Hands down one of the best burgers we've had in the area! It's a cute little spot, so it can get crowded. We had the pastrami burger and then my daughter and I split the classic burger (it was more than enough to split!) with a side of onion rings. They were so good! The only miss I can come up with... no burger on the kids menu? Like I said it was fine because we split the classic and it was a large burger. Can't wait to come back! read more

Penny's Pit - Classic Burger - Pubs Near Me - Rathdrum, Idaho

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One last John Wayne burger before they closed until TBA. It was fantastic as always. I will miss Penny's Pit. read more

Sooo good! Great taste and wonderful value. The inside out? Grilled cheese burger is bomb! I wish they wouldn't close.

Back in town and the first thing we did was go back to Penny's. Flawless, tender and tasty burgers. This time we tried the John Wayne w/fries (Penny's fave), Inside-out Cheeseburger w/salad, and Classic Marilyn w/onion rings all cooked to perfection. To top it off, Penny is a delight to interact with. Just can't get enough of this place. The only drawback is having to drive 12 hours to get here. read more

Been back several times. One of the best burgers ANYWHERE. I heard they are retiring in May of 2026. Sad.

There's no need to go anywhere else for the best burger in Northern Idaho. The meat is fresh ground daily. Bring an appetite because the burgers are 7 oz of deliciousness. The classic Marilyn burger is my goto, but the southwest inspired John Wayne with onion rings and bbq sauce is fighting for top position. Today I'm having the Ricardo, grilled jalapenos, crispy fried onion, spicy mayo and pepper jack cheese. This place is a local favorite. read more

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Always the best burgers in North Idaho! The John Wayne is my go to and is spectacular. Only thing better is Jaime, whose smile and service is excellent. read more

Good Lord I don't know if I have ever had a burger this good before. I am sure they are all amazing but I dig the Sinatra & Marilyn burgers. The hostess is just a doll and the chef is an artist in my opinion, my compliments to the chef because I am addicted to these burgers, I keep coming back for more!! I'd love to know his or hers secret to such amazing tasting burgers!! Passion is put in to this food for sure!! read more

BEST burger in the area! I was referred here by family and man!!...this place didn't disappoint! I usually look at a menu ahead of time and know what I want when I go. This time, I couldn't decide and was still undecided when I got there. I finally chose the "Grilled Cheeseburger". When it arrived, it was more than I was expecting, which was great! Their burgers are huge! Crispy bun, firm and grilled perfectly. The burger was juicy and cheese/onions dripping all around (the pics don't lie). The crazy part, when I cut it in half and the juices ran under the bun on the plate...it was still crispy and firm. The bun didn't get all soft. Then the first bite.... COME ON MAN! So good! Flavors of the grilled burger, onions, cheese all over..... perfect! Onion rings were good. Take a bite and the whole onion didn't come out like some places. Place is quaint and clean. I didn't get the name of the gal who served us, she might have been the owner, not sure. But she was nice. I visit from Seattle and this place is permanently on my list of places to go eat every time I come here! Can't wait to try another one of the many selections I couldn't decide on (HAHA!). read more

Penny's Pit - Grilled Cheeseburger Inside out butter grilled hamburger bun, double American cheese, caramelized onion, bacon, house spread! - Pubs Near Me - Rathdrum, Idaho

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Can't and won't give you extra mayo for burger. Even tho it was served very dry. Ask me to leave. Go to bullet bar and grill in post falls read more

Dam skippy these peeps are so cool I come home from Oahu and get the pineapple ham burger it's bomb as shit this is an amazing place and a great staple . Keep it up read more

Always an amazing experience ! Went classic Marilyn today w/ sweet potato fries. Such a juicy burger. Fantastic friendly service. Can't go wrong here. read more

Best burgers in the area. Charbroiled tasting burgers with nicely buttered and toasted buns. Healthy size portion. Onion rings are delicious. read more

Penny's Pit - New menu - Pubs Near Me - Rathdrum, Idaho

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Best burgers in the area and out of state as well. I wanted a great burger and knew I needed to go to Penny's. The burger and fries (and sweet potato fries) were exceptional as always. read more

Not only was the service spectacular but the food was amazing. Best burger I've had in a while. I was skeptical when I pulled up as it's a pretty small place but that is part of the charm. read more

If you find yourself in Rathdrum Idaho and looking for great food, give Penny's a shot. The Western burger is very good and the Parmigian sweet potato fries with truffle sauce aswell. Service was good and the meal was fantastic. read more

Penny's Pit - Western Burger with sweet potato fries covered in a truffle sauce. - Pubs Near Me - Rathdrum, Idaho

Hadn't been there in awhile and I was disappointed that their menu had changed, no more juicy half pound burgers! The patties are now pre formed (tasted from frozen) that gets lost in all the toppings.. why do good things have to come to an end? read more

Chicken garlic Parmesan sandwich was superb. Our party of 5 had burgers and loved them. The burgers have great flavor. Lots of choices on the menu, such as salads sandwiches and of course burgers. Our sever Jami was so accommodating and personable and professional. Best service!!! read more

Penny's Pit - Grilled garlic Parmesan chicken sandwich. - Pubs Near Me - Rathdrum, Idaho

Server was attentive to our requests. Food was cooked properly, med rare was med rare, medium was medium. Credit to the cooks. We (5 of us) truly enjoyed all our meals. read more

We were staying in Rathdrum for a few days and decided to give this restaurant a try (6/20) since my husband and daughter love hamburgers. We were greeted promptly by the friendly waitress (can't remember her name) and were told that they only have seating for 6 outside. We didn't complain because it was nice outside. My husband ordered the Pineapple Teriyaki burger and my daughter had the Sriracha burger, we also ordered a couple grilled cheeses & truffle parm fries. Everything was very good and absolutely no complaints. Service was fast and very friendly. I would highly recommend this restaurant and we will visit again when we are back in the area. read more

Penny's Pit - Pineapple Teriyaki Burger - Pubs Near Me - Rathdrum, Idaho

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Space is small (like 6 tables) but the burger was great. Services was good even though it was busy and there was only one server.

This place is amazing. The burgers are fantastic. So flavorful and everything is fresh. This is a must have when you are in town.

Amazing food and great customer service! Definitely the best hamburger that I have had in a very long time.

Loved this little gem of a place... If I wasn't looking for it we would never have found it. There is no street signage and it is part of a gas station strip. I had a friend who lives in the area that mentioned it and so I hunted it out. The burger I had was amazing and they cooked it just like I love it as much pink as possible... they have a good beer menu in big mug options. The staff was super nice. We will be back even though we live an hour away. read more

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Awesome burgers!! Big, juicy messy burgers! Killer onion rings. Friendly staff. Never disappointed in the food and plenty of burgers to choose from. It's food porn for the wife read more

Great food, excellent service from one on the nicest ladies in town. Attentive without being overbearing.

My wife and I really love this place. The help is always friendly. It generally is crowded during lunch, so you have to be patient . I read some of the complaints some have posted. These people generally complain about everything. Complaining about their hours? Micky Ds is right down the street if you want long hours. These places have a busy time. there is no need to stay open for 1 customer per hour after lunch. I got in today at 1:30 today, there were only people at one table and me to pick up a to go order. So if you can't make it in their 4 hour window, blame yourself. read more

Great burger joint!!!! 1/2 lbs burgers with plenty of topping options. Fantastic crunchy battered fries. New to the area and this will be our go to burger place!! read more

My favorite restaurant in the area. I've been coming for years and never had anything to complain about.

Wonderful burgers! Very happy with this restaurant. Great service, great food! Very cozy feeling.

This is true hidden gem. My wife and I went to this place for the first time. We ordered different items so we can share and compare items. To our surprise they were both unbelievable. I have not been that satisfied with both items in a very long time. The place is small but huge on kindness and generous on portions, my sandwich had a cheese skirt on the outside and enormous burger on inside with all the fresh fixings. I only was able to finish a half of a half and I wanted to explode. It cam with fantastic fries I could just are stand alone. I will come back again for sure when I am hungry again which after that meal it might be a week. read more

Awesome burgers, great service. A little Hole in the Wall by the railroad tracks. My kind of place. read more

The best burgers I've had in this area. The service was absolutely terrific and the ambience is just fine. Once a person eats here, they look forward to their next visit, just as I am looking forward to mine. read more

I have been wanting to try Penny's Pit for a while now.....on a chilly rainy day, we were craving a good hamburger. So we checked out Penny's Pit. Small and quaint this little place could easily be packed at lunch time. A few tables and a couple of seats at bar is all, but greeted with a smile by the only waitress. The menu has a lot of options and the burgers all have names that made old Hollywood glamourous. We ordered the classic Marilyn (as in Monroe) and the Sinatra. Service was quicker than expected, and the burgers did not disappoint! Very flavorful and fresh! They have a variety of sides and we ordered the fries and onion rings (which were top notch!) We left empty plates and very full. Highly recommend this cool little burger joint! read more

Amazing burgers here, just so good. My husband and I both loved them. Great service too!

Always terrific burgers, cold Blue Moon. Chris's fries are to die for, But the regular fries are fantastic too! read more

Penny's Pit - Pubs Near Me - Rathdrum, Idaho

The first place I've been to where I've decided I NEED to work my way down the entire menu. Burgers, delicious! Fries, delicious! Even my kiddos chicken tenders were delicious! The waitress is absolutely fabulous. After my family and I ate here by recommendation, it was so good I had to bring my friend. Will be bringing more friends and family here in the future. read more

Penny's Pit - Pubs Near Me - Rathdrum, Idaho

We love Penny's pit. We had two of their crafted burgers (the Marilyn and the Ricardo). Both were delicious. We also shared onion rings and fries. They were crispy. The staff is always friendly and happy. read more

Penny's Pit - Marilyn burger with fried zucchini and the John Wayne Burger with sweet potato fries. Plus two Prismatic beers - Pubs Near Me - Rathdrum, Idaho

We have been wanting to try Penny's for quite some time and we were finally in the area when they were open. Service was decent, fries were good. Burgers looked good but were not medium like it says on the menu. Both were very well done and the meat itself didn't have much flavor. Yes, their burgers offer an assortment of different toppings, but they should compliment the burger itself, not define it. Just offering a bunch of different toppings/sauces doesn't equal a gourmet burger. With all the other reviews, I guess I'll try them again. Maybe it was just an off day. read more

One of they best burger places in our area. Quality and delicious....looks like a hole In the wall, but it's great read more