My family and I were helping people move nearby and needed sugary energy that only ice cream can provide. Lucky for us, Charlie's Drive-In was a couple minutes away. Four of the people in my group ordered twist ice cream cones and I got a root beer float. It was a warm day, so the soft serve ice cream was melting quickly, but it was so good. I was told they make their own root beer and I thought it tasted great in the root beer float. We didn't make it back later on for dinner like I had hoped for, but the prices were very reasonable and they have a decent selection. It's always nice experiencing nostalgia with an old school drive-in. They even have a play area behind the building. read more

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We happened to be driving thug Amma stopped. We were immediately greeted by a car hop and when we said we were new and would need a minute, the owner, Carl, came out and offered a more detailed menu. Then, when I asked about the root beer, offered to show us how it's made. They make their own root beer! Great food, AMAZING service, and a wonderful nostalgic feel. Definitely worth the trip! I've never been to Hortonville before, but we'll be back for sure! (probably for Elvis night) read more

Charlie's Drive-In - Hamburger, cheese curd, fries. I drank the root beer float too fast. Didn't get a picture. Worth the drive! - American Near Me - Hortonville, Wisconsin

Every time we visit Charlie's it is a positive experience! Nostalgic at its best. Highly recommend

Positives: -Service and staff was extremely friendly. -Vibe was a cool vintage drive-in style Negatives -Food did not taste good. read more

Fast service, affordable pricing, and personal service makes Charlie's a repeat destination!

The food is excellent! Exactly how burgers and fries should be. And...they have RC Cola! I don't usually drink soda, but will make an exception for nostalgic reasons. Service is Midwest great. Every one is smiling and genuinely seems happy. It's sort of set up like an old school A&W...so, its ambiance is great. Need to go back and work my way through their milkshakes and other treats. read more

I have to say this is the best place I have ever eaten on a good value of money. It was nice knowing that A&W building before it became this. I am visiting this place from michigan being in Wisconsin for a friends wedding. The first time we had this was for lunch on Wednesday which was amazing had the bacon cheeseburger and onion rings. The food was excellent. The service was amazing. Then Friday night we came back and I had the same thing and a brown cow which was amazing. The strawberry sundae was amazing. I can't wait to have this again when I visit Wisconsin in the summertime. read more

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LOVE Charlie's!!! I've only been here a few times but it's a family favorite! Absolutely love the aesthetics and being able to stay in our vehicles, the prices are very reasonable and food has always been pretty good for us!! Service can be a little better as we've seen people just standing around quite a bit and one guy seemed a little irritated/wasn't very smiley. but we understand it can get busy/overwhelming or not knowing when someone needs help as we stay in our vehicles!!! We will always recommend Charlie's!! read more

So yummy! Amazing prices! Good and efficient service! Cute little drive-in! My grandparents love it!

Great service great food! Awesome ambiance with the yard games and whatnot. Our family loves going here!

This place is a classic, family run drive in burger place. The Mann family has kept the tradition going of this iconic restaurant. The burgers are amazing and the root beer is great. I grew up in this small town of Hortonville but have since moved away but anytime I make it back to the area, stopping here is a must. Thanks for keeping it same all these years. read more

Charlie's Drive-In - American Near Me - Hortonville, Wisconsin

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Small drive thru fast food but great customer service (server comes to your vehicle, place the order, comes back with food and pay). The place is well maintained and food is delicious. I only ordered a bacon cheeseburger and a Black Cow (root beer float blended I think). It's perfect for the town of Hortonville or if you happen to be driving through; stop on by. read more

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Was passing through the area after a round of golf. What a gem of a place. Prices were great and the food was amazing as well. Service was very friendly. Wish we had this closer to home. read more

Old Fashioned Drive-In restaurant with waitresses that come to your car and deliver the food on a "table" that fits on your car window. Fun atmosphere and if you are lucky Elvis (I think he's the owner) will be working. Has outdoor tables if you do not want to mess up your car. Great place for a summer treat! read more

Best chili cheese dog ever!!!!!!! And the root beer is awesome try it you will like it

I wish I lived closer , a little slice of Americana with delicious food and great service. Friendly staff and Carl is a class act ! Worst the trip out of way read more

Great place to grab a burger and a shake! Definitely bring the kids here to have the drive in experience. The service is top notch. The root beer is absolutely heavenly. I'm always sad when it closes for the season. This place is worth the drive if you even remotely in the area! read more

We have been there several times and the chilli dogs, fries and deep fried mushrooms are excellent. We've had great service even when they're under staffed. It's a lot of fun going to a drive in. Brings back a lot of memories. read more

What a fantastic little gem. Service was fantastic and prices were cheap. I had the mushroom Swiss burger which was recommended by my sweet waitress and it was a great burger. Traditional drive up and get served at your car window or sit on the many outdoor tables. A little nostalgic change of pace if you are looking for something different. read more

Don't ask why, just go to Charlie's for a wonderful slice of Americana! We stopped in after a hard afternoon of gardening; almost every spot was taken. We placed our order and a short time later our carhop brought out our food. Hubby had a double cheeseburger, I had the grilled chicken, and we shared an order of onion rings. Both sandwiches were perfect, the rings were hot onion goodness, a little grease but not too much. The root beer was "da bomb!" For 1.15 we each got a ~ a 20 oz. frosty mug of sublime root beer, which neither of us could finish. They have a full complement of h'ors d'oeuvres, sandwiches, basket dinners, and beverages. We'll definitely be back! read more

Charlie's Drive-In - Charlie's Place, classic car days - American Near Me - Hortonville, Wisconsin

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Food is okay. Have ordered multiple times by phone and food is never ready at the pickup time they give.

The burgers are salty and hard and taste terrible the cheese curds have a pasty breading and the cheese is a weird pinkish orange color and don't taste very good. The best thing I can say about this place is the nostalgia of a drive in on a summer day and the ice cream make it what it is... read more

BEST SUMMERTIME BURGER IN WISCONSIN Bacon Cheeseburger $4.29 Awesome atmosphere. Great prices. Great food and their own, tasty, Root Beer! read more

Charlie's Drive-In - Best summertime burger in Wisconsin! Bacon cheese burger Great burger; great price $4.29 - American Near Me - Hortonville, Wisconsin

Friendly service, AMAZING food, and a great place to hang out with a lot of friends, all ages!

Chicken tender basket exceeded my expectations and the chocolate malt was delicious. I loved the atmosphere during Elvis Days. Overall amazing experience. read more

They have typical drive in food here. I absolutely love their burgers with the thousand island on them! And I always have to have a black cow to drink. Very good food and very good price! My husband and I can eat here for $12. Not bad at all! The service is always quick to see us drive up and they move fast and are friendly. I will continue going here. read more

Amazing food and a fun atmosphere! If you plan on going, aim for their classic car night or Elvis days!

DELICIOUS! Best place for shakes and malts ever. Very unique experience! 10/10 recommend

Went here for lunch and the burgers are awesome! The staff is very friendly, we felt very welcome. Make sure to get the Black Cow. After reading one of the reviews I completely agree, don't ask why, just go to Charlie's! Make sure you bring cash though but there is an ATM if you really need it. read more

Unique experience for the whole family with traditional drive in menu. Tuesday is Classic Car Night!

A classic drive in complete with car hops. This is a busy drive-in restaurant open during the summers. You can eat in your car or on some of the tables. The root beer is home-made. The hamburger ground up from the local grocery store. Tuesday is Classic car night. The owner even does Elvis for a week. The food is good, the atmosphere is worth the visit. read more

Service was fast and on top of things. Basic American food, but tasted great. Have been going here since 2005 and always enjoy the food. Just a tad pricey, but hey they bring the food out to you and hang it on your window old school style. Cash and check only...however, ATM is available read more