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Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Offbeat Seattle Attraction: Dick's

Mind out of the gutter! This is Seattle's (or at least my) favorite fast food chain. It is the oldest, continuously operating fast food restaurant. They give out scholarships to their full-time workers, are deeply rooted in the community, and serve delicious fries, sundaes shakes, and burgers (my favs in that order).

In short - we're fans. It is a must go anytime we're home. Thus, two days into our visit Stateside, there we were again.

Things to know

All Dick's burgers are made with 100% REAL beef, delivered fresh and never frozen
Our locally made buns are delivered fresh each day
Cash only (ATMs usually on-site)
Menus here: http://www.ddir.com/menu. Sundaes are better than shakes, especially chocolate ice cream & blackberry syrup. Get fries! Extra sauce like tartar are .25
Open 7 Days a week; 10:30 - 2:00
Though prices are reasonable now, when Dick's opened in 1954 Burger's were .19, fries were .11, and Shakes were .21. That makes a meal for about .50! Though no longer that cheap, it is exceedingly affordable.

Dicks's

Queen Anne (500 Queen Anne Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109; (206) 285-5155) - Clearly the nicest with indoor, Seattle themes seating
Capitol Hill (115 Broadway Ave. East , Seattle, WA 98102; (206) 323-1300) - Best for late night munchies in the party kiez
Wallingford (111 N.E. 45th St., Seattle, WA 98105; (206) 632-5125) - The oldest location and closest to University of Washington
Lake City (12325 30th Ave North East, Seattle, WA 98125; (206) 363-7777)
Holman Road (9208 Holman Road NW, Seattle, WA 98117; (206) 783-5233)

Edmonds (21910 HWY 99, Edmonds, WA 98026; (425) 775-4243) - Opened by popular vote in Northern suburb of Edmonds in 2011.

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