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    Gooseboro Drive-In

    3.7 (39 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    GOOSEBORO DRIVE-IN ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Cheeseburger, at Gooseboro Drive-In, in Bantam, CT.
    Tom D.

    Gooseboro Drive-In is an Old School roadside Hot dog stand. Dropped in for a quick lunch the other day, I ordered a Long dog & a cheeseburger. I believe the hot dogs they serve at Gooseboro are Hummel Brothers, at any rate, I enjoyed my Long dog immensely. Topped it off with some hot chopped peppers, sauerkraut & spicy mustard, it really hit the spot. The cheeseburger, on the other hand, was underwhelming. Was just "OK", I kinda wished I had ordered another Long dog instead. Or maybe put some of the hot chopped peppers on that cheeseburger for flavor ? I know I'll be back though, I drive by there at least four times a week in the early afternoons. And if I'm ever with my wife, she'll want to stop for one of their milkshakes. A solid 4 Star Rating (seems to be in line with my fellow Yelpers).

    Megan H.

    Gooseboro Drive-In was a place that I've driven by countless times but never stopped until this evening. We wanted something quick and that wouldn't take forever to make as our toddler was quite hungry. Service is inside at the counter and you can take your food to go or sit outside on one of their many picnic tables-which are well maintained. They have s good selection on their menu, pretty much something for everyone. Their chocolate milkshake was a 5 stars as well as their hotdog! The fries were just eh, nothing great. We will definitely be back on our next hike up to Mnt. Tom a local state park.

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    Dan R.

    There ain't nothin' in the world Like a big-eyed girl Make me feel real loose, like a long necked goose Like a girl, oh baby, that's what I like (The Big Bopper - Chantilly Lace) If you've ever driven through Bantam (that's between Litchfield and the NY line) on Route 202, you've seen the aquamarine blue shingles of its mansard roof. And no doubt, you've seen its logo of a long necked goose wearing a chef's hat lovingly carrying a hot dog in it its wings. Welcome to the Gooseboro Drive-In. It's not a drive-in in the literal sense, but think of it as a roadside stop for ten burger variations, seven different hot dogs, plus sandwiches, fried goodies like chicken, fish, seafood, rings, and fries. Oh, and for dessert you can treat yourself to soft serve, sundaes and flurries. Gooseboro dates way back to 1961 and the small soft serve cone I enjoyed yesterday seemed to have been priced from one of its past decades. How about $2.30 for a cone? I went the big spender route and added on chocolate sprinkles for sixty cents. By the way, the sprinkles were GREAT! Soft and super chocolatey. Not like the gravel you get once in a while. You won't find any indoor seating, but who needs that when you can grab a seat at one of their many picnic tables on the lawn, and do some people watching and car watching as they zoom by on Route 202. They're open on a seasonal basis from March to November, and they have a Facebook page that acts as their website. Go take a ride out to the country and enjoy one of life's simple pleasures...

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    Don't go by the prices on the menu, online. At the place everything is about 30% higher

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    Th food here is amazing and everyone who works here is so nice. Great atmosphere to be in.

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    7 years ago

    The best soft ice cream around. Fantastic root beer floats! Worth going weekly when it's open!

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    9 years ago

    We stopped by for lunch today. The burgers we very tasty, the blackberry shake was excellent. Great experience all around.

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    11 years ago

    Nice, greasy high quality cheeseburger. (No bathroom, and they're rude about it, but so what).

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    11 years ago

    I used to love going here when I was younger. Nice little ice cream and hotdog place. Definitely worth it to go!

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    12 years ago

    This sounds crazy , but we come from Danbury,CT to get there hotdogs and fires ..love this place ..they even have table and chairs outside

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    Seasoned grill for the best tasting burgers, great fries and shakes too.

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