Dick's Drive-In Menu Prices 2026: Burgers, Shakes & Fries

Dick's Drive-In has 10 drive-in locations in the greater Seattle area, plus two food trucks. Locations include Wallingford (the original, opened 1954), Capitol Hill/Broadway (1955), Holman Road (1960), Lake City (1963), Queen Anne (1974), Edmonds (2011), Kent (2018), Crossroads/Bellevue (2021), Federal Way (2023), and Everett (2025). All locations are in Washington State. Use the store locator at ddir.com for exact addresses and hours.

The Dick's Deluxe is priced at $5.75 as of May 2026. It's Dick's signature burger — two beef patties with lettuce, melted cheese, and Dick's special sauce. It's the most popular item on the menu and has been a Seattle staple since the chain opened in 1954.

Dick's Drive-In is famous for several reasons. It's one of the oldest surviving regional fast-food chains in the U.S., founded in Seattle in 1954. The chain is known for its no-frills approach: a short menu, hand-cut fries, real ice cream hand-dipped shakes, and remarkably low prices for Seattle. Dick's is also famous for celebrity fans — Sir Mix-A-Lot name-dropped Dick's in his hit song 'Baby Got Back,' and Bill Gates is a well-documented regular customer. The chain has also built a reputation for paying above-minimum wages, offering employee benefits, and contributing to local community causes.

Dick's Drive-In doesn't have an official secret menu, but loyal fans know that the staff can sometimes accommodate simple customizations. The menu is intentionally short and has barely changed since 1954 — 6 burgers, fries, shakes, ice cream, and drinks. The simplicity is by design: Dick's philosophy is to do a few things and do them very well. If you want to customize, ask politely — but don't expect the complexity of other chains.

Yes. Dick's Drive-In milkshakes are hand-dipped with real dairy ice cream — not a shake mix or soft-serve machine. This is part of what makes them distinctive compared to most fast-food chains. A 12 oz milkshake is $4.05. Flavors typically include chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. Dick's also serves the ice cream as single scoops ($3.25), double scoops ($4.45), sundaes ($3.70), and floats ($4.05).

In many respects, yes — Dick's prices are very competitive. A Dick's Hamburger starts at $2.50–$2.70 versus a McDonald's hamburger around $1.99–$2.29, though a Dick's Deluxe at $5.75 is comparable to a Big Mac at around $5.99. Where Dick's shines on value is the overall experience: hand-cut fries ($2.95), real ice cream shakes ($4.05), and an honest $2.70 burger that's been the same quality for 70+ years. Dick's doesn't run promotional deals or value menus, but its everyday pricing is consistently low for a Seattle restaurant.

Dick's Drive-In hours vary by location, but most stores are open daily from approximately 10:30 AM to 2:00 AM (1:00 AM on Sundays at some locations). The late-night hours are part of Dick's identity — it's one of the few places in Seattle to get a fresh burger after midnight. Check the official site at ddir.com for specific location hours, as they can vary.

Dick's Drive-In menu is built around beef burgers, so vegetarian options are limited. The ice cream, milkshakes, fries, and soft drinks are vegetarian-friendly (the fries are hand-cut potato). There are no dedicated vegetarian or vegan burger patty options — Dick's keeps its menu intentionally simple. Vegans will find the menu very limited; vegetarians can enjoy the fries, ice cream, shakes, and beverages.

Dick's Drive-In has attracted a remarkable list of famous regulars over its 70+ year history. Sir Mix-A-Lot famously referenced Dick's in his 1992 hit song 'Baby Got Back,' cementing the chain's place in Seattle pop culture. Bill Gates is a well-documented Dick's fan who has been spotted at the Wallingford location. Seattle Seahawks players, local politicians, and countless other celebrities have been spotted at Dick's. The chain's combination of simple food, low prices, and deep community roots makes it a genuine Seattle cultural institution — not just a fast-food chain.