This Classic Drive Thru In Iowa Is Going Strong Since 1955

It was 1948 when the team behind In-N-Out in California changed the fast food game forever by opening the first drive-thru windows at their California burger chain in 1948. It was only seven years later when Tastee Inn and Out opened in Sioux City – and today, this classic drive-thru in Iowa is still going strong! You might be fooled that it’s still the 1950s as you drive up, as the building is very much paying tribute to the era it was created. The menu hasn’t changed much either – but with delicious Iowa classics like this, who would want it to? So get in line, drive right up, and you can eat treats from this Iowa original without ever leaving your car.

The neon sign at Tastee Inn and Out is an institution in Sioux City, and it’s well worth a visit.

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The look of the restaurant hasn’t changed much since 1955, and that gives it a charming retro vibe as you drive up.

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And that’s really all you have to do! Drive up, order, pay, and then park under the carport to enjoy your meal - just like people have been doing for almost seven decades.

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The specialty here is the classic midwest loose-meat sandwich, served on a mustard-slicked bun.

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But there’s so much more here than just sandwiches, including a rich and spicy chili.