Frugals

I rarely give 5 stars---mostly because to be honest, there aren't any restaurants in Spokane that deserve it--but after our first visit to Frugal's today I was so impressed I just have to give them the credit they are due.
We live on the other side of town and had never even heard of Frugal's until the other day while driving down Hamilton we looked up and saw a billboard with a giant burger advertising Frugal's! We came back the next day and from the moment we walked through the door this place did not disappoint.
How refreshing to see a CLEAN restaurant with clean counters AND clean seats! We didn't have to hunt for a clean place to sit down! We were actually greeted with a smile and asked if we had been in before.
Most of the time we aren't given the time of day so this was nice! A very sweet and polite young lady explained their menu and some different "off menu" burger options.
Our lunch for two --- 1 cheddar burger, 1 crispy chicken sandwich (add cheese), 1 french fry, 1 cheese curds, 1 large coke 1 tartar and 1 fry sauce was only $21.07! (with tax---and before tip) and it was well worth every penny.
This place is an amazing bargain and the taste and quality of the food really surprised us.
The fry sauce is good---but the tartar sauce is fantastic! Zip's needs to watch out----they have a serious contender with this tartar sauce.
That's right, I said it! Fries were golden and crispy----and perfectly cooked, and we were SO glad they weren't the awful, "natural cut" or fresh cut, soggy fries everyone seems to be pushing these days.
The chicken sandwich and burger are delicious! The burger is like a "diner" burger-- with a definite old fashioned home style feel.
And the cheese curds......are pure magic! Oooey gooey, golden, crispy on the outside with a perfectly melty, cheesy inside! It is extremely rare to find a place with incredible food, friendly and competent staff, outstanding prices with a super clean and comfortable space to dine in---but Frugal's has provided all of this and more.
We don't usually like trying new places because they almost always disappoint and we leave feeling ripped off ---- but not at Frugal's! I would give 10 stars if I could--and will definitely be back...and unlike other burger places in town we don't have to break the bank to do it!

Prices seemed to have gone up since the last few menus were posted. Burger was decent.
I enjoyed the two picnic tables out side, was able to sit with my mom and her dog and eat out there

Great place with a nice, classic diner feel.
The staff was incredibly friendly, and greeted several customers by name.
The service was quick and efficient, and it was a fun experience to sit at the bar and watch close up the food preparation.
The burgers themselves were fine— nothing to rave about, but definitely a good choice if you’re looking for a nice burger joint to stop by in Spokane.