Florida has some really great, timeless restaurants that you can still visit to this day. One of those restaurants is a coveted drive-thru known as Mac's. Mac's Drive-Thru in Gainesville, Florida, started slinging delicious burgers in 1987 and has kept up with the demand ever since. As one of the only places where you can still order a sack of burgers like in the old days, check out this old-school burger place in Florida.
The next time you’re traveling through Gainesville, Florida, and you need a sack full of burgers to keep the drive going, head over to Mac’s Drive-Thru.
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This old-school eatery has been around since 1987 when owner Glen McMillan opened the drive-thru with his two sons, Jon and Ken.
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The vision was to offer a deliciously fresh product at a good price, which is why you’ll find today, these burgers are more than affordable!
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You can order your burgers however you’d like. Mac’s Way features lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo.
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Meanwhile, All-The-Way levels up Mac’s Way and adds ketchup, mustard, and a pickle. You can even throw some bacon on there to really level it up!
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There are other sandwich options, too, besides the burgers. You can do a hot ham and cheese, a chicken, or even the tasty fish sandwich fried to order with housemate tartar sauce.
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If you have a hankering for a hamburger late, you might be out of luck here. Mac’s is only open until 5 p.m. most days, so get your fix early!
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But also be prepared to wait in line. This Gainesville staple almost always has a line around the block.
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Order up a sack of burgers from one of the most coveted burger spots in Florida - Mac’s Drive-Thru.
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Have you ever been to this old-school burger place in Florida? What was your favorite thing on the menu? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section! Or, if you want to learn more about planning a visit for these delicious burgers, then check out Mac's Drive-Thru website.
Meanwhile, if you want to make an entire day out of your Gainesville adventure, then check out this easy trail that leads to one of Florida's greatest waterfalls!
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