I’ve always believed that the true heart of a town can be found in its local diners, especially the ones that serve up a classic burger with a side of nostalgia.
For years, I’ve been on a mission to discover those hidden gems, the places where the fries are always crispy and the milkshakes are thick enough to stand a spoon in. Washington state is brimming with them, and I’ve rounded up a few of my absolute favorites – the drive-in burger joints that I, and countless locals, pray never disappear.
1. Dick’s Drive-In – Seattle Area
Few burger joints inspire the kind of devotion that Dick’s commands across the Seattle area. Since 1954, this no-frills institution has served up simple, affordable burgers that taste exactly like they did decades ago.
Hand-cut fries and thick milkshakes round out a menu that refuses to change with trends. The prices remain shockingly low, which is part of why lines wrap around the building at all hours…