Hob-Nob drive-in was plenty busy for a late lunch on a Saturday. There are maybe 30 seats inside but, as the name implies, they do drive-in service as well if you want to stay in your car. We grabbed a booth (you can seat yourself when you go in). Make sure you go in through the ENTER door. We started with waters while we looked over the menu. The waters were 32 oz to go cups! It's been 10 days since our visit and I think I'm still sipping on that water. It was a LOT of water. Our order consisted of a two hot dogs, onion rings, milkshakes, and a hot caramel cake. The hot dogs were good. Not great, but good. The onion rings were very nearly burnt. Probably just a touch too crispy. The milkshakes were ok. But one thing moved this review from a 3 to 4 star: the hot caramel cake. Holy cow. I know it was relatively simple but the yellow cake cupcake, in a bowl filled to the brim with hot caramel sauce, and a tower of vanilla soft serve....YUM! I'd come back here just for that. The service was hit or miss depending on who stopped by the table. All in all, I'd return but I'd try a burger and get a hot caramel cake AND a hot fudge cake. read more

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The name and neighborly atmosphere are great. Southern Hospitality. BIG PORTIONS. I ordered a soda and water...the drink cups were at least 32oz each. Simple menu for a roadside diner. We did not order but looks like they have amazing ice cream sundae's on the menu. Glad we stopped! It was 3 minutes off the highway and much better than fast food at a gas station. Check them out! read more

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Great service, good burgers and a cool place to get a bite to eat while traveling through. Happy we stopped. Thank you read more

Hob-Nob Drive-In - Lots of parking - American Near Me - Gate City, Virginia

I recently discovered Hobnob Drive-In at 2256 Daniel Boone Rd, and I can't believe I've lived so close without knowing about this gem! The food is absolutely delicious, and after my first visit, I was hooked. I've already been there three times in just one month, and I'm eagerly planning my next trip back. The flavors, the atmosphere, and the friendly service make it a must-visit spot. I also like that you don't have to go in so if you have your fur babies with you, you can pull up and they'll come out to your car and take your order and deliver it right back to your car and you can sit there and eat! The staff have always been amazing and super nice! If you're in the area and haven't tried it yet, don't wait any longer--you're missing out on something special! read more

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Very good food for the price and nice friendly employees make it better when returning every time we pass by or drive through

Great food, great people. Food comes out fast. Booths are too small. If you use the drive in though, no need to worry about booths or table size. read more

This place was packed! Despite being a little off the beaten path, well who's kidding, this entire area is ohh the beaten path! Food was pretty fast despite there being nowhere to sit, they will bring it right out to your car, and it was delicious! I had the grilled chicken sandwich, and a side of onion rings, and both were great! People were nice as can be. The views from outside were also beautiful, Mountain View's from all angles. I was staying down at the cabins at Natural Tunnel, so this was a short drive away from some affordable quick yummy food, and this milkshakes looked amazing! Almost everyone was walking out with one. Next time! read more

Hob-Nob Drive-In - It's the only sign you'll see for awhile! - American Near Me - Gate City, Virginia

Good food and good service. Best banana splits around. Love coming here. You can go inside or just sit out in your vehicle. Definitely a great place to stop in and get a bite. read more

The food is real good and the prices are reasonable. They stay real busy, so you need to allow a little extra time for your order.

Classic restaurant! Food and dessert is awesome! I ordered fish sandwich. I can tell it is fresh with real batter. Their beans and corn is really good! read more

Yes to small town burger joints. Yes to the ones that have butterscotch milkshakes. Tots, fries, and legit onion rings! Three of us had takeout and we were all super happy with the food. It's a bit out of the way, but this place has been here forever and the locals love it too. It's always busy. read more

It had been a while since we had eaten at Hob-Nob. I used to go with my grandmother when I was younger. It is still the same little burger joint where you can get some of the best burgers around! Portions are generous! Dessert was my favorite. The banana split in a cup hit the spot! read more

Hob-Nob Drive-In - Banana Split in a a cup - American Near Me - Gate City, Virginia

This is a real community restaurant. Everyone knows almost everyone else. A real fun place. It is easy to see why the community flocks here. Food is fabulous, portions are large, and service is friendly and quick. I've been here several times. The hamburger is so good I haven't delved into the other menu items. I have tried almost all the sides. They are all very tasty and plentiful. I always top the meal with ice cream. I haven't the nerve to try the large cone. I would feel pretty silly with ice cream all over me. read more

Finally made it to hob nob and quickly realized why the locals rave on this place. Limited seating had us eating in the car but felt like old school drive-in. As I'm always on the hunt for something different, had to try the Emu burger. Onion rings were perfect allowing for a bite in without pulling out the whole onion. read more

Hob-Nob Drive-In - ows a sign in front of a mountain - American Near Me - Gate City, Virginia

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Great service. Servers are so attentive and friendly. Food was typical diner food, but better than most diners. Baked potatoes are HUGE. We were passing through, but we would definitely stop here on our next trip. read more

Super Double Bacon Cheeseburgers with fries and onion rings. Best burger I've ever eaten!! Will definitely be back read more

Hob-Nob Drive-In - Super Double Bacon Cheeseburgers with fries and onion rings. So good!! Best burger I've ever had. - American Near Me - Gate City, Virginia

Classic, delicious, a hidden gem!!! even though there was a line, the wait wasn't bad and gave us a chance to stretch our legs.

Great burgers! I got a cheeseburger and onion rings and the meal was delicious! My husband got a jumbo hamburger and fries and he said it was one of the best he's had, he got an ice cream too. We'll be back there sooner than later! read more

Yum yum yum yum!!! Can't say enough good things about this place love the food drinks ice cream and the people !!! ‍‍ read more

Great people. Awesome food. Can't beat prices. It is down back roads in the middle of nowhere but you need to take the trip it's worth it!

Gross Milkshakes with no taste and all the same color Come to find out the use a coffee flavor syrup The French fries were kinda burnt read more

Was back home for a visit and ate here for the first time in over 15 years. The burger was just the way I remembered it. Juicy and delicious! read more

What a great little drive-in! Reminiscent of my childhood. Great food and ice cream. Staff friendly and helpful all through the meal. Would highly recommend if you're in the area read more

Hob-Nob Drive-In - Custom sundae my son ordered. Made with a smile. - American Near Me - Gate City, Virginia

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Great service, delicious hamburgers and milkshakes. Took off a star for undercooked, cold fries. The place was packed at 4:30 with people waiting outside for a table. read more

Sad to have such disappointing food from a century old icon. 40 years I have dined here... The hot dog was very low quality with chili that was bland. The hamburger was supposed to be 5.3 oz raw, but it was likely 3oz, and cooked beyond death. The buns are as cheap as possible. The fries are cheap crinkle cut. The ketchup was food service junk. Pinto beans are $5 for a scant bowl- REALLY? The milkshakes were beyond compare. Love the memories, but can tell the business is failing. Too much competition crawling closer and closer for such meh food quality. I had planned 2 visits over 3 days, but just could not stomach a 2nd visit on this trip. Sad to see an icon failing after decades of success. Stick to the soft serve. Skip the food. Ridiculously poor quality. read more

The food and the service is excellent. Love the chocolate shakes. I've been there several times and have never had a bad experience.

Great stop on our road trip! Good food that made the family happy. We ordered burgers that came quick and fresh, and I had the country ham which was delicious. This is worth the few miles meander off the interstate. read more

Hob-Nob Drive-In - Soft serve swirl - American Near Me - Gate City, Virginia

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Moving back home to the Kingsport TN area -- just a few miles from this lil restaurant -- I am so happy to be visiting here again! Hobnob made carside service famous long before 2020! The food and Service is always great. This is a *"Go where the LOCALS go!"* Place, where you can't go wrong. read more

Hob-Nob Drive-In - Front Door - American Near Me - Gate City, Virginia

Exceptional care for employees and customers in the pandemic PLUS fabulous food. Love their cheeseburgers, tots, cherry Coke, and my kids like their hot dogs. Strongly recommend supporting a local business that's following public health precautions. So appreciative of you, Hob Nob! read more

I think these are the best milkshakes I've ever had. Definitely the best banana splits by far! Great service, amazing prices, nice location off the highway. Will be back! read more

The food was great! Simple menu done right and delicious. Service has been good both times. Milkshakes are very good. Stop in if your anywhere near Gate City Tennessee or Kingsport TN read more

HOLY COW! I cannot say enough good things about this place. My son and I have eaten here regularly for years, he absolutely loves their cheeseburgers and milkshakes, I cannot seem to get enough of their soup beans. Our waitress told me they soak their beans overnight and slow cook them all day. Just like grandma. If you haven't eaten here, what are you waiting on? read more

I am so happy to live so close to a regional treasure like Hob-Knob. (And yes, it does have its bragging rights, as apparently people come from all over the place to experience it!). I have yet to order anything from there that I did not enjoy, from burgers/sandwiches/dinners (they have really good chicken, excellent burgers, and my husband loves their hamburger and cheeseburger steak dinners), to the sides, down to our most favorite part: the desserts. The last time I ate there, I had one of their newest seasonal creations: a banana pudding milkshake. Oh my goodness, it was good! If you are ever in this little corner of the world and want something fast and delicious, from an old-school drive in that has been going for decades and decades, stop at Hob Knob. Also- I saw a review talking about how they won't be returning because of the "dangerous" road, and parking lot, warning others of this... I am only to assume that the person writing that review is not from around here (?), because that's a common type of thing a lot of places- pulling out onto a state road with a speed limit of 55 mph. Sure, a light or stop sign would probably be helpful, but in most instances like this, we get along just fine. I live on this road, less than 2 miles from the Hob Knob, and can promise that it isn't as bad as that review makes it out to be. Proper caution and good sense are all you need. Most locals know to slow their roll coming up on the Hob Knob. Maybe it is just that I personally am used to pulling off of and back onto roads with higher speeds, but it really isn't as bad as was made out to be. Just watch yourself, and use proper caution! read more

The actual address of this very busy place is 2256 Daniel Boone Road, Gate City, VA. It's closed on Mondays. By 3 PM on Sunday afternoon the crowd thins out a bit. Then six people walk in to sample the various ice cream delicacies. Turns out they are a Gospel quartet (and 2spouses) from SC. With sundaes and cones in hand they break into 4 part Gospel Harmony and the rest of the HobNob stills to enjoy the sound. Staff is friendly, food is good. Didn't expect dinner and a show! read more

Hob-Nob Drive-In - HobNob ice cream cone. - American Near Me - Gate City, Virginia

Locally famous, always wanted to try it, but it's usually too crowded to even park when I've passed by. This time a single parking spot opened up as soon as we pulled in, so we figured this was the time. Despite the crowd, service and food was quite fast and excellent. Good value for the money as well. Almost a five star. So what's not to like? Nothing...it's fine, but it looks like (and probably was) a 70's "Tasty Freeze" type restaurant with fast food type seating that puts you just a bit too close to your "neighbors" at other tables. Yes, I'm splitting hairs here...this place would be a 4.5 if they allowed it. read more

This place is AMAZING!! Friendly people. Delicious food. Great prices. I eat here regularly because you definitely get a great value for your money. read more

Workers are here in the south. And there's no exception that this place. Three people can eat for around $20 which includes three burgers with fries and drinks. Is a very busy place. The locals come here after church. Food is hot and fresh and the customer services is excellent. read more

Great hamburgers, all food is great. Service is super and friendly. Overall great va for your money. Try it you want be disappointed. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

Fun little find! Our burgers and fries (krinkle!) were great, but the soft serve chocolate ice cream was awesome. The huge banana splits looked amazing; wish they had scoop ice cream. Only down side was the buns were so cold, it felt weird on the burger. I'll ask for a grilled bun next time. Worth the drive from Kingsport etc! read more

Good tasty food! Heard much about it before a visit. Enjoyed my meal there but will not be returning until much needed improvements are made. For the sake of others, a serious word of caution: The road there is a state road on which locals travel at speeds far above 55mph. As this location has no formal intersection, or other traffick control measures, I ask you to take caution upon exiting & entering the large lot. But I highly recommend you visit & try this longterm locally-favored restaurant! You will love the food! read more