We went to Tibbs for a school fundraiser so it was considered a private event. They organized and had workers to help with parking and other aspects. The drive in was clean and the staff were friendly. It was raining considerably so we took refuge under an outside awning. When a concession staff member spotted us she had us come inside to eat, even though the concession was from our private event. Very kind! It was a fun experience and totally new for the kids. We learned a bit about drive in etiquette and the best views. For sure we would prepare our car with cushy blankets etc for next time, or go with lawn chairs. It was a fun event and we would go again. The screen was perfectly visible and we didn't have trouble with sound as brought a 'boom box'! We plan to go again this summer! read more

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Omg I live this place! Its reasonably priced. And its so family friendly. The concessions stand is the ultimate set up. They have it set up to run so smoothly. I loveeeee it. Every place should definitely take notice. The staff was friendly. And we just really enjoyed it. I used to take my boys to the drive in in Ohio all the time but had not been since moving to Indy but I will definitely go again! read more

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This was our first time at a drive in and it was fun. So glad we bought a portable radio beforehand. We didn't know if we going to be all gravel, so maybe bring more blankets and chairs next time. There's a concession stand and they have all kinds of snacks, treats, and food. At decent prices as well! Was an awesome time :) read more

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DONT watch scary movies here as you will only see half the movie as the screens are not equipped for it. Love the pizza!!! The popcorn tasted a little stale this visit but not in the past. Love watching movies under the stars and $12 for 2 is perfect. They do shut down everything at midnight so use the restroom before then. Overall it's a summer staple!! read more

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I love going to Tibbs in both the summer and early fall. Even on a hot day, it's nice and cool by the time the movie starts. I love that I'm able to bring my own food in addition to the huge selection of concessions they have. I always bring a couple snacks and get something sweet at the concession. This is such a fun and inexpensive place to spend the evening with friends read more

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My husband and I stopped in the first weekend of August to watch Trap / Watchers. Despite us living on Indy's west side for the last 7 years, I had never been to Tibbs before and he hadn't been since he was a kid. He said the concessions building was exactly the same as he remembered it. It was so fun and like a blast from the past with the way it was set up and decorated. We got a large popcorn, funnel fries, a cheeseburger, a tenderloin, and 2 root beer floats. The popcorn was great, the root beer floats were amazing, and the cheeseburger brought back fond memories of school lunches. Neither of us really liked the funnel fries and my husband wished he had ordered a cheeseburger like I did instead of the tenderloin. Everything was super reasonably priced and I'm glad we supported the concessions vs bringing a pizza. Both M. Night Shyamalan movies were really fun and it was a great date night spot. The only downside is that it was incredibly hot (early August, so to be expected) and my husband had to keep the driver's side windows up almost all of Trap because the car next to us had 2-3 kids that talked very loudly the entire movie. This really limited air flow for the first movie and it was uncomfortably hot in the car. The family next to us did not stay for Watchers, so we rolled all the windows down once they left and the temp cooled down drastically and it was lot more enjoyable. We can't wait to come back, but we are waiting for it to get a little bit cooler. read more

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Fun date night spot. Prices were reasonable. Plenty of space for parking. We didn't try any of the food while there, the line was super long (it was opening night of the season). Staff were really pleasant and grateful for our business. read more

Screens are so dark you can't see the movie. Line for concession was out the door and took 25 minutes to get through cause only one side was open. The food is good though, just a little over priced. They charge a fee to use your debit card which should be illegal read more

Great place to go see a movie and relax with friends I've been here a few times love the vibe it takes me back in time

I had not been to Tibbs Drive-In for a long time. One thing that is nice is there are different screens to choose from. Each screenplay two movies. If you're going to visit the concession stand, be ready to wait in line at least 30 to 45 minutes. There are a lot of options and everything was decently priced. The restrooms are also located inside of the concession area. It would be nice if they did some thing about all the gravel and dirt. Would Chip and seal be possible? I'm grateful for this location and a fairly economical entertainment option in Indy. read more

Classic drive-in theater! My husband's colleague recommended it for the experience and for the food. We purchased tickets online in advance, but you can also purchase them on site. Friendly staff greets you and provides a garbage bag (no excuses to make a mess!) and an informational sheet on their policies, which station to tune into, etc. There are 4 screens, each play 2 or 3 movies per night. It's a pet-friendly venue. You can bring your own food and drinks, BUT consider supporting the concession instead. Traditional food (hot dog, burgers, pizza, popcorn and the like) but delicious and affordable. We will absolutely return. So glad to know this drive-in is here! read more

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Tibbs Drive-In is an awesome outdoor movie experience with a nostalgic touch. I think there is something really special about watching movies under the night sky. You can watch from your car or sitting outside in chairs. Just be prepared for a long line to get in if you don't arrive early. read more

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Food and snacks are priced more reasonably than any normal movie theater. You get to watch a movie in the comfort of your own vehicle. 10/10 date spot read more

Super fun and retro. This was my first drive-in, here's some tips from one newbie to another: -If you're bringing kids to a kid movie, plan for them to be IN the car. The other screens are clearly visible from your spot and show stuff for grownups. -Plan for mosquitos. Nana knew from her childhood to bring little citronella candles in holders for inside and around the car, plus bug spray. -Bring some painters tape or something for the tiny runner lights inside the car that you can't turn off. Or just check out your car before you go. -The concessions stand is awesome. Funnel cake fries, soft serve, fresh sliced apples with hot caramel sauce, tons of meal options including grilled chicken sandwiches,- and it's all really reasonable. Three of us had dinner and dessert for like $32. read more

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We had such a blast finally checking this spot off our bucket list. When Heartland Film Fest came to Tibbs, we couldn't not check it out. We bought our tickets online, arrived five minutes before we started, and had our tickets scanned on our phones at the entrance. The man working the ticket stand was so friendly and pointed us to the correct screen. He also gave us a slip of paper with the radio/sound info on it. We easily found a parking spot at our screen (if you have a ticket beforehand, then there will be a spot for you) and ran into the snack bar. It reminded me of being a kid and getting to order at the school cafeteria for the first time. They had every type of junk food: pizza, fried chicken sandwiches, tenderloin sandwiches, fries, nachos, popcorn, pretzels, soft drinks, candy, cookies, or chips. None of the food was very good, but it was a good time to go all in. We caught the "A Call to Spy" movie about women being recruited as spies in WW2 (true story). It was super interesting and the sound was good when we tuned into the radio station. The only problem is that we were kind of nervous that our battery would die the whole time, so had our car running for most of it. The car next to us had their battery die mid-way through the movie, so the Tibbs staff came over with their car jumping equipment. I'd feel a bit more comfortable returning if there were little speakers next to each car that let you just roll down your windows and turn off your car. Nonetheless, we had a fun time and were pleasantly surprised by the wonderful staff, the large amount of cars at each screen and the ease of getting tickets. read more

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FREAKING LOVE THIS PLACE! Old school ambiance tucked away just outside of Downtown. This place has so much character its hard to describe, its a combo on nostalgia with "high school". Great place to watch a movie with your friends or alone. You can talk / chill / eat while you watch new movies, after catching a nice sunset! Pro-tip -- come early to get a spot near the center, back in if you have a hatchback / SUV & bring some camping chairs! Use the bathroom before you come! Don't park too close to the front, the playground might be annoying! read more

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We were in line for a good 30m. I would recommend all hands on deck. Two attendants should be working the booth for faster service entering the theater. Once we got in we couldn't find a place to park. I made a spot. We missed at least half of the movie because of the long line. Yes, I left in enough time to at least spare 15m. The movie was good. Next time, I'll try to get there earlier. read more

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got there early in line before they opened. Didnt open on time. We were directed to the wrong screen and didn't notice until AFTER the movie started. Get over to the right screen and multiple people were allowed to have the suv hatches up preventing us from being able to see literally anything. My kids were so upset we just ended up leaving 20-30 mins into the first movie. Every time we have been recently it's been just NOT good. We probably won't ever be back, unfortunately. I have pictures of all of this but there isn't a spot to put them. read more

There is a drive-in theater in my home town so I was really itching to try this place out. We decided to go see the premier of Thor Love and Thunder. You can order tickets ahead of time that will guarantee you entrance just not a specific spot. We flashed our virtual tickets and drove right on in. The attendant gave us a slip of paper with the info regarding radio stations for each screen (very helpful). The gates opened at 8pm and we arrived just after 8:30 on a Thursday with hardly anyone in sight. The movie did start at 9:30. We took our truck and made a little hangout in the truck bed. You are permitted to bring food and drink but they make most of their money at the concession stand (per their site). We had to get some and of course they had every type of junk food you could think of - even funnel fries. My biggest takeaway would be that you NEED a portable or battery radio. We did not bring one and did not want to leave the car on all evening. Cars around us were dying. We could somewhat hear the sound from the speakers around us but not enough to enjoy the movie. We downloaded every radio app possible but no luck. read more

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Like other drive-in movie theaters throughout the country, Tibb's hasn't lost the traditional charm you crave when attending a drive-in. Nothing flashy, nothing newly renovated, nothing trying to be anything that it's not. And it's really amazing. I imagine (and hope) that the theater has seen an increase in attendance during the pandemic because it's such a perfect socially-distant family outing or date idea. They've even had several community partnerships this season to broaden their offering of films when there aren't a ton of blockbusters right now. They played Indiana Shorts Film Festival films and have a lineup of international films and food trucks with the International Center. A friend and I recently saw the double feature of Rocky Horror Picture Show and Little Shop of Horrors for a perfectly festive autumn evening. Bonus: the concessions has mini corn dogs! And they're pretty dang good! One note: the concessions offers car battery jumping kits in exchange for your driver's license as collateral. This is a nice service, but it would be great and proactive if they offered a transistor radio in exchange for your license instead. I have a 2014 Corolla and it has died a couple times at the theater, so now I bring my own battery powered radio. Even though they say your car will be fine, I recommend turning your engine on every 30 minutes or so if you'll be using your car's radio to tune in. read more

We went to the Tibbs Drive-in Theatre for a fun quarantine date night. It was a perfect date night idea!! We made our own popcorn ahead of time, brought some water bottles and a blanket, and cuddled up in the car while we watched 2 new movies that had been released the day before! They did have a concessions stand, but we did not use it. The signs were easy to follow to figure out which of the 4 screens were showing your movies, and the parking situation seemed easy enough. We were parked along the far left of the screen and could still see just fine. Even in the summer months when it doesn't get dark until late, we could see the projections just fine even when the sky wasn't completely dark. Even though they say just using the radio on your car won't kill it, my car did die mid-movie (I think I had a bad battery that has since been replaced) but we walked over the concession stand and there was a line of people waiting to get their cars jumped too- I felt much less silly. In about 5 minutes someone came over and jumped our car with a handheld car jumper and we were back watching the movie!! It was very convenient, fast, and they were very nice about it. The movie ended late but getting out with everyone at the same time was much less of a hassle than I thought it would be. Overall it was a great experience. We follow them on Facebook to see what movies are playing each week, and when we see ones we like- we will be back! read more

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It's been a minute since I last visited a drive-in theater. What I do remember was an enormous screen, speakers that hooked on your window and humps in the parking spots that would tip your car up to enable a better view of the screen. It seems like the screen at Tibbs was about 3/4 size. The sound came through the car speakers via a radio signal. That is definitely a technological improvement, especially if your car has a kick-a$$ sound system. Also, there were no humps. My husband had to duck his head or slump in his seat in order to see the top of the screen. If the screen had been full size and the humps had not been graded out, it would have been a much better experience. Next time, we'll wait to see our next movie in the comfort of our own home on a far superior screen. read more

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A unique Yelp! event and one that I will enjoy as our family has been fans of Drive-In theaters since the 80s. Good to see some still surviving and preserve this piece of Americana. We look forward to the drive-in experience every summer and this one made for a great date night. Weather was wonderful a light breeze and mid-70s and it didn't rain until the last few scenes of Black Panther. Thanks to Amazon for sponsoring this event and providing us some snack boxes - totally unexpected. Normally they have 4 screens operating but this was a special Wednesday evening event so only one screen was working. They also had a very clean concession building with clean restrooms. read more

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First time at the drive-in movie theater! We came to watch Black Panther and Creed, curated by Michael Jordan and Amazon Studios. Overall, we had a great time. The lot is big and fits many cars (still, arrive an hour before to get a good spot), projection quality was great and so was the sound quality. There's also a concession stand where you can buy food and drinks. Make sure to bring camping chair and whatever else makes you comfortable! Don't forget your masks, wipes, and sanitizer! Another great thing is that you pay per car - no matter how many people come with you. The gate staff was very friendly and helpful! The only downside I see is that it gets noisy from time to time - mostly because of aircraft flying over or trains nearby. Not a major issue, but I had to mention that. read more

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Such a lovely evening for a picnic before watching Black Panther. Unfortunately it's started raining and we had to get up early the next morning for work so we couldn't stay for the second movie (Creed). However, we definitely enjoyed Black Panther. The Drive in has a great set up with facilities, drinks, and concessions available. Will definitely come back and stay for the duration of both movies! An added bonus is that if you're watching on screen 1, you will see planes fly over about every 3 minutes. For some this may be frustration and take away from the viewing pleasure but I found it enjoyable. Also, there are several types of play equipment for kids (or adults) to enjoy while waiting For the movie to start. read more

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We were given a free carload pass to Tibbs Drive In and wanted to use it for the Taylor Swift concert movie. I checked the ticket, their website, their prerecorded phone number and their multiple social media posts and nowhere do they mention any exclusions. When I finally got ahold of someone last night, he said that the tickets were printed two years ago and that customers should use "common sense" and know that tickets will only be valid on certain shows and specific nights. This is a time where you say that this small gesture will get us more business than being stingy. Honor the coupons that YOU printed and YOU distributed and put exclusions up on social media posts and your website. read more

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I had an amazing overall experience here at Tibbs. It is an easy and fun activity for a date or going out with family. I arrived 30 minutes early and recommend arriving 20-40 minutes early just so you can set up, get a good spot, and get in the concession line(because the line gets long fast). I will definitely be going again soon. read more

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I am surprised by all of the good reviews, to be perfectly honest. I have been so excited to visit Tibb's, having massively enjoyed the drive-in experience I had in Wildwood, GA. However, this drive-in was lacking in every way. We came to see Barbie. You would think that such a brightly colored movie would pop on the big screen! The screen was so dim my partner and I legitimately could not make out faces. We could not see faces well enough to identify well known actors. It is really bad. Truly. Additionally, cars were driving through with headlights on, and other cars were turning on their headlights directly into our car and rear view mirrors the entire time, to the point where we left out of frustration a third of the way through. It wasn't just every once in a while, it was constant. At first, it seemed staff were trying to keep a lid on it, but after a while it seemed like they completely gave up and just let it continue on. People were taking selfies with the flash on throughout the film. I understand outdoor drive-ins are more casual, but there has to be a limit. I'll add a star for the swirl soft serve..it was $3.50 and was a generous portion and genuinely delicious. I feel like Tibb's could be great if they took better care of the grounds, cracked down more strictly on the rude high-beamers, and updated the screens or adjusted the brightness, whatever they have to do to improve picture quality. read more

Great family memory coming to a drive-in show on a cool autumn night for a family member's birthday. Two shows for the price of one. Classic concessions and clean restrooms. We recommend! read more

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Attended an event here last night and what a fun night! Food was prepared and hot, ready and was good. They offered quite a variety of food-hamburger, cheeseburger, corn dogs, grilled chicken, pork sandwich, big dill pickles, nachos, pizza, fries, ice creams, soft pretzels, funnel sticks and plenty of candy, soda options o! Restrooms were clean. Overall fun night of tailgating event. read more

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Best Movie Experience under the Stars in Indianapolis. Can't wait till you open back up this Spring

Tibbs Drive-In is a great option for watching big movies for a relative low cost. It is $12 per adult and I saw kids pricing as well but I didn't see what it was. I would recommend getting there early to get a good spot. There are no previews but there are some local ads and the old school concessions commercials. I would recommend coming here for movies you may have already seen as it can be distracting with cars arriving late, headlights on, etc. Overall it's always a cool experience to go to the drive in read more

As a film journalist, it has been challenging to live through a pandemic that has caused chaos for movie theaters and the film industry overall. While the scene is certainly still alive, there's been an awful lot of having to adapt and change the way we do things. There are, of course, a few positives that have arisen from all of this and one of them has to be the resurgence of the beloved drive-in theatre. Tibbs Drive-In is the only drive-in left in Indy proper. First opened in 1967 with one-screen, it was bought in 2019 by Marcella Snyder and Jon Parkin and is now home to four theatres along with digital screening and sound. While in the old days, and I must be old since I was alive in 1967, you'd grab a speaker from the pole beside your car and hang it on your window to hear, these days the sound is broadcast over your car radio or a portable radio. Tibbs is a wonderful weaving together of retro and contemporary, a drive-in that still feels like a nostalgic experience but still offers enough of an updated experience to make it enjoyable. They've adapted beautifully to the pandemic experience including the obligatory safety measures inside their snack shop (distancing, masks) and doing everything from screening seasonal films to participating with local film festivals, including this week's Heartland International Film Festival. You can buy your tickets online if you'd like. You should be aware that Tibbs very seldom cancels screenings and, yes, they do show their films in the rain and during inclement weather. If they do have to cancel, refunds are available - but they seldom cancel. Tibbs has participated in screening new releases, promotional screenings, and really sort of filling in the role of indoor theatres during a time when many folks are hesitant to go indoors (myself included). While I do miss the "communal" experience of an indoor auditorium, there's a sort of tribal/village experience with a drive-in - especially if you choose to sit outside your car or on your car and watch the film. To be sure, there are limits. It would be easy to knock a star off I suppose given there's no way the sound experience is that of an auditorium. There's inevitably a compromise here but it's still an experience I love and Tibbs is doing it incredibly well. You are advised to arrive early on Fridays/Saturdays as they can get crowded, but with all four theatres they have room for 1600 cars. The concession stand has the usual foods - pretty darn good - including burgers, hot dogs, a tenderloin, pizza, quite a few snacks, and beverages. As a matter of note, Tibbs is open at full capacity. If you do sit outside your vehicle, you are expected to honor social distancing. Truthfully, while I don't go to the drive-in often these days, I do love Tibbs Drive-In. I've always felt like the drive-in is more of a communal experience and I don't necessarily enjoy going alone. However, for special events and such I really do think Tibbs does a top-notch job of providing a quality experience while embracing everything that makes people remember the drive-in so fondly. If you miss going to movies, consider going to Tibbs! read more

Surviving as one of the very few drive-ins left in the country, especially throughout Indiana, Tibbs reigns as a top-notch facility, primarily cause it's one of the only ones left. Now that covid has struck, it's turned into a multi-purpose venue. Not only is it for movies, it's now for concerts. I came for a sponsored nation-wide event which was curated by Michael B Jordan in partnership with Amazon and a few other sponsors. The process was super easy. Order your tickets ahead of time, pull them up, and you're good to go. You find a spot to park and then get set up. We got there a bit early so we played cards, grabbed some goodies from local businesses, and enjoyed the company as it turned to dark. Sadly, we could not find the radio channels on any apps that we had downloaded to our phones so it was all about making it work with the car. I know it's a little advanced but I think drive-ins are here to stay and I think it would be very helpful to have a geo-located app that you use while in the facilities. Click a button and it's for any of the screens and that allows you to play it thru your phone/speakers/etc. Just a suggestion from this drive-in newbie. I will happily be back! read more

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There are a lot of glowing reviews for Tibbs. And I think in many ways they are well deserved. Tibbs is clearly a community effort that's well loved by its employees and some of its die-hard patrons. I'm going to add just a slightly dissenting review. Absolutely, Tibbs is a labor of love. And here during the pandemic, it's about the only place to go and safely watch a new movie without streaming it in your living room. However, I find it very difficult to navigate for a number of reasons. There's not much signage anywhere. When you buy your ticket, it's not clear that you'll need the ticket person to give you the ticket with the radio station for your screen on it. More than once I've gotten to my screen only to realize I don't have it and be forced to ask around. Finding your screen can be rough, too. The path that leads to screen 3 isn't completely intuitive. And, again, you have to find out what screen you need from the ticket person ahead of time or find it on your phone once you're through. There are no signs inside to tell you which screen is showing what. Wind up at the wrong screen? You'll have to go against one way traffic to get to the right one. I've had the ticket taker tell me the wrong screen, too. So watch for that. The concession counter also can be a little maze-like. You don't walk up to the counter. There's a little circular path around it that forms on either side of it. That isn't 100% simple to figure out on coming in. Finally, the screens are a bit obscured by foliage in several places. Not so bad that the film is unwatchable. But a good tree trimming service at the start of every summer film season would seem like a no-brainer for Tibbs to bring in to me. Personally, I wouldn't go to Tibbs if there weren't a pandemic. It's too confusing and tends to cause more stress for me than it unwinds. Right now, though, it's the only legal option for watching current releases like Tenet and The New Mutants. So I cope. read more

I have been here so many times and get excited every time I get to go back! I truly find this to be a hidden gem of Indianapolis. The staff is always so kind, there are TONS of places to park, and they also have four different screens to play different movies. I love that they always have recent movies playing as well. I have never had the food there because we normally eat before since the movies start late, but they always have lots of options! Popcorn, cookies, fries, burgers, hotdogs, and lots more. Definitely recommend for visitors and Hoosiers alike! read more

This was my first time at the drive in. It was an enjoyable experience. We stayed for both movies and didn't finish until 3am. If you don't mind people talking, smoking or driving throughout your movie time then you should be fine. We seen Jurassic Park and Ambulance for our two movies. The concession stand was pretty nice and had many options. Bathrooms were well kept. read more

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I've never been to Tibbs Drive in until this event, and I was surprised how close to the center of the city it was! Just west of downtown, it's an easy location to get to for those city dweller. Looking for a nostalgic experience to bring you back to a childhood past time, or even for those who never had the opportunity to experience a drive-in I definitely recommend Tibbs. They provided free snacks at entry as part of the event, and getting in and out of the location was super easy! If it hadn't rained we would have definitely stayed for the second showing. So happy I got to experience this! read more

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Came here for my first time with some friends the other day and we had a fantastic time! The screen was a good size, sound was not an issue because it is your own radio, and there was a lot of space to be a good distance away from other individuals. Unfortunately it started raining so we did not stay for the second movie, but thoroughly enjoyed the experience. There are also concessions which are open until 12 (I believe). Lastly, I thought it was pretty cool that there was a park for people to play on while they are waiting for their movie to start. I hope to come back sometime soon and recommend checking it out! PS: There are planes that fly over which can get kind of annoying so just a heads up about that. read more

Tibbs is a lot of fun. First drive inn I've ever been to, about 8 years ago. Love the old school vibe and the face they have a playground area! The food has been updated and is really good. From tenderloins to hotdogs, pizza and nachos. They have all the snacks and drinks. Will definitely be raising my kiddos to be accustomed to Tibbs! read more

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