We have been devoted Fins customers since we moved here 25 years ago. They've always had good food, and great employees. Last week my wife and I got in the mood for a good old hamburger from Fins, so my wife went and got a to-go order of two hamburgers and Fries. The hamburgers were dry and rubbery. The burger bun on one of them was hard as a rock. I knocked on it and you could hear it across the room. The lettuce was slimy and terrible. We were, needless to say, terribly disappointed and surprised. My wife called the day after to complain, but was told there was no manager, and no one to talk to. She was told to call back when someone else was there so that she could register her complaint. When she called back, the person told her that she would give the owner a message to call. Another two days went by and then we got a message that Jerry had called, so my wife called him back, (She made a total of four calls, quite a ridiculous effort if this was a hoax to get less than 20.00 back), and explained the situation. She had hardly begun to describe the specifics when she was rudely told that their lettuce was never slimy, and that their buns were never hard; and apparently "this isn't the place for you". Well, I guess it isn't because I expect that when I spend money on a product, I expect to get what was promised, or be refunded for failing to deliver. After 25 years of patronage, neither we, nor our family will ever be back. I realize that one person or even a dozen are not going to make or break a business, but it sure isn't the way to run one. Caveat Emptor! read more

We were looking for a place to have dinner in Springfield, OR and stumbled upon this old fashioned diner. Took me back in time. The place looks the part and the only question was whether the food would taste good. My friend was craving a milk shake so we decided to give it a try. She ordered the Fins Burger and a fresh banana milk shake. I settled for a Bel Air Burger with a side of onion rings. The service was excellent. Taylor brought our order out quickly and checked up on us a couple of times . The shake was thick and very good My friend love it. The burgers were also very good. I specially enjoyed the thick bacon on the Bel Air. The onion rings were very good too. read more

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I don't care about your staffing shortages... You're either open or you're not... Especially when I drive all the way in from Creswell and another party from Sweet home. read more

My husband and went to Fin's about 7 years back and enjoyed it. We hadn't been back until last night. The food is still great. I had the half order of fish and chips, my husband had the Bel-Aire burger. We really enjoyed it and the service was great. It is like eating in an old soda shop with so many different things to look at. We will definitely be going again soon. read more

Great little piece of Heaven. Wonderful breakfast! Everything was fresh. Hash browns are the best. Gets really busy on Sunday morning since they open at 9am. If they had 2 servers would of given them another star. Will definitely coming back again!!! The server they have does a phenomenal job!!! read more

Always the number one place to go to for chicken strips. Honestly, service is always amazing, and I've never had a problem with anyone working there. The place in general is super fun to be at, and it looks old-school from my eyes, so I really enjoy it! read more

This place has the best Shakes and Malts on EARTH ! Great service as well ! You need the try the Marshmallow Malt and you'll come back for more ! read more

Stopped at Fins on our way out to the coast. It's a relatively small old-school drive-in but there is a bar and a few dine-in tables. It worked out great for us because they had a big parking lot with room for ore RV. All of our food was good & we had great, friendly service. read more

10//10 recommend service is great Great burgers and Shakes!! sound is Great on Wednesday and Tuesday!

Great food! You can call in and pick up your food which is especially helpful with COVID They even have Pepsi AND Coke. Awesome place. One employee has a mesh-mask rather than your regular, CDC safe one but other than that most experiences have seemed safe! read more

First time here as I brought my mom for her 74th birthday. Chili burger was ginormous, homemade chili smothering a large party and bun, cheese and onions on request. Ordered a nana split and wholly moly they didn't skimp. Strawberry, vanilla and chocolate ice cream topped with strawberry, pineapple and chocolate sauce and mountain high mound of whipped cream...plenty to share. read more

At first you notice the cool neon sign driving in with the rear end of a fin tail caddy overhead. Slow rolled into a spot and hit the call button. The speak popped on like it was 1955, no digital pure analog here - as the voice from inside asked me for my order. A Bel Air burger with no onions and pepper jack cheese, a side of onion rings with a soda fountain vanilla shake. About 20 minutes later the car hop is at my car window and there's my food - fresh hot and made to order. Golden brown onion rings hot freshly made, you can tell by the look and taste they've never been frozen, delicious crunchy sweet fried oniony goodness. Then that rich old school soda fountain extra thick milkshake - creamy cold vanilla Umpqua ice cream awesomeness, first rate. And the Bel Air burger, a cooked well done burger, the bacon flavorful thick cut and not over crispy, the pepper jack melted nicely over it all sitting atop of shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes and thousand island dressing. A good sloppy cheeseburger (if any fault's to be found, the dressing was a little heavy) still a good made to order hamburger. All in all a solid burger joint with drive up service and that cool old school curb appeal. 3.5 stars ~ rounded up for the great milkshake and cool analog groove. 00420 read more

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This is such a fun 1950ish style old-fashioned place it would be great to take out of towners, but I'm a local and this is the only place I go for a burger as I don't eat fast food. When you eat a Fins burger, it actually tastes like meat and not some frozen pre-processed product. The breakfast special is less than $5.00! They also serve old fashioned milkshakes, sodas, etc. It is charming and they even sell home-made pie which I will go there just for a slice! The staff are all very young, but they work and provide really good service. read more

On our quest to try every breakfast joint in Eugene/Springfield, Fins was on the list and so here we found ourselves. It's a little divey but in a kitschy Americana way. It appears to be an old A&W and still has a drive in aspect (after 11 am). The coffee was average, the waitresses were nice (and busy) and the food is delicious and at a great price! I ordered the 6 piece French toast and they make some of the best I've had (and 6 pieces here, with Texas toast style bread, was too many to finish). Delicious! My husband got an omelette with cottage potatoes and toast (we'd never heard of cottage potatoes but they're thin-ish sliced, round, fried potatoes and he loved them). We will definitely be back! read more

The reason for 2 stars is our most recent and most likely LAST visit to Fins, (and I think two stars is generous due to the circumstances... In fact, the only reason for two is the friendliness of one of our two servers.) I post this so that hopefully someone will be made aware that they need to be cautious in there job rather than careless. I'd say, it's common sense when setting extremely hot beverages down to not set them beside a 1 year old in a high chair-- but apparently this isn't taught or practiced at this establishment. As one of the servers decided to set a fresh cup of coffee down next to my toddler who IMMEDIATELY reached out for it and ended in hot coffee all down the front of his body. Thankfully my partner and I were quick to rip his clothes off and he now only has some small marks on his body. But the way he screamed out in pain... I understand mistakes happen, but this is negligent and could've put my child in the hospital. I would've appreciated at least an apology for setting the HOT cup down quite literally in front of my kid-- but instead we just received a 'here's a towel', and no further interaction with that server until we paid our bill. To which they still didn't acknowledge the incident. Other than the above, The food is okay. It's cheap and definitely a classic diner/drive-in vibe. We've been a few times in the last few months and in general the experience is the same each time. The tab is always minimal so it's good for those on a tight budget. The serving staff is generally friendly. When it comes to allergies and dietary restrictions, most of the staff is clueless. I've been told different things from different staff members. For example, our first visit I asked if they had dairy in the chili-- the server didn't check the kitchen, but instead insisted that it did have dairy. The next time, the server offered to check and came back with a 'it's dairy free!' There were other instances where they didn't even know the ingredients in the food. So it's generally not safe for those with serious allergies or those who drink hot beverages and have small children. read more

It's good people are nice service is kind of slow but they seem busy drive through idea is cool

We really love to go here when we just don't feel like cooking dinner. Good food, great service and one of the last locally owned food places that keeps up its quality and service! read more

Ok Fin's was good...actually really good. The wait for our food was long though. The waitresses look short staffed because she was running to cover all the tables. It took 40 minutes but when my french dip came...it was totally delicious. My hubby got the fish and chips and he said it was his favorite ever! That's big because he is very fussy about his fish and chips! So don't go here if you're in a hurry or squeamish about cleanliness. It needs a good scrubbing and fresh paint. But I will be going again. read more

My favorite diner when I need to move away from fast food burgers and want to take in the 1950's aesthetic as I dine. The words that come to mind are "quaint" and "humble" because the restaurant isn't extensively large or extravagant beyond its themed nostalgia appearance. There are dine-in or drive-in options depending on your style with a barstool area as well. The highlight item of this place has got to be the milkshakes. They are well-prices based on their size and quality with a huge variety of flavor choices plus the ability to combine various types. Most of the food is standard Americana fair, but it's solid for the type of diner it is. The Fins Classic burger is the primary menu staple and I enjoy it each time I get it. My only knock would be the restrooms (and not because they aren't clean). The lavatrice is the most "interesting" part of the restaurant due to its stark, white-washed contrast to the rest of the environment within. You feel like you move from a place of retro-embellishment to a sanitized cave of a jail cell. It's just a bit strange and hanging a few pieces of memorabilia/changing the lighting could do wonders for it. Service can also be a hit-or-miss with some of the waitresses being very attentive, with others not so much (when I'm shooting the breeze with a friend though, I don't really mind). I get why some reviews would write this place off as nothing special. As a local however, it's definitely a great little place to get away for a lunch or dinner! read more

Walk down memory lane... super friendly staff and the most amazing chocolate shakes in the land!

Omg this place is so adorable and will be our go to stop any time we are in the Springfield area... just for the milkshakes and fries alone. Highly recommend! read more

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great atmosphere! amazing service! even better food and mindful pricing! had a great time and felt very taken care of in my dine-in experience read more

Picked up an order to go from here today. Ordered two burgers and a fish and chips. The fish was burnt to a crisp and half of the order was completely inedible. I mean the fish was burnt rock solid. One of the hamburgers was also over cooked but for the most part edible. The fries were okay. When we called to let them know, they said there was nothing they could do about it unless we took it back, but who wants to drive back? She seemed unconcerned, stated there was no manager, had an attitude and barely apologized. I'd likely go back if they were apologetic and said they would speak to their cook. But based on our overall experience, will not go back. read more

Fins Drive In - Fish - Diners Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

They have very delicious loaded fries, complete with chili, cheese, big pieces of bacon, and onions. Generous portions as well. You may consider taking leftovers home, because the portions are not small. It's nice to live in a place where we have so many retro diners. This place should be near the top of any diner lovers list. read more

My first excursion to Fin's was solo, walking in the early morning Springfield heavy fog, up a (Main) street that seemed rather sketchy, not knowing what or who I might find when I entered, hoping for a good cuppa coffee to sip while I read the Register Guard. It really is like stepping back into a 50's diner and, as Amy P. said before me, the food is all freshly made. Subsequent trips have included Stephen, who wakes me up around 6:30 am and suggests we go for breakfast! My coffee cup is always full and their breakfasts are cooked to perfection. Their milkshakes are thick and delicious and their burgers & fries never disappoint. It is diner food, don't go expecting nouveu cuisine or gourmet. Five stars experience for me as far as the customer service. The wait-staff are attentive but not overbearing and cheerful. read more

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Always the absolute best food, service and just about EVERYTHING. This is a family regular of ours... I'm guilty to say we eat here multiple times a month... when it's free range meat and cooked to perfection every time.. why not?! read more

I was in Springfield just visiting and got hankering for a burger! I had a burger with bbq and an onion ring! I had to call back and pick up some onion rings cause they were just that good! The burger was cooked to perfection with fresh lettuce and tomato. The service was great the atmosphere was great so all I can say is it was Great and I will be returning. read more

I went there last week. Drive up in a hurry but starving. Ordered onion rings & a burger. Best onion rings ever. Fast service. Will go back!

Great food! Quick service. Friendly waitress. Call ahead for fastest service. We eat here at least once a month.

I love their milkshakes and old school style! I wish they had more staff, but besides that I had a great experience.

Everytime we visited they were short staffed. A ton of waiting. I like their french dip but don't like the wait.

On a hot summer day what's better than a root beer float? House made root beer? Yum! We got to go burgers and onion rings. The Bel Air burger was so yummy and the onion rings are to die for! It was hot and the waitress looked tired but she was a trouper and kept smiling. The food was great and so was the weird covid service. Love this place for quick meal. read more

I don't know what's going on at fins this was a Sunday night called ordered . 15 min drove down let then know I was there my food never came I called again and it didn't come when it came and I got home the bugers where cold and burnt bacon was so burnt I don't mind paying for good food but burnt food that ate able. The milk shakes were the only thing worth having and the young lady that waited on me new she messed up and could have fixed it but did that what sad . read more

Surprisingly decent burgers. Ice cream presentations leave much to be desired. Fries solid. Atmosphere 10 outta 10 awesome. Hometown heaven.

Such a retro fun experience and great food to boot. Lots of choices for vegetarians which is unusual for a drive in! Thanks

Easily my favorite restaurant in all of Springfield! As a burger guy, I stayed coming here for the amazing 1950's-esque mustang amd fries. Then I discovered the perfectly fried, meath yet crispy, country fried steak sandwich on toasted sourdough. Amd then I discovered the sausagey cheesy omelette with country fried steak that was the equivalent of breakfast heaven. This is a must for people who love greasy spoons! read more

Fins Drive In - No breakfast in the car! - Diners Near Me - Springfield, Oregon

We've lived in the Eugene-Springfield for two years now and have complained that there isn't a good local burger anywhere. Sure wayback and sonic are great but most places seem to care that you know the burger you're eating is from a grass fed cow named bessie and care less about the burger's flavor. However, we drove by Fins today and decided to try it. It was fantastic. Simply fantastic. It is a legit 50's style diner with great flavor offering real ice cream soda's and floats etc... Their burgers are likely our favorite from a locally owned restaurant around town. Give it a try and you'll know what I mean. read more

We went to the restaurant, the grease seemed old. After we ordered is when we realized it was not fresh. We really don't feel the need to ever go to Fins ever again. read more

Wow, such an unexpected disappointment. Drove from north Eugene for the onion rings (which were the highlight of an otherwise depressing meal). They weren't full - only four or five cars when we got there, and that went down to two or three almost immediately. Pulled up to the speaker - placed the order (burger and a chili dog and onion rings) at 6:30 pm. I asked that the burger be cooked well-done and for a side of ranch. No problem, they said. A minute later I rang back and asked for them to add a glass of water. So far, I don't think I'm being difficult or asking too much. Then, we sat there and waited... And waited... And waited... Watched people come in and pick up their food - didn't begrudge them - they probably ordered online or called in before we did, right? We could see some of the staff (two guys and a cute girl) chatting and puttering around. Another girl looked like she was working a bit harder, but not happy (love quadrangle, maybe?) FORTY minutes later (at 7:10 pm), we were hungry and wondering if we'd been forgotten, so I hit the button again. After a minute (which is about 10 years in speaker time), they responded. They said it was almost ready, and they'd been busy (but no actual apology). Well, no - they hadn't been busy. I was there the whole time. Got to watch people come and go. No massive orders went out, and there really weren't all that many to go orders and what there was, seemed nice and steady rather than an all-at-once slamfest. I really dislike being lied to - even (especially?) about little things. They had time to do the outside garbage. They had time to stand around. The guys definitely made time to hit on the cute girl. But, hey, a few minutes later, they brought out the food. Didn't bring the water, so I had to ask again, and they had to make another trip. The food was warm, but not hot. Clearly, it had been sitting, but not too long. The bun for my chili dog was only a little bit gross and waterlogged where it had soaked up the watery chili juices. Probably hadn't been sitting for more than 10 minutes by the time I got it. The fries - which have been good in the past - had NO salt. Not "not enough salt". ZERO SALT. Have you ever had a French fry with no salt? They're kinda gross. So, looked in he bag - no salt. No ketchup (fine, some places make you ask now), and no napkins (really? We're at a drive up eating a burger and a chili dog, and you don't think we might need a napkin?). Rang again - asked for salt, ketchup, and napkins. The petulant face that brought them out made sure I knew I was being a difficult customer. (Which kinda sucked, since I'd already tipped about 22%). But, the onion rings were good enough, and because I have fond memories of past orders I'm giving them two stars instead of one. Oh, and I didn't like the chili - it was a little watery, too much like sloppy joe mix, not much by way of chili spices - but that's just a personal preference. I'm sure it's some else's favorite kind. read more

Great stop for burgers, love that it's a drive in, makes things easy and convenient while still getting a good meal- better than fast food at the same cost. Always friendly staff and overall great service. Food never disappoints read more