The Old Fashioned Fabulous Kegs Drive-In Restaurant In North Dakota Hasn’t Changed In Decades

The Fabulous Kegs Drive-In in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is a historic yet still operating restaurant known for its sloppy joe sandwiches and onion rings.

Unfortunately this location is now closed. You can still enjoy reading about it, but you can no longer visit.

While we love trying out new restaurants, sometimes the classics are hard to beat. And nowhere is that more true than when it comes to old-fashioned drive-ins! While these retro establishments are becoming fewer and farther between these days, it's hard to miss this one unusual, roadside drive-in North Dakota. It's been in the same place for over half a century and has barely changed in all that time. Now registered as a historic place, yet still an operating restaurant, you can visit the Fabulous Kegs Drive-In in Grand Forks for yourself and see why it hasn't needed to change to keep its charm.

This quirky building will surely catch your eye: it's the Fabulous Kegs Drive-In, an icon of Grand Forks since 1935 that's barely changed in all the decades it has been open.

The Kegs is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but it's no dusty museum stuck in time - it is still an operating restaurant that serves legendary food people love.

Although they serve up a whole menu of classic drive-in foods like burgers and shakes, their most notable menu item is their sloppy joe sandwiches. These sandwiches are said to be the best of the best, and they are truly scrumptious.

Reviews of The Kegs Drive-In never fail to mention this iconic, napkin-worthy meal.

To go alongside your sandwich, you'll definitely want to try their world-famous onion rings. These are made fresh and are perfectly crispy and delicious.

Don't forget about the root beer - the reason those two giant kegs stand alongside the building!

With all of that nostalgic charm, this Grand Forks drive-in is the best place to get a throwback meal and excellent service.

Have you ever tried The Kegs' sloppy joes before? Tell us in the comments! The Kegs in Grand Forks doesn't have a website to check on its schedule, but it's typically open for lunch five days a week. Enjoy!

The Fabulous Kegs Drive-In is one of many classic drive-ins in the state. We have an entire list of these nostalgic eateries in North Dakota. Which one of them is your favorite?

If you're a local, you already know how special this town is! But if you're just visiting Grand Forks, take some time to stroll the Greenway along the Red River. It's a lovely way to spend a day! But fans of history will also find plenty to explore here as well.

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