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    Val's Drive-In

    3.8 (47 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs, Diners, American
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    VAL'S DRIVE-IN ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Aly M.

    Let's get the "negatives" right out of the way: ... now that that's over with, on to the positives: It's fast, it's diner food brought to your window, it's reasonably priced, our carhopesses were super friendly, the food was cooked perfectly. You guys, it's greasy, fast food- so don't come for me.. Yes- the parking lot is weird but just get in where you fit in, it's a horse shoe shape, if the first row is full, park behind someone- when they leave, you pull up to the front so someone else can scoot in behind you! Eaaaaasy peasy! Cash only, be nice to your carhops bc they're running around in the heat, and in typical Maine fashion, it'll be busy in the summer. Xoxo 10/10 would recommend.

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    Crys S.

    Despite being only 35 years old, I actually really like drive INS. Yes I grew up with drive-thru, but my parents introduced me to many things from their generation that I still hold fondness for. Out looking for a family lunch, I decided a drive-in would be a good idea because my kids would probly be asleep by the time we got there. So off we went to the New place I discovered on Yelp. We pulled into a spot and parked and a waitress came over and put a tag on our windshield under the wiper. After looking at the menu, somewhat limited but covering all of the traditional bases, we flashed our lights as indicated for service. The waitress made clear that this place is CASH ONLY Several times to make sure nobody was confused. We were told that day was buy 1 get 1 hamburgers, so we each got our own with the toppings we prefer. The hamburgers were $3 and could not have been more than 1/8 of an inch thick. The taste was acceptable but I found the quality sub par. The poutine was incredibly salty and was essentially French fries with gravy and 4 chunks of cheese on top. $5 for a small order and I expect more than that. The Onion rings were overly greasy in my opinion, but I am sensitive to that. Well there are other things on the menu such as hot dogs to try, driving all the way to Lewiston is a far trip for us and if it had been worse it, we would return. This is not worth it in our opinion.

    Chris M.

    Been going here since I was a kid. Friendly smiling waitresses and fabulous root beer floats and hot dogs. You can always find a good weekly special. Their lobster rolls are excellent, too! Stop in and enjoy some great food , great pricesand service with a smile!

    Val's front of restaurant. Great place.
    Ben S.

    Great old school roadside burger joint. Had cheeseburger and fries along with trademark root beer float. Very tasty. Will definitely come back next time I'm in L-A.

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    3 years ago

    Great food, music & workers!! Hamburger with cooked onions is the best! Onion rings are our granddaughters favorite!

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    3 years ago

    Awesome service and food! Root beer is great. Only thing / no pickles/BYOP. Ha-Ha loved it!

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    6 years ago

    Great 50s drive up!! Burgers were tasty and the fries yummy. Rootbeer float to wash it down. Great service from start to finish.

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    4 years ago

    I love this place! Great customer service and food! So happy they are open for the season. The prices are great too

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    6 years ago

    My kids and I had such a fun experience at Val's! Delicious food, great prices & the friendliest staff. Can't wait to go back!

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    9 years ago

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    4 years ago

    Good burgers and fries ( at least that what we always get). Fun music, great service, batting cages. Lots of fun!!

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    7 years ago

    My favorite root beer in a frosted mug! Great classics and also batting cages!

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    15 years ago

    Classic car side service. Decent food, decent $.

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    8 years ago

    Fun, unique experience and yummy, all American ball park style foods. I'd recommend it for sure, might be a fun experience with your family!

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    Have hit this place every year for 30 years and love the food but the best is there root beer in a frosted mug.

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    So excited when I read they were open again for the season! I wish I had my family with me today to…read moreenjoy this, but I'm riding solo this trip. I just ordered a single hot dog baskets the fries are so good! Hand it with skins. Perfectly crisp, with a big cup of ketchup on the side. Cole slaw is delicious! I'm not much of a cole slaw person, so that says a lot. The menu is extensive! Truly something very everyone. Not only hot dogs here! Burgers, lobster rolls, chowder, sausage, poutine. DONUTS!!! Yes fresh made everyday. Plus the biggest Whoopie pies you'll ever see. Service is wonderful, as seeks to be the norm here in central Maine. They greet you as you come in the door. The voices coming out of the kitchen seem calm and relaxed. You can tell they like being here and they all get along. They have some indoor seats, so it's nice to sit and people watch and listen to commentary as they eat. Can't wait to come back again, and then again and again all summer.

    Bolley's IS DEF famous! They are a local gem cranking out the best dogs, onion rings, and donuts…read morein, my opinion, all of New England! There really is nothing better than snapping into the loaded dog, sitting outside in the sun, on a warm sunny Maine day. Oh, loaded dogs do not come with ketchup - so if you need it on the dog you gotta ask for it. Their fries are fresh and come out piping hot, everything is cooked to order, but their onion rings do it for me. And the prices are stupid reasonable. They offer a variety of bottled water and soda, coffee, tea, everything you'd expect from a local dog eatery. Line goes fast, food is always fresh and delicious it's always a summer check list thing for me to have a dog from Bolley's. Cause it ain't summah in Maine otherwise. They take cash and card and are ADA accessible.

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