Clyde's! Clyde's! I've been wanting to visit this place for at least 10 years. I'd read the reviews, looked at the customer photos of the burgers over and over, check out the menu photos... And drool. But for whatever reason, we'd always put it off when visiting our cottage in Moran, Michigan each June. Then today me, my wife, and our dog Jax dropped in. It was EXACTLY how I thought it would be. Old school drive-in vibe, friendly server, and delicious burgers in the comfort of the family SUV. Even the fries and onion rings were perfect. We ordered a plain burger patty for the dog, and our server even brought him a biscuit treat! Who does that? We'll be regulars every time we visit our Yooper friends in our favorite state from now on. There's a Taco Bell next door. Nobody cares lol. Go there now. Unless they're closed. In which case, wait until they're open. Pay attention people! read more

We have tried to stop at Clyde's for years but something would always keep it from actually happening. This time we hit it at the right time. The drive up location had open spots so we took one and man we were happy. The waitress comes right to your window and takes your order, brings your food and takes your money. Cash only, but I was good with that. The waitress was very friendly, attentive and busy! She and one other were constantly going in and out taking orders, bringing food and working. The food....OMG! Go hungry if you decide to tackle their 1/2 to 3/4 lb burger. I thought I was hungry until that 1/2 lb burger came. So heavy, but soooo good. If you want a good old fashioned burger, this is it! No wonder they have a legacy and long wait time. Ours was 20 minutes this time. We had stopped another time and went in and found out it was over an hour. We passed then because of time constraints but nothing was holding us back this time. If you have passed this iconic place in the past and not stopped, you're missing out. They have other things on the menu besides burgers, so you should be able to accommodate most people in your group. So good! read more

Clyde's Drive-In - Burgers Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

Had to try the famous Clyde's Drive-In. The place was packed. Food took about 20 minutes to make. Definitely has the vibes of an old drive in - retro, vintage. We tried the Big "C" burger which was a nice size burger and tasty. We both had the works on top. We also ordered onion rings and fries. Both were nothing special. Prices are very reasonable. You do need cash. They have an ATM inside (obviously it charges a fee 3.95). read more

Clyde's Drive-In - Onion rings & fries - Burgers Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

Best burgers ever! They use really delicious meat, no premade patties. Huge portions! Great milkshakes too. The staff was super nice and friendly. We ate inside with 2 kids at the counter. What a fun place. We are stopping back there on our way out of town. read more

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Once again, Clyde's Drive-In for the win! It's typically a must stop, the service is always friendly and the burger is what keeps me coming back, and upgrading to deluxe and making it a basket is the only way to go in my humble opinion. And while I enjoy eating at in the "old school" drive-in bays, I typically will take my meal across the street and enjoy it while overlooking the mighty Mac! read more

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My sister found out about Clyde's from a MI FB group and said, "We have to check out this burger place, people were saying it's the best." I liked the old school burger hop feel of pulling up and the staff coming out to get your order and window tray delivery. The menu is on a main display (see photo) and you just wait for them to come out- no buzzer/ intercom like some places may have. There was a great variety of options for food and beverages but I had the Mushroom and Swiss burger with onion rings and vanilla malt. My sister had Double Cheeseburger with chili fries, pop. The portions were ample, especially the chili fries (we barely ate them after sharing my onion rings but took with us for later) Burgers hot and juicy, good melty cheese, buns held up to the task well. This definitely a great choice for a good meal, relaxation break from driving and enjoying the beach along M2. There was a small counter area inside (5-6 people?) plus a deck outside with picnic tables and plenty of parking spaces in the lot for carry out after you walked up to order. Car hop area had 7-8 spots right up front. But lots of people in and out, sitting on the deck and while staff were hustling to customers patiently waiting their turn for friendly service. And the wait was not bad, just when you were thinking, "I wonder if someone is..." there they were: taking your order, bringing your food/ tab or taking your tray. I believe there were restrooms inside but I didn't go in. Will definitely be back next time we're in St. Ignace! read more

Clyde's Drive-In - Main menu- just about everything you could want. Even salads! - Burgers Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

The jalapeno poppers (cream cheese) was very good but took 45 minutes wait. Keep that in the mind. We had very good bison burger and absolutely perfect classic Bacon Lettuce Tomatoes sandwich! (I added extra bacon and was absolutely worth it!) and everything was cheap! Cute drive in place, perfect to park and eat in the car as the inside building just have a bar seatings. Very chilly inside and entertaining to watch cooks cooking great food! read more

Clyde's Drive-In - 3/4 lb Bison Burger! - Burgers Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

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Amazing burgers The Big C is one of the best Big burgers in Michigan. Super juicy flavorful burger nice malty cheese. It never disappoints. Classic drive in that's been doing it for years. read more

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We're looking to grab something quick, be in and out. The food is OK, not something that I would recommend, but if in the area, service is quick and fast read more

Overall, this place is just okay and overpriced. I had the chicken tenders and onions rings and they were both basic. The food takes a while to make, especially if they are busy. I would skip it and hit up the McDonald's down the road instead, as it is much cheaper and faster. read more

Great Bison Burger! I would say price wise get a regular cheese burger with all the fixins and skip the overpriced "Big C". The wait was 45 minutes, so call your order in ahead off time. That is one persons main job. I stood in line and watched them cook the burgers. Definitely made fresh. They forgot me for 10 minutes so I had to wait extra and my food was cold. read more

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Everyone told us we had to try Clyde's! Boy oh boy were they right! It's a cash only establishment with fresh patty, burgers fresh fries, amazing staff and Old-school charm! The burgers are just to die for! So juicy and flavorful!! The next time we are up this way we will be sure to come back! I Cannot say enough good things about Clyde's!! read more

Clyde's Drive-In - Burgers and fries - Burgers Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

WARNING: Yes I know you saw the amazing reviews and thought this place was the place to be when it comes to food but boy you're in for a treat when it comes to the customer service. My family and I was kicked out before we could even get a word in. The servers are beyond disrespectful and the place hasn't even got a touch a paint since it's been open. Unclean bathrooms, bugs in the corner, and rude staff. Don't even bother. Menus prices aren't even up to date. read more

Wow, can't say enough about Clyde's! Their Clyde burgers are huge and delicious; the regular burgers are equally delicious; and I had a cherry malt that tastes like 1960s good! I mean, that is really that good. Every time we come to the upper Peninsula of Michigan we make a stop at clients. Everyone else should try them too for the experience. And the great food and the fun service. read more

Ordered deluxe burger with onion ring , they were really good onion rings . Hamburger was substantial, lettuce and tomatoe nice , fresh bun . Grilled chicken other order with fries . All good . Forks , napkins and salt and ketchup in the bag ! Service - they were hopping , no drive in spots open . We took it to go and ate at the bridge view park !!! Service with a smile and good food ! read more

Well been a long time since I've had me a big c from here 15 bucks and wasn't as good as I remember it was cooked dry and the bun wasn't toasted and must be really cheap cause it fell apart ended up just tossing half way through it was disappointing to say the least but chocolate shake was good but hard to mess that up read more

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Ok. Is it old? Yes. Is it busy? Yes. Is the food always fresh and good? Again yes! Cool old drive up burger joint. Been here many times over the years and will come back as long as they are there. I love being able to watch them prepare the food and see the old diner style with a lunch counter. Just a fun place. The staff are always spot on and moving 99mph. But they also take time to treat you like a neighbor. Go and enjoy Clyde's! read more

On our drive through the Upper Peninsula we were told we should stop at the highway drive in as it would be an incredible experience. The drive in was extremely efficient with someone coming out to take the order, offering bagging of the food or tray service. The area was very clean and well kept. The most important thing was the meal and the food was absolutely delicious. The burger was amazing one that you would travel a distance for and not mind the drive. Also the gravy for the fries and gravy was the best we have ever had anywhere. Highly recommend Clyde's. read more

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We heard this was THE place to go to in St. Ignace. They were right! The burgers and shakes were worth the 30 minute wait!! Car hops are always fun. The girls were great and kept checking on us. Cash only, we saw the ATM inside after driving around looking for one Either side of the bridge, you need to eat at Clyde's! read more

My family and I recently took a weekend trip to Mackinac City and seen Clyde's on TikTok. And they did not disappoint at ALL!! It was the best food we had all weekend! The burgers,fries,onion rings and milk shakes were amazing! Not greasy all but everything was still not dry either. You definitely get an old 50s dinner vibe and the service was amazing! Anytime I am up this way I will 100% be getting! read more

The Very Best!!! Bar none...a must stop everytime!!! The friendly service cannot be beat!

Good drive in food. Excellent burgers and awesome shakes! Order ahead or you'll wait 20 minutes. read more

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We stopped in simply to try the food in this place given the roadside sign hype and the online testimonials. The food is satisfactory --- as in OK. We didn't bother with pix. There was little extraordinary about this place other than the advertising hype. read more

Clyde's is a Michigan tradition! I've been here a handful times during various times in the UP. I trip to the UP is never complete without a stop at Clyde's (In fact, Clyde's is located a few minutes from the Mackinac Bridge!) The wait *may* look long and intimidating but the trained servers and workers at Clyde's make the service look like a well oiled machine. It will ALWAYS be worth it! My favorite items on the menu is the classic burger and onion rings. You also can't go wrong with the fries and chicken tenders. Clyde's may also offer the BEST burger in Michigan. During the pandemic, we drove the 4 hours up 75 to visit on their opening day to show support for one of our favorite local businesses. I'll happily do it again! read more

Clyde's Drive-In - Menu 2023 Season - Burgers Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

After visiting Clyde's in Manistique two years ago, I've been dreaming about the burgers. Thick, juicy, delicious. It's been two years, but I finally made it back to the UP and this time went to Clyde's in St. Ignace. This particular location gives off all the classic Drive-In vibes - you park in one of the stalls, and a waitress comes out, takes your order, brings your food, and then busses your trash. They will continuously check on you so you always feel like you're taken care of. Fast, friendly, delicious food, what else could you want? 3/4 LB Big "C" w/ Cheese ($13.25) - Holy cow, this thing is huge. Last time around I got the 1/4 pound and found that I still had an appetite afterwards. I figured, why not go for their special C? After seeing how massive this was... I was certainly wondering if there was any way I could finish it. This burger has three huge patties, each topped with a creamy, melty slice of American Cheese. The patties are juicy with a good beefy flavor, and the burger comes served piping hot. I almost burned my mouth! I got all the toppings, which includes sliced pickles/relish, diced onion, mustard, and ketchup. The condiments ooze everywhere, adding additional moisture, sweetness and tanginess. Don't worry though, this burger is wrapped in paper so that it catches any wayward sauce or pieces of food. There's a crunch and sweet vinegary taste from the sliced pickles, with additional crispness from fresh onion. The diced onion doesn't have a overwhelming pungent bite, which makes the flavor well balanced. It's really the perfect burger, albeit huge. (5/5) Chicken Clyde ($6.50) - I'll start by saying that Clyde's is for burgers, not for chicken sandwiches. That being said, this chicken sandwich is fine for this type of establishment. I'm almost certain the chicken is made commercially, since it appears to be an amalgam of chicken chunks pressed into a uniform breaded patty. It's fried pretty much perfectly, with a good crisp exterior and a moist interior. The sandwich comes with shredded lettuce and mayo to add moisture and fat. It's better than most fried chicken sandwiches from fast food burger places, but not better than chicken sandwiches from fried chicken fast food places. I'll refrain from rating this since it's not really something Clyde's specializes in. We just got it because we wanted something that wasn't a burger (and we didn't see Sizzler on the menu which we would have gotten if we had seen it!). If you don't want the drive-in experience, they do have a small dining room and order counter on the right side of the building. There's also bathrooms located inside. In nicer weather, if you want to sit outside they have picnic tables for use as well. Clyde's really does have some fantastic burgers. If someone was visiting the US from another country and wanted a taste of a massive classic American burger, I would 100% direct them to Clyde's. Note: Cash only! Bring cash! read more

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Food is super expensive for what you get. Small portions. The fried green beans tasted like throw up. The service is good. I like the idea of the drive in. Nice ambiance read more

Clyde's Drive-In - Fried green beans - Burgers Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

This is an old school, outdoor, tray on your window drive in. They have a great fried white fish basket! The service was prompt and food got there fast overall. Great stop for lunch. read more

Cash only no cards. 35 min for food. It was standard drive-in food/atmosphere. Nothing fancy. Waitress was friendly. Kitchen staff went on visible smoke breaks during our visit which was less than appetizing. Also no refills on drinks read more

Amazing burgers, really fun stop after crossing the Mackinac Bridge. Quick service, and good food.

Crowded with eager and happy customers, attentive staff, super small counter to eat in, but they deliver to your car. 1/4 lb cheeseburger is bigger than expected with delicious meat perfectly cooked to medium, loaded w/toppings, could well be best burger in U.P. read more

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A must stop spot for us anytime we're in St.Ignace! Best burgers around, you have to give The Big C a try! Service is fast and friendly, and it has an old timey vibe to it. Give Clydes a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

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Terrible service, waited in our car for 30 minutes for services.. found humans hair in our food.. looks like they don't wear hairnets at all... food was terrible and everything is dirt and needs to be remodeled... they need to close and sell read more

I'd never been to Clyde's but we stopped there for a late dinner on our way up to Marquette recently. Inside was closed in September 2021. I had a bacon cheeseburger - the bacon was crispy and delicious, and the meat was juicy and nicely seasoned. The bun held up and you can choose whatever toppings you want. You can get your burger with as many patties as you want! I thought the quarter pound was perfect. The person taking our order was polite and patient. The menu is big but it's basically burgers, fried food, and a couple other things including pasties and some basket dinners. The onion rings weren't the best (a little soggy, I would prefer a crispy onion ring), but I liked the poppers and the broccoli bites. There was no restroom available when we visited, not even a port a potty. Luckily there are a few gas stations nearby. I liked the burger and would get one again but wouldn't need to stop here every time. read more

Clyde's Drive-In - Onion rings, jalapeño poppers, and broccoli bites. Cash only - Burgers Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

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Expensive but very good. The line is always long but food is ready when you order ahead.

I had the deluxe olive burger, a chocolate malt and french fries. The burger was a bit heavy on the olives, but delicious nonetheless. The french fries were perfectly salted and absolutely delicious as was the chocolate malt. read more

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Clyde's is traditional Drive-In very similar to the depicted in the movie "Grease". I ordered the buffalo burger basket with cheese. Delicious! The cheese was melted perfectly! The fries are not greasy with just the right amount of crispness. The service was fabulous. Waitress knew exactly when to come get our tray. Of course it would've been better if I had been driving a classic car. Instead all I had was my Silverado. Oh well, a new goal for the next visit. read more

After over four years my review has not changed the food is spectacular the burgers are filling and delicious feels like made them at home. But then again you're going to have to wait wait wait but it's all worth it. It is a stop when you're headed to St Ignace! read more

Bring your cash cause they know how to make a burger!! Fries are hot and saltay. My grandma says the junior burger and fries is the perfect sized lunch. We came here twice in the same weekend and so should you. read more

Clyde's Drive-In - Burg and fries - Burgers Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

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Quality Burger, fries and vanilla shake. There is a wait to cook the meal but it's well worth it. Cash only btw read more

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Stopped at Clyde's in St Ignace. Service was awesome, and attentive. We had a whitefish basket with onion rings, and a cheeseburger with fries. The food was hot, cooked well, tasty as always. Not greasy tasting. Clydes fulfills our orders again! read more