I tried Pick-Quick today. The burger was really just okay, but then again, it wasn't supposed to be a gourmet burger. For what it was, a fast basic burger, it was tasty...the bun was grilled which some local burger places don't do. I'm also really picky when it comes to the flavor of ground beef, and there were no funny metallic or gamy nuances to it. I had a double burger, and felt it would have been nice to have more meat....they're really pretty thin. The basic toppings that come automatically are: a rubber spatula each of mustard, mayo, sweet relish slathered on in that order, followed by a tomato disc and a raw onion disk (not just one ring, but a full cross section - so kinda a lot) No lettuce. No cheeseburgers in my party, so I can't say what the cheese offerings were, but I'm guessing American. I skipped the fries so can't opine on those (trying to limit calories here :-) but I did try a cherry malt. It was mediocre. It tasted like powdered milk was part of the blend, so not that great. One plus was that it was really thick, not to be drawn on by a straw. Overall, I'd go again if with kids who want a grease feast, because it was cheap and kinda fun/cool to go to. They have a huge grassy area under some old trees full of picnic tables with a great view of the I-5 traffic whizzing by (yeah, that was sarcasm). If you are thinking of heading to Burger King, McDonald's or one of those other chains, I beg you to go here instead....MUCH better tasting when compared to them, a better experience, and most likely healthier ingredients. read more

Great service, great food. I think I was the first customer of the day, picking up lunch for my husband that had lunch at 10:30a. The girls were super fast and nice!! Cash only - I had to run next door. Oops. My husband LOVED his burger, fries and shake. read more

I was excited to try this location after it reopened not too long ago. I'm pregnant and was craving a burger. I got the cheeseburger and the patty was sooo thin. My husband's double quarter pounder patties were also quite thin. It was $20.96 for cheeseburger, double 1/4 pounder, two sides of fries. Kind of expensive for thin patties and no drinks. read more

One of my favorite hamburger places around. Always a line but they are speedy. The seating is outside only, great on a nice day. Only takes cash, have since forever. Cracks me up when people get up there and they see the sign that says "Cash Only" ‍ Newbies. . We only go to the Fife location. Thank you for being so good Pick Quick. Keep it up. read more

Community favorite. Don't forget to get a milkshake, the frito pie is amazing ! Burgers are on spot! Make sure to sit at the picnic tables for a true experience!! read more

Pretty good burgers. Decent place to grab a bite. There is way to improve but since place is alright. Service was good as well. read more

What happened to this place? Waited 45 minutes, got burnt fries, nobody cleaning tables. I've been coming here for over 15 years. NEVER AGAIN! read more

Fresh & homemade tasting. Sometimes all you need is a simple burger. Very friendly & quick service as well. Chili cheese fries were so good I made my husband go back to order one for me so I wouldn't have to share. There was also a very nice area to sit & enjoy your meal. Definitely looking forward to going back & trying more items on the menu. read more

After getting picked up from the airport my brother and I hit this place up on our way out of the city. I was told the place has been around since the 50s and would end of closing shop in the hear future due to planned widening of the roadway. We were the only ones up to the window, around 4pm, but a couple others showed up after us. The young ladies (am I allowed to refer to them as such in this "woke" part of the country?) behind the windows were friendly enough, even commenting positively that my brother's shoes matched his jacket (LMAO). Ordered the double cheeseburger and fries with a coke on the side. The prices were reasonable / cheaper than the average place, but you get what you pay for - small, thin, patties and some type of American cheese on a bun. The fries were semi-limp, but okay. The burger also tasted just okay, nothing that shouted out that I needed to stop here on the way back to the airport in a week. I read that their shakes and malts are very good, but I did not sample one of those to give a verdict. Maybe next time, if there is a next time, I will sample one of those. I would eat here again, as a quick (no pun intended) stop to fill a void. Of course, that is, if the place is still standing when I do. But, I would not go out of my way to go back. read more

The best milkshakes in town! Amazing customer service! I would definitely recommend this

Ordered two deluxe burgers, large shake, and fries from them for under $20 last weekend. The prices were good compared to other places for what I got. If you like onion, the deluxe burger came with a whole slab of onion, not just a few pieces and not chopped up and mixed in in case you don't like onion. Bonus points for being a non-chain burger joint. The fries were crinkle fries which I tend to prefer. read more

I made my way down to the pick and quick before they closed on Friday. I got my self deluxe cheeseburger and then double cheeseburger and some French fries and we got root beer milkshake but it turned in too root beer float which is totally fine because they were so busy and it was small place but the people who work there love what they and are so very sweet too there customers and look like it all work together very well. The cheeseburger burger are popping with flavor and deliciousness with how warm they are the sauce on the burger and the cheese melted just right it so good it make my mouth water. The only thing I do wish is the fries were little bigger and little bit more salted. Once your ordered you food there is nice seating area outside filled picnic tables and then there a wall of sunflower that are soooo tall and beautiful it makes the area brighten up even more. I will definitely be back for mo read more

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Ordered a double cheeseburger and fries. Fries were ok- 1 star Cheeseburger was way overcooked, waited 25 minutes to get order. Maybe that's why it was overcooked. Wasn't very good and won't want another from here. Shame because the outside eating area is nice 2 stars, lots of clean picnic tables and shade with pretty flowers, but the hamburger just sucked! Frisko Freeze is way better! read more

Food was quick and very good. Pretty heavy on the onions, though. Peach milkshake was delicious!

Simple, quick and delicious. The flavor reminds me a bit of In-N-Out burger. Cash Only, but there's a gas station with ATM right next door if you're like me and don't carry cash. read more

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This place was not quick, but it was good. Fries were excellent - a bit greasy, yes, but fresh cut and super crispy. We also got a couple of cheeseburgers with all the fixins, and shared a blackberry shake. We liked the burgers, these are the small old fashioned griddled/smashed kind, nicely seared with onion and tomato and some kind of PNW style remoulade or "special sauce". The shake was delicious, full of actual blackberry not just flavoring. Despite being a walk up counter along Hwy 99, the dining area was delightful - nice lawn, clean picnic tables, lots of flowers, plenty of shade. We had a nice little picnic. I'd definitely go back, it's not health food, so maybe an occasional pleasure. I noted that they have chili dogs, may have to check that situation out next time :) read more

Pick quick hands down is the best burger place in WA State ever. The east side has Minors but this place in Fife, WA is just freaking Amazing and always right. Been my Wife & I's place for over 40 years and it is still going the same way day after day. We really do love this place. read more

I've been going to pick - Quick for over 50 years and its always been pretty good, I recently went there and I was disappointed, The buns grilled very little, meat not seared two small slices of tomato, two pieces of small pickle slices, little onions and not much sauce. Fries still pretty good. read more

Good old fashioned drive up burger stand. Lots of cooks, so the food will come up fast. I liked how they offered local fruit for the milkshakes. read more

Great old fashion burgers & fries! I had the double deluxe and a root beer float MEAL! read more

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Milkshakes and burgers bomb. We love coming here on the way it is quick and delicious! read more

Pick-Quick Drive In - Burgers Near Me - Fife, Washington

Have always been curious about this place because there's always cars in the parking lot..I got a DoubleCheese burger and fries...the burger was okay, tiny but good. The fries were absolutely horrible.. the most soggy greasy fries you've ever seen. I should have asked for my money back but I didn't bother. The fact that they would even serve those things tells me this is a place I'd never go back to.. read more

They have a great group of people who work here with fresh food that is made in front of you and if there is a wait it is worth it just know they are busy and working hard. I strongly recommend stopping here for a bite. They are CASH ONLY but the gas station next to it has an ATM. The milkshakes are my favorite (strawberry malt). read more

Pick-Quick Drive In - Burgers Near Me - Fife, Washington

Best burgers ever! Be prepared, they only accept cash no credit cards. I got the burger fries and chocolate shake. It's best to call it in before pickup. read more

Order: Double Cheeseburger with grilled onions and bacon, Chili Fritos w/ onions and cheese, Mountain Blackberry Shake Burger Layout: Bun, Cheese, Burger, Bacon, Cheese, Burger, Grilled Onions, Pickle, Tomatoes, Relish, Mustard, Mayo, Bun Cost: $5.50 (burger only) Fries: I went for the chili fritos, but they do have tasty seasoned fresh cut fries. Late last year USA Today released a piece called Great American Bites in which they picked 51 burger joints, 1 from each state and 1 from DC, to be highlighted as the best that the state has to offer. Their choice for Washington State was an iconic old shop in Fife by the name of Pick Quick. While I'm not sure if Pick Quick is THE best burger in the state, I was much happier to see it there than Dicks or Big Toms. Please take note that they are always closed in December and January, so no matter how quick you are to pick, you're SOL those months. Article can be found here - http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/greatamericanbites/hamburgers/40391418/1 Last night I made my first trek to Pick Quick for 2011. Having tried the standard cheeseburgers I decided it was time to stir things up a bit and throw some grilled onions and bacon into the mix. As with most things they make, these two ingredients were right on the money. Flavorful crispy bacon and savory soft grilled onions. They made a fantastic addition to the excellent standard burger. At Pick Quick the patties are 1/8th of a pound, thin, fresh, salty, and juicy with the perfect melt away quality that you look for. No chewy or pre-frozen beef here. American cheese is melted over each patty and served with crisp, fresh veggies and a mix of relish, mustard, and mayo for the sauce. Pick Quick serves up some tasty fries to compliment the burger. Fresh cut small with skins still on and a little seasoning salt to finish it off. That said, I almost always against the fries and pick up an order of the chili Fritos with cheese and onions instead ($3). If you stand by the booth you can see them opening a single serving bag of Fritos, covering it with their simple chili, and sprinkling diced onions and shredded cheddar cheese over the top. It's salty, meaty, and just sleazy enough to make it an ideal side dish. Finally, they make up one hell of a milkshake. It's so thick it can barely be sipped through a straw and generally inexpensive ($3 for a shake that easily satisfies 2). What really tops it off for me is that when available they use local fresh fruit. The mountain blackberry I had yesterday was pretty tasty, but almost nothing can compare to the fresh Strawberry Shake that you can pick up in late spring. Finally, lookout Auburn, Pick Quick 2 is headed your way soon! 5/5 read more

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I've been meaning to drop by for a while. Ordered a triple cheeseburger plus bacon and an order of fries. It was much smaller than I anticipated. Although this is a busy place, I think some patrons stop in because it's a novelty place. It's CASH only here! You stand outdoors to place your order and they assign you a number. On a non rainy day it would be okay. It' s not an indoor eating establishment. You either eat in your car, take it home or wherever, or sit at one of their outdoor tables. The food is made to order. Patties are very thin and total meat weight is 3/4 lb for a triple. No lettuce was given yet they consider it a deluxe which I guess their deluxe is not my idea of deluxe. Oh well! It had mayo, relish, pickles, raw onion, cheese and added bacon. That was it on a medium sized sesame seed bun. The cheese was processed American..if that's what it was. Nothing to write home about. If you want ketchup or mustard you will have to ask for it. The fries were thin and just okay. Not crispy but definitely seems home sliced. Not much salt which is okay. Oil seemed fresh. I'm a good judge of old cooking oil. To be honest...for $10.12 (not including a drink) I would rather go to 5 Guys. Just a cool novelty spot is all. Noisy from being right off hwy 99 and Alexander. Port Trucks, commercial and passenger cars don't exactly make it a place to feel relaxed, but you can eat outside if you want to inhale the pollution. I did! I'm still alive. I might come back to try their shakes. I didn't have enough cash on me. If I do come back, I'll update my review. read more

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Very cool outdoor seating, old-school hamburger drive-through it appears like it's from the 1950s....Wait the sign says it's been here seven years so that's pretty darn close read more

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Best burgers in Fife, hands down. Phew! I don't have to pick between Pick Quick and anywhere else really... My kids say they like Pick Quick even more than Little Holland - with its ambiance, it's definitely a kid/family place! Basic burgers done right - and dang cheap! $2.35 for a regular burger...and the most expensive burger is the triple cheeseburger for $4.60. A large shake is only $3.00, they have 15 flavors and they are very good. What can I add that I haven't seen covered yet? Chili Fritos! Only 3 bucks - if you like this sort of thing (which I very much do) you will not be disappointed. Also - they have Green River - WOOO! Let's hear it for Pick Quick - still giving us a NW classic! Don't go here looking for gourmet burgers - that's not the vibe here. It's just solid, inexpensive drive-in food that evokes another time. We love it! read more

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What a great little gem! After a meeting in Tacoma I asked my client if he had any tasty local lunch recommendations and he sent us here. I have to admit, I was a little sketched out at first... you pull off the highway and drive through a desolate industrial area... and then, like a beacon is this awesome little drive in style restaurant! This place just screams Pink's (an LA institution) and I daresay, gives Pinks a run for its money! We ordered a Polish dog, a cheeseburger, french fries, 2 sodas and a side cup of chili. The polish dog was incredible! It was perfectly cooked and very snappy! Just so good, simple and tasty! The cheeseburger was great, so simple and tasty. They put a huge slice of onion on the burger, so if you don't like onions you should probably say so-- but I love onions, so it was like an extra little slice of tastiness for me! The shoestring fries-- holy cow! They are so good! So simple, so good-- perfectly cooked, perfectly salted. (The chili was great too-- by the time we had the dog, burger, and fries we were already full, but the chili didn't go to waste!) Loved all the little picnic benches and down-home feel to this place. This is a must-try if in the Tacoma area! *Note: Cash only folks! read more

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Two days ago, I found myself driving to the airport three hours early and hoping to beat the traffic. Luckily, I missed most of it but, then again, what does one do to pass the time? Eat, of course. Two weeks prior, I had visited Pick Quick, but unfortunately it was closed. Remembering this disappointment, I quickly planned to stop over in Fife before I had to deliver my mother to the airport. Don't ask me where this place is, because I have no idea. Generally, I'd place it west (left side) of the freeway (if you're driving north) and south on Old 99. The small Pick Quick burger shack will be a few miles down the road on your left. We finally arrived at Pick Quick at about 4:30. The line was fairly small and the wait was equally short, considering that they do not prepare your food in a microwave. I ordered a double cheeseburger, small french fry and a blackberry milkshake. After receiving our food, we found a nice picnic-like table located behind the establishment. The neatly trimmed lawn and flowered landscape makes for a very pleasant eating environment. First off, after inspecting my cheeseburger, I noticed that they included rather large selections of tomato and onion. I loathe tomatoes and immediately dispatched of mine. But, suffice to say, the rest of the burger was great! Not too big, not too small, and cooked and prepared exceptionally well. The fries, however, looked like they had been overcooked, but after trying one I couldn't stop eating them. By appearance standards, they look unappetizing. I was completely flumoxed after discovering that these fries were actually very good. The milkshake, on the other hand, was way too thick for my preference and I was way too full to make an attempt at finishing it. Nevertheless, this joint is a definite must. The prices are great. The food is great. If you love this type of food, I highly recommend a visit. read more

The Pick Quick is one of those Americana Gems that is so hard to find these days.... The Milkshakes are cold and the Girls behind the counter are Hot ;)P Now that its summer, the fresh Strawberry and Blackberry milkshakes pair well with traditional burgers and ChilliFries, what more could you ask for while sitting at a well kept picnic table in the sun !! Since it is a mile from the Port of Tacoma the guys from the construction site and I frequent this place weekly for an enjoyable lunch. read more

Pick-Quick Drive In - Burgers Near Me - Fife, Washington

We've been going to Pick Quick for years almost weekly and absolutely loved it. However, we stopped in a few weeks ago on a Sunday and didn't know that the owner had sold it. We thought it was strange that we didn't recognize any of the employees and while we were waiting for our order there was at least 4 other people who came up to the window and complained about missing and or incorrect items in their orders or a rude employee arguing with a customer about giving him ketchup, really unusual there. When we got our order we were very disappointed. The meat patties were burnt and they all three had burnt black pieces of cheese folded up over the tops of them, the tomatoes were small, mushy and over ripe, the whole burger tasted nothing like a Pick Quick cheeseburger. The fries are completely different now too, very drab and plain more like store brand frozen fries. Out in the picnic area almost every table was dirty and the garbage cans were all full, it's never looked like that with the old owner, he took a lot of pride in that place. Why why do people keep buying these iconic burger joints and always proceed to ruin them? We won't be going back. read more

Where can you still get a cherry coke made with real cherry syrup? This little nothing roadside stand called Pick-Quick in Fife, that's where. Not enough? How about the freshly-grilled, made-to-order burgers? The fresh-cut french fries? Chili with cheese, or with Fritos, or even dolloped generously onto an order of those delicious fries? Still reading, and not rushing out already? Perhaps the shakes and malts will tip the balance for you. Hmm. You're still here. If not the food, maybe the chance to sit outside on clean, well-kept picnic tables in the sun, enjoying your food and feeding the birds might tempt you. No? Well if you don't believe me yet, take a drive by yourself, and take a look at the consistent line in front of the place - I spent a while there after I received my order and while they kept it moving pretty briskly, the line for ordering goodies was never shorter than half a dozen people, and was often longer than that. If that doesn't tell you that this place is worth your time, I don't know what will. Make sure you bring your cash, because it's the only thing they take here, but the location is surprisingly pretty, the prices more than reasonable, the burgers and fries are simply delicious. And yet, what sealed the deal for me was that cherry coke - not out of a bottle or even pre-mixed out of the fountain, but with real cherry syrup mixed in...just like I used to make when I was a kid. That's doing it right. read more

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CAUTION: ***CASH ONLY*** If you are on a limited lunch break then this is not the spot to go to (COVID or not). First, their burgers are well made, but small freshly cooked and part of the reason for the long wait. Secondly, it's a bit chaotic when you approach their window as many folks will be standing around and the line consist of new orders + pick ups intermingled. Many folks huddle around and DO NOT adhere to 6ft social distancing so it is highly recommended to place your order and hang out in your car while you wait 30min for your order. Good luck if you are ordering for a small family as it will likely take even longer. Folks huddle around the pick up window due to the person working the counter is so soft spoken. The real drag is the cashier incorrectly wrote the order #s on the bag causing mass confusion in the kitchen. Things happen and looks like I caught them on a bad day as far as service goes. What seems standard is their MO for mixed lines, tag & bag followed by slow turn around. Lastly, their menu is simple hence the name however, the amount of time it takes them to turn food/orders around is quite the drag. It took 30min for them to crank out a double bacon cheeseburger, regular fries and Oreo shake. The burger was absolutely delicious, the fries were mediocre (frozen, soggy and and the shake (only available in M or L) was good. VERDICT: I would recommend catching them on an "off-time" either before or after the lunch rush and be prepared to suffer in silence (especially if you are hungry) if you find yourself caught in the jam. Their burgers and shakes are tasty. Skip the fries for $3 and order yourself another burger. If you are looking for a big burger then this is not the spot. read more

This is the ultimate in old style Route 66 family drive in. The atmosphere and the food makes this place a 5 star joint. The only drawback could be a rainy day, but then again it is still better then anywhere else. Word of warning the place always has a line and they only take cash, but it is worth the trip to the bank and waiting in line. read more

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To be fair I haven't had any food here yet! But I did have a Marshmallow Milkshake and it was INCREDIBLE! I've never had a marshmallow milkshake before, but now that I have I'm devastated that this little gem is 5 hour from my home. The French fries look amazing! The food smells incredible! I can't wait to go back. Bring cash! They accept nothing else!!! (I only gave 4 starts because I think only accepting cash is a little inconvenient in this day) read more

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Ok so I visited here last week for the first time. I give the food 2 stars. The place lost three stars due to the following.. -1 star it's cash only -2 stars the crappy service! The lady helping us was not friendly what so ever! First apparently you don't ask what the difference in two burgers are! How dare I?! Then we didn't know it was cash only apparently that was offense number 2. As we tried to come up with the cash between the 3 of us she never smiled not once. Normally I would have left as service is key with me but it had been a long day and I was starving so I went against my better judgement. I will not be returning read more

Love pick quick! Wish they didn't close so early but it is understandable in Fife to not want to be open after dark. Amazing fries and shakes. Try to come multiple times a month. So much better than the Auburn location. read more

What used to be a Diamond in the ruff is now very popular but they haven't lost the nostalgia of an old drive in. Great food and great people. read more

I love to come here and go back in time with great burgers, malts and especially, the fries. Summertime eat outside on a beautiful setting with picnic tables and lots of flowers. Cash Only ! It is better than the other burger stands we have if you want the true ole fashioned drive up/in. read more