I can't figure out why Dick's is such a popular burger joint in the Seattle area. When I first moved here I tried Dicks, as it was highly recommended, and what I got was a burger that was pink in the middle. Eating a steak that is rare is one thing, but ground meat needs to be cooked thoroughly to avoid disease. Sadly, I've visited Dicks several more times to give the restaurant a 2nd chance, a 3rd chance, a 4th chance, etc. Every time I get under-cooked burgers. And Dicks is not a place that allows you to customize your order, so don't think you can specify "well-done." The last time my friend pulled into Dicks I opted to order just fries; they were cold, wet, and limp with grease. I like greasy grub just as much as the next guy, but fries are supposed to have at least a little bit of crispness to them. As far as ambiance goes, if you visit the Dicks on Capitol Hill you'll see that it is nicely decorated with homeless people, many of which are teens that stand in threatening poses and engage in aggressive panhandling.
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