Love, love, love Frugals....it is a special treat to have every once in a while. Their burger with grilled onions rivals the fair burgers. The shakes are super yummy, rich and thick - perfectly done! read more

Absolutely LOVE this place!!!! Can't say enough about how amazing the the burgers are here! I always love to get the double cheeseburger with bacon ;) They serve everything in a timely manner, but can sometimes get a little busy for lunch. The fries are amazing and I definitely recommend spending the 25 cents and getting the fry sauce. I only wish that this place had somewhere for me to sit down and eat at :( Makes me kind of sad that I have to sit in my car and eat. read more

Dang it! Can't believe I fell for the "like In n Out" from the reviews I read on here. No, just no! No one should say that, because it taste nothing like it or is comparable at all. Is this the best burger place in the Tacoma area? Absolutely not! I don't know what is the deal with the burger joints around here, but it seems like they all follow the exact same recipe for the burger assembly. When I taste shredded lettuce, itty bitty chopped up onions, pickle slices, and ketchup/mayo combo in a burger, I instantly get flashbacks of eating a McDonald's/Burger King burger. Of course, this is a step up from that, as they do not reheat their meat in a machine, but close enough for a reference to the other fast food chains. I prefer leafy lettuce, sliced onions and tomatos in a burger and I truly believe that that would be the only thing that would make this burger desirable. I do have to say that I prefer the strawberry shake here more than anywhere else! Not super sweet and just the right thickness for instant consumption. Also, the fries were pretty good and crispy. Customer service was great and the food came out in a decent time. Aside from the burgers, I would definitely come back for some more fries and shakes. read more

Ordered the Frugal Burger... And damn, it was finger licking good. Burgers were hot, fresh, and juicy. Drive thru was a breeze. Excellent customer service. Fries were bomb af. I eat at least 2× week and I am proud to say that! read more

Really wanted a burger tonight. Thought our fav place was open, but they closed early. Thought about frugals. Haven't been back for a couple years even though we're down the road. Ordered a #2 & #5. Fries this time; spot on! Burgers... Still not happy. Ate them though... Plus they need to make sure to ask "Would you like FRY SAUCE?" read more

Frugals - Double cheese burger - Burgers Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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.

I have been going to Frugals since they opened up around 1992. When i first tried them , I thought it was the best burger around. But recently in the past few years the quality of the burger went down. In my opinion there was just to much Gristle in the patty. I went back here last week just on a whim, there was no gristle in the meat but the burger had changed. It was smaller and the buns seemed like they had been dried out in the refrigerator. I will still say they make the best fries and milk shakes for the value. read more

Really decent and affordable fast food I don't often allow myself to eat a greasy fast-good-type burger.. but when I'm in a time pinch (and super hungover) I can find a frugal's as they are pretty easy to come by in town and they always do a good job of getting a quick burger out to you. Fries are like McDonalds fries. Bacon cheeseburger was a good value. The fry sauce was decent enough to justify the extra charge. The food flew out super fast. read more

The burger was great quality, just as good as five guy's, if not better The French fries with the fry sauce were AMAZING. The only time I've ever eaten the entire bag of fries, anywhere. The coke was better than McDonald's (super sugary, sweet, and carbonated), WAY better than that mess they use at five guys with the make-your-own-drink dispenser, which makes every soda taste like garbage because it tastes just like the last. The milkshake was the best I've had since I've lived in Washington The customer service, price and speed of service was fantastic! Plus, they gave my dog treats! I'll definitely be returning soon! read more

Super cheap, tastes ok, but gives my whole family diarrhea. When were on a tight budget and need a quick take out meal we go here to feed our family of four for $13-18 depending on how many drinks we get. It leave my husband and I with an upset stomach and still not quite full but my kids are usually happily content. If they add a bit of quality to their meat and get rid of a bit of the queazy feeling to them they'd be a regular for us instead of just a last resort for those long nights with little cash. read more

Frugals - A simple burger with ketchup and pickles, with meat worse than bk but cheaper I suppose. - Burgers Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Not bad. It's not the best burger but it will do if you need a quick burger and there's no Culver's

Good food ! Shakes are delicious and burgers too , fries look freshly cut. Two lines, one each side so it moved quick.

I grew up in spanaway!! Been going to the spot since I was a kid!!back when you really could get burgers for cents...lol!! lol!!my favorite burger joint!! And you got a love the fact that you can watch them cook your food!!! read more

Used to go here a long long time ago when they first opened. The Quarter Pounders were 99 cents. That was a long time ago and they've gone way downhill. Even my mom was tripping. It's like they sat on the hamburger, they were horrible. Sad to say but I don't think we'll go back. read more

1.) Completely better than Frisko Freeze. 2.) Marshawn Lynch burger is AMAZING! 3.) Only complaint is they charge you for using a debit/credit card and fry sauce. read more

Yeah, alright. They're pretty good. I was expecting way worse actually. I would say they're somewhere between McDonald's and Burger King in terms of taste, quality and price. Based on the name of the place, I was expecting some kind of cheap Bubba Burgers with all the ingredients being bottom barrel to skimp on price. Price-wise, I don't think they match up to their name either. Again, somewhere in the McDonald's BK range...maybe leaning more toward BK. At least the burgers had some uniqueness to them and didn't all taste the same like McD. All said, I'd go there again if not for a long line in the drive-thru. I wish I could say 3.5 stars because it really is slightly better than just a 3, but not quite 4. read more

The customer service sucks!!!! Management was very disrespectful and she refused to give us back our money because the money was damaged. Had to call the cops. I wouldn't recommend anyone eat there. read more

Decent cheap burger. Cook at this location was a little irate when I asked for no mayo. I could hear him at the window complaining in a not so cheerful way. I was thinking how easy his life must be if that is the worse thing he's had to do all day, its a burger for crying out loud. Girl at the window kept smiling and talking to us in what I think was an effort to mask him. Yes we'll go here for a quick greasy burger but hopefully that dude has moved on. read more

Everything here is so delicious. Juicy burgers, delicious fries and yummy milkshakes. The prices are the same you would pay for a meal at Wendy's. read more

Been coming here for years!! Love it, never disappointed ..cheap, fast burgers fresh off the grill ..don't get much better than Frugals for the price.. will always be our go to . read more

The first bite i took of my crispy tender chicken sandwhich was like heaven in my drooling mouth. My fries were crunchy and warm like the scorching sun. I highly recccomend this resteruant. read more

Yum i lived in this area for a long time and just never ate here! Food was amazing fries were perfect and hot lol I love this place for burgers and fries! read more

Drive by this place everyday and finally got a Chance to check it out! Not bad. Spent $12 for a dbl cheese burger and a bacon cheese burger, large fries, & a large drink. Not to bad Tasted good. a bit greasy. Fries were really good. Husband and I were both satisfied and will probably go back occasionally. read more

Despite having one of the drive thru windows closed, the line moved quickly and we were at the window almost as soon as we ordered. The speaker quality of the ordering box is terrible, we had to shout our order to be heard. The razzleberry shakes made sure I'm visiting again, thick and creamy and perfect flavor. Shoestring fries were a little under done for my taste, but perfect for my boyfriend so I will gladly give him all of my too soft ones. Despite the quick service it was strange to see one employee working the window and register while about 6 others milled about inside, resting against counters and chatting. Love the fry sauce! read more

Every time you drive by this location, cars are just lined up. And there is a reason why, great burgers at a good price, Milk shakes are great as well. There is no seating, it is just drive through. It sits in the parking lot with the local strip joint, Foxes. read more

My Dad lives in WA and when we visit he raves and raves about Frugals. Made me a fan! A delicious burger coupled with a blackberry shake?!?!? WHAAAAT?!!! Dayum we don't have that kind of stuff in Cali! (We do have In-N-Out but I can't compare that to anything). The fries are delicious!!! The only problem I have is that this frugals here is in a bad area, but hey, you can't blame them for that! read more

THE BEST Burger in town! Always fresh never frozen beef, seasoned perfectly! The Bacon Cheeseburger is 10/10! Their fries are 100x better then McJoke and real ice cream shakes! The prices can't be beat and the service is fast and friendly! read more

The prices are good. I might come back to try other burgers. The buns are low quality, but that's what I expected from a cheap burger place. The burger and fries taste just like McDonald's. I would come here over McDonald's any time, especially if I want to eat for cheap. I had their hamburger combo, so I might have to be more adventurous next time. The staff were nice and friendly too which was great. I like seeing everyone smiling and enjoying their work. read more

Frugals is always good when you want a quick burger (this place is drive-thru only). Taste is on par with other burgers and their specials are usually pretty tasty. I've tried their fry sauce and it's too sweet for me. I'd say give this place a shot and see how you like it! read more

Great burgers. And the prices are good too. The burgers remind me of Frisco Freeze back in the day. The fries are not too salty. Good service. read more

The butterfinger in the butterfinger milkshake was over powered by thr ice cream. The strawberry milkshake did not taste like strawberries. read more

This place has a lot of potential. The location is a little hectic with the road being so close making ordering a little bit more difficult. The workers did their job and i respect that but didn't get much more from them. Burger was great fries were very salty but the fry sauce helped. Not too pricey. Would maybe go again due to its proximity. read more

Frugals has the best burgers in Tacoma! Even their fries are the best!! And their choice of monthly shakes are ever do tasty. Double Cheeseburger, fries, and a candy cane or Root beer shake are my regular choices. read more

Love the burgers at this place and that they finally accept credit cards but I decided to take a crazy risk the other day and get the fish burger. I think I made the wrong choice since I couldn't even finish it. Other than the fish burger the customer service is always awesome and the employees are always polite and interesting. Moral of the story. Avoid seafood at burger joints especially when you know their burgers are good. read more

Absolutely delicious burgers! Get the Swiss onion burger , you will not be disappointed. Lived in Tacoma for close to 15 years, just ate there for the first time last month. Kicking myself in the butt now for never stopping by on my thousands of trips past. Can not get enough! Everything is made fresh when you order it, meat seems to be previously frozen, would be even better if fresh, but you will still love it. Milkshakes are to die for. Although it's a 20+ minute drive from my house, it's worth every penny in gas to get there. The bacon cheeseburgers have a good amount of bacon and you taste it in every bite. It is definitely a place I will miss when we move. Not too many good burger joints around anymore. read more

The 5 star rating is based off of the value, which is quality vs the price. This isn't a gourmet buger from Red Robin, but you aren't paying for that either. Much better than any line made burger from McDonalds. The burgers are made to order with options of mayo, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, pickles, and onions. You may wait a couple minutes longer than most fast food, but it is worth it. read more

Just ok...Nothing to get excited about. I definitely had better. If it's my only option then I will go there otherwise I will probably go elsewhere. read more

This is my second time in a row having a messed up order. The first time I used a coupon buy one get one free and I never got my free burger this time around I asked for certain sauce on my burger and they put a whole bunch of the sauce I did not want on it. it was so much sauce that my bun was completely soaked and soggy along with the lettuce. Really upsetting considering the manager was standing right there. the only thing good about this place is their shakes and fries the burgers are always so messy and the buns are always soggy. read more

This is easily the best burger joint in a 50 mile radius. Amazing shakes, incredible fries (although lightly portioned), and delicious burgers. Moderately and appropriately priced. read more

I have never had a bad experience here. I love their food, customer service, and all over vibe. My husband and I keep coming back. It's delicious and fresh. The only thing I don't like is the speaker system, they can never hear me in the drive thru. Talk really loud if you have a soft voice like me. Otherwise, my favorite place to get a chicken sandwich and milkshake :) read more