Wondering where you can experience an authentic drive-in meal with full curb service? You might be surprised how many places you can still go to for a tasty meal served in your car on a classic car-hop tray. Use the list below to find a genuine piece of American tradition near you. Lights on for service!
California:
A & W All American Food – Hanford – This restaurant is staying true to its roots to give customers a full drive-in experience.
1113 N 10th Ave, Hanford, CA 93230
Colorado:
A&W Restaurant – Berthoud – Visit this location for classic hamburgers and frosty root beer served via old-school curb service.
802 Mountain Ave, Berthoud, CO 80513
Illinois:
Shake Rattle and Roll Drive-In – A brand new drive-in that is really making waves. Menu items include the Danny Zuko and Nat King Coleslaw.
101 W Ninth, Alton, Illinois 62002
Indiana:
B & K Rootbeer Stand – Here is chain known in Indiana for it’s delicious, creamy root beer. This is the place to stop when you are craving great coney dogs.
1218 S Jefferson St, Huntington, IN 46750
Fry’s A&W – Here is a true “lights on for service” experience! If you need a refresher in curb-service etiquette, here is your chance. Delicious root beer, cheese curds, and fried chicken served here.
1501 N Lincoln Street, Greensburg, IN 47240
Hall’s Original Drive-In – A drive in with lots of tradition – Hall’s has been providing curb service since 1946! Now recently renovated and updated, they are keeping it fresh and keeping hungry diners more than satisfied.
1502 Bluffton Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809
Musillami’s Drive-In – The pizza burger comes highly recommended, along with the rest of this drive-in’s extensive menu.
855 Jonesville Rd, Columbus, IN 47201
Kentucky:
The Drive-In – Fans are already in love with this newer restaurant serving up fresh local ingredients in delicious recipes. White light burgers, shoestring fries, marshmallow coke, and fresh fried doughnuts are customer favorites.
561 E Tom T Hall Blvd, Olive Hill, KY 41164
Michigan:
Bill’s Hot Dog Stand – A local favorite known for their delicious, yet reasonably priced chili dogs and root beer and for their friendly and efficient staff who can get your order right every time with their hand-signal order relaying. Pay is cash only.
1292 E Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Rudy’s Drive-In – Stop here for homemade root beer, coney dogs and friendly service!
4061 Page Ave, Michigan Center, MI 49254
New York:
Dan Dan The Hot Dog Man – A newly christened hot dog cart that is getting some very positive feedback, as well as some great news footage.
3466 Niagara Falls Blvd, North Tonawanda, New York
Ohio:
Jolly’s Drive-In – Homemade root beer and delicious chili dogs since 1938!
165 N Brookwood Ave, Hamilton, OH 45013
Texas:
Keller’s Drive-In – This Dallas staple has been keeping customers coming back for more since 1963. They get consistently rave reviews from satisfied diners.
10554 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75220
Utah:
The Peach City – This restaurant began serving homemade ice cream in 1937. You can still get their famous malts, along with the rest of your meal served to you in your car.
306 N Main St, Brigham City, UT 84302
Calls Drive In – Stop here for a frosty mug of root beer and a burger with onion rings in the comfort of your car, or sit at a picnic table in the shade.
1650 S Hwy 89, Perry, UT 84302
Washington:
Burgermaster – With six locations in Washington, this chain knows how to do “drive-in” right; serving locally raised, hormone-free, grass-fed beef. You won’t be disappointed!
9820 Aurora Ave. N. Seattle WA 98103
10606 NE Northup Way Bellevue WA 98004
7909 Evergreen Way Everett WA 98203
18626 Bothell Everett Hwy Bothell WA 98102
3040 NE 45th Street Seattle WA 98105
2030 Freeway Dr. Mount Vernon 98273
West Virginia:
Farley’s Famous Hot Dogs – Stop here for delicious hot dogs and cole-slaw, then buy a pint of their famous hot dog sauce to take home!
5965 U.S. 60 East, Barboursville, WV 25504
Frostop Drive-In – These drive-ins still serve their own delicious, fresh-brewed root beer!
Hal Greer Boulevard, Huntington, WV 25701
Midway Drive-In – Customers love this drive-in’s delicious hot dogs, fries, and milkshakes and their staff’s friendly service.
445 6th Ave W, Huntington, WV 25701
Wisconsin:
A&W Restaurant – Fond du Lac – Car hops and root beer, just like the old days.
269 Winnebago Dr, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
A&W – Janesville – One of the few A&W’s still offering car hop service to happy customers. When the weather turns frozen, head inside and enjoy the cozy fireplace.
936 Conde St, Janesville, WI 53546
Dog N Suds of Tomahawk – A great place to stop for delicious root beer and a Texas burger with barbecue sauce. Eat in your car or sit at picnic tables in the grassy area in the back.
1228 N 4th St, Tomahawk, WI 54487
Kiltie Drive-In – This classic Wisconsin custard stand really fills up on Friday nights. Stop in for some old-fashioned family fun. (Cash only.)
N48W36154 E Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Karen’s Hip Hop Diner – You’ll think you’ve stumbled back in time in this fun 50’s themed drive in.
530 W State St., Fox Lake, WI 53933
Wega Drive-In – Eat in your car or sit in the shaded picnic area. This drive in has a large variety of foods for order including a perch sandwich, pizza burger, and deep fried twinkies.
417 W Main St, Weyauwega, WI 54983
Wyoming:
Red Baron Drive-In – A very popular stop with a large selection of menu items including pastrami burgers and tater tots.
838 S. Washington Street, Afton, WY 83110