SPOKANE’ S BEST BURGERS By Chandler Anderson Baird
BEST BURGER: DURKIN’ S LIQUOR BAR 415 W Main Ave, Spokane, Washington | 509.863.9501
This was our all-around FAVORITE BURGER. Durkin’ s is one of my favorite restaurants in town, so I had high hopes for their burger. They make EVERYTHING from scratch all the way down to their ketchup. This burger is loaded with homemade pickles, American cheese, chopped onions, and dill mayo. It’ s so simple but full of flavor. I don’ t know how they do it. Y’ all need to try this burger. You just do. Durkin’ s is owned by the same family that owns Madeleine’ s and Casper Fry and their buns come fresh from Madeleine’ s kitchen( located next door). If you order the burger on the dinner menu, it comes with two patties and you can add a fried egg.
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BEST MEAT QUALITY: Downriver Grill
3315 W Northwest Blvd Spokane, Washington
509.323.1600
We are big fans of Downriver Grill. They do a lot and they do it all well. Their burger meat quality hasn’ t been matched. They serve fresh certified 6 oz. Angus beef patties made from ground up steak. You can taste the high-quality steak in each bite. They celebrate Happy Hour ALL DAY on Wednesdays. Which means, you can get the“ Chef’ s Special”( burger of the moment) with house truffle chips for only $ 10( this burger is only served on Wednesday). They offer two other burgers on their regular menu and they are sure to WOW. My favorite was“ Dr. G’ s Gourmet Burger” with a big portabella mushroom, crispy fried onions, truffled arugula, and port-peppercorn aioli. The waffle fries are an added bonus.
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