9 Old-Fashioned Drive-In Restaurants In Kentucky That Will Remind You Of The Good Ole Days
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Rachel Shulhafer
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Drive-in restaurants always make you think of when you were a kid. They are few and far between these days, but there are still a few left in Kentucky to take you back in time with a classic hamburger and french fries with a chocolate shake. Take a brief escape to yesteryear at one of these old-fashioned drive-in restaurants in Kentucky.
The Parkette is a 1950s-style drive-in that was featured on the Food Network show "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives." It has been in business since 1951, and is a Lexington staple. Be sure to try their specialty Big Lex Burger (pictured above), which is two burgers, two slices of American cheese, two strips of bacon, sauteed onions, and barbecue sauce on Texas toast. The Parkette is located at 1230 E. New Circle Road, Lexington, KY 40505.
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The Dizzy Whizz has been in historic Old Louisville since 1947. Their most famous creation is the Whizz Burger, but you can also get breakfast, soups, sandwiches, and several different ice cream options. Dizzy Whizz is located at 217 St. Catherine Street, Louisville, KY 40203.
Bob's has been serving Paducah for 61 years. Their most famous menu item is the Fiesta Burger, but they have all your classic drive-in options like cheeseburgers, hot dogs, chili dogs, fish sandwiches, French fries, and of course ice cream and milkshakes. Bob's is located at 2429 Bridge Street, Paducah, KY 42003.
The Wigwam opened in 1957, and has been serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner ever since. Sit inside at the 1950s counter, or get your food to go and eat in your car. Wigwam is located at 419 3rd Street, Ravenna, KY 40472.
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This place will really make you feel like you've been transported back to the 1950s. Enjoy carhop service at this neon-lit diner. Inside you can even play a game of pinball. Parker's is located at 2921 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY 42003.
If you haven't tried a Dovie's Burger yet, you haven't lived. The exterior may make it look like it's a no-frills kind of place, but it is widely regarded to serve one of the best burgers in the whole state. Dovie's is located at 107 W. 4th Street, Tompkinsville, KY 42167.
Conley's has been in operation since 1955. People rave about their fries, chili dogs, and of course, their old-fashioned hamburgers. Conley's is located at 1693 Cumberland Avenue, Middlesboro, KY 40965.
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This traditional dairy bar will probably have a line when you visit, but that must mean it's good. Their ice creams and milkshakes are their speciality, but you can get a good burger or chili dog here too. Dorsie's is located at 667 Bypass Road, Pikeville, KY 41501
Get an old-fashioned milkshake at this little roadside restaurant. Their food is fresh and the milkshakes are incredible. Laker Drive-In is located at 10585 Leitchfield Road, Cecilia, KY 42724.
One of the best parts of eating at an old-fashioned drive-in (besides the food) is the experience, so head out to one of these places for an out-of-the-ordinary dining experience. Has anyone ever eaten at these places before?
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