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North Carolina Is Home To One Of The Best Drive In Restaurants

There is something nostalgic about drive-in restaurants, even as someone who didn’t grow up when they were plentiful. And I’m not talking about the drive-through fast-food spots. Or even Sonic…

North Carolina Drive In restaurants

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There is something nostalgic about drive-in restaurants, even as someone who didn't grow up when they were plentiful. And I'm not talking about the drive-through fast-food spots. Or even Sonic (though I'm 100% a Sonic fan). You know that old-school classic drive-in: burgers, milkshakes, bbq, fries. My mouth is already watering. While many of these businesses have closed in recent years, some are still left across the country. In fact, Charlotte North Carolina has one of the best drive in restaurants in the US.

This list was compiled by Cheapism. They featured 30 drive in restaurants across the country that are still going strong. There are locations in both Carolinas, California, Illinois, and many other stations. Keep reading for the North Carolina classic that made the Cheapism Drive In Restaurants list as well as some others that are somewhat nearby!

Beacon Drive-In

Location: Spartanburg, SC

Menu Highlights: Burgers, BBQ, Chicken, & Seafood

Bar-B-Q-King

Location: Charlotte, NC (Wilkinson Blvd)

Menu Highlights: Bar-B-Que Chicken, hushpuppies, and all your southern comfort food favorites

The Varsity

Location: Atlanta

Menu Highlights: Chili Dog, burgers, chicken salad, Frosted Orange

King Tut Drive-In

Location: Beckley, WV

Menu Highlights: Fish Plate, desserts (Chocolate Pie!), pizza, meatloaf, burgers, etc.

Doumar's Barbecue

Location: Norfolk, VA

Menu Highlights: The world's first waffle-cone machine, bbq sandwiches, hot dogs, fried ham, limeaid.

Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.