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    Chuck A Burger Drive-In

    4.5 (188 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Diners, American
    Special Hours Closed
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    CHUCK A BURGER DRIVE-IN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Iconic sign. Might have been here since 1957.
    Greg P.

    One of only a few hundred authentic drive in restaurants left in America. Most people under 30 only know drive thru. (Talk to the clown box) . Here, a very friendly person takes your order carside and quickly delivers. Burger with everything was awesome. (See pic). I hear they sponsor classic car shows in summer. Would love to get a picture of a '55 outside this place. Place looks great for going on 75 years.

    Richard S.

    I always like mom & pop drive in places...and this one is good. I give a better rating too...as for the price, it was a good value for what you got. - Chuck Burger: the pic doesn't look the greatest, but it's better than it looks. The classic well scalded burger...with a good bit of salt and good toppings. - Onion Rings - some pre fab onion ring...but a better pre fab onion ring. - Tamale: Now, I just had the tamale plain....and for pre made...this tamale was great! - Chili Mac: Hardly my favorite. Whatever chili is on this....it isn't very good. So, this dish is a miss. The drive in....doesn't have the dining room open - all just car service in the lot.

    Spicy chicken sandwhich
    Erika H.

    Such a Nostalgic vibe! Hubby saw a post from another Yelper and was instantly sold on trying this place. I must say, it definitely did not disappoint. Upon arriving, we pulled into the spacious parking lot and parked. A young lady signaled to let us know she would be right over to take our order. You don't have to get out of your car, they come to you! I ordered a double cheeseburger, curly fries and an Oreo milkshake. The fries were well seasoned, crunchy and fresh. The cheese burger was seasoned and cooked perfectly with crunchy edges, and a soft bun. The milk shake was delicious, it was loaded with lots cookies and a great sweet treat to a savory meal. My husband ordered the same thing and stated his meal was a 10/10. We ordered a spicy chicken sandwich to share, but I didn't try it as I was so full from my meal. Customer service was top tier, with friendly wait staff. They definitely deserve a 10/10. All that was missing was a parking lot full of vintage cars!

    Brittany J.

    Fire, fast and hot! A STL County classic! Service 10000 stars. Also enjoyed the banana shake, curly fries and patty melt.

    Double bacon cheeseburger
    myisha k.

    Ok I finally have a picture to post about. This place has been a gem since I was little and even before that. It's been around for years literally and still worth every penny. My stepdad used to bring me here for the car cruise and we'd enjoy the burgers, hotdogs or a shake. Literally have never had anything nasty. The service is amazing literally reminds you of an old school diner. Like the ones I've saw in movies and pictures (I'm not that old lbvs) anywho the ones were they took your order from your car in skates. Yea that kind of vibe is here and they still walk to your car and take your order and bring you food! This place is definitely worth trying if you've never been to experience it for yourself. They also still have the car cruise

    J David H.

    Just off the plane and hit up Chuck A Burger which is nearby. I've had on a try list for years. I love old drive-in's from the 50's. It's not much to look at unfortunately, but maybe it once was. The area seemed safe during the day. I actually was hoping they had indoor seating but it's now closed. So I pulled up by the building and service was immediate and friendly. I kept it simple with a cheeseburger, fries and strawberry shake. Prices were affordable. My order came out on a bag in less than 10 minutes. Burger and fries were hot and tasty. Shake ok. The server came back and brought extra napkins. A solid 4 seems to fit them perfectly. Good bites and excellent service. Not sure I would return, but check them out if never been.

    Double cheese burger and cheese fries
    Chiquita M.

    I love love love chuck a burger! I've been coming here for about 7 years!!! The service is amazing you can call the order in or just pull in and get a nice size burger, fries and drink! They are always very nice when you arrive they great you no more than 5 minutes! Unless they are busy. When I first started coming here you could eat on the inside. Not sure if the same applies now. Oh well it's all the same! Well done indeed!!

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    Janice P.

    This is one of my favorite local places, end up grabbing a burger here on the regular and while I have tried other things and liked them (they have a big menu), I love good burgers and this is one I crave. I love the fries and onion rings both and appreciate that everything is made to order. That freshness is not as common as I would like. Another standout is the team who works there. They are friendly, timely and have given me good feedback on things when I have asked about other things on the menu - not once have they led me astray. I do want to give you a tip on how it works, cause they closed their dining room during Covid and remain a drive up restaurant. And it confuses new folks cause it is not a drive thru or like Sonic with speakers. - there are signs on the building that say spots up at the building should be used for to go orders. - if you want to eat there great! Just park a layer out, or even hit up the picnic tables. - someone will come to you as soon as possible (they frequently motion they will be a minute as they put in someone else's order. If you park anywhere they can see you, they tend to arrive promptly. - lots of locals eat there often so if you want a menu, just ask. They have paper ones with them. Feel free to say it will take a minute or tell them what you are thinking. Since the restaurant is so close to an overpass, pay extra close attention to traffic and keep an eye out for folks who walk, ride bikes or whatever cause pedestrians are pretty common with a big school and all nearby. It's family owned & operated so they are closed Sundays.

    Jordan M.

    Food is awesome! I haven't been to a drive thru since I was a kid, so it was fun to bring my kids to experience it! The few times we went (while we were in St. Louis visiting) the staff were all so friendly, no matter how busy!

    Double with LTOP and awesome fries
    Steve W.

    Been a long time since I went by Chuck A Burger Drive-In. Glad I did. Car hop came out quick. Got my order and my food came out even quicker it seemed. Good well seasoned double smash burger with LTOP and small fries. Those were the best fries I've had in a LONG time. I'll try to get back sooner. Love the curb service experience.

    Fresh and hot!
    Brittany N.

    Stopped by Chuck-A-Burger Drive-In and loved the retro vibe! I got a single Chuck with everything, fries, and a Coke--classic and delicious. Burger was juicy, fries were crispy, and the service was fast and friendly. Definitely hitting the cravings for fresh hot fast food.

    Iconic Chuck-A-Burger
    John K.

    Curbside service only. Dining room is not open. This was disappointing. It's been 40 years since I ate here. It's right across the street from my old high school, Ritenour, on St. Charles Rock Road. I ordered the double Chuck burger, fries and a small vanilla shake. The double burger was lacking in meat compared to their competition. Their fries are very good and the milk shake was terrific. The fries are a little above average in thickness. They were cooked perfectly. The milk shake was thick, creamy and the perfect vanilla taste. If you go online and see they have inside seating I can tell you that it's no longer the case. Very prompt and friendly curb service for take out. It took less time then I expected to receive my order.

    Single Cheeseburger
    Cassandra S.

    We had previously never been here before, so we are so excited to come try it. Unfortunately, they are still not serving indoors but that is completely fine. It was so easy to order. You pull up and they do watch consistently and they come to your car, ask your order, bring you your order, and then you pay you can sit in your car and enjoy the music or player on music and eat. The food was delicious and I highly recommend at least trying this place once. We tried the curly fries, salad, and two burgers. I will say I didn't feel like there was any special thing special about the burgers, but they were made fresh and delicious. All I could really taste was the mayo and mustard. Solid was great and very large for a side salad. And the fries were very flavorful.

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    2 months ago

    Really good burger and fries. Friendly staff as well. I've been there twice and both times were excellent

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    Very good food for the price. The service is so friendly every time. I choose to call ahead to order. Very laid back and good people.

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    Great! Everything! The car service is really a nifty feature but the real attraction is the hamburgers. Absolutely the best!

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    Takes me back to the good old times. Food is great and affordable. Always a good time.

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    I love this place great classic burger great old 60s feel I've been going here since I was a kid. I just can't get enough of it.

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