Dandy's Drive-In was a must before we hit the road back to California! I discovered Dandy's after noticing a queue of cars lined up and quickly did a search to figure out what all the hype was about. Dandy's is a nostalgic drive-in, serving up burgers, sandwiches, fries, shakes, malts, and sundaes. Service was excellent, and the servers roll out to your car on roller blades, take your order, and deliver it when ready. This is the type of meal that you'll want to enjoy in your car, and that's exactly what we did in the car stall while people watching. Dandy's is a fast casual, retro drive-in, and while it may not be the best burger in town, I give them credit for their charm and hospitality. Dandy's is simple food done well. I was a big fan of the salted caramel honey butter shake and would love to try the fresh strawberry one next time! read more

Dandy's Drive-In - Burgers Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Best burger and fries in bend. Love love this place. You much try it The staff are awesome and food is fantastic read more

I'm sure the food is great and worth the wait. Not if you pull up first then several minutes later other cars show up just to get their orders immediately. read more

I have enjoyed Dandy's for years. Last week I discovered they are closed at 7pm instead of 8pm. I stopped by the next day for my Grand Dandy burger and was shocked to get burger with no lettuce to speak of and no ketchup ! Same price. WTF. Have they sold again ?! read more

Dandy's Drive-In in Bend, Oregon, is a retro experience! You roll up in your car, and in the spirit of the swinging 1960s, a server glides over on roller skates, ready to take your order with a smile. The atmosphere is alive with nostalgia, echoing the classic Americana drive-in vibe from 1968. We ordered two cheeseburgers, crispy fries, and some delicious onion rings--and they did not disappoint! It's simple food done right---old-school dining. Although I was super bummed that the milkshake machine was down during my visit (stop it, that's like the ultimate drive-in treat!), I can't wait for next time. Perfect stop for curbside pickup, delivery, or the classic drive-through, Dandy's keeps the good times rolling and "is" a burger must stop. read more

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This was my first traditional drive in experience and it didn't disappoint. Service was prompt and friendly. Burger was good but the onion rings were 20000/10, fried to perfection and the onion bites cleanly. Would love to try their shakes next time we are in town. read more

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This review is mostly for gluten-free people who have heard Dandy's is good and wonder if it would be good for them too. I would say just don't. I only went because of a school fundraiser. I brought my own gf bun and asked if they could assemble a burger on it. They said no, which is completely understandable. I asked for the components of a burger so I could assemble myself and made a point of asking about condiments. You can see in the pic what they gave me- maybe that smear on the box crease was the condiment? Also, the food came in a bag. I guess I misunderstood the point of a drive in- isnt it to eat in your car? They don't give you trays or lap mats or anything (I guess I was spoiled by In N Out and thought that was standard). Oh, also the fries are $4 and pretty small orders so don't let them tell you it will be enough for 2 ppl to share. Anyway, I took it home to assemble my burger and I have to say the patty was quite bland. Fries and fry sauce were good. The craziest part was- I just fed the same amount of people AND got a gluten free bun with way better food at Americana for less money. 3 stars because my kids did like their burgers. read more

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Dandy's food is reliably good. No argument there. I just bought a couple of $7.50 each small cheeseburgers to take home. Their cheese-less equivalent burgers are a dollar less. I was halfway through the burger before I hit the cheese. It appears that a standard size, presliced cleese slice had been cut into quarters, making a postage-stamp smear on the burger for an extra $1 charge. I understand that times are tough, but when I order a cheeseburger, I really expect to taste cheese in every bite, and even prepackaged cheese slices can't possibly be more than $.50/slice in bulk. Tastes like a disappointing rip-off and ill conceived corner cutting to THIS customer! read more

Love a good burger, shake and fries. This place has been a staple in Bend for a long time. You pull into your stall and flash your lights when you are ready to order. Car hops are still on roller skates (good for them.. I might have broken an ankle). Menu board is positioned high enough you can see it from all seats in the car. Decided to get the little dandy with bacon and cheese, fries (we will come back to these) and a malt. I was a little bummed (personal issues) that there was not a huckleberry malt/shake available. I Decided to go with cookies and cr. It was so creamy it was hard to suck through the straw until it melted a little bit. Ok.. now for the fries. I absolutely hate shoestring fries so I was happy to see they have thick cut ones. Almost like a steak-cut fry but not as big. Cooked just right, crunch on the outside soft on the middle. read more

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Look, it's a pretty good burger, but if you think it's the best burger in Bend, you need to get out more. It's definitely gets nostalgia points from grandparents showing you what being served by car hops on roller skates used to be like. Burgers are fresh and beefy with very soft buns. Your fries and onion rings will leave you satisfied as well- especially with the excellent fry sauce and BBQ sauce as sides. The shake options are great, and even the small size is pretty large. These in particular are worth the stop. Service is with a smile, and it's all fresh made so expect a wait if it's busy. Just soak up the atmosphere and pretend it's the 1950s and you can buy a house for $30k. Speaking of what things cost, this place can set you back if you are thinking you are going to pay traditional fast food prices. Expect about $20 a person- More if you get shakes. You are not going to find combo deals here, so if you are trying to watch your spend, skip it, or maybe just stop by for the shakes. Solid food. Nostalgic. Great shakes. Pricey. Four stars. read more

Dandy's is easily my favorite burger spot in Bend -- and honestly, one of the best I've ever been to. The Little Double Dandy is my go-to every time: perfectly cooked, packed with flavor, and just the right size to leave room for their incredible fries and one of their insanely good milkshakes. The whole vibe at Dandy's is unbeatable -- the classic drive-in style, friendly staff, and quick service make every visit feel like a treat. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this place is a must. It's comfort food done right, and it never disappoints. Highly recommend -- 10/10 every single time. read more

DRIVE-IN with excellent carhop service! Milkshake was just right with flavor and consistency, burgers were packed with flavor, and fries were nice airy and crispy read more

Dandy's Drive-In - Dandy Little Deluxe + Bacon, Strawberry/Banana Milkshake, Fries - Burgers Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Best Burgers from an old style drive in family place. Has been a staple in Bend for many years.

Such a fun experience! From the rollerskating order takers to the nostalgia of the drive-in experience. Loved it! We stopped on our way back from hiking and sightseeing all day. We were famished. A burger and shake sounded wonderful. We ordered two Grand Dandy's ($9.50 each), tator tots ($3.50) and a 22 oz vanilla shake ($5) to share. Everything was yummy. The burgers are a nice size (1/3 lb) so I couldn't imagine either one of us getting a double. The tots were cooked perfectly, not greasy at all. The shake was thick with a nice vanilla flavor. Overall a great experience, with the food and service. We'll definitely be back! BTW, they take credit cards now. Started a couple months ago. Even better! read more

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Probably the best burger in Bend. They are simple and simply delicious. They also have great milkshakes and sundays. If you like onion rings, then you better try theirs. Wow. read more

Best tater tot's and love their burgers and special sauce. Cash only fyi. I love their onion rings too.

Dandy's is simply terrible, the quality decreases each day. I have been going here regularly for years, but never again. They continue to raise prices as they decrease the amount of food served. This would be understandable, but the quality continues to diminish. It is worse in the morning, but the dinner crew isn't much better. The bacon is soggy and uncooked, the grilled cheese is always burnt and black, the fries are either overdone or underdone, the onion rings are burnt or come in a soggy clump, the tater tots are burnt on the outside and raw on the inside, the burgers are undercooked or burnt, the chicken strips are terrible, etc. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE. THE MANAGEMENT IS INCOMPETENT AND HATES YOU. They also ignore their problems instead of fixing them. You can see mice running around more often than not. Check your burgers to see if a mouse took a bite! read more

Dandy's Drive-In - One of the many mice that can frequently be found at Dandy's. - Burgers Near Me - Bend, Oregon

This place was so fun! A true throwback experience with the friendly server on purple suede roller skates to boot! We both liked our food- I got the grilled cheese with ham and it was really good. And the burger also got a thumbs up. The milkshakes were delicious too. Recommend this place if you are going for a fast food experience. read more

Dandy's Drive-In - Purple suede roller skates - Burgers Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Always have enjoyed Dandys but today it was terrible the fries were cooked in dirty oil and they were cold and limp. burger was cold and dry. If this is what they have become this place is no longer worth 30 dollars for a burger and fries with no drink. Avoid the new Dandys. read more

Solid burger with taters , fry sauce is solid and it just feels right with the old school vibe , flash your lights for service and service on roller skates ! read more

Such a fun and cool spot in Bend! Old school service and vibes with girls on roller skates to the window of your car! Foods great! The milkshakes are to die for! You have to go to this place when in bend read more

Best burger and shakes in town. Yummy. Good value too! Would come back soon. Service is quick and pleasant

Terrible service. Rude. Hateful. The highlights are that the overall experience was disappointing and not worth the cost, advise others to avoid the service. read more

Good, old fashioned burgers, delicious milkshakes and friendly service. It was a cool experience for the kids and brought back memories for us oldies. We had a grand dandy, double dandy, fries, onion rings, a strawberry and peanut butter milkshakes. . Everything was good. Their burgers were huge and heavy! Note that they only accept cash or local cheques. read more

Dandy's Drive-In - The double dandy with cheese - huge! - Burgers Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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Service here was phenomenal! The employees are friendly. The milkshakes were some of the best we've ever had! I got the peanut butter mocha milkshake and it was so good. The fry sauce is house made and delicious. Will definitely be going back. read more

Lunch for two, bacon cheese burger x 2, 2 fries, 2 medium sodas, was nearly $37! I have been eating here for 30 years, the food is good, but it's not worth $18.25 before tip for lunch. Too bad, so sad. Another Bend cornerstone is sold and ruined. read more

The old school concept of parking and girls roller blade up to your window to take your order is a novelty. I find the littlest size is fine but have also chowed down an entire classic. The fries are great with extra sauce but the onion rings are the best I've had since Quinn's in Kona. Now, the shakes are quite yummy. I'm not sure why the aren't transparent about the prices for any desserts but I had the Banana Royal sundae and it was the best as bananas were freshly hand cut, the ice cream was a perfect texture and the hot fudge and whipped cream were icing on the cake. Must try the strawberry shake as it's made with fresh strawberries. The chocolate and the vanilla are amazing. I get the medium which is basically a large so enjoy it daily while you're visiting - I did 3x. read more

Great place to stop for a burger! Been around since 1968 so it's got some history. Double cheeseburger was huge and hot. Chickwich was also pretty good. Gotta get milkshake, too--super yummy!! Carhops skate to your car, too! It is a bit on the pricey side and they don't take debit cards. Not a perfect experience but still a pretty good way to eat local! read more

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Excellent Grand Dandy, best we have had in town. Loved the coconut milk shake. Friendly service.

A Bend Institution with great bread burgers, smiles on roller skates, and terrific shakes

love this place and great service too!! must add sadly the quality of the food needs help it is not the same as in the past!! read more

Had the double cheese burger and absolutely loved it. Beefy, meaty, cheesy and just right. The milkshake was great and the fries fresh. It was a classic delicious CB in my book and I'll be back for sure. I'm a huge fan of Bend Burger and now I think I love both of these places. Good classic burgers are hard to find with the right balance. I can't stand places that have too much bun and not enough burger. read more

Dandy's Drive-In - Burgers Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Best burger place in Bend. Menu isn't huge but it's always good and the staff is great.

Oh man! If you're looking to indulge some good old school burger drive-in fun, look no further! Today I ordered the Grand Dandy (1/3 lb. Bacon Cheeseburger, sauce, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes). The burger itself is well seasoned and would probably be enjoyable even without all the other delicious toppings. The only thing I would change would be to have a little more of the burger sauce (which I'll just ask for next time). We split fries, tater tots, and onion rings. All 3 were pretty good. Don't expect culinary perfection, but are good representations of sides. The burger/fry sauce was also pretty good. Not too sweet and had an interesting texture to it, not just a homogeneous mayo mixture. Overall, a solid throwback spot with good food. read more

I grew up with Dandy's. Literally everything in Bend has changed since then except the best burgers in Central Oregon. Classic and delicious. read more

Outstanding service to be honest I ordered an extra sandwich and ate it an hour later and it still tasted fresh! It was a perfect lunch date in the middle of the day! read more

Flavorful burgers, fast service, and a pretty relaxed environment. It's been a while since I saw a drive in with carhops on skates... I'd definitely come back here. read more

We only tried the shakes here,so I can't really speak on anything else, but the shakes were great! So many different and interesting flavors. I loved it! Really really good as well! They still do skate-up service, which was so cool and fun! Fast and friendly. read more

Dandy's Drive-In - Coffee shake! - Burgers Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Dandy's used to be a great hamburger. We decided to go last Friday. Unfortunately, we discovered that quality has gone way down. My hamburger was over cooked and all the edges were burnt, like it had been sitting on a grill too long.. Are french fries were over cooked and brown.. we ordered one single dandy, a double dandy to french fries and a Coke and a strawberry shake.. much to our surprise our bill was close to $50. . On top of that they now want to try and impose a high tip onto your bill. The last bite of my sandwich tasted rotten, so I am definitely never eating here again. read more

Have been to Dandy's many many times. Always enjoyed the service and the quality of the food. This last visit was a disappointment. The servers on skates are friendly and quick. No issues there. The food was so so! Hamburgers appear to be a lot smaller and were semi warm. Fries were okay. Milk shakes were the best item of the day. Will go back one more time to see if things are better otherwise need to find another hamburger joint. read more