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    Connie's Drive-In

    3.9 (111 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    CONNIE'S DRIVE-IN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Western burger
    Monica M.

    So this was my first time here. The burger was ok but the fried mushrooms ‍ were better than the burger . The service was ok it was hard to understand the lady who took our order. The restaurant is so run down and also same with there sign as well, this place needs a huge upgrade for the restaurant and also for there sign as well. Also there CASH ONLY so they don't take any type of payment on cards at all. I don't think I'll be coming back to this place and I'm truthfully surprised this place is even still open by the way it looks and everything.

    The diner...
    Faith R.

    The service is excellent and food is great and prices are respectable for a working person. They offer a variety of American Food. It's an outdoor dining area and they are always well staffed and food is fresh.

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    Connie N.

    Well, quite easy to find it was a little depressing pulling up. The windows are plastered with multiple copies of the menu, cash only signs and a variety of propaganda. Multitude of science telling you not to eat on the premises, but there's picnic tables along side of the building due to the flies in the heat we didn't stay, My bacon cheeseburger was OK wouldn't ride home about it. The french fries were overcooked and so salty, I could eat no more than four or five of them. My husband's burger was also all right, but very very well done. The onion rings were also well overcooked. It's a place to experience once, but not twice.

    The thinnest, most pathetic, and tasteless pastrami sandwich in America.
    Maggie R.

    We were hoping for a better experience after hearing about Connie's, but it turned out to be just ok. Nothing special here. They skimped on the the pastrami in sandwich - barely had any meat. Mostly bread. The cheeseburger was just ok. Boaring and tasteless. Service was good though, and the place is old. Really old. We won't return.

    A weak and pathetic Pastrami Sandwich
    Tami F.

    We were hyped about eating at Connie's Drive-In and drove 10-miles to grab lunch. Everything we read and saw looked awesome. I ordered what was to be the best pastrami sandwich in the Sacramento region and a strawberry banana shake. My wife ordered a cheeseburger with extra crispy cross-cut fries. Talking about MAJOR LET DOWN... the pastrami sandwich was a joke. It was the weakest and most pathetic sandwich I ever had. The pastrami had zero flavor and dry. The mustard tasted good though - LOL. The strawberry- banana shake was pinker than Pepto-Bismo, like they add too much strawberry syrup. However, they did use a real banana. My wife's cheeseburger was just alright with little sauce. It wasn't that good. Now the fries were extra crispy considering they weren't fresh. This is a very old burger drive-in with menus covering all windows. It's definitely a hole in the wall. Unfortunately, we won't be back. It's not worth it. I'm 100% certain Togo's will make a better pastrami sandwich and Sonic will make a better cheeseburger. Consume here at your own risk of eating a sub-par sandwich or something.

    Jumbo Bacon Cheeseburger
    Danielle J.

    Food was hot and fresh and I liked that I was able to call ahead and order. Food was still hot by the time I got back home in Antelope.

    Jumbo cheeseburger

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    1 month ago

    Absolutely love Connie's! Great food, large menu with great value. The staff are so welcoming and grateful. Highly recommend!!

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    3 months ago

    I showed up at 7:30pm and they said they were closed. Google says they close at 8pm. Just rude!

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    1 year ago

    Cheesesteak was amazing, peppers and onions grilled perfectly and seasoned well.. cash only

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    7 months ago

    Excellent burgers and shakes!!!! Make sure you bring cash or you will leave sad and miss a great meal

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    2 years ago

    Burger and chili cheese fries are amazing!! Long time customer. Will always stop by here for life.

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    1 year ago

    Bring cash!! They only take cash, but they give you a ton of fries, a large is enough for 3 adults.

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    2 years ago

    About the closest thing you can find to a true burger stand in Sacramento. It never disappoints either if you decide to indulge

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    2 years ago

    Mushroom Swiss burger with everything is , chicken wings, onion rings, jumbo cheese are good too.

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    2 years ago

    Still great lil drive inn remember eating the Ranch Burger as a kid fries always hot still havnt dissapointed

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    3 years ago

    Great service, yummy food! Found on my way back home and glad I stopped highly recommended

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    3 years ago

    They only accept cash. Very run down. Showed up and quickly decided to leave based on what I saw.

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    2 years ago

    I forgot to mention that they only accept cash payments. So make sure to stop by an ATM along the way.

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    2 years ago

    After all these years, Connie's Drive in is still the truth. Cheap and convenient. prices do not reflect 2024.

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