Malad Drive In

4.4 ( 316 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$1–10
12 W 100 N, Malad City, ID 83252, United States
+1 208-766-4316

Malad Drive In is an extraordinary fast food restaurant located in the charming little town of Malad City, Idaho. With its nostalgic car hop service, patrons can enjoy the classic experience of dining from their vehicles while being served by friendly staff. The establishment boasts a menu brimming with mouthwatering options, including juicy burgers, crispy chicken strips, flavorful taco salads, and indulgent shakes.

Customers have consistently praised Malad Drive In for its exceptional food quality. Leslee Rojas describes it as a step back in time, emphasizing that it's a superior alternative to fast-food giants like Burger King and McDonald's. Evelyn O’Brien particularly cherishes their unique Ironport soda, highlighting the standout cherry flavor and their delicious fries with fry sauce, which adds to the comfort food experience.

The drive-in has also drawn positive reviews from travelers like Kevin Holm and Saovada Pum, who commend the outstanding flavor of the burgers and the delightful strawberry shake, marking it as a must-visit spot during road trips. Shelbie Williams emphasizes the fresh food prepared by the attentive staff, validating why the extra distance off the freeway is well worth the journey. Overall, Malad Drive In captures a blend of quality, nostalgia, and heartfelt service that makes it a beloved destination for both locals and visitors alike.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Does not have assistive hearing loop
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Has drive-through
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Quick bite
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Malad Drive In

Leslee Rojas
Jun 25,2025
Talk about stepping back in time in the most amazing way possible!!! The Drive-In has car hop (YES I mean people coming out to your car and taking your order) style service, or dine in as well. They have everything from burgers to chicken strips, taco salads, shakes, etc. WAY better than a Burger King or McDonalds and better bang for your buck! If you're in the area stop by and experience some good old home town charm.
Evelyn OBrien
Apr 22,2025
Yum Yum Yum They have Ironport, my FAVORITE flavor is the cherry!! I can't tell you how HAPPY I am that I found out that you guys have it!! And the fries with the fry sauce is awesome possum!! Thank You so much and please never stop having the Ironport!! I'm from Beaverton Oregon!!
Saovada Pum
Apr 12,2025
stopped by on our way home from Idaho. It's a great place with great burgers. please drive thru, support the locals, and experience the menu!
Kevin Holm
Mar 31,2025
Malad is such a neat little town but we only discovered the drive-in recently. Food was great. What a good burger should taste like and a Top 5 all time strawberry shake. They do a lot with a little and it's definitely worth the short jump off the freeway.
Shelbie Williams
Mar 28,2025
It is 1,000,000% worth it to drive a little further away from the exit to get food this good! Made fresh by such a sweet staff!
Phillip Littrell
Mar 24,2025
Enjoyed the quick service and friendly faces. Chuckled watching grandparents and grandkids share a meal and practicing going cross eyed. Thanks for a stroll down memory lane with the local vibe.
Tyrell Neal
Mar 14,2025
This is a fun place to stop! The food is good and the staff is friendly. We always order the cherry buzz and a lime Rickey! The glamor burger with fries is popular. There is a secret sandwich called a chicken bagel! It is a bagel with a breaded piece of chicken, a slice of ham, and cheese on it. They put a little cream cheese on it. It sounds weird, but it is soooo good! Also, get a shake! Fresh strawberry or raspberry in season!
Joshua Wray
Mar 12,2025
This is such an incredible little drive-in. My kids LOVE the kids meals. The food is amazing. The chicken bagel is my favorite. The car side service is great! To top it all off it’s so reasonably priced. We feed our whole family for less than we spend at a fast food restaurant.

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