This Tiny Drive In May Just Be The Best Kept Secret In Texas
Drive-ins are the epitome of nostalgia. Pressing that speaker button on the menu brings back memories of late nights spent laughing and drinking milkshakes with friends during our teenage years, and luckily, there’s a place in Texas where those times can be relived. That restaurant is Storm’s in Lampasas – open since 1950, it’s truly one of the oldest eateries of its kind in the Lone Star State.
The original Storm's opened its doors 68 years ago in Lampasas, operating as a drive-in only. Two more with inside service were built in the early 80s, located in Burnet and Hamilton.
Legend has it, the king of rock-n-roll himself used to be a regular customer while being stationed at Fort Hood. He would drive up in his Cadillac and order the same thing each time: a burger and strawberry shake.
Although you won't see Elvis there today, everything about the setup suggests it's still 1960. A flood of nostalgia will envelop you as you pull up to the menu, reminding you of long-lost summer nights full of laughter and malt shakes.
The menu is extensive while still managing to maintain a simplistic, old-school vibe. Classics like burgers, hot dogs, fries, and tots are the name of the game at Storm's.
Speaking of burgers, the meat is ground in-house and cooked on a piping hot grill before making its way between two toasty buns, a couple slices of gooey cheese, and all the other fixings. In today's fast-paced society, this much time and attention - especially in fast food - is virtually unheard of.
So if you want to experience the sweet taste of childhood, head on over to 201 North Key Avenue
Lampasas, Texas 76550. Addresses for the other two restaurants can be found here.
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
