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Hudson brothers continue downtown burger legacy

Steve Hudson, co-owner of Hudson Hamburgers with his brother, Todd, poses for a photo inside the downtown Coeur d'Alene institution Friday. (Loren Benoit/Coeur d'Alene Press)
By D.F. Oliveria daveo@spokesman.com(509) 319-0354
Steve Hudson, co-owner of Hudson Hamburgers with his brother, Todd, poses for a photo inside the downtown Coeur d'Alene institution Friday. (Loren Benoit/Coeur d'Alene Press)
Steve Hudson, co-owner of Hudson Hamburgers with his brother, Todd, poses for a photo inside the downtown Coeur d'Alene institution Friday. (Loren Benoit/Coeur d'Alene Press)

Steve Hudson was born into a downtown dynasty.

Hudson and his younger brother, Todd, are fourth-generation owners of Hudson’s Hamburgers on Sherman Avenue, which is far more than a funky little burger joint. Hudson’s is an institution that has been featured in newspapers across the country, and has been Coeur d’Alene’s heart and soul for 110 years. Year after year, it just builds on success almost to the point where it’s out of control.

The succession includes Hudson’s great-grandfather and founder Harley in 1907, his grandfather Howard, and father Roger, who retired from the busy summer season in 1996.

When he’s not competing in triathlons, skiing, biking or officiating Pac-12 Conference football games, Hudson, a 56-year-old father of two, is tending to his family’s legacy, which he plans to do for the rest of his life/ Ric Clarke , Coeur d’Alene Press. More here.

Question: When did you last enjoy a Hudson hamburger?

* This story was originally published as a post from the blog "Huckleberries Online." Read all stories from this blog