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    Thrifty Scotsman Drive In !

    4.4 (220 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Fast Food, Desserts
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    THRIFTY SCOTSMAN DRIVE IN ! ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Joshua P.

    Great place and pretty good value. Their burgers are solid , decent size portions. No frills ... just a good ol burger. Simple yet good. The fries were thick cut ... and were "ok". They over cook them and don't think there is any seasoning. But they have a great variety of dipping sauces. Makes up for the fries. Their ranch was great , tartar sauce (self serve) was good too. They also have bbq and There chicken and shrimp baskets were pretty good. Go for the double basket. Makes more sense I would have given this place a 4.3 but the closet option was 4. If I'm in the area , I'll definitely come back.

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    Dalia D.

    No frills burger joint. Better than the fast food chains. The fries taste just how my grandma use to make. Their tartar sauce is the bees knees. I could eat a whole basket on just that alone. Clean and simple. Plenty of seating inside and a few tables outside.

    Janis S.

    Wait for it!!! We were visiting from Tennessee with our Brothers family. "Let's go get a good hamburger. We have a great restaurant we love to go to". They were right, Hamburger, fries and milk shakes were delicious. That night when I was taking off my jewelry, I realized my bracelet was missing. Everyone spent all day looking everywhere in the house and yard several times for the bracelet. You see, it had been my mom's and I wore it everyday just like she did. It had 5 large Opals, her birthstone. She died last August and had lived with me for over 20 years. Does that make it more special? No, but . . . The managers found it that night when they were cleaning up. She put it in the safe and waited for someone to call. I can never thank them enough. These are the kind of people who care about their customers and their food. Thanks Thrifty Scotsman. You get 5 Stars from me.

    Big Papa Burger and Large Fries

    The food is great! Dropped by to check it out and it was exactly what I was looking for.

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    2 months ago

    First time trying this place. It was delicious and would definitely recommend. Cheaper than fast food!!

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    1 month ago

    Good for an affordable meal, won't break your bank and tastes pretty good my mom and sister love it here

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    1 month ago

    Best local Burger joint! Shakes are the best Get a super ham and some fries to dip in the shake!

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    2 months ago

    i am in disbelief at how good this food is. absolute perfection on the burgers and the peanut butter and malt milkshake is amazing!

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    5 months ago

    Best burger joint ever!!! It's the only place in town worth waiting in line for. The service is awesome too! Good job guys

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    6 months ago

    I finally had a chance to come back and the food was as good as I remembered. Top notch on the tartar sauce as well

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    1 year ago

    Was just there again on Friday and it was perfect as usual. Did the fish and shrimp. This is one of my favorite places to go.

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    6 months ago

    Burgers, fries and bomb onion rings, remember to order burgers loaded minus what you don' t want on it.

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    2 years ago

    Super bacon and fish and chips our favorite. Tartar sauce is good too. Shakes are good too.

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    2 years ago

    Just a good ole fashioned American burger. Nuff said. But I need more words to complete the character limit for this review

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    Comforting and tasteful holiday decor.
    Comforting and tasteful holiday decor.
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    This is our fresh fruit filled crepe! It's very delicious and oh so filling. You can split with a friend or indulge all by yourself!
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