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    Mac's Drive-In

    3.8 (62 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    MAC'S DRIVE-IN ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Katrina D.

    Every year I look forward to opening day at Mac's, this year was no different and then I experienced it. No fun or excitement, looked more like closing day, but without the happy feel that Mac's always provided. The service (with the exception of Steve & Nathalie) has gone down the drain... Opening day there was a child scooping ice cream, 5/2 the woman working the counter obviously had no idea what she was doing... I witnessed her LICK cherry dip from her fingers, and not wash her hands, then she used her fingers to take hard ice cream off the scoop and left a tub of ice cream out of the freezer. When my sundae was made it was small and the sauce was on top of the whipped cream & cherry!!! I was inside on a beautiful day (outside windows were closed) for 10 mins with one ice cream customer before me. The portions have shrunk, the service isn't what we have come to expect from Mac's.

    Mike L.

    Stopped in for a sundae. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are alot more manageable then other ice cream stands where you end up throwing away half of it. The soft serve is creamy and they have hot caramel. (Although I didn't care for it.) Tasted burnt to me. CASH ONLY

    Sarah M.

    My husband brought me here one night when we were tired and neither of use wanted to cook. We both ordered hamburgers and fries. I ordered a regular hamburger with cheese fries. The fries were limp and the cheese tasted more processed than usual. The hamburgers were fried greasy and tasted like they had been steamed. The buns were probably previously frozen because the top was disintegrating and crumbling while I held it. Also, no free refills on drinks...soda is cheap. The only thing that saved this meal for me were the tomato and lettuce that I ordered and ketchup. Maybe they have good ice cream but we didn't stick around to find out. I probably won't be back...

    Onion rings
    Gabriela S.

    Love this place for the down home cheeseburgers and fries. The patties are thick, juicy and good chargrilled flavor. Based on the shape of the patty I'd guess it's hand formed. None of those frozen pre-made junks. There's ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, malt vinegar and other condiments you can self apply. This isn't a fancy burger but it's a great price and you can easily forgo McDonalds for this. Also got to love the ices. I get mine lemon flavored with soft serve and it's the best. Macs is my favorite of the drive-ins so far. A refreshing, great place to have in the neighborhood.

    Coconut macaroons
    Maria C.

    Coconut ice cream with macaroons. Small cone but rich and yummy. Menu also had Vegan ice cream made with Oat milk!!! They have veggie burgers on the menu, too.

    Check out the hard ice cream and Italian ice flavors. They are all home made.
    S B.

    This place has an amazing assortment of home made ice cream. Maple bacon or coconut anyone? And they have fantastic home made Italian ices (dairy free!) such as lemon, raspberry or mango. The mango is amazing. It's sweet yet tart and tastes like fresh mango. The texture is smooth and not icy. But here's where it gets even better. Go inside and look at their daily specials board. They have lunch combos with juicy double cheeseburgers, savory and tangy meatloaf sandwiches and about 4 other specials that come with a pile of hand cut fries and slaw for about $5. I've had both although they offer a few more specials I need to try. Everything is home made, the portions are huge and the price is right.

    Michelle R.

    This was a nice old school greasy delicious burger place with yummy ice cream! We got the bacon cheeseburger plate with homemade fries and then followed it up with the sprinkle hand rolled waffle cone filled with Cookie Monster ice cream (Cookie Monster ice cream is blue vanilla ice cream filled with cookie dough and chocolate chips! Totally worth the visit for that alone!) The only drawback was the street parking and the fries could have been crispier. The burgers were juicy but didn't come with any veggies or standard toppings. The little kids seemed to be enjoying the quarter rides and the outdoor tables were plentiful and clean. We will definitely be back.

    Kids vanilla ice cream cone with rainbow sprinkles
    Liz K.

    I can only review the ice cream since anytime I'm up in the Albany area this is our go to spot. It is not actually a drive in. You can walk up to the counter and order. They have a variety of options and flavors and everyone is really friendly. They also have picnic tables outside. I know they sell burgers and other food inside as well. It is also a good place to take the kids . You definitely get your money's worth here! I'll be back next time I'm up here.

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    Ice cream was amazing! And so was the service! Will definitely be going back for more soft serve! Everyone was so friendly!

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    I was indecisive and so I finally ordered the dole whip. I asked for it on a dish. It was the grossest thing ever. 3.25 what a rip off.

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    Great family place! Also great options if you want a veggie burger! Theirs are soooo good! Yummy ice cream!

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