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    Clyde's Drive-In

    4.3 (278 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Fast Food
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    CLYDE'S DRIVE-IN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Fries and gravy
    Gene P.

    On our drive through the Upper Peninsula we were told we should stop at the highway drive in as it would be an incredible experience. The drive in was extremely efficient with someone coming out to take the order, offering bagging of the food or tray service. The area was very clean and well kept. The most important thing was the meal and the food was absolutely delicious. The burger was amazing one that you would travel a distance for and not mind the drive. Also the gravy for the fries and gravy was the best we have ever had anywhere. Highly recommend Clyde's.

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    Brian M.

    Good drive in food. Excellent burgers and awesome shakes! Order ahead or you'll wait 20 minutes.

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    Ashlee M.

    Food is super expensive for what you get. Small portions. The fried green beans tasted like throw up. The service is good. I like the idea of the drive in. Nice ambiance

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    Cristina B.

    Clyde's is a Michigan tradition! I've been here a handful times during various times in the UP. I trip to the UP is never complete without a stop at Clyde's (In fact, Clyde's is located a few minutes from the Mackinac Bridge!) The wait *may* look long and intimidating but the trained servers and workers at Clyde's make the service look like a well oiled machine. It will ALWAYS be worth it! My favorite items on the menu is the classic burger and onion rings. You also can't go wrong with the fries and chicken tenders. Clyde's may also offer the BEST burger in Michigan. During the pandemic, we drove the 4 hours up 75 to visit on their opening day to show support for one of our favorite local businesses. I'll happily do it again!

    3/4 LB Big "C" w/ Cheese
    Albert T.

    After visiting Clyde's in Manistique two years ago, I've been dreaming about the burgers. Thick, juicy, delicious. It's been two years, but I finally made it back to the UP and this time went to Clyde's in St. Ignace. This particular location gives off all the classic Drive-In vibes - you park in one of the stalls, and a waitress comes out, takes your order, brings your food, and then busses your trash. They will continuously check on you so you always feel like you're taken care of. Fast, friendly, delicious food, what else could you want? 3/4 LB Big "C" w/ Cheese ($13.25) - Holy cow, this thing is huge. Last time around I got the 1/4 pound and found that I still had an appetite afterwards. I figured, why not go for their special C? After seeing how massive this was... I was certainly wondering if there was any way I could finish it. This burger has three huge patties, each topped with a creamy, melty slice of American Cheese. The patties are juicy with a good beefy flavor, and the burger comes served piping hot. I almost burned my mouth! I got all the toppings, which includes sliced pickles/relish, diced onion, mustard, and ketchup. The condiments ooze everywhere, adding additional moisture, sweetness and tanginess. Don't worry though, this burger is wrapped in paper so that it catches any wayward sauce or pieces of food. There's a crunch and sweet vinegary taste from the sliced pickles, with additional crispness from fresh onion. The diced onion doesn't have a overwhelming pungent bite, which makes the flavor well balanced. It's really the perfect burger, albeit huge. (5/5) Chicken Clyde ($6.50) - I'll start by saying that Clyde's is for burgers, not for chicken sandwiches. That being said, this chicken sandwich is fine for this type of establishment. I'm almost certain the chicken is made commercially, since it appears to be an amalgam of chicken chunks pressed into a uniform breaded patty. It's fried pretty much perfectly, with a good crisp exterior and a moist interior. The sandwich comes with shredded lettuce and mayo to add moisture and fat. It's better than most fried chicken sandwiches from fast food burger places, but not better than chicken sandwiches from fried chicken fast food places. I'll refrain from rating this since it's not really something Clyde's specializes in. We just got it because we wanted something that wasn't a burger (and we didn't see Sizzler on the menu which we would have gotten if we had seen it!). If you don't want the drive-in experience, they do have a small dining room and order counter on the right side of the building. There's also bathrooms located inside. In nicer weather, if you want to sit outside they have picnic tables for use as well. Clyde's really does have some fantastic burgers. If someone was visiting the US from another country and wanted a taste of a massive classic American burger, I would 100% direct them to Clyde's. Note: Cash only! Bring cash!

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    Colt B.

    A must stop spot for us anytime we're in St.Ignace! Best burgers around, you have to give The Big C a try! Service is fast and friendly, and it has an old timey vibe to it. Give Clydes a try, you won't be disappointed!

    Cook's hard at making dreams come true
    Bruce M.

    Crowded with eager and happy customers, attentive staff, super small counter to eat in, but they deliver to your car. 1/4 lb cheeseburger is bigger than expected with delicious meat perfectly cooked to medium, loaded w/toppings, could well be best burger in U.P.

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    rama r.

    I had the deluxe olive burger, a chocolate malt and french fries. The burger was a bit heavy on the olives, but delicious nonetheless. The french fries were perfectly salted and absolutely delicious as was the chocolate malt.

    Onion rings, jalapeño poppers, and broccoli bites. Cash only

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    Amazing burgers, really fun stop after crossing the Mackinac Bridge. Quick service, and good food.

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    Expensive but very good. The line is always long but food is ready when you order ahead.

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    The good burgers and fries!!!! Can't wait to stop again. I want to try a malt next time.

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    The restaurant was very busy, but we found a spot right away, the restroom was clean and the food was fantastic.

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    Long wait...but worth it!! Great burgers made exactly how you want them, and outstanding onion rings! We really enjoy our visits to Clydes!

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    With a name like Chuckwagon ... to be honest, I didn't expect much. But it turns out that you…read moreshouldn't judge a restaurant by its name, because Chuckwagon served us what was probably the best meal we had on Mackinac Island. And it was the cheapest, too! Blessed from all directions. A patty melt was on the menu, so that's what I got. I can't not get a patty melt if I see one on a menu! This one was beefy and melty, with caramelized red onions between two slices of rye bread. All of the burgers and sandwiches come with plain potato chips and a pickle spear. We also got a regular cheeseburger and bleu cheese burger. All of the burgers are served on a pretzel bun, which is not my favorite type of bun, but I wasn't eating those burgers, and the eaters didn't seem to mind. Chuckwagon has a small kids' menu (the Lil' Buckaroo's Menu), with four items on it. Your kids can choose from a pb & j sandwich, a hot dog, a grilled cheese sandwich and mac & cheese. My little buckaroo chose the mac & cheese, which I believe was Kraft mac & cheese. Kids' menu items don't come with anything additional. This is a small restaurant with limited seating. You can sit at the counter and watch the action happen, or if you're lucky, you can find one of the few tables lining the wall or located in the back of the restaurant. Either way, depending on when you visit, you might encounter a crowd! But I think it's worth it to visit this old-school diner-type restaurant.

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