Jack's was our first stop for an early dinner. I went with a mini dog and cheeseburger along with their fries. Food was tasty and portions were filling. Their onions were fantastic! This place is the epitome of summertime and I loved our visit there. Service was welcoming and friendly. The food was prepared quick and packaged well. Jack's is a must stop for a quick bite. read more

See all

A visit to our home town always includes a trip to Jacks! We love the burgers with fried onions. The bun takes on the onions sweetness! The staff is so friendly and I don't know how they remember orders! Road side stand with lots of outside seating! read more

A staple in the community. Quick service. Stop here all summer to get a few 'cheese with' (cheeseburgers with ketchup and caramelized onions). The onions are what makes it. Options to eat at the picnic tables or bring it home. Plenty of parking. Friendly staff have my dog a hot dog, so she also gives them 5 stars. read more

Jack's Drive-In - 3 cheese with, mini dog with, loaded fries and a shake! - Burgers Near Me - Wynantskill, New York

As a resident of Troy, I've tried Jack's on the rare occasion when friends are looking for food and every time I've eaten there, the place is dirty, bugs, tables are filthy. Not to mention within an hour my gut is gurgling for me to go to the bathroom. Did I mention it takes forever to get your food when it's only you and a friend and no one else there? read more

My review of Jack's Drive in. The bees, Holy Marry Mother of God the bees. Ok having said that let's move on. 1 cheeseburger, small loaded fries and a bottle of water for her while I went with 2.burgers, 4 mini dogs and a root beer. $29 and change. In short, aside from the mini dogs I've had better food in prison. Seriously. Bees. They don't bother me normally but they were EVERYWHERE while my better 1/2 is deathly allergic to the point of carrying an Epi pen. I finally said screw it, we tossed our food and left. We will not be returning. read more

Jack's Drive-In - Small loaded fries, 1 cheeseburger, 2 regular burgers and 4 mini dogs. - Burgers Near Me - Wynantskill, New York

See all

Burgers were small (almost like White Castle size with larger buns). The fries were good as well. Nothing outstanding overall but was pretty decent read more

this place is absolutely horrible they take forever to make ur food and have bugs and trash rverywhere js to have there burgers looking like shit snd tasting like shit the fries r good read more

Seems like a great local burger place. I've been hearing great things so me and my friends decided to give it a try. Everyone loved it! The staff was very friendly and helpful. They have outdoor seating or you can eat it in your car. I didn't really love the cheese fries - but I think that's more of a personal thing. Keep in mind the burgers are slider sized so probably best to order more than 1 if you're hungry. They also have a price difference for cash vs card. read more

See all

Service was quick, but the burgers were not great. Where's the beef? Lots of onions and ketchup, but a pretty small meat patty. The fries were pretty good too. Fair pricing. read more

Attend thee well, good folk of appetite and awe, For I shall now relate a tale so rich in fire and folly, It shall echo through the fryer-halls of time. 'Twas upon the dying breath of day, When stars did yawn and night began to stretch its sable wings, That I, a weary traveler of flesh and fast food, Did stumble upon the humble hearth of Jack's Drive-In -- A temple of grease, griddle, and glory. And lo! As the hour drew near to close, And the fryer sang its final, bubbling hymn, A lone figure emerged from behind the veil of steam -- Gavin, son of Service, knight of the Kitchen Realm. Eyes like twin embers, jaw set with iron resolve, He approached the vat of boiling oil -- A roiling sea of molten gold, Hotter than Hades' wrath, Deadlier than Macbeth's ambition. And what did he do? He drank of it. Yea, sweet heavens! He did guzzle the burning brew, As though it were nectar drawn from Olympus itself. No scream, no flinch, no mortal cry -- Only the sizzle of fate and the echo of greatness. Was it hunger? Madness? Divine anointing? Nay, 'twas heroism incarnate. O ye lords and stewards of Jack's, Delay not -- raise his wage, carve his name into thine golden arches! Let songs be sung of Gavin the Greaseborn, The Fryer-Slayer, the Flame-Kissed Champion of Close. I came for a burger, But departed with a saga worthy of the stage. Go ye, and witness the legend read more

Interesting place worth trying if you haven't tried it. It's close to one of the places I work so I stop in now and then to get a slider or two. read more

See all

Jacks is a small Joint, with to go or outside picnic tables. Locals love this spot. They have great burgers and cheese fries. Can't forget the milkshake, too! They also sell hotdogs and soda. They are fast to get your good to you and it is always delicious! A must stop if it in the Wynantskill area!!!! read more

Jack's Drive-In - Sign - Burgers Near Me - Wynantskill, New York

See all

Just go here. Solid grubby burrito that needs to be tasted by one to fully understand. It's a culture. It's a staple. I'm not biased. I judge every burger differently, and jacks takes the cake for slider. My aunt went earlier in the season (first week of opening) and mentioned it was less than great probably due to the grills not being greasy and dirty enough. She we absolutely right. The service is always spot on and FAST. The prices are very reasonable, and you can fill up for less than $10pp. Go here read more

Jack's Drive-In - Lunch with my aunt is always at jacks - Burgers Near Me - Wynantskill, New York

See all

Jack's is an institution around these parts. Most locals have been going there since childhood, and the menu is still the same. Great sliders, better than White Castle, fries drenched in ketchup with a chocolate milk on a picnic bench. Perfection. I wouldn't let a summer go by without at least a couple of visits to Jack's. read more

Since 1938 this road side stand has been serving Depression era, Oklahoma onion burgers and little else. Their appeal is a nostalgia trip back to hard times and driving Route 66. Not the food. It's a time machine. If you understand that then you'll get it. read more

Was at Jack's recently n the food not what I remembe! The Deeb's weren't there n it showed n the taste wasn't there sliders were cold not the onions I was use to n barely any ketchu!! I've been going to Jacks since the 60's! Moved away for many years but when I came home I always made a trip to Jacks!!! At least twice in a week with friends n family!!! Haven't been there in two years but please tell me Jack's has not fallen this far n two years!! Hope the Deeb family puts one in there for old time sake!! It's not what it was!! Sorry for this review but in my life with Jack's was an institution even before the Deeb's owned it but they kept the tradition alive!! I'll try it again maybe a bad night but never again if I get the same! Please bring back the Jack's I loved to eat at n bragged around the country about sliders please please bring it back!!! read more

I have been here multiple times and had not figured out how to review Jack's until my last visit, where I decided to climb into the tiger's maw and order not just the notorious sauteed onions on my cheeseburgers, but DOUBLE onions which are called "heavy" in Jack's nomenclature. And you know what? It's A-OK but not more than that. I think a lot of us are so entranced by the thought of eating something so funky and smelling so stinky for days that you look past the fact it's a pretty average burger. Okay meat, sad little bun, the lethal onions, a squirt of ketchup, and sloppy assembly which is part of the charm. Like a boxing pro, Jack wants to toy with you a little before he knocks you out. My kid insisted we sit at the bench right by the ordering window, and I noticed something interesting. It's a distinct minority that order burgers with onions. (And nobody but me orders them "heavy".) Most order "no onions" and I think Jack actually sells quite a few more mini hot dogs than burgers. As usual, trust the locals. read more

Jack's Drive-In - Two cheeseburgers with "heavy" onions - Burgers Near Me - Wynantskill, New York

I'm on team Lauren L. with this one. Every year when spring rolls around, I had been hearing people talk about Jack's for burgers. And every year, summer would turn to fall and I never seemed to make it a priority to head out to Wynantskill for these sliders. It didn't quite seem like anything really that special. Part of me thought that perhaps you had to grow up with Jack's as an annual tradition to really enjoy it. So instead, I went other places. Then I stumbled upon Lauren's review which said that Jack's was all about the onions. She's right. Holy cow, was she right. The onions I got on my burger weren't simply grilled. They were deeply caramelized. And maybe I got lucky. Perhaps on some days when they get slammed the grill has the rush the onions and they're simply greasy and grilled. But that was not my experience. It turns out my son has a new found love for burgers. But he only likes them when they are very flat. Plus, he will only eat them with ketchup and nothing else. Jack's totally worked for him too. We shared an order of fries, which were crispy and totally unimpeachable. Although, I'm not really crazy about ketchup being served on the fries instead of in a cup on the side for dipping. But that's a small matter. Call me a light weight, but one onion cheeseburger and a half order of fries was enough food for me. Was I stuffed? No. But I was satisfied. And more importantly, I had saved room for dessert. Which is important on trips out there, because it's mighty close to a very special seasonal ice cream stand. read more

Jack's Drive-In - The crisp fries - Burgers Near Me - Wynantskill, New York

See all

First of all, please don't arrive at Jack's with the expectation of getting a perfectly engineered, institutional-style burger. Get the whole experience - a cheeseburger "with" (the works, in this case, gooey caramelized onions and a good dollop of ketchup.) It's like White Castle on steroids. These creations are too unique and tasty to be called hamburgers or cheeseburgers. Rather - these are more like "sliders" as the menu suggests - and you'll savor every bite. The dogs are delish, on a bun gently toasted to cradle the mustard, onion and your choice of kraut or meat sauce. Fries are piping hot, as is the cheese sauce slathered throughout. And yes, expect the cheese to seep into some fries to give them a nice through and through taste. Drinks are oversized and guaranteed thirst quenching on a hot day. Thankfully there are several of these seasonal roadside joints sprinkled throughout the Capital Region. For my money - and traveling 40 miles one way to get here, Jack's is the place. read more

Jack's Drive-In is a popular burger takeout restaurant, which is open mid March to mid November and closed during the winter months. Xmas trees are sold here during the holiday season. Jack's Drive-In and Ted's Fish Fry are operated by the same family ownership. The burgers (aka "sliders") here are very greasy and loaded with ketchup and fried greasy onions, but taste pretty darn good!! I can smell strong aromas of the Jack's sliders into the McDonald's parking lot! The french fries here are great too! Order a chocolate milk for a great tasting meal! I know folks from a large radius (some as far away as Queensbury and Broadalbin) who flock here just for the "sliders." I usually see long lines form here on nice sunny weekend days. One of my childhood friends loves Jack's so much, that he arrived here at 7:45 AM on opening day just to be the first customer of the season. He waited almost 3.5 hours for the 11 AM opening with his newspaper and large Stewart's coffee on a cold rainy March morning. YNN and CBS 6 also interviewed him. read more

Jack's Drive-In - Burgers Near Me - Wynantskill, New York

I can't believe I never reviewed this gem. I absolutely love this place. When the hubs and I go we always get cheeseburgers (me) and mini hot dogs (him) with everything. Those onions on the cheeseburgers ARE everything. I swear they make the burger. To me it's what sets them apart from all of the other hot dog spots in the area. The food order is yelled to the kitchen and the food is promptly delivered to your plate. While there is outdoor seating you can take advantage of, sometimes it's more comfortable to eat in the car. Warning: the smell will stay in your car lol. If you've never given this place a try DO IT!! I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

5 stars all day Seasonal drive ins like this are an American institution. This is classic, fresh, burgers and dogs. Come on a busy day and you'll never see so many happy people eating burgers and fries. Reviews here around rude staff or picky food are from individuals that don't "get it". Come here, order two cheese "with" , cheese fries and a Pepsi and embrace a fading American tradition. read more

Jack's Drive-In - Burgers Near Me - Wynantskill, New York

We first went to Jacks a few years back and had a great experience. We went back this year and it was not as we remembered. We ordered cheeseburgers, hot dogs, loaded fries and a shake. The cheeseburgers were very bland and were not warm at all. The buns were not toasted. The toppings included ketchup and caramelized onions, there was an overload of the onions and could barely taste the cheese. All around, it was very mushy and not enjoyable. The hotdogs we got were suppose to be loaded (we thought it included onions, mustard, meat sauce). What we got were hot dogs with onions, mustard, and relish. The buns were again, not toasted, and the lukewarm hotdog already broke through the bottom of the bun once we got our plates. There was so much relish on the hotdogs that the majority of it had to be scraped off. It would have been better if there was a condiment station to control how much were put on. The loaded fries (cheese and meat sauce) were also disappointing. The cheese was all on the bottom and did not have much meat sauce. The fries seemed to be slightly undercooked. The shakes were overly syruped. All in all, I wish I did not go as my second experience there was very disappointing and should have left my experience on a high note from a few years ago. read more

See all

If your looking for a cheap meal. I would suggest this place. A neighbor recommend, was expecting a decent burger, not some frozen patty on cheap bread. I mean if I wanted cafeteria food I would of just ate at the hospital. Not for me. I will say it was busy and a lot of locals were there. But not for me. read more

No frills to be expected here. Very simple thin hamburgers with the option of ketchup, cheese and caramelized onions. I ordered a cheeseburger with no onion (was served a hamburger instead), mini dog and small cheese fries. Not my favorite joint in the area but the boyfriend wanted to go so I obliged. read more

Jack's Drive-In - Burgers Near Me - Wynantskill, New York

I've been going here since I was 6 years old. Oh my god what a mess. The workers are hanging on to their last brain cell. After repeating my order of two burgers with the works and a large cheese fry 4 times, practically yelling it at this teenage boy he repeats it as cheeseburgers and a large fry. The woman taking orders stops mid way while taking someone's order to tell a middle aged man with an AC/DC hat a story about how she had the same one but her mom returned it to 5 below. while there is a line wrapped around the building. Nobody's moving like they have a purpose and they produce half a*$ products. The quality of food has gone downhill; has nothing to do with anyone being a food snob it's just utter trash. I'm not quite sure what polluted the water in the last two years but looking around at my surroundings I won't be drinking water from Wynantskill. read more

Heard great things about jacks drive in so we decided to give it a chance. Their buns are soaked in butter and the hotdog rolls are crusty like a rock. The meat sauce seemed like it had been sitting. The cheese on the fries was essentially just yellow water, and the fries were cold anyhow. read more

A hamburger you do not have to even chew. A hotdog that was a soggy sloppy mess. Just trash. read more

This is a classic burger drive-in that has been around at least since the 1950s, when they had carhops taking orders and delivering food. The burgers if ordered as is, are loaded with caramelized onions and ketchup. They are on grilled buns. They are not big, but are absolutely delicious if you are craving a nice greasy burger! When I get back to town, I never miss a chance to go there. read more

See all

Amazing visit as alway with amazing people that work there and amazing tasting food! Thank you for always doing your best with fast and convenient food services rain or shine read more

My brother and I bought takeout at this hamburger drive in on Saturday, 6/18. It is located about ten minutes from his house in Troy. For those who like to dine outdoors there are some tables where you can consume your food. There is plenty of parking. Service was prompt and polite. We ordered burgers ($2.00) and a large order of fries to share. The burgers were slider sized and barely bigger than White Castle's at twice the cost. I preferred the latter after tasting the burger here. The burgers also were topped with an overwhelming amount of onions.The fries were awful. They bore the aftertaste of rancid and overused oil. I would not return here under any circumstances. read more

See all

Oh wow! What can I say about this wonderful place?? The memories of stopping here and getting these hamburgers and fries. No it is not the healthiest or on any diet but you have to break the rules when it comes to this place!!! We have eaten here MANY times over the years. Simply the best! They have always been good, They have been here for YEARS and have a great reputation of having the best hamburgers around!! And they do!! We still talk about this place and how good it was! Hopefully if we ever get back in the area when Jacks is open we would for sure go here!!! Its a must try place if you have never have!!! read more

One of the best burger stands around! The burgers, hotdogs, and fries were all fresh and hot. Everything came out fast and the owner was extremely personable and great to talk to. The food came out extremely fast but was still hot and fresh. The buns held up very well to the meat sauce and the burger without getting soggy. You could definitely tell that the meat sauce was homemade. After being around for 79 years they are definitely doing something right and at a reasonable price! read more

Jack's Drive-In - Perfect dinner! - Burgers Near Me - Wynantskill, New York

Don't ever complain about Jack's. It is the quintessential hometown greasy burger joint. If it doesn't taste like you remembered, it's because you have become a food snob. Just order the burger with fried onions and a drink and life will be sweet. read more

Jack's makes my favorite drive-in burger, the kind you see in cartoons where the onions sloppily overflow and make you wonder if real life food could ever taste this good. Jack's tastes this good, and it's mostly the onions -- caramelized perfectly, they're the perfect sweet and jammy foil to the classic salty, melty burger. An absolute classic and capital region essential. read more

Messy. Inexpensive and . Jack's is a fantastic drive in and serves the best sliders in the Capital District. Grab plenty of napkins. You will need em. Cheeseburger and small fries under $5 read more

Jack's Drive-In - Under $5 - Burgers Near Me - Wynantskill, New York

Go at lunchtime and don't worry if you see a line - the midday staff keeps things running fast and smooth. If you're looking for top-of-the-line cuts of beef then this probably isn't the place but everything else is super and pretty much the reason you go to a drive-in in the first place. Soft buns, mounds of cooked onions, everything mini dogs and great milkshakes (especially the coffee flavor). Plenty of tables for eating outdoors. A favorite spot. read more

If I could give it no stars I would I took my children to this place because it was recommended I walk up to order my food and all you smell is marijuana my 4 and 6 yo children were asking me what it was. Absolutely disgusted read more

I've been hearing about this place for years and never took a trip out until today. They have a very simple menu, Burger, Cheeseburger, Hot Dog, Fries, Cheese Fries, Soda, Milkshakes. But why mess with success right? Cheeseburgers come with sauteed onions and ketchup, just the way they should. Not a bad little burger, and the Cheese fries are quite tasty. Seemed a little pricey. $1.99 for a slider but it was good to finally try it out after all the hype. read more

Honestly, I'm a sucker for a classic American burger. I don't need that fancy stuff you will find at your favorite bistro or pub. Just give me thin beef patty, with some tasty cheese and onions on top, and a nice greasy bun, and I'm good to go. And this is exactly what Jack's Drive-in in Wynantskill, NY has been doing for over 75 years. According to some locals, Jack's is an absolute institution in the area, and my decision to give it a try the other day confirms why this is the case. I opted for the classic cheeseburger with fries and a Pepsi. What can I say? It was delicious! The fries were crispy, the Pepsi... was a Pepsi, and the burger was just what the doctor ordered (me not to order...). But damn, was it an excellent experience. Sitting outside, eating a burger, watching motorcycles ride on by, enjoying a beautiful sunny day. How American is that? A word from the wise here, don't go to Jack's expecting a bistro burger. Go to Jack's because you want a burger, just a burger, with some fries and a drink. Oh, and all of that for about $6, you can't even beat that at McDonalds these days, and who would want to? Skip the fast food chain and hit up Jack's! read more