Dick's Drive-In
26 people recommend, 5 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/AskSeattle, r/Seattle30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 6 threads.
What people say, in short
Dick's Drive-In is recommended across its Seattle outlets, including the Queen Anne location in a discussion about nearby dining. Diners suggest a Deluxe with fries and a shake, and one recommends visiting when a queue keeps burgers coming off the griddle. Opinions split on taste: several critics dislike the burgers or fries, while one sees nostalgia as the main appeal. Another likes it as an inexpensive quick snack but not as a sit-down group meal.
Address
Dick's Drive-In, 500 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
At a glance
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- Late night, Budget
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Neonyarpyarp in r/AskSeattle · Aug 2025taste
Says the burgers there are not half bad.
- Recommendsu/jayeff206 in r/AskSeattle · Dec 2025
Names Dick's.
- Recommendsu/ja1c in r/AskSeattle · Aug 2025
Praises Dick's in response to a burger order.
- Caveatu/No_Sleep_720 in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2025value
Says Dick's burger isn't good, only good for price.
- Recommendsu/Chinaski420 in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2025
Recommends Dick's.
- Recommendsu/Embarrassed-Heron-70 in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2025
Says go to any Dick's location.
- Recommendsu/Old_Voice_2562 in r/AskSeattle · May 2025value
Tells a nearby visitor to get a deluxe with fries and a shake, plus condiment sides.
- Recommendsu/TheNewPoetLawyerette in r/Seattle · Jun 2026
Calls Dick's burgers, fries and shakes a quintessential trashy Seattle classic everyone should try.
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- Recommendsu/slifm in r/AskSeattle · May 2025
Listed among recommendations.
- Recommendsu/Electrical_Nobody196 in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2025value
Says Dick's offers a solid, well-priced burger.
- Mixedu/ObliviousOutlaw in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2025
Considers it famous locally but admits to no longer being a big fan.
- Caveatu/Mindless-Custard-767 in r/AskSeattle · May 2026taste
Says Dick's is not good, just Dick's.
- Recommendsu/Gattarapazza in r/AskSeattle · May 2025
Describes it as a classic choice for greasy late-night cravings.
- Recommendsu/justmekab60 in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2025consistency
Praises it as a great, fresh, decades-old Seattle burger spot that knows burgers.
- Recommendsu/LongDistRid3r in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2025consistency
Suggests requesting an unsalted order for freshness.
- Caveatu/Pale-Upstairs7777 in r/AskSeattle · May 2025taste
Feels it only appeals through childhood nostalgia, not burger or fry quality.
- Mixedu/FakeAorta in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2025
Finds Dick's decent fast-food style but supports it for community values.
- Mixedu/stinson16 in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2025
Really likes Dick's but warns it's its own thing, not comparable.
- Recommendsu/microraptorrr in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2025taste
Says Dick's burgers are the best.
- Recommendsu/wwJones in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2025consistency
Recommends going when there's a queue so burgers come hot off the griddle.
- Mixedu/Opening_Principle_16 in r/AskSeattle · May 2025
Cheap fast hamburgers, fine as a snack but not good for a group meal.
- Recommendsu/Artistic_Ad3170 in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2025
Agrees with praising Dick's burgers.
- Caveatu/Coppergirl1 in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2025taste
Doesn't understand the love for Dick's burgers and limp fries.
- Recommendsu/peaceonkauai in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2025taste
Calls their fries the best ever.
- Recommendsu/Pistalrose in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2025price
Notes a deluxe, fries and a shake for two still cost very little.
- Recommendsu/stringcheesekong in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2025price
Calls it by far the cheapest and quickest burger option around.
- Recommendsu/HumpaDaBear in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2025
Mentions Dick's as an always-available option.
- Recommendsu/LarryHeartNYHC in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2025
Recommends Dick's as a matter of course.
- Recommendsu/scotus1959 in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2025
Says they always enjoy a Dick's burger.
- Recommendsu/dawgdays78 in r/AskSeattle · Feb 2025
Calls Dick's a longtime iconic Seattle burger place.
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