Humdinger Drive In

Pretty decent Burger, love the divey 60’s diner feel. I made the mistake of ordering Fries, next time I will make sure to get their tots. No salt on the fries, so if you love salt ask for some! You also have to ask for ketchup. I hear the chicken sandwich is a must try… Next time.

What is joy?
What is bliss?
Are we to starve ourselves of earthly pleasures in hopes of a celestial fulfillment?
NO! Prepare yourselves!
Go to HUMDINGERS!
Embrace the FOUR WINDS of flavor that have been harnessed in the legendary KAHUNA BURGER and leave behind the tundra of tasteless sandwiches-​FOREVER!
Get that hot sauce on there real good too. ;)

Thought it was just okay food and it was a little overpriced for what it was. It’s not bad food, just not anything special. We had cheeseburgers. One person also had a burrito which was of the frozen deep-​fried variety. I wouldn’t recommend it. Small. No seating — only good for carry out. I probably won’t go back again.

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Went here for the first time Saturday. After waiting a few minutes and not seeing a soul we left. It was like nobody was working there and forgot to lock the door. Place needs some serious work done to it. I appreciate a good dive but the grunge of the place made me wonder about the kitchen. The ceiling had a pretty bad leak with a bucket under holding some pretty nasty brown water. Not an appealing look.
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This place is all that it should be in every respect. It’s the best hole in the wall burger joint in town (that’s not all they sell — the menu is quite large — but you get the idea). No place to sit inside, if that matters. Prompt and very friendly service.

I am so glad we tried HumDinger. The girl working behind the counter was very friendly and nice to explain options, since it was our first time there. (We looked a bit out of place in business attire…) There were lots of regulars.
I got the tenderloin and it was really good — crispy outside, lots of flavor. I’d leave off the mustard next time, because it did mask the flavor a little too much for my preference. The combo comes with a big drink and fries for about $ 6.
My friend got the Big Kahuna — meat, egg, cheese, bun, etc. Giant sandwich with lots of flavor. He also got the chili cheese tots. They were good, but the chili is really just meat, so while they were good it wasn’t the messy side he was expecting.
Overall, if you’re up for a trip to a little walk-​up, cash only restaraunt that has a BIG menu, this is your place. I’ll be back to try the cheeseburger!

I sort of hate to give this place three stars, because in truth I absolutely adore it. It’s exactly the kind of super divey little shack I gravitate toward, and it’s just a short walk from my house. I’ve been many times, and it’s always the same two people working there so I have to assume they own it. The well-​tattooed lady who takes orders is always super friendly, and the guy manning the grill apparently speaks in mysterious grunts.
«You got two chili cheese dogs coming back,» the counter lady said.
The cook, who must have heard the order coming from me, stood still as a statue until his coworker called it back. «Mrrrffghhhblr,» he acknowledged, before leaping into action, slapping a pair of wieners onto the hot griddle.
I’ve never heard the cook say anything else. I like to think mrrrffghhhblr is the only word he knows, but sadly, that’s probably not the case.
So, great location; awesome quirky little building; expansive menu; friendly service. What’s not to like? Well, the food. Not that it’s bad! Well, actually, it is, although I find it charmingly bad. The thing is, I love greasy American-​style ground beef and lettuce fast food tacos. Yet the tacos here are too greasy, even for me. They’re so greasy that by the time I get them home (a matter of just a couple blocks!) they have completely disintegrated into greasy mush with some lettuce.
Now, I’m ok with that! In fact, I find it disgustingly awesome. The first time I ordered tacos I was a little put off, but now I order tacos with the expectation that by the time I get home, I’ll be eating greasy taco soup; which, while I am fine with it, is difficult to give four stars for. Similarly, their «chili» is actually just their bland taco meat with some kind of weird, sweet and vinegary hot sauce squirted on it. I like it alright (now that I know what I’m getting), but it sure ain’t chili.
On the «still need to try» list: pork tenderloin, and their supposedly epic Big Kahuna, which is a sandwich meal deal (includes fries and a drink) with your choice of meat, a fried egg, and a bunch of other toppings.

Dive Alert! Not for the meek!
This is a classic drive-​in (walk-​in actually).
Tenderloins, tacos, italian steak sandwiches, tots, rings, egg sandwiches, fried shrimp, fried okra, fried gizzards, shakes of a thousand flavors, just to name a smidgen of the menu items.
Some say the best cheeseburger in town. Others say the best chicken sandwich in town.
I go there about once a year to make sure it’s still there, to test my fortitude and to pay homage to an iconic 60’s vintage, urban joint that is just enough unlike anything else in the city.
Just look for the faded neon charicature of what resembles Goofy, holding a tray of grub, and a ton of signs covering the red and white structure.
Ever Eat Here?

I. Love. This. Place.
I wish Kansas City had more of this. Remindes me of LA.
The lady behind the counter was incredibly friendly. I ordered a hot dog and chili cheese tots. Freaking tasty!!!
Plus they have Super Pacman and Burger Time!!! I know, Super Pacman blows but it’s stil crazy to see.
Plus their jukebox is pretty solid with only a few misses like Mariah Carey.
I’m going to be here all the time!

Classic hamburgers in a classic hamburger stand.