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Frugals
Categories: Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants Burgers Restaurants American (Traditional) Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, American (Traditional) [Edit]
10727 Pacific Ave STacoma, WA 98444
(253) 535-9775
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 10:30 am - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 10:30 am - 11 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Drive-Thru:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
31 reviews for Frugals
Review Highlights
"...a great variety of burgers, and I got the Mushroom Swiss."
(in 4 reviews)
"milk shakes are great too."
(in 3 reviews)
"The lines can get long (drive through only) but it's oh so..."
(in 3 reviews)
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31 reviews in English
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Review from Kari S.
9/9/2011
Things I love about Frugals: Delicious pink french fry sauce! Specialty monthly milkshake choices! Fresh burgers made to order!
Things that bother me about Frugals...there should be an apostrophe between the l and the s. That's it that's the only thing.Listed in: I'm a Ham Burgler
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Review from Kim P.
8/15/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Yes, I can say that I am a fan of this drive-thru burger joint:) The service and time is surprisingly quick consider they make the food as you order!
Deelicious burgers, the chicken and fish are Great as well. The fries are TOO die for and well the shakes make me smile everytime!!! Haven't found a flavor they did me wrong yet..... -
Review from jason c.
Lakewood, WA
6/8/2011 2 Check-ins Here
the best burgers in Washington. I'm from Cali so miss my In & Out but this place does give me a little burger relief. this place does have better fries and there shakes I love berry flavored shakes. im surprised that this joint also does pulled pork(better them most BBQ Resturant ( lol) I mean about 95% of them).
prices are good. they are quick. taste like fresh ground beef. I'm very happy that this place exist. I'm sad it's only takeout. no place to sit. live about 20 minutes from there so have to drive and wait 50 minutes before I can eat them. usually have to order a couple extra so I can have them on the way home.
the only reason this place is not five stars no dine in and on a sunny day with the fries onion rings and shakes this place if it opened a real store would be packed till 3am.
please don't believe me try it and you'll see. thank me later. lift your glasses and have one for me and the homies. -
Review from Jason C.
Lacey, WA
5/2/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Frugals makes a great burger and fries! Plus their prices are still fairly reasonable. I used to go by here a lot when I lived closer, but now that I live in Lacey, I don't get here as often.
I usually get the mushroom swiss burger with grilled onions and fries, it is always fresh and the fries are like McDonalds fries from the past. They just taste fresher than McD's fries and are always crispy. They are usually gone before I get home. The burgers are delicious and their toppings are fresh. -
Review from Rob P.
Federal Way, WA
5/17/2011 1 photo
This place is a solid "chain like" burger joint. Reminds me a bit of Bk burger wise and Jack in the box fry wise.
Im more into hole in the wall burger joints but had to give this place a shot after hearing people rave about the Auburn location. I pass this place at least once a week for work and decided to hit it up on a lunch break.
I got a number 2 with onions and thought it was good for what it was. The burger seemed very chainish. Had a Whopper like look to it. Random thrown together items put into bun. No method to the madness. And to top it off the burger had a smashed down look to it only a mother could love. I wasn't there to admire the burger though.
Looks don't matter as long as the burger tastes good. I wasn't there to take a picture of it... I did anyways but that's besides the point... What they do there is great for anyone who's into chain burgers. Not really my style so I gave them 3 *'s BUT it was pretty good for what it was and really reasonably priced.
Pros:
Good burger
Fries were decent
The lane I was in was pretty quick
It was sunny today
Cons:
If your not into chain burger places this probably isn't for you
The Tacoma "wildlife" near by... The show these guys put on might actually be a plus but I threw it in the con section because one of the "performers" threw trash on the ground. Come on now, littering isnt cool. How do you take something out of the trash just to throw it on the floor. -
Review from Morgan L.
12/2/2010 1 Check-in Here
I have been to the other Frugals location and found this one to be 100x better!
Since I do not eat burgers or sandwiches there wasn't much I could order. Literally I couldn't order one thing... small menu but they execute it well. We were stuck out in Tacoma and my mom was really hungry. Driving by this place in the dark rainy traffic, it lit up like a Christmas tree. She wanted to try this place again, so we pulled in and she ordered a double cheeseburger combo. I had a couple bites of hers and was impressed with how much tastier it was at the Tacoma location.
The burger was hot, juicy and the bun wasn't too over powering. My mom almost NEVER orders a double cheeseburger...she much prefers typically what most places refer to as a number 1 combo (standard burger). She devoured this thing, and then murdered the fries.
The fries were hot, but nothing special.
The service is QUICK and friendly. Next time I will order a burger, no bun. -
Review from Robert H.
Spanaway, WA
8/7/2011
At lunch the lines are long but well worth the wait a drivethrough on each side speed things up a bit this is not a dine in restaurant you get your food and go but a little drive and you can be at a park bench enjoying this classic american food
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Review from Jenn T.
Spanaway, WA
7/20/2011
We tried this place for the first time today. They have absolutely delicious burgers! I had the bacon cheeseburger and my hubby had the mushroom swiss burger. The kids had grilled cheese sandwiches. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. We will definitely be coming back!
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Review from Tami B.
Puyallup, WA
8/19/2008
Best fast food hamburger meal for the price! For under $5 you can get a cheeseburger, fries and drink!
Well worth checking out! Drive through only, so don't plan on going in to sit down. Lines might be long, but well worth it.Listed in: My Neighborhood
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Review from Clayton B.
Escondido, CA
6/3/2010
Absolutely LOVE this place!!!! Can't say enough about how amazing the the burgers are here! I always love to get the double cheeseburger with bacon ;) They serve everything in a timely manner, but can sometimes get a little busy for lunch. The fries are amazing and I definitely recommend spending the 25 cents and getting the fry sauce.
I only wish that this place had somewhere for me to sit down and eat at :( Makes me kind of sad that I have to sit in my car and eat. -
Review from Ashley F.
Seattle, WA
2/3/2008
Better than Dick's, better than Frisko Freeze and certainly better than any other fast food burger joints. The burgers themselves are great and their milkshakes are amazing. Get in your car right now and drive to Frugals and eat. Even if you already had dinner.
The main draw back is that it is drive through only and doesn't have a walk up order window. It does have a double drive through so if perhaps one of your windows doesn't roll down while you're driving your little brother's car, you can still get your Frugal's fix by driving to the other window.
Another huge drawback is that they only take cash. Or that could possibly be a benefit if you are worried about eating their delicious food every day. -
Review from michele k.
Orange County, CA
8/10/2010
My Dad lives in WA and when we visit he raves and raves about Frugals. Made me a fan! A delicious burger coupled with a blackberry shake?!?!? WHAAAAT?!!! Dayum we don't have that kind of stuff in Cali! (We do have In-N-Out but I can't compare that to anything).
The fries are delicious!!! The only problem I have is that this frugals here is in a bad area, but hey, you can't blame them for that! -
Review from nancy c.
5/22/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Bacon blue cheese burger (delicious!) $2.79!! Grilled Cheese $1.50 - Delicious fries with fry sauce + 1 more Cheeseburger. 3 of us ate here for $10!
Can't beat it! -
Review from Kaycee H.
Tacoma, WA
8/24/2009
I love Frugals. So much so, that I don't even know where to begin! But I'll try...
First of all, their Pulled Pork Sandwiches! YUM! And really, how often do you see this at fast food? Secondly, their Mushroom Swiss burgers. Ohh man... try these with onions. Ah.
Their milkshakes are good. Way better than your average fast food. I'm a little spoiled because of Big Toms/Eagans in Olympia growing up... but still, these are good.
Beyond that, the people are ALWAYS friendly. Their always chatting with me (maybe it's just because I am a chatty person, but hey, they're nice!)
And you know, it's always made when you order it, but I've never had to wait! The annoying lines at Taco Bell and Jack in the Box are both much worse!
Plus... now they accept credit/debit cards... so there is ABSOLUTELY no reason for you not to try out Frugals! And they're open till 11 during the summer... :) -
Review from Diane J.
11/21/2010 1 Check-in Here
we stopped here for a quick bite on our way back from some mountain fun.
The line at the drive thru was long but moved surprisingly fast. We both ordered the bacon cheeseburger combo, mine of course was "special" because I don't like mayo or mustard on my burger. We got to the window, paid and left and then later checked the order. Everything was perfect and my special was indeed special.
Fries were fantastic, kind of like mcdonalds before they sold their souls circa 1978. the burger was 1/4 pound but you could actually see it on the bun and taste it (could have used a tad of salt).
Next time I'm up in that neck of the woods, Frugals is the place. -
Review from Otto R.
2/28/2009
Every time you drive by this location, cars are just lined up. And there is a reason why, great burgers at a good price, Milk shakes are great as well. There is no seating, it is just drive through.
It sits in the parking lot with the local strip joint, Foxes. -
Review from Cherish K.
Tacoma, WA
2/22/2011
I LOVE this place!!! The fries are my favorite and even though I order the large I can never finish them. I always get the #5 which is the double cheeseburger meal. My only complaint is ... there is no dining room, it's a drive thru only.
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Review from Josh E.
Bellevue, WA
1/15/2011
I've been to the Frugals in Port Angeles countless times, but this was my first time visiting the Tacoma location. Burgers have that same great taste...and ours was fresh off the grill. We need a Seattle location! :-)
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Review from Jordan S.
9/3/2010
Yummy burgers, crispy fries, and good prices. Skip on their shakes, though.
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Review from Jessica B.
Tacoma, WA
1/3/2011
YUM! Comparable to In-N-Out in Cali....YES that good! Sadly no animal style fries :( Milk shakes are very good too especially Blueberry.
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Review from Kyle K.
Spokane, WA
7/17/2008
This place has one of the best fast-food/burgers I've ever tasted! It's a far drive but it's well worth it! Their burgers and fries don't tasted processed (though they probably are) like all the big burger chains and the place has a retro quality to it. The lines can get long (drive through only) but it's oh so good! Their smoothies are probably their highlights. Try their oreo smoothing, it's ridiculously good.
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Review from Sara R.
Tacoma, WA
10/20/2010 1 Check-in Here
My friends and I affectionately call Frugals "that crack burger place". Their food is so great..it's addictive like drugs! Hands down, the best burger joint in all of Tacoma.
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Review from Bill F.
Rainier, WA
9/15/2010 1 Check-in Here
On the plus side the ingredients were fresh--great lettuce and tomatoes. On the negative, it was a bit pricey for a strictly drive thru operation and the frozen shoestring fries were undercooked. At least the ketchup was decent. I just realized it's the first non-pizza fast-food I've eaten since watching Food Inc in April.
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Review from WHITNEY O.
Tacoma, WA
9/21/2008
Went for the first time last night, and I was instantly a fan. This is a drive-thru only burger joint, that only takes cash. They had a great variety of burgers, and I got the Mushroom Swiss. The burger was good, the fries were good, as was the milkshake. Three for three is definitely a good sign. The lines might be long, but the burgers are made to order. I got my entire meal for around seven dollars, which was a great deal. This will definitely be one of my top places to go to if I need a quick fix for a burger!
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Review from Bruce M.
Seattle, WA
7/24/2009
better than Dicks! PERIOD
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Review from Diego S.
1/13/2010
Love there different shake specials, and burger specials: Fair burger, eggnog shakes, green mint shakes, peppermint shakes.
Listed in: Tacoma, WA
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Review from Allen B.
Tacoma, WA
Updated - 8/24/2010
OK, I just went back there today and I gotta drop a star. I'm hoping this is an isolated incident but my fries were underdone and ice-cold. I was the only one in drive-thru so its not like they were slammed. No excuses. Of course, the burger was just as great as ever but I DID notice a price hike. Haven't given up on ya, Frugals, but today was not a stellar moment. And keep your prices in check or you'll have to change your name to "Costlys".
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8/15/2010
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Review from Nick D.
Puyallup, WA
4/11/2006
Cha ching! These folks make the best bacon mushroom burgers this side of the Mississip'! About $6 gets you an old fashioned burger, fries, and one of the best shakes you'll even taste. Seriously worth every penny!
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Review from Jayde C.
Tacoma, WA
5/30/2009
We call this the In-N-Out of washington... Great burgers my fav is the swiss and mushroom burger YUM-O ... milk shakes are great too... and dont forget Military Monday!! lol for a very minor discount but eh id still go
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Review from Kevin H.
Spanaway, WA
8/26/2009
If you want a fast food burger...this is the place to get it. They are now accepting debit/credit too so you don't have to scrounge around for cash! Great burgers and milkshakes and the service is good too.
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Review from mike d.
Spanaway, WA
5/18/2010 1 photo
been going here off and on since it opened, this is one of my sons favorite places to go to get a good burger and fries. we like to get the frie and tarter sauce, i like that they have a BLT on the menu. stop in if you see that crazy looking shining metal building you wont be disappointed.
