This Tiny Drive-In May Just Be The Best Kept Secret In Rhode Island

There are plenty of drive-thru restaurants in Rhode Island, but a drive-in restaurant is something different. Enjoy traditional car hop service right to the window of your vehicle at this long-standing spot. Summertime is the best time to visit this classic American drive-in.

A&W in Smithfield is known as the longest running drive-in restaurant with car hop service in the state.

Drive into the parking lot and turn on your lights for service. Place your order and the staff will bring your meal straight to the car.

The menu features American classics like burgers, hot dogs, french fries, and yummy root beer floats.

Enjoy specials like two cheeseburgers for $3 on Thursdays and savor clam chowder and clam cakes on Fridays.

But the star of the show is the frosty mugs of root beer.

If you don't want to eat in the car, chow down in the covered picnic area.

Stop by on Tuesdays to enjoy the classic cars during cruise night. This car show has been taking place for 22 years.

Visit A&W at 460 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, RI 02828. The drive-in restaurant is open seasonally from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday - Thursday and 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. To check out their full menu and more of their specials, visit their website.

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