Dick's Drive-In
Seattle, WA 98105-6191
Phone: (206) 632-5125
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- 1st Avenue
- Specialties:
- Cheap Eats
- Best of Citysearch:
- Fast Food 2007, Hamburger 2007, Fast Food 2006
- Hours:
- Daily 10:30am-2am
Editorial Review for Dick's Drive-In – by Citysearch Staff
In Short
Dick Spady's orange-hued drive-in is Seattle's homespun answer to the Golden Arches. The later it gets, the younger the crowd, as teenagers and college partiers arrive for late-night fuel. Dick's Deluxe comes with American cheese and a squirt of pickle-specked mayo. Hand-cut fries (pay a few cents extra for ketchup or tartar sauce) and Vitarich milk shakes are meant to be eaten in the car with the door ajar, the radio blaring.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoPicky eaters are out of luck: No special requests are taken--unwanted condiments will have to be scraped off.
User Reviews for Dick's Drive-In
07/19/2008 Posted by katurra
I can't believe this is the top of the heap for burger joints in Seattle. I went expecting a fantastic burger, and with the lack of service I got, it should of been the best burger ever. First, they don't take requests, which was ok for my burger, but was not for my dog's burger. They act like it is too much trouble to leave mustard and ketchup of a burger. Anyway, I order the quarter pound burger, a chocolate shake and french fries, and oh yeah ketchup, cause they charge for that. I proceeded to scrap the ketchup and mustard off my dog's burger, went to the car and began to examine the food. First off, let me tell you my shake was not fresh. I saw the girl pull it out of the freezer. Even then, it was somewhat melted and barely chocolate. Second, I picked up a fry which was completly soggy. All the fries were limp and greasy, I couldn't even consume them. So after a dismal start, I opened my hamburger(you know the one that is just so good I couldn't custom order it). I now know why they can't take requests. If they did, then they would never be able to sell the heap of soggy, mayo drowned mess I got. Needless to say I don't even know why this place is open. Save your money and get quality at McDonalds. At least you can get just a patty there(and every other place I have been too). The best thing about the experience was the lively crows that provided us with live entertainment by fighting over the left over buns in front of the building. Pros: The Crows Cons Greasy fries, melted shake, soggy burger, no service, no quality, pay for ketchup, don't take requests
07/17/2008 Posted by ryanmc2
What was worse? Could it have been the terrible customer service (complete with eye-rolling while taking my order)? Or could it had been the "atmosphere" with the filthy tables and giant painting of a cow in the kitchen? No, I know - it was the DRY burger that I ate. Seriously - this is a big city, folks. There are many, MANY better places to eat. Urban legend?? That's the only thing I can think of as to why this place has such high reviews.
Pros: Price
Cons: Food taste, atmosphere, horrible customer service.. Need I go on???
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