In the heart of Mendocino County is the town of Willits. You will find a cute downtown with many shops and the well-liked 101 Drive-In burger joint. 101 Drive-In serves the best burgers in Northern California. This family-owned and operated restaurant is right off the main drag in Willits. If you’re driving north on Highway 101, you don’t want to miss it. We promise it’s worth the stop! 

101 Drive-In has been serving delicious burgers since 1997.
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Offering outdoor seating only, this casual spot is a great place to stop if you’re driving up 101. Add on extras like bacon or Ortega chilies.
The menu is fairly large. There are many types of burgers served here including the “101 Jalapeno Burger,” the garden burger, turkey burger, plus grilled cheese and hot dogs.
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The menu also offers Philly cheesesteak, chicken sandwich, and corndogs.
You can order your burger with an extra patty or “protein style,” which is wrapped in lettuce with no bun.
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Customers love their crinkle-cut fries, the Ortega burger, and homemade teas.

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The generously-sized burgers pair well with their fries. Add on a creamy milkshake for an extra special treat.
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101 Drive-In serves 19 different milkshake flavors. Try a Thai Tea or Butterscotch milkshake.
Any delicious fried appetizer you might be craving is probably on this menu, too.
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They serve onion rings, zucchini sticks, mozzarella sticks, and eggrolls, to name just a few.
Since this place is so popular with locals and tourists alike, the parking lot is often full so be prepared to park and walk to the restaurant.
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There is a lot to see in downtown Willits, so if you have the time be sure to stop and shop. If you’re in a hurry, call and place your order. Everything is made-to-order so there can be a bit of a wait.

 

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100 N Main St, Willits, CA 95490, USA