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SPOKANE’ S BEST BURGERS By Chandler Anderson Baird
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MOST EXTRAVAGANT BURGER:
Waddell’ s Neighborhood Pub & Grille
4318 South Regal St. Spokane, Washington 509.443.6500
Waddell’ s is Guy Fieri( Diner’ s, Drive In’ s & Dives) approved. This was one of my most recommended burger stops so we went in with high expectations. We really wanted to try their burger challenge and between the both of us we could barely finish the whole thing. We went back on a later date to their other location to try some of their more popular burgers. We tried the“ Backdraft” and the“ Rube Waddell Burger”. All of these burgers are fresh, flavorful, and filling. As for the“ Bigger Barnyard Burger Challenge”— come hungry and it’ s a really fun experience. If you finish it all on your own you get bragging rights and a certificate. It includes: Chipotle mayo, BBQ, Chef Sauce, tasty bits with two beef patties with shredded lamb smothered in American cheese and ham with cheddar, and now topped with their famous corned beef brisket, one chicken strip with bacon and pepper jack, one hot dog split, smoked brisket with smoked Gouda and a fried egg just to finish it off.
BEST CLASSIC BURGER: Wolffy’ s Hamburgers
1229 N Hamilton Street Spokane, Washington 509.487.1587
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Wolffy’ s Hamburgers is everything you would expect when you walk into a 50’ s style diner. There is limited seating, all wrapped around the bar. The food is grilled, blended and prepared right in front of you because there is really no room for them to do it elsewhere. The burger patty starts out as a round ball, gets smashed on the grill, flipped, and then smashed some more. This is a hot spot for Gonzaga students. Wolffy’ s is no-frill, simple, and makes a good diner burger and shake. Pro Tip: How to make a good burger great … add bacon.
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