Arco, Idaho: Home of the Atomic Burger
A sign outside a radioactive green diner declares it to be "Home of the Atomic Burger." An outdoor chair photo-op supports patrons who perhaps ate one too many.
Pickle's Place
- Address:
- 440 S. Front St., Arco, ID
- Directions:
- South side of town (which is not large) on the south side of US Hwy 20/26.
- Phone:
- 208-527-9944
- Admission:
- Free
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Family run and friendly. Jalapeno burger was delicious. Malts are yummy too.
[Michelle, 08/08/2017]
The menu at Pickle's Place proudly boasts: "Arco, Idaho, became the first city in the world to be lighted by atomic energy on July 17th, 1955." It makes sense, then, that their signature meal is a large "Atomic Burger" garnished with grilled onions and mushrooms. Order the fried pickle appetizer and ponder the connection between atomic energy, grilled meat, the diner's boot-wearing pickle namesake, and the six-foot-high-chair out in front.
[swtrekker, 07/24/2012]Do patrons get a satisfied glow after eating an Atomic Burger?
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