July 19, 2018

Standing in line for an hour to get a burger from Nick’s Hamburger Shop isn’t a deterrent for fans.

That’s what happened when the mobile version of the Brookings restaurant came to Sioux Falls in June for Food Truck Fridays at Dawley Farm Village. Nick’s is back Friday for its second of three visits this summer.

“Once again, we are very excited to have them back in Sioux Falls,” said Breanna Garbers, retail branch manager for First Bank & Trust, which hosts Food Truck Fridays at the east-side shopping center with neighbor Coffea Roasterie. “I am amazed by the support they receive in the community and their unique following. Not many people will wait over an hour in line to get a cheeseburger, but when Nick’s comes to town, it’s not even a question.”

Nick’s sold out of its slider-sized singles and doubles in a little over an hour at its June appearance, Garbers said. The crew for the mobile unit brings along 600 hamburger patties, and customers are limited to six burgers.

“They still had some people waiting in line and handed out some free burger coupons,” Garbers said.

Serving starts Friday at 11:30 a.m. Diners are invited to eat on the patio, in the lobby or in the seating area at Coffea, she said.

Last year, Nick’s made two appearances at Food Truck Fridays, and the line wasn’t as long the second time.

The hamburger shop also will be back Aug. 31, the final Food Truck Friday for the season.