Take your taste buds on an old-fashioned culinary adventure with a visit to Mullin’s Short Stop. Authentically retro, the eatery opened decades ago and has stuck to its roots, doling out an array of fast-food eats and frozen treats ever since. Take a look:

In the small town of Columbus, just off a stretch of Highway 73, you’ll find Mullin’s Short Stop.
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If the sign doesn’t get your attention, the eatery’s colorful exterior will.
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A longtime favorite, it opened as Brown’s Drive-In in the 1950s. Sometime in the '70s, the eatery was rebranded as Mullin’s Short Stop.
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Not much about Mullin’s has changed over the years, including the fact that its grub consistently leaves diners full and satisfied.
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The food is delivered by carhops at this classic drive-in. There’s also a walk-up window where orders can be placed.
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Speaking of ordering, it can prove to be quite difficult since the menu is brimming with tasty options.
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Serving up a quintessential drive-in fare, Mullin's menu features fast food eats, including burgers and fries, and...
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...lots of frozen treats, such as shakes, sundaes, cones, and more.
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And just like other retro drive-ins, Mullin's serves root beer that's worth bragging about.
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But just because it's a drive-in, that doesn't mean you have to take your food to go. You can enjoy your food on-site thanks to plenty of outdoor seating.
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So, are you ready to pay a visit to this small town gem? Mullin’s Short Stop is open seasonally, from mid-May thru Labor Day. For more information, call (920) 623-2080. You can also visit the Mullin’s Short Stop Facebook page.

So did you know about this decades-old drive-in? Ever visited? If so, what’d you think? Tell us in the comments section.

This isn’t the state’s only retro restaurant. Read about another here.

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