Dick's Drive-In

13 Classic Restaurants That Define Seattle | Eater Seattle

"Dick’s is the defining fast food chain of Western Washington the way In-N-Out defines Southern California. It’s been a local favorite for 70 years because the food has stayed simple, affordable, satisfying, and fast — order a Deluxe at the window (two patties with a pickle-y special sauce) and it’s foil-wrapped in your hands seconds later. The secret here is that the workers are incredibly efficient; they get pay and benefits that busts all those underpaid fry jockey stereotypes — the starting hourly rate is $22, and employees can get access to things like money toward tuition and childcare assistance." - Harry Cheadle

"In 1954, three friends set out to simply "serve fresh, high quality food at low prices with instant service." Bank executives warned they'd never turn a profit selling 100percent beef burgers for 19 cents, but the drive-through was a runaway hit. Among its many honors, this Seattle institution wasvoted America's Most Life-Changing Burger by Esquire readers. Swing by one of its six locations—marked by iconic orange signs harking back to the atomic age—for a meaty epiphany, alongwith hand-cut fries and freshly whipped shakes. Best of all: Dick's offers worker scholarships and even insures part-time employees. So you can feel good about the indulgence!"

Another Heat Wave Disrupts Seattle Restaurants, Bakeries and Bars - Eater Seattle

"Temporary closures include the Capitol Hill location of Dick’s Drive-in." - Gabe Guarente

An Oral History of the Food Behind Seattle’s ’90s Grunge Scene | Eater

"A classic late-night drive-in (opened in 1955) beloved by music fans for staying open until the bars closed; it was the go-to quick pit stop for affordable comfort food, especially hand-cut fries with tartar sauce, and remains a packed, revered Saturday-night ritual where shakes and burgers are also popular splurges." - Bruce Pavitt