When it comes to satisfying your cravings for classic American cuisine, there’s nothing quite like a big, juicy burger. Burgers are one of the most versatile sandwiches and, depending on the fixings, can be tailored to suit many different tastes. From the type of bun it’s served on to the variety of condiments available, there are so many options for you to create and enjoy the perfect burger. Wendle Ford invites you to check out a few of our favorite spots to grab a burger in Spokane.
D. Lish’s Hamburgers
At D. Lish’s Hamburgers, the burgers are always fresh, cooked-to-order, and served with a generous helping of hand-cut fries. Their burgers are available as a single, double, triple, and even a Monster 4X burger, with cheese or without. Or check out the special burger, Dave’s Q, made with double cheese and bacon, crispy onions, tomato, pickles, and D. Lish’s very own barbecue sauce.
For those avoiding carbs, they also offer the Bunflinger that has all the flavor of a double burger without the bun. D. Lish’s is located at 1625 N. Division St. and is open from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. They close one hour earlier on Sundays.
Dick’s Hamburgers
A burger, fries, and a shake is a classic American meal that you can still enjoy at Dick’s Hamburgers at a very reasonable price. The burger menu is simple, with a choice between a quarter-pound hamburger or a cheeseburger, a Whammy with two patties and two slices of cheese, or a half-pounder. Dick’s prides itself on offering quick service and good food, cheap. Their iconic sign, which hasn’t changed much since they opened in the 1960s, even invites you to buy their burgers by the bagful to enjoy. And at their prices, you certainly can!
Check out Dick’s in the summer to enjoy your meal at the open-aired dining counter for a unique dining experience. Grab a quick, cheap burger any day at Dick’s Hamburgers, located at 10 E. Third Ave. They’re open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Frank’s Diner
With two convenient locations in Spokane, the Northside or Downtown, Frank’s Diner is ready to serve up a great burger from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Check out the Great Northern Burger, made with their special sauce and topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle. Another great option is the Hawaiian Chicken Burger. This one comes with grilled pineapple, ham, Swiss cheese, and chili pepper aioli. In the mood for something a little different? Try the Fried Green Tomato Bacon Burger. It’s a half-pound burger topped with fried green tomato, smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, and Creole hollandaise sauce.
Every burger at Frank’s Diner is served with your choice of seashore fries, potato salad, fresh fruit, mashed potatoes, or coleslaw. Add a cup of the soup-of-the-day for just a little more. Serving the Spokane area since 1906, Frank’s Diner uses local, healthy ingredients to bring fresh food to your table.
Wisconsinburger
For a burger made with premium Angus beef, ground daily and served with a dill pickle spear along with your choice of fries, house-made chips, house-made potato salad, or a green salad, stop by Wisonconsinburger. Check out the Spooner Burger made with Wisconsin sharp cheddar, house-made bacon jam, and topped with lettuce, tomato, and fried onion rings. Have you ever heard of a tractor pull? It’s a favorite Wisconsin pastime and also a burger made with fresh ground turkey topped with Wisconsin sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and caramelized onions. The Wisconsinburger staff recommends adding candied jalapenos for even more flavor.
The slider menu offers one, two, or three sliders with five flavor options. The ‘Merica comes with American cheese and fried pickles. B-town has Wisconsin sharp cheddar, spicy house-made barbecue sauce, and an onion ring. How about trying the PB& J with peanut butter, jam, and onions? Or get a Happy Days with asiago cheese spread and red onion. Finally, there’s the Chippewa Falls that’s battered and fried ground turkey topped with candied jalapenos. Find Wisconsinburger at 916 S. Hatch St., open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closing at 8 p.m. on Sundays.
The Onion Taphouse & Grill
The Onion Taphouse & Grill makes every burger with only the finest quality lean ground beef steak and serves them up with fresh pea salad or sea salt fries. Try the State of the Onion Burger made with a colossal onion ring, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, pickle, tomato, and chili pepper aioli. Do you want a unique burger? Try the Cougar Gold Burger with cougar gold cheddar, fresh greens, red onion, tomato, and garlic aioli, then add rock lobster and crab for a little extra flavor.
Come hungry if you’re going to order the Harley’s Mega Third Wheel Burger. This one has over a pound of seasoned grilled beef, colossal onion rings, smoked bacon, mounds of cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and chili-pepper mayo served on an 8-inch pub bun with a pound of fries. The Onion also offers a Free-Range Bison Burger and a Turkey Avocado burger for those looking for a leaner option. You can even order online for quick and easy pickup or delivery.
The Backyard Public House
Known as “Spokane’s five-star dive bar”, The Backyard Public House has an incredible burger selection. The Backyard comes with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, and mayo on a brioche bun that’s toasted to perfection. You definitely need to try the Broadway Chopped Cheese made with chopped burger, caramelized onions, American cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and the Backyard sauce, all on a hoagie roll. Another burger option with great flavor is The Shiner. It’s a blackened burger with melted gorgonzola, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli served on a toasted brioche bun.
The Backyard’s burgers are served with your choice of regular fries, sweet potato fries, macaroni salad, or a half Caesar salad. You’ll find them at 1811 W. Broadway Ave., and they’re open from 11:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. daily.
There you have it, the Wendle Ford list of places to grab a burger in Spokane. Didn’t see your favorite on our list? Reach out and let us know! Or you are in the neighborhood, come tell us yourself and give your car a tune-up while you’re at it!
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