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    Frugals

    4.4 (112 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Divey
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    Outdoor seating

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    Henry V.

    I (Oliver) got rear ended on the way here so hopefully that will be improved. I ran into some old friends from high school and it was crazy. Weird guy paid for my food so watch out for him. My Diet Coke came out instantly and there was wayyyy too much. You can't make this up. Guy took temperature of one fry. What a joke! The service was very good though. Fries were hot and the burger. Was crazy so tasty and yummy and my belly was satiated. By fry 30 I was already feeling the effects. Also one of my fries was shaped like a penis... not pleased. I (Oliver) ordered inside but they said drive thru. Nice young man held the door oOverall pretty good

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    Eric M.

    Frugals, a delicious diner that holds 17 people just outside Gonzaga University district. Drove by this spot killing time before heading to Spokane airport and I had to stop. I mean; Frugals, that's my middle name after all . I entered this little gem and was immediately greeted by 3 staff members. We took a seat at the bar and looked at the wall menu. (Table top menu is out of date and pricing is inaccurate). We settled on 2 cheeseburger combos and an order of fried cheese curds. The burgers, fries, cokes and cheese curds came out with a quickness. The burger was hot, juicy, dripping with ketchup and mustard and delicious. The fries were piping hot and salted to perfection. The Coca Cola was ice cold and the cheese curds, well, those are simply amazing fried little chunks of gooey goodness. There are free refills in your fountain drinks, the diner is as clean as it could be. The staff is friendly and the cook is fast. This place has to be packed during the college school year. I will stop here again if ever in the Gonzaga area for sure. It's a can't miss delicious diner spot.

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    Juan M.

    Our go to spot whenever we're in Spokane visiting. You can't go wrong with burger. Staff is friendly as well and quick with service.

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    Adam L.

    Stopped by and was not disappointed. Food was cooked right in front of me and seasoned. Service was great and fast, limited seating inside, but they also had spots to sit outside as well.

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    2 years ago

    First time in. Great honest burger and fries! On top of that service was excellent. Will make this go to for burgers.

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    2 years ago

    The service was great and the employees very friendly. Good comfort food and the atmosphere of the restaurant was very relaxing.

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    2 years ago

    Delicious cheese curds, shakes and burgers. The food was cheap, fast service, and great rock music.

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    2 years ago

    Frugal's respect button. Splendid service and good priced food. Hawk fruga. 9 dollar combo on that Thang

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    2 years ago

    great customer service and they are generous on their meals. the meals are really good and have a great tasting burgers

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    2 years ago

    Got our simple order wrong. Service was certainly lacking. Food quality was very low. 1 star all the way across.

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    2 years ago

    Great food and Jack and Bob gave excellent service with a great an attitude!! The brown sugar burger was delicious!

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    2 years ago

    Small place near GU. Great burgers and fries. Food is always fresh hot and delicious,

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    3 years ago

    Delicious and simple, I do wish they had better fries though, maybe something like an animal style would help a bunch

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    I've been a regular when it was Arneys. It's not a Wolfies but it's got good burgers and fries

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    2 years ago

    Amazing burger for 7 bucks. Very fresh. People super nice. Best burger in town for a dea!

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    4 years ago

    Stopped and got a cheddar burger just to try it. It was solid and I'll definitely come back here eventually to give it a go

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