Local Eats: Dairy Freeze and Mickey D's

Hours:  Mon – Sat, 10am – 10pm; Sun, 10am – 9pm

Location:  1402 Main St., Sumner

Hours:  Open 24 hours

Location:  1906 Main St., Sumner

There are many restaurants in town that serve burgers, but if you need one fast and you are on Main Street in Sumner, then two choices come to mind: Dairy Freeze and McDonald’s. Both have been in business for many years to serve an American favorite—the hamburger.  The goal in this local eats taste-off was to sample a 100 percent juicy beef patty and of course get an immediate burger fix.

One of Dairy Freeze’s most popular items is their quarter pounder, a fresh beef patty with special sauce, onion, tomato and dill pickle served on a soft and semi-sweet bun.  Just to make sure, I watched it being grilled and it definitely was fresh.  Burgers come out steaming hot and diners can be found longingly looking at each order being delivered to a table on the hope that it is theirs.

Menu options are the regular fast food fare and one of the major features is their hard-packed ice cream. It is an inexpensive option for lunch or dinner. A great feature of Dairy Freeze is the walk-up order window so the feast can be enjoyed right there, in the car or taken on a walk to a local park to enjoy. The cost of this burger:  $4.69.

At McDonald’s, the new and popular item is the Angus Deluxe.  This burger is 100 percent Angus beef with fresh onions, tomatoes, dill pickles, lettuce and served on a soft sesame bun with mayonnaise. The cost of this burger:  $4.29

Although hard-packed old fashion style ice cream is not an option, creamy soft serve is a fantastic alternative. Eat in and drive-thru are the fast conveniences. 

For some added fun, order at both places and have a family taste-off to see which burger wins!