Wow! Where to start! Fabulous all around!…read more We broke down on a Friday night at 7. Our water pump went out and we knew it was going to be hard to find a mechanic on a Friday night let alone a Saturday! Thankfully we had it towed to slates corner with in 5 minutes from calling a local towing businesses. Thankfully he could fix it! First thing Saturday morning he got the new water pump and began the repair. The kids and I sat in the store chatting with the owner Darletta and her daughter Lilly. They are amazing people, made my little family feel completely welcomed. Our car was fixed by noon and we were ready to head back on our first family vacation ! The cost of the repair was extremely cheaper then what we are used to. I could not believe the amazingly fast and friendly service we received! We will always stop for gas and snacks every time we drive on hwy 12 on our way to he ocean!

Super nice friendly staff with awesome sandwiches! They definitely are professional about wrapping…read moretheir sandwiches. I recommend just based on how well my sandwich was wrapped! Definitely will stop for another sandwich soon.

Smittys In & Out is exactly the kind of old-school drive-in that is getting harder and harder to…read morefind. Tucked away in Elma, Smitty's has that classic small-town, roadside burger-joint appeal that makes stopping there feel like part of the experience rather than simply grabbing another fast-food meal. The simple drive-in setup, casual atmosphere, and straightforward menu give the place a genuine nostalgic charm. The prices are another big reason to like Smitty's. You can get a satisfying burger-and-fries meal without feeling like you are paying premium modern day inflation price. The same burger fry and shake would be 50%-100% more in cost in Tacoma or Seattle. The portions are generous, and the food delivers the kind of comfort-food experience you want from a local drive-in. The burgers are definitely the highlight. They are flavorful, have that grilled taste, and have that classic burger-joint taste that you just don't get from the big national chains. Whether you go with a basic burger or something more loaded, the quality and flavor make it clear that Smitty's knows what it is doing. The menu also has plenty of classic sides and other options if you want to mix things up. The wait time was perfectly reasonable for a small, popular drive-in. Smitty's prepares food to order, so you may have to wait a little longer than you would at a typical fast-food chain, but that is a tradeoff I am happy to make for hot, fresh food. It never felt like an unreasonable wait, and the friendly staff made the experience even better. The service was good. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and welcoming, which adds to the small-town character of the restaurant. There is something refreshing about getting good food from people who actually seem happy to have you there. Overall, Smitty's is a great example of what a local drive-in should be: old-school atmosphere, reasonable prices, tasty burgers, fresh comfort food, friendly service, and a relaxed small-town feel. It may not be the fastest stop in town, but the combination of quality, value, and nostalgia makes it well worth the visit. If you are passing through Elma, Smitty's is absolutely worth stopping for.

Stopped in for a burger, fries, and a milkshake and had a really solid experience. The gluten-free…read morebun was actually very good -- soft and held together well, which isn't always the case. Definitely appreciated that. The fries were thin and crispy just how I like them. Nicely salted and fresh. The milkshake was delicious too -- thick and creamy without being overly heavy. Service was friendly and welcoming, which always makes a difference. Chill area, fast service and nice to eat in your car. Overall, a great meal and I'd happily come back.

Great sandwiches! Service has been friendly and quick. Calm environment ! Glad the harbor has a…read moreshop as such ! Stop in before late afternoon

Best sandwiches in town, can't wait to go back. Had the Turkey bacon ranch. It was hot and grilled…read morebread, so very filling. Glad I was hungry.

I enjoyed my time here…read more Although they were very under-staffed, they were amazing people. The two servers did their best to accommodate every customer with grace and kindness. And the chef did amazing on my breakfast sandwich. Thank you to the staff for my time spent at the restaurant. Made my day fun

Nothing special. Walking in and wasn't greeted by the young…read morelady on her personal phone. Once seated ("I'll seat you here, because the table is the only clean one") in a pub atmosphere that only had 3 tables with patrons in the establishment. It was NOT busy. Ordered 2 coffees and a diet coke. Had to remind her twice before getting it delivered. Ordering a simple breakfast, a sausage and cheese omelet and chicken fried steak. The toast on the plates were hard yet not overly toasted. The gravy and the potatoes were the best part of all 3 meals. Let me say, the omelet was smaller than the toast in comparison. The waitress abandoned ship and slid off the radar... we had to ask another matey to refill the coffee and he did so very promptly! He was the better part of the experience. Nothing better than a "local chain" breakfast stop. Stick to mom and pops place or cross the street for a Taco!

It was crowded but they set up a table for us on the patio. They were clearly short staffed but…read morethose who were there worked hard and were super friendly. The food was good diner food. The market across the parking lot is great as well.

Stopped here for lunch driving from South Snohomish & King County down to Seaside, OR for the…read moreholiday weekend. We were greeted promptly, seated quickly, and our server approached right away to ask what we'd like to drink. We had lemonades, a Reuben with tots, a club sandwich, and soup. Everything was tasty, and the portions were generous. We ended up leaving our leftover food behind since we were going to be on the road the rest of the afternoon. The entire place is wood, adorned with animal hides, heads, bumper stickers, T-shirts, hats, etc. A very rustic feeling. We would return again given the opportunity.

Great place to buy meats and sandwiches at a great price! Very friendly and courteous staffread more

The local spot to get meat. Personally I really like their options for pork. Also got a recent cow…read morebutchered by them. Good, honest people who provide good, quick service.

These are the nicest people!! They are very dog friendly, and Kaiden brought out water and bacon…read morefor our dog, and offered to make a custom taco salad for my vegetarian wife. The club sandwich and tots were tasty too. Highly recommend this spot.

Came to Elma for Olympia Dog Fancier show. We came for…read morebreakfast and was a total disappointment I had the Philly cheese sandwich and as you can see we got the grill scrapping. Service was poor. We had to ask for napkins forks etc. We should have gone to the Rusty Tractor.

My husband and I came across Joe's looking for a better sandwich than the chain restaurants. It was…read morejust a bit out of the way, but we were in a rush. Little did I know we were walking into magic. This place is hands down one of the very BEST sandwich shops we have ever eaten at. the meat was plentiful and the sauces were superb. we each ordered one Cuban and philly steak. (keep in mind we have family in Philly). Both sandwiches were LOADED with meat and flavor. I couldn't finish the sandwich. The Philly was the best I've had. and I LOVE a good cheese steak. thank you for such a great experience. We will tell all our friends and cannot wait to come back and try your other sandwiches.

Massive sandwiches that will knock your socks off!! Small place on Callow Ave. Sandwiches are made…read morewith the most care and quality. Definitely coming back!!!