[[{“value”:”Drive-in chains have massive nostalgic appeal in the modern day, but there was a time when these chains dominated the diner landscape, offering excellent food, drinks, and dessert for people to enjoy in the comfort of their own cars. Servers would come out with big platters of food, often balancing these trays while on rollerskates, which is something we see in movies but rarely in our neighborhoods. While a handful of these chains are still in operation, others are gone but never forgotten: Here are five drive-in chains diners still reminisce about.
Dog N Suds
Dog N Suds is a 71-year-old brand serving up iconic menu items like the World Famous Coney Dogs and the World’s Creamiest Root Beer in 1950s-themed surroundings. “My first job in high school was a Dog & Suds! I was a fry cook and made root beer before / after shifts. I drank a lot of it and never got tired of it. My favorite root beer. Fun memories from the late 70’s,” one fan said.
Kirby’s Pig Stand
Kirby’s Pig Stand was America’s first drive-in chain, founded in 1921 and finally closing down completely in 2006. “One time when I was in junior high my dad took my family out to a nice dinner at a steakhouse and I got to bring a friend. When we were leaving we drove past the Pig Stand and my buddy said to my dad, ‘Are you saying we had a chance to go to the Pig Stand and we didn’t?’ It was hilarious,” one fan reminisced, adding that their dad was less than impressed.
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Doggie Diner
Doggie Diner was a small San Francisco chain that launched in 1948 and closed its doors in 1986. “Back in the 60’s My family was driving around San Francisco with my aunt Grete from Vienna. We passed the Doggie Diner by the zoo and she exclaimed: Oh look they have a restaurant for the dogs!” one fan shared.
Henry’s Hamburgers
There is just one branch of Henry’s Hamburgers left in Michigan, down from its heyday of over 600 locations in the 1960s. “As a child of southwest Michigan, Henry’s Hamburgers is a local staple to this day — even if it is the only location left. A lot of the locals are still “hungry for a Henry’s” around there. I still remember my dad and I getting a brown bag special, driving over to the Orchard’s Mall parking lot and throwing fries out of the car windows for the seagulls. Love it still,” one Redditor said.
Skyway Drive-In
Skyway Drive-In first opened its front gate on July 26th, 1950, and there is just one location left in Wisconsin (the Ohio location closed down in July after 74 years in operation). “The best thing about this place is the atmosphere hasn’t changed. It has that 1950s style feel with the throw back intermissions and dated commercials as well as low costs for concessions. Absolutely will return to continue making family memories,” one diner said.
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