Stopped here after a long day of snowboarding. Gonna start by saying my butterscotch milkshake was worth the 5 stars. My friend got the chicken basket and she said she really liked it. I ordered a burger and fries, the fries were perfectly crispy and my burger was pretty tasty. They have some great service, very friendly and welcoming. There's also a dining room if you don't want to eat in the car. If you're passing by and want something quick this is the place to stop at. Did not disappoint at all. read more

Zeke's Drive In - Dining room - American Near Me - Gold Bar, Washington

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Fabulous as always! They've added frozen blended drinks to the menu! Idk if this is a permanent thing or a seasonal thing, I was too excited about a getting a blended huckleberry lemonade to ask lol it was delicious by the way! read more

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Always a delicious experience after skiing. I love battered fries, so Zeke's hits the mark. The corn dogs provide the perfect amount of nostalgia. Ordering at the window is a breeze as is waiting for my order number to be called. I went into the indoor seating area for the first time last week, and it's pretty cute! It was a gorgeous day, so we ate outside at one of plenty picnic tables. I'll be back again next ski day! read more

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I was just a little boy growing up with my grandparents in Startup through the 80s and 90s with Zeke's as a staple of my childhood. Now a middle-aged family man, I get to travel back to where I grew up from time to time and let all my own kids share the experience. It's special. It's a legacy kind of place. And it's still delicious, after all these decades. read more

Zeke's Drive In - American Near Me - Gold Bar, Washington

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Our group stopped in here on the way back from a hike. We were all starving and appreciated the quick service. It was super busy but they pumped out the food quickly. The food is typical hamburger joint style of food. We all loved our burgers and fries. Those who had milkshakes loved them too even though we had to wait for them to melt a bit to be able to suck it through the straw. Prices were reasonable for the portions. We enjoyed the outdoor seating area. They closed at 7 which seemed pretty early, especially with the large flow of people still pulling into the parking lot wanting to eat. read more

Best place to stop after skiing or hiking. Their onion rings are battered/fried + the corn dogs hit the spot after a day of activity! I wish their homemade ranch was slightly more herby & a little less buttermilky, but otherwise, this place is a must stop for me along Hwy 2. read more

Nice drive in with fast service and good food. I prefer the French fries over the onion rings. The batter on the onion rings were a little too thick. They have a separate dining area from the order/pick up window. Good prices, cash preferred to support locally but they accept cards read more

Zeke's Drive In - Deluxe cheeseburger with onion rings - American Near Me - Gold Bar, Washington

First off, the location was really nice. Being a decent burger spot before going through the pass, I was happy to say I can come here again. The food opinion below is my opinion based on what we got. Chicken gizzards: not great , for us too much flour. The burger with au jus: it was a little salty, and to dip it in au jus made it not worth getting the dip. The bread was nice and soft, and the burger patty was cooked perfectly. The bacon cheese burger: it was decent. Liked how we were able to add items to it that were available on the menu The rhubarb shake: one of the best milk shakes I have ever had. Customer service: On point, keep up the amazing work! read more

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Fun little place, the deluxe burger was a little surprising with relish on it but hey live it up. Friendly staff, good food, and beautiful scenery. Keep up the good work. read more

Zeke's Drive In - Small town fun - American Near Me - Gold Bar, Washington

Everything we ordered was phenomenal!! Highly recommend if ur in the mood for a tasty burger!! We got onion rings fries and mozzarella sticks with our two burgers and the homemade sauces for dipping were fire! (I'm picky when it comes to ranch) definitely give this place a try!! read more

The food is always really amazing. The bathrooms are always clean and the service is great. I go there every time after I'm done snowboarding. highly recommend. read more

Absolutely love stopping in every time I pass by. Best grilled cheese and fries ever! Great milkshakes as well! Love their mushrooms too! Literally can't drive by without stopping! Sorry no pictures as I'm driving off and can't wait to dig in. read more

Worth the stop on the way up to Stevens Pass. The delicious burgers are Large 2 handed jobbies that are made just right. The fries a big crunchie on ouside and tasty. We will be back for more. read more

If you just want french fries and a shake, this place is golden! Best ferries and super delish shakes! Unfortunately, most else has gone way downhill. Burger patties looked to be the pre-made frozen type and had no flavor. Buns weren't toasted and fell apart. Bacon was precooked kind and absolutely disgusting. Coleslaw swimming in its dressing. And unbelievably a tuna melt that was literally just a piece of cheese and 100% plain tuna. It's such a shame because this place was the absolute best one upon a time. read more

The mozzarella sticks were very good! Lots of different milkshakes to pick from. Didn't have to wait too long for our food. Only thing keeping if from 5 stars was the one very long hair in the fries read more

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Great little burger dive. Has shakes and burgers. Options for American, Swiss, jalapeños, bacon, onion, lettuce, tomato. Also has a fish sandwich that is a big piece of fish. Shrimp and chips were delish. Lots of different shake flavors and you can mix and match. Has picnic tables outside or some inside for cover. Prefer cash but take credit card. Also has delish frozen lemonade. You order at one window and pick up at another. Garden burger and grilled cheese were the only veggie options. Also had a Reuben but we didn't try. Also had a corn dog, hot dog, and kids meals as options. read more

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Zeke's is a must stop every time our family goes over the mountains on highway 2. We always plan our trip around stopping here for lunch! Hadn't been in a year or two, we went last weekend and I was pleasantly surprised that their prices have stayed SO affordable, which can rarely be said in this economy! We fed our family of 5 for under $40, which I call a WIN for eating a delicious lunch out. The food is consistently good. Service is quick, usually even when they're busy. It's a nice break from the car to eat outside at one of their picnic tables, and they have an indoor dining room for when the weather is iffy. read more

Zeke's Drive In - Picnic table - American Near Me - Gold Bar, Washington

The onion rings are completely tasteless and super greasy. Shakes are really small and cost as much as a large anywhere else.

Ordered a deluxe cheeseburger, chicken strips with fries. The burger was super disappointing, came out fast and was already soggy. Fries were great and chicken strips looked okay (I did not try them). If the customer service was good I probably would have skipped the review. Only tried this place because Vicks was closed and left disappointed for $30. read more

Food was perfect after hiking Wallace Falls. Meat was seasoned well, fries and onions rings were PHENOMENAL (battered fries, and hand battered onion rings). Service was good, do be aware that they prefer cash, but still accept card (Visa or MasterCard). I also didn't realize how big the sauces would be, so definitely ended up with more than enough (picture for reference). Though primarily outdoor seating, they do offer indoor seating in a detached area. read more

Zeke's Drive In - Sauce cups (originally filled to top) - American Near Me - Gold Bar, Washington

The family style cheese burger and fries are THE BEST!!! You will crave it often. I make my hubby drive Hwy 2 just so we can't get Zeke's!

Great Drive-In food with so many options to suit most people. Zeke's is a nice place to stop off to for a quick bite to eat, or to grab a satisfying milkshake for the road. Cash is the preferred method of payment. read more

One of our family favorite stops, we absolutely love the vibe, staff, and service. The frie are poppin. Their homemade ranch is a must and it's a nice serving size. You must stop and try their chicken and elk burgers, yum! Keep up the good work and we'll keep coming. read more

Is it the best burger we've ever had? No. But really good and certainly hit the spot. I had the elk burger and ordered it with fry sauce which was yummy. My SO had a deluxe cheeseburger. He tried both and said there was definitely a difference between them and he liked them both. (Another reviewer said he didn't think the elk burger was actually elk; we disagree.) Not too long a wait. Great choice for a quick meal after skiing or hiking. We will be back! read more

This place really hits the spot after a long hike. The veggie burger is so good and be sure to get the fry sauce! There's indoor seating in case you catch a rainy day like we did read more

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Everything!! Good food, divine milkshakes, great service. Have never had a bad experience there!!!

This is always my son's and my go to place when hiking on highway 2. We almost always get the deluxe elk burger. It's delicious and a great value! Their my milkshakes are really good, and we generally get the fried mushrooms as well, which are also great! A couple times we have opted for onion rings and a couple of other menu burgers/sandwiches and liked those as well. But we then go back to the elk burger! read more

Warning if you get food that is made wrong they will not make it right. Not only that if you talk to them calming and privately they will yell at you to embarrass you so they shame you in leaving. I asked for a regular cheese burger (Lettuce Tomato, cheese mayo and relish) to even be sure I asked the lady what comes on their regular cheese burger to make sure I understand. Immediate this young girl got an attitude and said "Well we have different kinds of burgers, doubles, BBQ, mushroom burgers!!!" (Not sure why she was aggressive from the very beginning. Maybe my attire or look triggered her) I replied "Oh no not those just a regular cheeseburger." She said "So you want a regular cheeseburger?" Me "Yes please." So I get a plain cheese burger with mayo and relish - Yuck! I brought it back thinking she thought I said a plain cheeseburger and not a regular cheeseburger. Thinking it is just a simple mistake. Instead of advising me that their menu has different levels of a classic cheeseburger no extra charge like a BBQ sauce and or a deluxe (Lettuce Tomato) which I had no idea that is what she meant and I even explained to her that I did not understand that. When I brought the now cold burger back and explained that I just wanted a fresh one with the lettuce and tomatoes she said no and began to yell at me and tell me that she explained this to me several times (Only once not several times to which I told her even then I did not fully understand) But as I showed her the burger and placed it in the trash since it was ice cold she told me I was not getting a corrected one and that I was dumb for throwing away a now cold burger that I was not going to enjoy. With the yelling, the disgraceful attitude from the beginning and the fact I paid for a meal I did not get to eat gives them a zero star from me. If they refund the money or offer a revisit I may consider a change in ranking. For now I do not recommend this place on principle alone for the business strategy they are using. (You get what you get and you'll like or it or you can leave) mentality. Update: I disputed the charge with my bank and they refunded me. Sad to see the money taken back from small business but to steal from locals is wrong too. read more

Just tried this today. AMAZING Had the best deep fried mushrooms there today. This place is a must stop and eat place for sure if you are driving up hi-way 2 or if you just like deep fried mushrooms read more

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Excellent service very nice staff and I got my food at lightning speed the best grilled cheese ever the Duncan grilled cheese

Willy burger was delicious great service and got my food in with little wait. The ambiance made it feel like a fun place to go.

You must try the fries with ranch! Absolutely delicious. Big servings. Kiddo did not like the grilled cheese but kiddo is pretty picky. There is outdoor seating and covered seating (not indoor) but I imagine seating fills up fast in the summer. We would definitely go back. read more

I've passed this road side drive N so many times but today we stopped. They are closed on Tuesday & Wednesday . I got an apple pie shake and the Ruben . The food came up fast and was delicious. If you're on Hwy 2 stop on in . read more

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Food was really great. Felt like the prices were great for the amount of food you got. The staff were friendly and the service was quick!! Super cute little burger joint. read more

Sadly, food quality has declined here over the past year. Not sure what's happened, but it's not the Zeke's of old. Sad really because I have many good memories of eating here over the years and I have spent who knows how much money here over 20 years plus--usually eating with groups. Seems as though the store crew may be new? And the place was oddly closed for a long time during the takeout only phase of the pandemic closures earlier this year. Other places in the area made their best effort to stay open and keep their employees employed. Not Zeke's. Maybe the owners just don't need the money and have lost the passion? Maybe that's what happened to the food quality? And the large Culp for governor signs aren't exactly appetite inducing or appealing. Huge political signs have no place at a food outlet. It's a sign of bad judgement that makes me question the management's judgement on day-to-day operations of the business. Maybe that's what's happened to the food quality? Anyway, there are several places along Hwy 2 now with better food--one or two in Gold Bar and two or three in Sultan. Heck, some of them are probably even Culp supporters, but they don't blast it all over their business properties with large signs. Seek those places out instead. read more

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Until today, we'd never been over Stevens Pass! As both celebration and as part of our continued quest dm for the best burger in Washington, we decided to stop on in. We'd heard about this spot from a couple folks and found it was popular! After waiting about 10 deep in a line (that moved quickly) we got a double cheeseburger, an elk burger, onion rings, mushrooms and a PB/Chocolate/Banana shake. Prices were fair and reflect both the quality of product and the fact that it's made right then. The elk burger and double cheeseburger (BBQ style) were both very good. Good sized, great flavor and appropriate fixings. The swing and a miss was that each was missing something - on the double they forgot the bacon and on the elk, they forgot the cheese. Not mortal sins, but close! These are top 10% burgers and worth coming back for. The shake was probably one of the best we've had anywhere! Lots of PB and chunks of banana- Hooray! The onion rings were simultaneously some of the prettiest we've seen and probably the worst tasting (or lack of taste) that we've had. They were bad enough that I wonder if something happened - they didn't taste like anything which seemed weird for an onion ring. The fried mushrooms conversely were quite brilliant! When you come here, come hungry, order a shake, and double check stuff! Worth the trip and you'll be happy you stopped in. read more

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I ordered onion rings and a milk shake. The onion rings were the worst I have ever had! Inedible! The onion rings were raw, unseasoned, the batter on the outside was mushy instead of crispy. Horrible! The milk shake was ok but nothing special for the price. read more

Yum yum yum yum ! Stopped in for a burger and fries and a frosty cold rootbeer before heading to Eastern Washington! There were a lot of people there but line moved fast and food came out 10 min later. I always stop here on my way over the pass ..Have never had a bad experience and just love the burgers .. They make with mustard,ketchup and relish ! YUM Social Distancing and masks on point by customers as well !! read more

Zeke's Drive In - Cheeseburger and Fries with Fry Sauce YUM - American Near Me - Gold Bar, Washington

Came here later at night, it was pouring rain but we were able to sit inside and eat. Everything was clean and spacious. The service was fast, the food was ok, I have chicken tenders but they were more like bland nuggets, I'd probably try a burger next time. read more

We came here after our white water rafting morning which was only minutes away. Zeke's is right off the road and is pretty easy to find. There's a decent amount of parking as well. My friend and I shared the deluxe elk burger ($8), large fries ($4.25), battered + deep fried mushrooms ($3.75), and cole slaw ($3). The elk burger was good but it didn't taste that much different from a normal beef burger. If you didn't tell me what it was I would've assumed it was beef. The fries and the fried mushrooms were okay although the mushrooms were really juicy when biting into it. The cole slaw portions were big (they were in a plastic cup) and it was a nice cooling agent to the hot fried foods we were eating. It's a nice spot especially if you're in need of a quick and easy meal. A lot of the dishes were on the cheaper side as well. For a middle-of-nowhere burger place it was pretty good. read more

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