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Swope's Drive In

3.9 (51 reviews)
InexpensiveFast Food
Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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SWOPE'S DRIVE IN ATMOSPHERE

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Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Richard S.

I always like the "mom and pop" drive in dairy del places. As you'll see, this place has a lot of options to choose from. I opted for a chili dog and fries. They're using a hot dog with a bit more spiced flavor taste. The chili was good enough - that was fairly wet - but not full on runny by any means. Fries were your typical drive in fry - certainly came out hot. The hot dog came out good and hot. And if you're a pebbly ice fan, then you're in business at this place! The place has plenty of business; that's for sure. So, I suggest, you add to their business. High-tail (your tail) over there to Swope's!

a hamburger with a bite taken out of it
Anissa C.

My man and stopped here in our way to Kansas! I was excited to try an old fashioned hamburger. Unfortunately, I was disallowed. The bun was cold, not toasted! The meat was very thin and didn't fit the entire size of the bun. Needless to say I was disappointed..

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Darrell H.

Stopped in well after lunch time for a burger and shake. Took literally forever but the final product was excellent. Great small old fashioned drive in. We'll worth the stop as long as you're not in a hurry.

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Rabi V.

Had burgers chicken sandwich chili fries. Was hot fresh and tasty. Great highway pit stop. Definitely recommend. Very reasonable prices and good friendly kids behind the counter.

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Dominique H.

Stopped to get gas off the highway on the way home from KC and noticed this cutie little drive-in across the road. My husband and I were hungry and not looking to make another stop on another exit so I was delighted to see food nearby. Man this place is a blast from the past with a walk up counter outside or a little diner inside to sit in. They have a wide but simple menu. I had a regular cheeseburger and my husband had a double cheeseburgers. We were both satisfied with our food. It was just plain good, nothing fancy just good burgers. There isn't much advertisement from the highway so keep your eye out. Will definitely stop here on future trips

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Great local drive inn!!!! Home of the Susie Q! Swope Burger is better than your Big Mac!!

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Friendly, love the atmosphere. Love the grilled cheese and homemade fries. We always stop when traveling by

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Great shakes. Great Susie's. Right off I-49. Best burger joint between Kansas City and Joplin.

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I have ate there twice. The best Susie Q fries!! Love it. I will be back next tike I pass through there.

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This place is great! Food is really good. And the whole family loved the fries that come out in a square! A very cozy little drive in.

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Suzy Q's remind me of the ones you get at the state fair. Yum! Heaven for Coke memorabilia fans. Fun atmosphere. Burgers were really good.

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Great Susie Q fries. We love this drive in! Easy on and off the highway. Reasonable prices. Will stop by again soon.

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The service was great, people were very friendly, we eat there every chance we have…read more Food was great

If you're looking for a nod to a throwback in time, when people were proud to be American's, when…read moregas was cheap, when you could buy groceries without breaking the bank account, when you trusted your institutions and their leaders, you probably need to roll in here. Located in the tiny town of Iola KS just off the road a bit sits one of the few free stand alone A & W's. Most are now combo'd with Long John Silver's - not sure why but back to the review. We stopped in on a thru trip from Kansas City to Tulsa, we had the grand kids in tow and needed a roadside stop about half way. I found this joint and my grandson had been asking about Root Beer Floats, I had to take the opportunity to introduce him to a real version, not some sling it in a styrofoam cup kind of affair. We arrived about 2pm when drinks are half price and we ordered up the sought after refreshments. Upon first taste I was transported back in time to my childhood and teen years. I remember sitting in the back seat of the family car, on hot vinyl upholstery sipping from a straw and holding that frosty mug on my knee. I recalled the pre-game meal of a cheese burger, fries and a rootbeer float before basketball games. All I was missing was my letter jacket. I don't think my grandson came up for air until after the last bite, he may have even gotten a "brain freeze" from the cold sugary goodness. I can't vouch for the food but from the reviews it looks like a solid place, there appeared to be many happy locals dining in for a late lunch. Check this place out, you'll be thankful and you'll probably remember the good ol' days.

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