Classic burgers and hot dogs at White Hut in Massachusetts

The White Hut is a freestanding throwback that is now surrounded by strip mall-style development.

The side entrance of the White Hut restaurant.

In fair weather the White Hut offers no-frills outdoor dining alongside its parking lot.

The milkshake station is behind the counter, in the corner.

Everything about the White Hut is old school, including the vintage napkin dispensers on the three tables.

The rack of potato chips seems like the most recent addition at the White Hut, but there’s no reason to skip the standout french fries and onion rings.

The fries are better than your typical fast food version, always freshly made and served hot.

Hot dogs are served on New England-style buns that have been heavily toasted on the griddle for a nice warm crunch.

A hot dog with green relish under raw onions. At White Hut hot dogs are served on a paper napkin.

A single hamburger with lettuce and tomato at White Hut.

Because the patties are thin, a double burger is the way to go. This is a double cheeseburger topped with White Hut’s “famous fried onions,” then hot peppers and tomato.

A chocolate shake at White Hut.

Big bowls of condiments sit behind glass on the counter, and are added to your order by staff as it comes off the griddle, where a mound of the White Hut’s “famous fried onions” slowly cook.

Most of the limited seating at White Hut is at the counter, above which is the menu, and behind which is the griddle.

The choices are pretty concise. The main specialties are burgers, cheeseburgers and hot dogs, all available with an array of condiments, anchored by the famous fried onions. Sides options are fries or onion rings.

White Hut also serves shakes and soft-serve ice cream.

The excellent onion rings are the top choice of sides at White Hut.