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Best Burger Joint: Dick’s

By Seattle Mag November 12, 2024

A tray featuring a wrapped burger, an unwrapped cheeseburger, fries, soda, and small cups of mustard and ketchup awaits your discovery at one of the exciting new Seattle restaurants.
Photo courtesy of Dick's Drive-In Restaurant

This article originally appeared in the November/December 2024 issue of Seattle magazine.

Since 1954, Dick’s has been the go-to for late-night burgers, post-game fries, or anytime you need something greasy and fast. The Deluxe — two patties, cheese, lettuce, mayo, and pickle relish — is the no-fuss classic, and let’s not forget the hand-cut fries. The menu hasn’t changed much in 70 years.

Hot Tip

Dick’s has merch. You can’t go wrong with a sweatshirt or trucker hat.

Staff Pick

STK Steakhouse in Bellevue has one burger on the menu, Wagyu burger and fries, and that’s all it needs. — Brandon Ferguson, CFO, COO

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