Sometimes new restaurants are nice, with new styles of food and decorations that you’ve never seen before. Other times, you want something that feels a little closer to home. Kansas drive-in restaurants are there for you when you want that old-fashioned feel with the same great tasting food you’re used to. Don’t forget to grab dessert before you drive off!
- Miller’s Five Drive-In & Carry Out - 330 State St., Augusta, Kansas
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Darrin Hackney/Google Miller’s Five Dime has been around since 1964, and they’ve shown no sign of stopping. Their hamburgers, limeades, and dual-flavor cones make this place the picture perfect old-school dining experience.
- Bobo’s Drive In - 2300 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, Kansas
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Sharlene K/Google Bobo’s is a Topeka classic, with burgers and onion rings you’ll keep coming back for every time you visit. They’ve been here since 1948. Make sure you save room for dessert because their apple pie is divine.
- Dearing Drive In - 213 Independence Ave., Dearing, Kansas
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Jo Smith/Google The tiny town of Dearing is easy to miss if you aren’t paying attention, but this drive-in is the perfect breakfast or lunchtime pit stop for any hungry traveler. It’s a small town experience, and one that every Kansan should have. You simply can’t beat the hospitality.
- Cookees Drive In - 102 E, 12th St., Pleasanton, Kansas
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Kevin Markussen/Google Cookees sounds like a place for dessert, but you’ll be happy to know that they make some of the best burgers and round fries that you’ve ever had. It’s been here for a while, and should easily be here for a while longer.
- Paul’s Drive In - 1008 Osage Ave., Kansas City, KS
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Nick Daugherty/Google Paul’s is a real classic, with burgers and onion rings that’ll make you fall in love with small town diners right in Kansas City. Even though you’re surrounded by people, you get the small town treatment.
- Lo Mar Drive In - 916 East River, Eureka, Kansas
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Lo Mar Drive In Facebook It’s hard to beat hand-cut fries surrounding a juicy burger, but why not try? Lo Mar in Eureka is a great place to curb your hunger while you relax in a vintage diner scene. While you’re here, make sure you save room for their Marshmellow Nut Cups and a cherry limeade! They are must-have items for every visit.
- Tri-Mee Drive In - 1017 Washington St., Fredonia, Kansas
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Tri-Mee Drive In Facebook Have you ever seen a restaurant begging you to come inside? Tri-Mee asks that you give them a shot, and boy howdy do they deliver. Stacked burgers, amazing limeades, and more are served at this classic drive-in in Fredonia, Kansas. If you’ve never heard of Fredonia, consider this your first introduction. Now go on and make some new friends!
- Toot’s Drive In - 1251 State Highway 99 # K, Howard, Kansas
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Kim Denson/Google Toot’s is another beloved classic, with more than just burgers and fries. Hot dogs with all the fixins as well as great sandwiches can be found here too. They’ve been serving Kansas since 1955, and they haven’t slowed down yet!
- Bob’s Drive In - 801 Old US Highway 54, Meade, Kansas
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Faith Rheaume/Google Bob’s is an amazing joint run by some great people. They love their history, and you’ll enjoy seeing every bit of it displayed as you wait for your meal. The only thing better is the hospitality.
- Don’s Rainbow Drive In - 3448 US-40, Oakley, Kansas
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Andrew Bish/Google Don’s is another small town gem, hidden in Oakley, Kansas. Their carhop service is still going, even though the prices have changed with the times.
If you love these restaurants, why not take a trip to all of these places in Kansas to give you an excuse to get out there?
Darrin Hackney/Google
Miller’s Five Dime has been around since 1964, and they’ve shown no sign of stopping. Their hamburgers, limeades, and dual-flavor cones make this place the picture perfect old-school dining experience.
Bobos Drive In Facebook
Sharlene K/Google
Bobo’s is a Topeka classic, with burgers and onion rings you’ll keep coming back for every time you visit. They’ve been here since 1948. Make sure you save room for dessert because their apple pie is divine.
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Jo Smith/Google
The tiny town of Dearing is easy to miss if you aren’t paying attention, but this drive-in is the perfect breakfast or lunchtime pit stop for any hungry traveler. It’s a small town experience, and one that every Kansan should have. You simply can’t beat the hospitality.
Cookees Drive In/Google
Kevin Markussen/Google
Cookees sounds like a place for dessert, but you’ll be happy to know that they make some of the best burgers and round fries that you’ve ever had. It’s been here for a while, and should easily be here for a while longer.
Nick Daugherty/Google
Paul’s is a real classic, with burgers and onion rings that’ll make you fall in love with small town diners right in Kansas City. Even though you’re surrounded by people, you get the small town treatment.
Lo Mar Drive In Facebook
It’s hard to beat hand-cut fries surrounding a juicy burger, but why not try? Lo Mar in Eureka is a great place to curb your hunger while you relax in a vintage diner scene. While you’re here, make sure you save room for their Marshmellow Nut Cups and a cherry limeade! They are must-have items for every visit.
Keith Thomas/Google
Tri-Mee Drive In Facebook
Have you ever seen a restaurant begging you to come inside? Tri-Mee asks that you give them a shot, and boy howdy do they deliver. Stacked burgers, amazing limeades, and more are served at this classic drive-in in Fredonia, Kansas. If you’ve never heard of Fredonia, consider this your first introduction. Now go on and make some new friends!
Toot’s Drive In Facebook
Kim Denson/Google
Toot’s is another beloved classic, with more than just burgers and fries. Hot dogs with all the fixins as well as great sandwiches can be found here too. They’ve been serving Kansas since 1955, and they haven’t slowed down yet!
Jan Sears/Google
Faith Rheaume/Google
Bob’s is an amazing joint run by some great people. They love their history, and you’ll enjoy seeing every bit of it displayed as you wait for your meal. The only thing better is the hospitality.
Andrew Bish/Google
Don’s is another small town gem, hidden in Oakley, Kansas. Their carhop service is still going, even though the prices have changed with the times.
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