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    Shirl's Drive In

    3.2 (72 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Samantha P.

    Shirl's is a classic. Twist ice cream cones and cheese fries with jalepenos hit every time. Also, LOVE the banana shake.

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    Nancy E.

    No star place ....This a warning about this restaurant, if you want food that is not prepared properly,or they forget to add you food to the order or even better have immature staff this the place for you where they disrespect you and give you crap for a order totaling 62.26 yup they forgot my fries ,they forgot the 1lb of mushrooms that they. Barge me 11.00 for they gave me a Maxwell street polish that was boiled on French bread no mustard,no grilled onions so how is it a Maxwell hmmm a gyro sandwich with two yes I said 2 pieces of meat ,and the saddest double cheeseburger with everything I ever seen what everything on this burger well let me tell you no lettuce, no onions, no condiments so at least they gave me 1 slice of cheese , when I call about the missing food , they were rude and disrespectful the guy said I can't talk to the front now I have to cook the food I ask for the manager he said he not here call back in the morning I said no you need to make this right he proceeded to say , I give you store credit , I don't want that I want my food with out saying anything he pass me on to the next guy who wasn't any better and was rude and stated he told you He was passing the phone , after that exchange he was no this not a game I give you the missing food if you come back an get it so went to get it they only have one door open on the side all the other doors are close and they started arguing with my husband about how they gave us all our food this time he showing the bag and they said I put it in there ,while they were standing around joking with there hat tilted to the side like hoodlums not caring and making other customers wait 30 min for there food ,and having a child get sick from crying as they wait for there food . Honestly this sad situation and maybe they need new staff we ask when will the manager be here or is there a number the young girl that took my order stated to my husband I am new I don't know when the manager comes and I'm sure that the guy I talk to about my missing food is not a manager or a lead as he stated that he in charge so if you want over price ,and crappy service ,and unwelcome environment. This the place for you give them you money they have no problem taking it and giving nothing and treating you like crap .

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    Matthew O.

    First time in the area and saw some good photos and reviews of this place. I recommend going inside to order if it's your first time as the drive thru menu is very distracting/hard to read and the audisystem it's near impossible to hear clearly what's being said. I ordered the strawberry shortcake sundae and it was delicious actual pound cake slide and fresh strawberries topped with vanilla ice cream and nuts. Definitely would recommend a little update on the business for visuals on photos and menu items.

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    S T.

    We had few people behind us, they got the order before us. Like a lady order same thing we had. She got her ice cream first instead of us. We waited more 15 minutes

    Problem is the untrained teenagers. They got my order completely wrong. Kept giving me the wrong items 3 times. Ordered a banana boat and turns out they forgot the banana. When k can to tell them about it the girls who made it just bursted out laughing. Place is no longer what it used to be.

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    9 months ago

    Do not door dash from here. No Managers for complaints. This is the second order they messed up, I am done.

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    1 year ago

    Store is ran by kids. The girl at the window is rude. Doesn't acknowledge you just shoves your items out the window. Food is ok.

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    3 years ago

    Everything is always done right. Prices r really reasonable, olus i like that they have a large ice cream selection to choose from.

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    2 years ago

    Service was not the greatest. Long wait in drive through and my order was melted by the time I got it. It made a big mess in the car

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    Always hits the spot, but god damn the lines are always long. Needs lighting around the drive through menu.

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    3 years ago

    Waiting over 40 minutes for a simple food order, ridiculous!! Not a single person working had any interest in helping!!

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    6 years ago

    Best ice cream, best chili cheese fries, best cheese curds! Would recommend going here it's delicious!

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    6 years ago

    A great place for the family! The ice cream is rich, especially the chocolate. Get a twist for the best of both worlds!

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    5 years ago

    My shake went from $4.70 to $5.79 will not be going here anymore. Under new ownership and has gone downhill since.

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    5 years ago

    Milkshakes are amazing but the blonde cook need a dam hairnet cause wtf was that in my burger...Devastated..poppys better

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    6 years ago

    Customer beware. While they've posted signs that one has to wear masks several of the employees do not wear masks!!

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    Stopped in for dinner while out and about. We stopped in the pouring rain…read more Maria was very nice! We asked what they offer and she provided some options. She suggested the A Wreck and the Mama's Meatball, both of which were ordered. Both were the "Big" size that was enough to eat half right away and save the other half for lunch the next day. The food was served fast and both were very flavorful. Her meatball sub was hot (in temperature) and fresh and mine was hot (in spices) and fresh. Wow, that had quite the kick.

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    Smoked Brisket Sandwich 10/5 that good!!!!
    Smoked Brisket Sandwich 10/5 that good!!!!
    Cheese Curd Burger  4/5
    Cheese Curd Burger 4/5
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