upgrade options there is no customization. Their web shows more options than their site menu. The solution is to carry with you your own salt, pepper, and condiments! Pick your location. Capital Hill is Capitol Hill (I visited) and Wallingford / U-District is that vibe. Dick's is an institution everyone should experience as a part of Seattle history and culture. Cheap food for expensive Seattle. Vintage buildings. Great for selfies. If you want good food, been around a while in Seattle, the PCC Community Markets deli bars are the daytime to go. read more

This place is great. I don't think I've ever been disappointed here. The customer service is top notch and burgers still amazing. I always get 2 deluxe and a fries. Prolly the best fries on the hill too. They also treat their employees very well. read more

Old school burgers, old school price. Which is a plus. Food is served at the window and super quick, I recommend the rootbeer float! Condiments are extra. If the burger doesnt say it comes with ketchup or mustard then it doesn't. You need to add it on. Customer service isn't the friendliest, make sure you order fast and know what you want. read more

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

Dick's Drive-In is probably the best you'll get in Washington since we don't have an In-N-Out here. The food is decent, but be prepared for outrageously long lines. Unfortunately, there's nowhere to sit, so you'll likely end up eating in your car. Also, be mindful of the homeless presence in the area. Despite these downsides, it's still a solid spot for a quick bite if you're craving a classic burger joint experience. read more

Don't confuse this Dick's with the original on the east side of the state. They are not related and this one does not compare at all with the other one. However, it's a pretty good burger for Seattle. read more

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

WHEN: Sat @7:30pm PARKING: Dick's has its own parking lot which makes sense since they have no drive-thru and no dine-in options. This fast food kiosk is definitely more for take-away. There are counters if you want to eat on-sight, but with the pandemic still going on, you should just go home with yourself food. There are 2 lines to be in and when you make your order, you will get your food right then and there too. No second line to wait for the food. So that's why the line goes slow. We waited about 25 minutes, but it IS Saturday night. Here's what we had: FRENCH FRIES - $2.35 It's quite a small order but perhaps the right amount we should be eating. I think it's made for a single eater, haha. I thought they were quite delicious! The fries were thick and soft, but off pride slightly crunchy on the outside! CHEESEBURGER - $2.40 One Patty, Cheese, Ketchup, Mustard. It's a solid simple burger. DICK'S DELUXE - $4.25 1/4 lb. Beef (Two Patties), Cheese, Lettuce, Mayonnaise, Chopped Pickle. I feel having that second patty doesn't make that much of a difference considering it's almost a $2 jump/difference. I really enjoyed the chopped picked mixed with the mayo, and appreciated the amount they put in. Buns are soft and it's good. Since it was my first time I wanted to try their simple and most made up burgers here and I enjoyed both! Prices are reasonable. I was bothered with how although the grounds were marked to keep distance between each customer in line, people don't really follow it. There is security standing around to remind customers to hug closer to the walls/shop area to avoid being in the car entrance. I wish he'd enforce the social distancing, but since he didn't I had to ask the kids behind me to do so. I'm glad this place opens late (2am) in case I get the late night cravings. read more

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I was informed that this is a local staple, so had to try it while I was in town, and finally grabbed some after work, on our way to the Storm game. Short, simple menu. I asked for the Deluxe (double burger with lettuce, cheese, relish and mayo). My boyfriend ordered the same, but with sides of ketchup and mustard. He said we'd only order one fry to share, because they portions were decent. And we got diet cokes... though we had to repeat that part about three times, because it was too loud for our cashier to hear us and he kept thinking we were saying Sprite. Oh, and tartar sauce. Service was super quick, we got our food before we paid. I was happy with the burger for the price, it was tasty and just the right size for a meal. My boyfriend was disappointed with the serving size of the fry, and I admit we would've liked a few more in there. I am picky about fries (I STRONGLY DISLIKE Five Guys fries, and get so much guff about it, but sorry, they're floppy and bland and have never had a good one, I don't care how much they dump in the bag), but really did enjoy these. The fries were thin enough that they had crispy bits throughout, but just enough bend to to mix up the texture, and the flavor was good. read more

Well this old sturdy drive through just keeps on kicking. If you are looking for a decent hangover cure which is a lot better and cheaper than fast food places this is the place for sure. The deluxe burger is quick and easy but make sure you order the side ketchup and tater sauce. Also the mint chip ice cream with hot fudge was the thing that pulled everything together. I was honestly surprised that this staple of a business offers their employees benefits. I mean you are talking about scholarships, health care, paid community service, and more. For a business like this that is an added bonus. I mean you have to be crazy to not love Dick's after hearing how much they invest into their employees. read more

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After three years of being in Seattle, I finally had the chance to try Dicks. And I must say, I don't get the hype at all. For the service, I would give it five stars because it was fast even though the lines were long. And the cashier was really nice. I am not a burger enthusiast, but my taste buds are not broken. It was mediocre at best. I'd give it two-star. For some strange reason, it had this weird cinnamon taste to it, and my friend said the same thing. Idk, maybe we went on a bad day, but I wouldn't try again. The shake, though, that was good. But I wouldn't wait in line for a shake. I'd say try it because it's Seattle's thing, but I wouldn't go back again. read more

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

Zero if I could. Fries were limp and flavorless and burger was meh... did I eat it? Yes only because I was starving. I definitely won't be back. read more

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

It's always a great place to get some no-frills simple burgers quickly. Sometimes, being simple is all you need, and this place does that. We got some regular cheeseburgers and fries as an early snack before dinner. The regular cheeseburger is what you would expect it to be (similar to McDonald's). Once ordered, I think it was under a minute to get my food. Now that is fast. read more

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As a 49er fan, there is no way I can give this place more than 3-stars... but I actually enjoyed their burger and fries. Menu is simple and they don't allow any substitutions. They basically have three burger options, one fry option, four condiments, and a variety of shakes and sodas. I don't understand why they charge separately for condiments, but its only $0.05 so whatever. I got the Dick's Deluxe - which came with two patties, cheese, lettuce, mayo, and chopped pickles. I actually preferred the burger with mustard and ketchup over their signature tarter sauce. Fries were soggy which is actually how I like my fries. Everything was ordered, paid for, and packaged in less than 5minutes, I appreciate the efficiency. read more

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

Would not allow me to take off the mayo on my burger when I am allergic. "No substitutions" was all I was told.

I was recently visiting Seattle for a few days and the place I wanted to try the most was Dick's. There's nothing like a simple, clean, and fresh burger experience devoid of any bougie vibes or pretentiousness. I got to this location in the late afternoon. I loved the simple menu and straightforward ordering experience. There's nowhere to eat besides a small counter in front of the place, so I ate there. I got the Dick's Deluxe ($4.85), fries ($2.65), 2 ketchups ($0.40), and large root beer ($2.50). Total came out to $11.77 with tax included. I guess places in Seattle charge for condiments? I found that weird. Anyways, I got my food and opened up the bag in excitement... Only to be confused. I was wondering if I accidentally ordered a kids meal or something cause everything looked so small. The portion of fries were so little, and there was nothing deluxe at all about the burger. The patties were so small. It was very disorienting and disappointing. I polished off the fries first, and I have to say the flavor on them were pretty good. The fries are more on the thin side, but they were definitely good and far better than plain fries from In and Out. I had the burger next, and I have to say that I really liked the flavor. There was a freshness and simplicity to the burger that was awesome. It's just a pity that I finished it in like two bites. I ended up getting a cheeseburger ($3.03 total) afterwards, and that tasted excellent as well! So I can finally say that I've had the Dick's experience. I loved the food, but I just find it so ridiculous that the portion sizes are so damn small! Something needs to be done about that for real, or they should lower prices to be proportionate, in my opinion. read more

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Have a history with Dicks. In the past, my Moroccan friends loved this place. Anytime someone came from out of town, we had to stop here. Would order Dicks deluxe, fries and chocolate milkshakes. Many fond memories of sitting just outside the car, eating our hamburgers and watching the sights here. I now 20 years later, have a student from Madagascar living with me. He wanted to try an American hamburger. He first asked to go to Jack in the Box. He said his burger was good, but underwhelming. I wanted to show him the Seattle burger experience. So we stopped at Dicks here on our way home to Shoreline. First, he was a little overwhelmed by the Capitol Hill ambiance. Crowds of people, a security guard patrolling the restaurant and several of people asking for donations. I ordered two Dicks deluxe burgers for him, plus French fries. I offered him to eat at the standing booth, but he was scared of the rough crowd right by. For the food, he gave great reviews. Now he was enamored of these burgers. He said something so funny. "My mouth misses the taste of these burgers after a few minutes of eating them." Ambiance, experience and cheap burgers all a plus. read more

To me this feels like Washington's in'n'out coming from someone who grew up in LA. The food was good and the service was great. It has a great 50s diner and drive in vibe. Definitely a place to visit when visiting washington as long as you get tartar sauce. If you don't it's not nearly as good. read more

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

That is just underwhelming than I expected to be :/ So my girlfriend and her friend picked me up from the Seattle airport.. and I was too damn hungry for some meal. Our friend recommend this as a late night grub. I was excited since its Seattle staple food. I'm from Cali so I'm tired of having IN n Out burger, but damn I do miss IN n Out when I tasted this lol. I ordered their 1/4 pounder Dick's deluxe, which is what a process burger should taste like. It reminds me of McDonald's burgers. I know and see they make it on the house, but wow I tasted the metallic heater of a fast food burger haha. I would eat it cause I'm hungry, but not my cup of tea. I do like their fries and shakes. Those are decent sides and I respect the amount of effort that their employees give.. cause their customer service is as friendly as you can get on a Friday morning 1am lol. PS: Its really mid :/ read more

This place is amazing. It has the very best burgers and shakes around Seattle. The only place that compares to them is Dags in which there is no longer a Dags any place at all. I have searched high and low for one so plane next to them is Dick's. I go here very often and friendly customer service as well.. love your burgers and shakes. Nothing COMPARES read more

First, we'll start with the name. It shouldn't really be called Dick's Drive-In. More like Dick's Park-n-Puke. If you've ever wondered why comics say "eat a bag of Dick's" as an insult? Dick's Drive-In is the answer. By far the _worst_ burger with a reputation I've ever experienced in my life. When I ask Seattleites about it they all cite how Dick's is iconic yet every one of them says "But the burgers aren't great". Yeah. No s**t. I've been in San Antonio, Austin, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and now Seattle for the last 4 years. Worst. Burger. Ever. Even corporate fast food burgers are better. I am convinced that the only reason Dick's stay in business is because they thrive after midnight when everyone else is closed, and the patrons are all too drunk to know how bad the food is or even notice it is drowning in that special "sauce". Do yourself a favor, and make sure you are good and drunk (or high af) before you go. Then maybe you'll think it is the best burger ever. Because ... you know ... you're too drunk or high to know better. read more

Dick's is a great spot for late night munchies, but it wouldn't be my first choice for burgers and fries. The deluxe burger is a little more than $5, but it only comes with buns, a patty, lettuce, and pickles. If you want onions or ketchup, you have to pay extra for them--and honestly, the burger is pretty bland even with them. The fries were tastier, but everything is made in advance and packaged so that the employees can get you your food as soon as your order. Unfortunately, this means the fries are soggy But, on the upside service is super fast and they're open very late! Again, not my first choice especially knowing that In-n-Out is an option, but good for something fast when it's late. read more

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

I was told this is the pnw version of in and out. I think it's more like five guys. I base this on the fact that I like in and out and don't like five guys. You can not customize your burger so if you don't like pickles or sauce, too bad. This place would probably get 5 stars if I was drunk or hungover like most of the people hanging out at 1am were. I watched as all the locals devoured their food with such fervor and couldn't wait to try it. It was late, I was starving and after 2 bites, I was done. The fries were floppy and the buns were soggy...I think the cheese is American - basically flavorless. I know that most of Washington loves this place, so I'm sorry I didn't enjoy it, but I did try!! read more

Dick's Drive-In - At least I can say I got a bag of dicks - Burgers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A classic Drive-In with solid burgers and fries, Dick's is a great place to satisfy your burger craving. A friend from Seattle recommended this place to me when I was visiting the area and deemed it the "In-n-Out" of Seattle. I ordered the Dick's Deluxe, fries, and a chocolate milkshake. The burger has a strong pickle flavor, which I actually enjoyed. The fries were a little soggy, but tasted pretty good. In regards to the In-n-Out comparison, I felt that Dick's milkshakes were much better than In-n-Out; in comparison, Dick's had a strong chocolate flavor and was not as thick. Overall, I would recommend stopping by to experience a classic Seattle drive-in! read more

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After months having moved here, I finally tried the infamous late night Dick's. I won't lie - I had a great meal. But 11pm meals always hit different. For the price, it's amazing (relative to everywhere else). I enjoyed my burger and shake. It's nothing crazy special, but it does hit the spot. I'm from CA and controversial opinion but I don't think In-n-Out is that amazing. I actually think I enjoyed Dick's more. The reason for a 4 is because their fries were a bit subpar - not the most flavorful or crispy (unlike McDonald's on a good day). Still good late at night though! 4 cause fries don't lie read more

I can see why Dick's is a staple in the area. It's a no frills burger spot with lightning fast service, cheap prices (comparatively), and classic burgers. Their menu is pretty simple with your standard burgers (plain or with everything) for prices under $5 each. The sizes can be viewed more like sliders so you should probably order a minimum of two. They also have fries and shakes but again not the largest sizes so maybe order a bag of things for a full meal. Burgers are more on par with white castle than a shake shack/in n out in my opinion. Fries here were meh and could probably pass on them next time. There's not much customization you can do on your order which is why they can crank them out so fast - like it or hate it. They also charge you for ketchup and sauces so either stock up in your car or just order your items with everything on it. It wasn't crazy when I came and even got a parking spot. We came right at opening and there were already people ready to order. We didn't wait more than 5 mins though to order at the front and even less than that to get our bag of food once we paid. Worth checking out if you have a burger craving and don't want to shell out $10+ read more

i feel like if you're traveling to seattle, you have to try it at least once. it's iconic after all. my favorite thing about this place is the price, i got three burgers, two sides of ketchup and a milkshake for 10 dollars. in terms of food quality, it was equivalent to a mcdonald's cheeseburger. and you really cannot customize the items even just to take things off, which i can't understand. the menu is small and the line to order takes forever. if i lived here i'd probably be a frequent customer just based on price alone. read more

Was visting Seattle and had to stop by this staple and classic drive-in to see what it's all about. Located at the front of this burger joint was one table to stand at and share with others. However, my family and I decided to drive back to the Space Needle and eat around there while we waited for our reservation since there was definitely ample seating there. Otherwise, the service was fast and efficient, and the menu consisted of minimal items. Just as a note, they also charge for condiments! I ordered some fries and the Deluxe Burger, which had two 1/8 pound grilled patties, cheese, lettuce, mayo, and pickle relish. The fries were yummy, and the meat and bun of the burger was definitely fresh and moist. I thought the burger was solid, pretty standard, and somewhat lacked in flavor for me. I guess I was expecting to be a little more impressed by how it tasted since everyone was telling me to try this place out. read more

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Food is good and I would definitely eat again, but the staff is very rude! I asked if a bun could be removed from a burger for an allergen and the worker rolled his eyes and said no. That is fine, but the attitude is uncalled for. While taking our order, the cashier has to repeatedly ask us to repeat the order because he was messing around with other workers. After we repeated ourself for a third time for one of the drinks, he said "You need to talk to me through the window and quit talking through the glass." Rude and uncalled for. Maybe the customer service is this way to match the name... read more

Stopped by around midnight after a concert at the climate pledge arena. Dicks is right by the arena, so perfect walking location after a concert. The line was beyond along, winding all the along outside. However, we were really hungry and we decided to wait in the line like everybody else. Line takes quite a while because people order and then stand there until they get their food and then leave. Food is super super cheap. This is your classic burger joint. We both ordered burgers, fries, and milkshakes. It may be because I had major munchies, and I was starving but the food was absolutely fantastic. The fries were freshly cut and hot. The burgers are kind of flimsy kind of remind you of McDonald's burgers but really good. I will definitely be back after another concert. read more

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A Seattle staple for sure! Dick's is pretty mid, but somehow it's a must in Seattle. Especially when it's open until 2am. With the lack of fast food in Seattle, Dick's can satisfy the craving. Everything is super cheap but you get what you pay for. The fries are kinda soggy and plain. The burger was okay. The milkshakes are pretty good though. A must after a night out in cap hill. read more

Dick's Drive-In does not allow any changes to their burgers, so their service is as quick as possible. The whole interaction with the employee was incredibly fast, I think that I received my burger in less than a minute. I only ordered the Dick's Deluxe and I'd say that it was a solid burger. The burger was not as filling as I'd hoped it would be, so it's a little pricy for what it's worth. All in all, it's a good burger if you are feeling peckish and are short on time. read more

I was so ready to go in hating this place because I hear about it so much and I've been disappointed by most "hyped" Seattle food places. But actually, I was surprised. However, there were still some things that were rough. First the positives: - Prices are really good. That's a huge plus in this town. - Fries were surprisingly good, but only if you like this style. They are more limp and not crispy, but very salty and flavorful. Similar to In N Out style fries. - Shake was VERY good and importantly, well portioned. I really liked the consistency and flavor. - In general, the portions were good. I don't like how most fast food places are calorie bombs now. I got a burger + fries + shake and they all felt well portioned. A little small compared to other places maybe, but these prices are also lower. The reason I can't give this place 4 stars is because the burger itself was really mid. Dick's Deluxe wasn't that tasty, the meat was dry, and the sauce they use was a bit overpowering. I didn't really enjoy eating it and to be honest I would rate it a 1 or 2 if it were just the burger. Honestly, Dick's IS quite similar to In N Out, I can see how they fulfill the same role. However, I can't say that it reaches In N Out levels mostly due to the burger quality. read more

I've been away from Seattle for 2 years. What I miss is Dicks, with a delicious quality burger, and great unique fries. Great shake. A company that gives back to the community. Quick service. You always know what you are going to get. read more

Standard burger, but when I went back to the counter for a water 5 minutes later I was greeted with a man dancing with the "we're closed" sign and employees laughing about it. Extremely disrespectful. read more

Tried Dick's to see if it was as good as people say it is, mainly because so many people compare it to In-n-Out. To be honest they're not comparable in my opinion, they taste different with different systems of operation (Dick's definitely felt more fixed in menu if that makes sense - mainly since you can't really alter your order). Burger was good, the sauce was tasty; it was a little on the greasier side when I tried it. The ice cream here though? FIRE. Loved the coffee one, especially late at night after some partying. Even though lines are long, the service is speedy. The spot is poppin and while there's not much room on the outside, location is pretty convenient considering a bunch of bars and clubs are a few blocks down. read more

Food ready in about 5 min Service was on point Ambiance was grab and go type of feeling Definitely the spot for a quick burger and fries! Prices are excellent and will update with photos on my next visit! read more

They always don't have 4 hamburgers available. I spoke with their management about this and they said it's because people dont order them that often. But I can go to McDonald's or any fast food restaurant in the area and there is no wait for 4 hamburgers. So the excuse doesn't really stand. I think they just do that to push the higher priced menu items to make more money. In fact that's what the offer you if you ask for 4. Kinda a bad practice. Just sell them if they're on the menu or don't sell them. It's not complicated. read more

Burger was good, the fresh french fries are to die for and the creamy vanilla milk shake is out of this world. I tried it all, I had to try it because it was right in front of me. I got there and the line was long, I'm sure it always is because I can see this place being packed at all hours of the day, hence the good service, good food and drinks, specially that it is fast food. It's fast, the line went by quick. I wanted something close to in and out burger the fries are in the money and the burger is no in and out, but it is great. I loved the customer service, being my first time the girl helped me navigate the menu, the menu is so small and easy, she just pointed out what I needed to try. Great place. Will go there again. Thank you read more

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Food was terrible. Service was lacking and disorganized. Location was good. Would never go back.

It's dicks no special order you always get what you pay for price continue to go up and never comes down get ready to pay for your tarter sauce it's s Seattle staple not sure why It used to be affordable but not any more 11.50 burger and fries and the burger is just slapped together half on the bun come on guys service down hill read more

Love this spot when I go out with friends. Best place to go before the bar haha. Love the downtown vibe with all the crazies getting wild