I went to try their homemade root beer. It rocks. A nice break in my 4+ hour drive home from Cincinnati. I sat in the shady green space along side the Raisin River and enjoyed my root beer. read more

3/5 Vince's is a cool old-school Monroe drive-in that has been around since 1955. You order right from your car window, and they have picnic tables overlooking the water, which gives the place a really unique throwback feel. The menu is surprisingly huge with Monroe chili dogs, chili cheese dogs, burgers, chicken, fish, Italian sausage, BBQ beef, BLTs, gyros, Philly steak, salads, plus fries, waffle fries, onion rings, mushrooms, mozzarella sticks and mini tacos. The onion rings were some of the best I've ever had! The waffle fries were really good too. The Monroe chili dog was decent and worth trying, but the bacon cheeseburger was surprisingly small. The experience could use some improvement. There's no menu where you actually order, and cars blocked the menu boards on the building, so as first-timers we really had no idea what they offered. The picnic area could definitely use some love too. We had ants and spiders around the tables, which took away from what could be a really nice waterfront eating area. Overall, Vince's has a ton of history and character. Worth checking out, especially for those onion rings and the old-school vibe. Hopefully they spruce up the picnic area because it could make the experience so much better. read more

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So Monroe has it's one spin on hot dogs, they are Chili Dogs; not your Detroit Coney Dog. These are tomato based and slightly sweet. Delicious. But not a Coney, you need to be in the right mindset. They are a classically local treat. Slathered in chili with or without onion. This is a drive in spot. They come out to your car. Take your order and serve you. Old fashioned and well welcomed. Served with a friendly smile. They offer lots of yummy burgers, sandwiches and sides as well as some dessert items. Right on the water, a good place to relax, eat a dog, and the geese swimming by. Screams nostalgia! read more

Vince's West Elm Drive-In - Chili Dog - Fast Food Near Me - Monroe, Michigan

I never went inside to see establishment, I was served from my vehicle. Food was absolutely amazing! I was not expecting that. The service was even amazing. I ordered the Philly cheese chicken for myself and a Philly cheese steak for my guest. I am not normally a sandwich person but these sandwiches blew our minds Like they say, never judge a book by its cover . read more

Vince's West Elm Drive-In - Fast Food Near Me - Monroe, Michigan

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Very good food and service Still quality food is on the top of my list as well as good service

Recently saw this featured on Detroit Food Reviews, so gave it a try. Fantastic burgers, cheese fries were great and the onion rings were some of the best I've ever had. Service was fast and very friendly. Can't wait to come back and try a cheesesteak and some root beer! read more

The root beer will always be my favorite! It's made there and is so good. The fried mushrooms are also so amazing. All the girls are so nice and service is pretty quick. I love the feel of a drive in like that and can see why my fiancé (who was born and raised in Monroe) praises it so much. read more

Monroe staple. Vince's has an array of food other than their tasty chili dogs! The root beer is on point. Served with no ice. Perfect spot to stop and enjoy a warm day & some peaceful views of the River Raisin. I love their chili dogs all the way with some fries. It's my go-to. The chili sauce is tomato based. Different than the "usual," and you need to give it a try. You will love it! read more

Vince's West Elm Drive-In - Outside - Fast Food Near Me - Monroe, Michigan

Saw the specials for the polish sausage 2 for $5 and the ham and cheese for 2 for $11 and thought I'd try. Really liked the ham and cheese, the polish sausage was on BBC a hot dog bun but was only ok. Had with onions and peppers. Addison was really quick and very nice. read more

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Great coneys but the sauce is a little more tomato based than others. Root beer is delicious and I love the cheesy waffle fries

I went with my sisters and we had the fried chicken sandwich, a shrimp basket with waffle fries and some coneys. Everything was great! Not greasy at all and the root beer was also really good. I had a float and we ended up getting a half gallon to take home. Will definitely be going back the next time I'm in the area. read more

This is a permanent stop every time I'm in Monroe. Fantastic food, great service, and great root beer. I don't even like root beer, but I get it here! I was smart and actually took some of their sauce home this time, so my family could enjoy it like I did. Can't rave about this place enough. Prices are good too! read more

Vince's West Elm Drive-In - Menu - Fast Food Near Me - Monroe, Michigan

If your looks for a old time drive in with accompanying food this is your place. All the expected food and homemade root beer. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Service was very attentive. read more

Chili dogs on Mondays is a must, but their pulled pork, cheeseburgers, and chicken sandwiches are incredible. Always solid customer service. A Monroe staple and #1 hot dog in this town. read more

My gf and I love this place, great menu options, friendly staff... and their chili cheese fries are great, I've tried many items, all have been delicious... gyros, cheeseburger, chilli dogs.. chilli cheese fries... You can't go wrong read more

The food was ok, but I definitely wouldn't come back again and I personally wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anybody. The burger patty was bland and super greasy. They put a lot of onion on their burgers, so if you don't like onion that much, ask for light or no onion. The homemade root beer tasted like it was full of artificial vanilla. Some people may find this ok, but it made my stomach hurt and made my husband almost puke. The chili cheese fries were the worst part. The chili was bland for the most part. The only strong flavor it had was a super sweet ketchup flavor. This seems to be a common complaint about their chili. The good parts about this place are that the food comes out fast and that the place looked decently clean on the outside (not sure about the inside). read more

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Didn't care for the chili dog it's like a tomato paste, I think. Rootbeer was amazing! Great deep fried mushrooms, with the my had homemade ranch. The service was great. Nice little drive in on Elm. read more

Everything about Vince's is perfect! The combination of bun, weiner, chili sauce, and mustard is heaven!

Great chili dogs (not coneys), homemade root beer is a never miss! Corned beef on the weekends and the rest of their food is great, least what I've tried and I've tried most of it except the tuna melt.... read more

Monday is 1$ coney day. We stopped in on a really busy Monday. We ordered 4 coneys all made differently. They came out super fast and made right. The coney sauce is pretty good at Vince's. We will be back every Monday we are in town. read more

This was my 2nd stop to try root beer in Monroe. I ordered a small root beer to go, which was served in a 12oz cup with ice. The root beer itself was even more creamy than Monroe's with hints of some other spices added. I didnt like it as much though. Decent price at $1.25 read more

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Throwback Drive in The things I used to love at the Drive in my younger days have found a home at Vince's. Fast friendly service, Great Coney Dogs, even better Rootbeer. Im glad I don't live around the corner or I would be here all the time. I can't say enough good things about this place. I have to check out the other location. Sorry A&W this is better read more

Vince's West Elm Drive-In - Coney Dog & Root Beer - Fast Food Near Me - Monroe, Michigan

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Vince's food truck came out to our VBS family night, and they were a hit with kids and adults alike. The 2 young men running the truck were very polite, patient and service was great. They stayed to make sure everyone that wanted to eat did, and hey if they wanted seconds, it wasn't a problem. I know FMBC will be asking them out for future gatherings. Thank you! read more

Local spot for easy fast food along the river, experience the hot dog special and root beer float

Lots of variety in a spot that has been in Monroe since 1955. They have coneys, burgers, gyros, fried shrimp, salads, fried mushrooms and mini tacos. They make their own root beer and you can have a small root beer float for $1.50. They do have a nice picnic area by the river, so points for atmosphere and the staff is nice and quick. But for my money, I prefer the Monroe Drive In because the Monroe has real glass mugs and root beer tastes better in glass! read more

Fucking great hot dogs also you should try the fried mushrooms, I know it sounds horrible but it's good

The big debate in Monroe is which dog is top dog. This place or Monroe's original on the other side of the Rasin River. The original Coney island restaurant down town Monroe was hands down better than these two. Sad to say that it is gone. But of the two that remain, I prefer this place. The chili dog is only 75 cents on Monday. Not your clasic greek style chili that you get in Detroit. It is a one of a kind flavor. But when you have been eating these since childhood, it's a taste of the past. They haven't changed at all. The Coney you ate forty years ago taste just like the one today. So when I get back from Texas , I always stop in to get my fix. Five stars for keeping it gong all these years. read more

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YES, YES & YES! Best Damn Hot Dogs in the state of Michigan! You heard it hear! Love this place, they have been in business for ever! Car hop service! Big menu, Hot Dogs like you have never had anywhere but Monroe! Worth the drive!! GREAT Root beer.... their onion rings are worth the price you pay soooooooo good!!!! Definitely recommend!! read more

Went here with my friend who is a local and the dogs are awesome! And the root beer is the best. Creamy with a good vanilla finish. I can see why when locals visit home a stop here is a necessity! read more

Vince's is a great place. It could use some updates to the building but the food has never changed. I have been going to this stand my whole life and it's a great treat. The shrimp basket is really good as well. Our waitress today was so great, all the service is great...:) read more

Great 50s drive-in experience, but, as with Monroe's Original, the chili is heavy with tomato and very unlike a traditional Coney chili. The rest of the menu and the rootbeer are great, as is the car-hop service. read more

Amazing hotdogs within driving distance these are the reasons this is my favorite hot dog place in the world!

I have loved Vinces for a very long time. My great uncle started it and my father worked there. When i grew up i worked there for the current owners. Love this place and always look forward to their opening every for thier awesome hot dogs, homemade root beer, and swamp water .... Best place in Monroe for hotdogs, hands down... read more

My second favorite hot dogs in town. Great Root Beer and a wide variety of other foods and side items.

Love this place! It is a small drive in that you would not notice if someone didn't point it out to you. They have AWESOME food. Their chili dogs are much different than the typical Detroit Coney dog, but it is a nice change. The chili is sweet and it compliments that hot dogs very well. Their Root Beer is the best ever! They make it fresh daily, so it tastes different every time that we go there, but that's not a bad thing. I also love their grilled chicken sandwich, BBQ beef, Chili cheese fries, and burgers. This place is awesome! read more

There is something strange about the chili, and not in a good way. Retro drive-in experience is neat though.

Vince's has hands down the best root beer in the area! The food is alight typical drive in but it's just fun on a sunny day to pull in and enjoy a nice frosty mug of their root beer! A little fun MONROE classic! read more

triumph academy had vinces food truck up for picnic day. i was excited to finally try a vinces hot dog. i was disappointed. the chili tasted very tomaty. it wasnt a top notch chili dog like i was expecting. read more

Greatest hot dogs and root beer from Monroe through toledo

Good food and nice waitresses. Drive-in through that offers really good fried food and such. There's usually a pretty girl who will take your order and bring it out to you. I never have been disappointed when I ate there. They also have a little table area near the river where you can sit down. read more