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    Clyde's Drive-In

    4.3 (286 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Fast Food
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    CLYDE'S DRIVE-IN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Drive in menu
    Brent B.

    Once again, Clyde's Drive-In for the win! It's typically a must stop, the service is always friendly and the burger is what keeps me coming back, and upgrading to deluxe and making it a basket is the only way to go in my humble opinion. And while I enjoy eating at in the "old school" drive-in bays, I typically will take my meal across the street and enjoy it while overlooking the mighty Mac!

    Half of the "Big C" and half a fries order
    Dee F.

    Great Bison Burger! I would say price wise get a regular cheese burger with all the fixins and skip the overpriced "Big C". The wait was 45 minutes, so call your order in ahead off time. That is one persons main job. I stood in line and watched them cook the burgers. Definitely made fresh. They forgot me for 10 minutes so I had to wait extra and my food was cold.

    Burgers and fries
    Clinton C.

    Everyone told us we had to try Clyde's! Boy oh boy were they right! It's a cash only establishment with fresh patty, burgers fresh fries, amazing staff and Old-school charm! The burgers are just to die for! So juicy and flavorful!! The next time we are up this way we will be sure to come back! I Cannot say enough good things about Clyde's!!

    Big c from clydes drive in

    Well been a long time since I've had me a big c from here 15 bucks and wasn't as good as I remember it was cooked dry and the bun wasn't toasted and must be really cheap cause it fell apart ended up just tossing half way through it was disappointing to say the least but chocolate shake was good but hard to mess that up

    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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    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!

    Fried green beans
    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

    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!

    Menu. Cash only.
    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!

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    The Very Best!!! Bar none...a must stop everytime!!! The friendly service cannot be beat!

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

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    8 months ago

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

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    1 year ago

    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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    The chicken sandwich is worth the ride, walk or taxi (house drawn). Great views, great place to get…read morewet bring your water shoes there are a lot of rocks. The fries are salty and great as a mid point snack on a ride. The food came quick and everyone was very nice. Cash or card (usually a cash discount). Tons of people were get soft service I ice cream cones too.

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