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    Frugals

    4.4 (111 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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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 (Table top menu is out of date and pricing is inaccurate).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.

    Jessica L.

    Burger was super yummy! The patty was seasoned well and made the burger special than a burger you would cook at home. The fries were cold and stale, wouldn't order it again. Milkshake was very good as well!

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    3 years ago

    Great food for a great price. The burgers are cheap but yummy. The inside has a cute little retro feel to it.

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    3 years ago

    This place is excellent cheap college comfort food. However, it is not FAST food. It takes forever.

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    4 years ago

    Great food at really awesome prices! The burger and fries were great! The cheese curds weren't the greatest though. I'll definitely be back!

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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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    2 years ago

    Awesome burger place. Good pricing for quality food. Really friendly staff and the atmosphere is always great.

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    4 years ago

    Great burgers, fries, milkshakes,ask for your military discounts too. Tarter sauce reminds me of the old A&W and great fry sauce too.

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    3 years ago

    Great burgers and fries. Decent price. The fried cheese curds were really hot and fresh. Small and packed indoor area, we ate outside.

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    4 years ago

    Awesome place. So happy to experience it while driving through town on a recent road trip! Love the Huckleberry shake!

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    4 years ago

    Great staff very friendly. Got the Cheddar monster burger cook perfectly. Great location quick service and great price. Will return

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    3 years ago

    I had a cheeseburger combo with fries and drink for ten dollars that were good quality. I will be back and I recommend you try them.

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    4 years ago

    Great environment! Josh the manager is amazing and always helpful. I always try their shake of the month. Keep going frugals!

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    4 years ago

    Bad service, (college students) food is tasty when fresh! Limited options currently so...

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    4 years ago

    Been there twice. Both times, burgers are so dry. Fries and cheese curds are good. Not even worth the cheap price unfortunately.

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