Old School Drive Thru Burger Joints in Boise

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There’s something about a classic burger drive-thru that creates a feeling of nostalgia, especially in the summer. These old school drive-thru burger joints offer the same convenience as regular fast food, but also have a vintage feel and decades of experience honing the perfect burger and milkshake. Here are our top choices in the Boise area for old school drive-thrus when you need a quick but delicious meal!

Fanci Freez:

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Since 1947, Fanci Freez has been a staple fast food drive-thru in the North End of Boise and was even the FIRST drive-thru restaurant in Idaho! With delectable burgers, perfectly salted fries and tater tots, towering soft serve cones, and thick milkshakes, this local staple has everything that makes a classic burger joint delicious. This place is locally owned and operated, and in the summers you will find the drive-thru and patio packed with locals enjoying lunch, dinner, or dessert!

Hawkins Pac Out:

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Conveniently located at the bottom of Bogus Basin Road, Hawkins Pac Out is perfect for a breakfast burrito on the way up to hike (or ski in the winter) at Bogus, or dinner on your way down from the hill. Hawkins has been around since 1954 and its vintage exterior reflects this. Hawkins also cooks everything made to order, and you can taste it in the quality of the food!

Westside Drive In:

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The Westside Drive-in is a classic Boise staple and has been around since 1957. It features a classic 50's exterior of pink signage, murals, and neon lights as well as delicious fast food classics. It might be best known for its famous Idaho Ice Cream Potato, which is vanilla ice cream coated with cocoa powder and other toppings that looks just like a baked potato! This must-try drive-thru even had its 5 minutes of fame on the show Diners, Drive-ins and Dives with Guy Fieri.

Bad Boy Burger:

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Since its opening in 1996, Bad Boy Burger has been providing Boise with breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the go. This family owned and operated fast food place is also inclusive to different diets, offering gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options.

Big Bun Burger:

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This restaurant was started in 1954 and places quality first, using never-frozen beef from ranches in the region and cooking everything to order. Their burgers are a high quality yet still an affordable twist on classic fast food, and they have a few unique options including a pastrami burger and huckleberry burger. Vegan options are also offered.