BEST CHEAP EATS
DICK’S
Despite its gritty home beside Division and I-90, Dick’s holds a place in Spokane lore at the intersection of thin wallets and nostalgia. Deb Weller, who now lives in Seattle but grew up in Cheney, says Dick’s reminds her of perfect Spokane summer nights. “Everyone would meet up there after cruising Riverside. Even now, ordering a Whammy with fries and a chocolate shake takes me back to high school.” Like her, many make a point to stop when they’re in town to order a hamburger or shake at the walk-up windows. (LW) 2nd PLACE: Jack in the Box; 3rd PLACE: Zip’s
BEST LATE-NIGHT DINING
THE SATELLITE
There’s no rule that says you must be tipsy to show up at the Satellite after midnight — but let’s be honest; the sober people looking for a hearty diner meal are clearly outnumbered. “The Satellite is the perfect gut bomb to end the night,” says Clare Gaffney-Brown of Browne’s Addition. “If you can withstand the wait, the fries are epic, and the breakfast served all the time is the best way to soak up all the alcohol in your system.” (LW) 2nd PLACE: Jack in the Box; 3rd PLACE: Dick’s
BEST BARBECUE
LONGHORN BBQ
It’s been five years since we asked about Best Barbecue, but readers’ opinions about the best haven’t wavered: With two locations in Airway Heights and the Valley, it’s evident that Longhorn BBQ is an Inland Northwest institution. Its roots lie in Texas, where the five Lehnertz brothers started serving up barbecue in 1946 before making their way to the Northwest. These days it’s known for the rustic atmosphere, and of course the signature barbecue sauce. (LW) 2nd PLACE: Chicken-N-More; 3rd PLACE: Red Lion BBQ; NORTH IDAHO’S BEST: Texas Roadhouse
34 INLANDER BEST OF THE INLAND NW 2014