Downtown Coeur d’Alene · Sherman Avenue · Burger counter
Hudson’s Hamburgers
A downtown lunch counter run by the same family since 1907, serving hand-formed burgers with pickle, onion and a secret spicy ketchup. No fries, no frills, just burgers and pie.
Opens Hudson’s website. The menu is short: hamburgers and cheeseburgers, singles or doubles, plus pie. Bring cash.
Details checked November 2026
Price
$
Cash only; burgers cost a few dollars
Hours
Mon–Sat from 9:30 am
Closes late afternoon; call for Sunday
Parking
Downtown street parking
Spaces are limited; no RV parking
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What to order
The menu has barely changed in more than a century: single or double hamburgers and cheeseburgers with pickle and onion, a slice of pie and a few drinks. There are no fries.
A house favorite
Double cheeseburger
Two hand-formed beef patties cooked on the flat-top in front of the counter, with cheese, pickle and sliced onion on a plain bun. Add the house spicy ketchup or hot mustard.
Pro tip: Order like a regular: a “double with both” (pickle and onion), then try a dab of the secret spicy ketchup. Bring cash, and call in a to-go order if every stool is taken.
More to try
- HamburgerThe original: a single hand-formed patty with pickle and onion.
- Spicy ketchupHarley Hudson’s Depression-era recipe, still a family secret.
- Hot mustardThe other house condiment, sharp enough to clear your sinuses.
- Homemade pieCream and meringue pies from the case, like banana, coconut or lemon.
The Hudson’s story
Five generations behind one counter
Harley Hudson started selling hamburgers from a tent on Coeur d’Alene’s main street in 1907, back when a burger cost a dime. The family moved to its current spot at 207 E Sherman Avenue in 1962.
Five generations later, the Hudson family still runs the counter. Sunset magazine celebrated its 100th birthday in 2007, and in 2021 Big 7 Travel ranked it among the 50 best burgers in the United States.
Why it made our list
- Family-run since 1907
- 4.6 on Google from 2,000+ reviews
- Lunch for a few dollars
- About 6 minutes from Tamarack RV Park
What diners say about Hudson’s Hamburgers
The restaurant report card
We don’t copy other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together. Scores checked November 2026.
How the review sites compare
Average star rating on each site, out of 5
What diners often mention
Simple burgersSpicy ketchupLow pricesHistoryPie
Topics that come up most in reviews on Google, Yelp and Tripadvisor. Limited seating and cash only come up too.
Good to know
Price rangeAbout $5–15 per person
Special dietsCash onlyNo friesCounter seating
GroupsAbout a dozen stools; call in to-go orders
Scores as published by Google, Yelp and Tripadvisor in November 2026. The weighted score combines all three by review count. Confirm details with the restaurant.
Know before you go
Plan your visit
Hudson’s Hamburgers
- Address207 E Sherman Ave, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
- HoursMon–Sat from 9:30 am
Closes late afternoon; call for Sunday - Phone(208) 664-5444
- OrderingOrder at the counter or call in a to-go order; cash only
- ParkingDowntown street parking
Hudson’s is on Sherman Avenue in the heart of downtown, a block from The Coeur d’Alene Resort. Street parking nearby is limited, so park a few blocks away or in a public lot and walk.
Where to stay nearby
RV parks near Hudson’s Hamburgers
Park the rig for the night, then take the tow car in. Tamarack and Coeur d’Alene RV Resort are open all year; Blackwell Island is open April 1 to October 15. Drive times are 4 to 15 minutes, estimated without traffic.
Tamarack RV Park
A shady, family-owned park under tall ponderosa pines in the middle of town, open all year with full hookups and free Wi-Fi.
Blackwell Island RV Resort
A big riverfront resort with 182 full-hookup sites, a swimming beach and boat moorage. Open April 1 to October 15.
Coeur d’Alene RV Resort
A large, year-round park off I-90 in Post Falls with full hookups, pull-thrus and an indoor pool and hot tub.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you head over.
Lunch counter since 1907
Want a burger with 100 years of history?
Grab a stool, order a double with both and try the spicy ketchup. Don’t forget the cash.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The cheeseburger photo is for illustration only and was not taken at Hudson’s. Hudson’s Hamburgers: T85cr1ft19m1n on Wikimedia Commons (CC0); Cheeseburger: jeffreyw on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0). Video: Ron Gardner on YouTube. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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