Frugals
Double drive-through burger stand in North Kalispell, open 7 AM daily, with huckleberry shakes and cheese curds.
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Dining
Frugals is a double drive-through burger stand at 635 Treeline Road, Suite 1, in North Kalispell, part of a chain that started in Port Angeles, Washington, in 1988 and opened in Kalispell in 2001. The menu is short: quarter- and half-pound burgers made with fresh, never-frozen beef, a crispy chicken sandwich, a halibut sandwich, a gardenburger, fries, white cheddar cheese curds and milkshakes including huckleberry. It opens at 7 AM daily and the North Kalispell location offers online pickup and DoorDash delivery, which makes it a fast meal on the way to or from Glacier's West Entrance about 33 miles east via US 2.
Quick facts
- Cuisine Type
- Burgers and shakes (drive-through)
- Meals Served
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Signature Dishes
- Frugal Burger (1/4 lb); Double Burger (1/2 lb); Halibut Sandwich; Breakfast Burger with fried egg; White Cheddar Cheese Curds; Huckleberry milkshake
- Local Specialties
- Huckleberry milkshake; Halibut Sandwich
What to order
- Cuisine Type
- Burgers and shakes (drive-through)
- Meals Served
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Signature Dishes
- Frugal Burger (1/4 lb); Double Burger (1/2 lb); Halibut Sandwich; Breakfast Burger with fried egg; White Cheddar Cheese Curds; Huckleberry milkshake
- Local Specialties
- Huckleberry milkshake; Halibut Sandwich
- Menu Recommendations
- Frugal Burger or Double Burger combo with fries and fry sauce, White Cheddar Cheese Curds, and a huckleberry shake.
- Dietary Options
- Any burger served bun-less on a bed of shredded lettuce
- Gardenburger
Prices & reservations
- Price Range Symbols
- $$
Hours & seating
- Operating Hours
- Sun–Thu 7 AM–9 PM; Fri–Sat 7 AM–10 PM
Visit strategy
- Best For
- Fast meal on the drive to or from West Glacier
- Milkshake stop with kids
- Late-ish bite on Friday and Saturday nights
- Not Ideal For
- A sit-down meal or a long menu; this is a drive-through burger stand.
- Service Type
- Double drive-through
- Tips Advice
- It is a drive-through format, so order from the car; check the menu PDF online before you pull in.
- Any burger can be served bun-less on shredded lettuce.
- Order pickup online through Toast or delivery through DoorDash; the site notes those services are for the North Kalispell location only, not South Kalispell.
- There is a second Frugals in Kalispell at 1815 US Hwy 93 S if you are coming from the south.
- Milkshake flavors are chocolate, strawberry, vanilla and huckleberry, with Oreo, Butterfinger or M&M crunch versions.
More details
- Takeout Available
- Yes
- Unique Factor
- A 1988 Pacific Northwest double drive-through concept built around fresh, never-frozen beef, with a halibut sandwich and huckleberry shakes on a burger-stand menu.
- The Order Strategy
- Pull into the drive-through, order a combo (fries, sauce and soda), and add cheese curds to share. If you are heading straight to the park, order pickup online so it is ready when you arrive.
- Eat Here If Skip If
- EAT HERE IF: you want a quick, inexpensive-format burger and shake without leaving the car on the way through North Kalispell. SKIP IF: you want to sit down or need more than burgers, chicken, halibut and shakes.
- Distance From Park
- About 33 miles east via US 2 to Glacier's West Entrance from Kalispell; the stand is on Treeline Road in North Kalispell.
- Review Summary
- Google shows a 4.6 rating across roughly 1,150 reviews, a high score for a drive-through.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Frugals from Glacier National Park?
Kalispell is about 33 miles from the West Entrance via US 2 east; this Frugals is on Treeline Road in North Kalispell.
Is Frugals a drive-through only?
The company describes its concept as a double drive-through built for faster service; order from your car.
How early does Frugals open?
7 AM every day, closing at 9 PM Sunday through Thursday and 10 PM Friday and Saturday.
Is there a vegetarian or bun-free option?
Yes, a Gardenburger is on the menu and any burger can be served bun-less on shredded lettuce.
Can I order ahead or get delivery?
Yes, the North Kalispell location offers online pickup through Toast and delivery through DoorDash; the site says these are not available at the South Kalispell location.
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Sources
- Google Reviews
- YourNPGuide Editorial
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Last updated September 2026. Report an issue.