Nick's Hamburger Shop
Brookings, SD • ★ 4.7 (1152 Google reviews)
The Story
Stepping into Nick's, the scent of sizzling patties and sweet malts fills the air, instantly wrapping you in a cozy, bygone embrace. Bright red booths and chrome glint under soft lights, inviting you to settle in for a taste of pure Americana comfort. Every bite of a juicy burger and every sip of a frosty treat feels like a little piece of small-town happiness right on Main Avenue.
From the Counter
Recent Google reviews
I Me
★ 1 • a month ago
If burgers are their main item, then they really need to rethink their strategy. They don’t even serve real fries, just chips so clearly burgers are their main food item. For one- get better meat or season it right so if people get it plain it actually tastes good. Also, serve enough meat to cover the bun. Lastly, handle the food better and not with bare hands when serving people. Use plates or something sanitary. I have never been mortified at a serving restaurant than this place. If people have rated this place so highly then simply they have no standards when it comes to food. This leads me to believe this town doesn’t care who opens a restaurant there. The way they serve the burgers is by their bare hands to you on a piece of wax paper. And when they put it in a bag, it’s not even wrapped up or anything proper, the way they serve its as if they’re serving dogs. If this place was open where they are being graded they wouldn’t survive.
vic rompa
★ 5 • a month ago
Recommended by our friends. Burgers are more like sliders, but they tasted great (I got 2 doubles). Shake was also very good, undrinkable until it melted. The atmosphere is like an old-time diner. "Plate" was wax paper. Counter surrounded the cooking/prep area. Staff (and people there) were very friendly. Location is right down Main Street with many shops and eateries in an easy walking area.
Angela Kipp
★ 5 • a month ago
My dad used to come here and talk about this place all the time. So as kids he brought us there to eat and I remember sitting at the counter and thinking this place is great. Now as an an adult I still go there every time I come to town. It's just nice and nostalgic and a fun place to stop and the food isn't half bad.
Teddy Dutcher
★ 5 • 4 months ago
If you are ever in Brookings this is a must stop place. Feels like a step back in time in a prototypical American college town. The small building is truly as charming as when it was built. It’s a simple menu with simple ingredients. When you do Burgers with well that’s all you need. I had three doubles with cheese and was stuffed. Most regulars seem to order 1-3 burgers or if you are a family you can order by the “bag” which includes 8 burgers. Sitting at the counter gives that old style diner vibe. The derived was polite and fast. Was in and out within 15mins. Very cool place and it’s a place everyone should try.
