Tommy's Drive-In

Old Fashioned Burgers

Hamburger - Regular

An old classic topped with mustard, chili, onions, & coleslaw. Our fresh certified Angus beef burgers are hand-pattied every day, never see the freezer, & are served on a toasted bun.
$2.49
Hamburger - Jumbo

An old classic topped with mustard, chili, onions, & coleslaw. Our fresh certified Angus beef burgers are hand-pattied every day, never see the freezer, & are served on a toasted bun.
$3.59
Cheeseburger - Regular

Topped with lettuce, tomato, & mayo. Our fresh certified Angus beef burgers are hand-pattied every day, never see the freezer, & are served on a toasted bun.
$2.89
Cheeseburger - Jumbo

Topped with lettuce, tomato, & mayo. Our fresh certified Angus beef burgers are hand-pattied every day, never see the freezer, & are served on a toasted bun.
$3.99
Mushroom Swiss Burger - Regular

With melted Swiss, grilled mushrooms, & mayonnaise. Our fresh certified Angus beef burgers are hand-pattied every day, never see the freezer, & are served on a toasted bun.
$2.89
Mushroom Swiss Burger - Jumbo

With melted Swiss, grilled mushrooms, & mayonnaise. Our fresh certified Angus beef burgers are hand-pattied every day, never see the freezer, & are served on a toasted bun.
$3.99
Bacon Cheeseburger - Regular

Two strips of bacon, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. Our fresh certified Angus beef burgers are hand-pattied every day, never see the freezer, & are served on a toasted bun.
$3.39
Bacon Cheeseburger - Jumbo

Two strips of bacon, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. Our fresh certified Angus beef burgers are hand-pattied every day, never see the freezer, & are served on a toasted bun.
$4.19
Bacon Cheddar Burger - Regular

Two strips of bacon with grilled onions piled onto a bed of melted Cheddar cheese. Our fresh certified Angus beef burgers are hand-pattied every day, never see the freezer, & are served on a toasted bun.
$3.39
Bacon Cheddar Burger - Jumbo

Two strips of bacon with grilled onions piled onto a bed of melted Cheddar cheese. Our fresh certified Angus beef burgers are hand-pattied every day, never see the freezer, & are served on a toasted bun.
$4.19
Everything Cheeseburger - Regular

Topped with lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard, ketchup, pickles, chili, onions, & coleslaw. Our fresh certified Angus beef burgers are hand-pattied every day, never see the freezer, & are served on a toasted bun.
$4.39
Everything Cheeseburger - Jumbo

Topped with lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard, ketchup, pickles, chili, onions, & coleslaw. Our fresh certified Angus beef burgers are hand-pattied every day, never see the freezer, & are served on a toasted bun.
$5.49
Ultimate Grilled Cheeseburger

Our old fashioned cheeseburger with two grilled cheese sandwiches instead of buns. Served with fries. Our fresh certified Angus beef burgers are hand-pattied every day, never see the freezer, & are served on a toasted bun.
$6.99

Hot Dogs

Old Fashioned Hot Dogs

Topped with mustard, chili, onions & coleslaw.
$1.99
Foot Long Hot Dog

With mustard, chili, onions, & coleslaw.
$3.19
Chili Cheese Dog

With melted Cheddar cheese & chili.
$1.99
Chili Cheese Foot Long

With melted Cheddar cheese & chili.
$3.19
Corndog

Honey battered frank on a stick, fried to a perfect crisp.
$1.69
Wiener
$0.99

Old Fashioned Bar-B-Que Sandwiches

Minced Bar-B-Que - Regular

Finely chopped BBQ topped with our homemade BBQ slaw.
$3.59
Minced Bar-B-Que - Large

Finely chopped BBQ topped with our homemade BBQ slaw.
$4.19
Sliced Bar-B-Que - Regular

Layers of sliced BBQ cooked in house with our own special BBQ sauce, topped with our homemade BBQ slaw.
$3.79
Sliced Bar-B-Que - Large

Layers of sliced BBQ cooked in house with our own special BBQ sauce, topped with our homemade BBQ slaw.
$4.39
Roast Pork - Regular

Layers of sliced BBQ pork with no sauce, topped with lettuce, tomato, & mayo.
$3.79
Roast Pork - Large

Layers of sliced BBQ pork with no sauce, topped with lettuce, tomato, & mayo.
$4.39

Sandwiches

Old Fashioned BLT

Mound of bacon, lettuce, tomato, & mayo served on toast. Each sandwich is served on a bun unless otherwise noted. Any sandwich is also available on toast or white bread.
$3.59
Deli Ham Sandwich

Sliced deli ham topped with lettuce, tomato & mayo. Grilled ham available. Each sandwich is served on a bun unless otherwise noted. Any sandwich is also available on toast or white bread.
$3.99
Country Ham Sandwich

Grilled country ham with lettuce, tomato, & mayo. Each sandwich is served on a bun unless otherwise noted. Any sandwich is also available on toast or white bread.
$4.29
Bologna Sandwich

Fried bologna with mustard, chili, & sliced onions. Each sandwich is served on a bun unless otherwise noted. Any sandwich is also available on toast or white bread.
$3.59
Chuckwagon Sandwich

Chuckwagon steak topped with lettuce, tomato, & mayo. Each sandwich is served on a bun unless otherwise noted. Any sandwich is also available on toast or white bread.
$3.79
Roast Turkey Sandwich

Sliced roast turkey topped with lettuce, tomato, & mayo. Each sandwich is served on a bun unless otherwise noted. Any sandwich is also available on toast or white bread.
$3.99
Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Two slices of American cheese on bread, buttered, & toasted. Each sandwich is served on a bun unless otherwise noted. Any sandwich is also available on toast or white bread.
$1.99
Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Deli ham slices with cheese on bread, buttered & toasted. Each sandwich is served on a bun unless otherwise noted. Any sandwich is also available on toast or white bread.
$3.49
Livermush Sandwich

Thick cut livermush topped with mustard & sliced onions. Each sandwich is served on a bun unless otherwise noted. Any sandwich is also available on toast or white bread.
$2.99
Flounder Sandwich

Flounder deep-fried & served with tartar sauce, lettuce, & cheese. Each sandwich is served on a bun unless otherwise noted. Any sandwich is also available on toast or white bread.
$3.79
Egg Salad Sandwich

Our homemade egg salad served on thick sliced white bread. Contains no pickles, onions, or vinegar. Each sandwich is served on a bun unless otherwise noted. Any sandwich is also available on toast or white bread.
$2.89
BBQ Slaw Sandwich

A heap of our homemade BBQ slaw served on a bun. Each sandwich is served on a bun unless otherwise noted. Any sandwich is also available on toast or white bread.
$1.99
Chicken Salad Sandwich

A generous serving of our fresh hand-crafted chicken salad with lettuce, tomato, & mayo served on toast. Each sandwich is served on a bun unless otherwise noted. Any sandwich is also available on toast or white bread.
$3.99
Fried Chicken Breast Sandwich

Fresh chicken breast, breaded & fried golden with lettuce, tomato, & mayo. Each sandwich is served on a bun unless otherwise noted. Any sandwich is also available on toast or white bread.
$3.99
Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich

Tender chicken breast, lightly marinated & grilled to perfection with lettuce, tomato, & mayo. Each sandwich is served on a bun unless otherwise noted. Any sandwich is also available on toast or white bread.
$3.99
Spicy Chicken Breast Sandwich

Chicken breast seasoned with our own secret recipe, lightly breaded, & fried crispy with lettuce, tomato, & mayo. Each sandwich is served on a bun unless otherwise noted. Any sandwich is also available on toast or white bread.
$3.99
Triple Club Sandwich

Fresh slices of turkey & ham served with bacon, Swiss & American cheese, lettuce, tomato, & mayo layered between three slices of toast. Served with fires. Each sandwich is served on a bun unless otherwise noted. Any sandwich is also available on toast or white bread.
$7.99

Bulk

Coleslaw
$3.99
BBQ Slaw
$4.29
Minced Bar-B-Que
$8.99
Sliced Bar-B-Que
$11.99
Family Pack

Comes with 2 lbs of minced or sliced bar-b-que, 1 pint of coleslaw or BBQ slaw, 1 pack of buns, & a gallon of our fresh brewed tea. Makes 12 sandwiches.
$25.99
Deluxe Family Pack

Comes with 3 lbs of minced or sliced bar-b-que, 1 pint of coleslaw & 1 pint of BBQ slaw, 2 packs of buns, 36 hushpuppies, 2 gallons of our fresh brewed tea. Feeds 18 people.
$46.99

Sub-Sandwiches

Poor Girl

Two beef patties on a sub roll with cheese, tomato, pickles, & coleslaw. All sub sandwiches are served with fries & a pickle spear.
$7.29
Poor Boy

Fresh, sliced fried bologna & ham, American & Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, & mayo served on a bun. All sub sandwiches are served with fries & a pickle spear.
$6.59
Roast Turkey Sub

Roast turkey slices on a sub roll topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. All sub sandwiches are served with fries & a pickle spear.
$6.59
Ham & Cheese Sub

Slices of deli ham & American cheese on a sub roll with lettuce, tomato, & mayo. All sub sandwiches are served with fries & a pickle spear.
$6.59
Deluxe Sub

Slices of turkey & ham served with bacon, Swiss & American cheese, lettuce, tomato, & mayo served on a sub roll. All sub sandwiches are served with fries & a pickle spear.
$7.99
Steak Philly

Slices of steak topped with Swiss cheese, grilled peppers, onions, & mushrooms. All sub sandwiches are served with fries & a pickle spear.
$6.99
Chicken Philly

Slices of chicken topped with Swiss cheese, grilled peppers, onions, & mushrooms. All sub sandwiches are served with fries.
$6.99

Plates

Minced Bar-B-Que Plate

A half pound of minced BBQ, toasted bun, BBQ slaw on the side, served with fries & hushpuppies. All plates are served with a drink.
$8.49
Sliced Bar-B-Que Plate

A half pound of sliced BBQ, toasted bun, BBQ slaw on the side, served with fries & hush puppies. All plates are served with a drink.
$8.99
Chicken Tender Plate

Hand-breaded chicken tenders fried golden & served with a side of coleslaw & fries. All plates are served with a drink.
$8.49
Grilled Chicken Plate

Tender chicken breasts lightly marinated & grilled to perfection. Served with coleslaw, a slice of toast, & fries. All plates are served with a drink.
$8.49
Hamburger Steak Plate

12 oz. hamburger steak served with coleslaw, a slice of toast, & fries. All plates are served with a drink.
$8.49
Chicken Salad Plate

Fresh chicken salad hand-crafted in house, served on a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, & pickles. All plates are served with a drink.
$7.59

Salads

Tossed Salad - Large

Chopped lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cheese, cucumbers, egg, & a pickle spear.
$4.99
Tossed Salad - Small

Chopped lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cheese, cucumbers, egg, & a pickle spear.
$3.49
Chef Salad - Large

Slices of ham & turkey over a bed of chopped lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, cucumbers, egg, & pickle spear.
$7.19
Chef Salad - Small

Slices of ham & turkey over a bed of chopped lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, cucumbers, egg, & pickle spear.
$6.19
Grilled Chicken Salad - Large

Strips of grilled chicken over lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, cucumber, egg, & a pickle spear.
$7.19
Grilled Chicken Salad - Small

Strips of grilled chicken over lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, cucumber, egg, & a pickle spear.
$5.99
Fried Chicken Salad - Large

Strips of fried chicken over lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, cucumber, egg, & a pickle spear.
$7.19
Fried Chicken Salad - Small

Strips of fried chicken over lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, cucumber, egg, & a pickle spear.
$5.99

Breakfast Sandwiches

Egg

Served on toast, bun or white bread.
$1.89
Sausage & Egg

Served on toast, bun or white bread.
$3.29
Bacon & Egg

Served on toast, bun or white bread.
$3.29
Livermush & Egg

Served on toast, bun or white bread.
$3.29
Bologna & Egg

Served on toast, bun or white bread.
$3.29
Country Ham & Egg

Served on toast, bun or white bread.
$4.49

Kid's Menu

Hamburger

Mustard, ketchup, & a pickle. 12 & under. Includes fries, small drink, & a treat.
$4.29
4 pc. Chicken Nuggets

Choice of BBQ, ranch, or honey mustard sauce. 12 & under. Includes fries, small drink, & a treat.
$4.29
Chicken tenders

Choice of BBQ, ranch, or honey mustard sauce. 12 & under. Includes fries, small drink, & a treat.
$4.29
Hot Dog

Mustard & ketchup. 12 & under. Includes fries, small drink, & a treat.
$4.29
Corn Dog

12 & under. Includes fries, small drink, & a treat.
$4.29
Two Weenie Meal

12 & under. Includes fries, small drink, & a treat.
$4.29
Bar-B-Que Sandwich

Pickles only. 12 & under. Includes fries, small drink, & a treat.
$4.29
Kids Salad

Lettuce, cheese, pickles. 12 & under. Includes fries, small drink, & a treat.
$4.29

Sides

Homestyle Fries - Small
$1.59
Homestyle Fries - Large
$1.99
Crinkle Cut Fries
$2.19
Tater Tots - Small
$1.59
Tater Tots - Large
$1.99
Fried Okra
$2.59
Tater Babies (Potato Wedges)
$2.19
Sweet Potato Fries
$2.19
Onion Rings
$2.59
Hush Puppies
$1.99
Corn Nuggets
$3.99
Fried Pickles with Ranch
$4.29
Chili Cheese Fries
$3.99
Bacon Cheese Fries
$3.99
Chili Cheese Tots
$3.99
Bacon Cheese Tots
$3.99
Dill Spears
$1.99
Dill Chips
$1.09
Cherries
$1.09
Lemons
$1.09
Dressing Cup
$0.75
Cup of Cheese Sauce
$1.09

Desserts

Milkshake

In addition to our ice cream flavors, our specialty milkshake flavors include banana, Oreo, & Reese's.
$3.49
Ice Cream Cup

6 oz. vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, butter pecan & black cherry.
$1.69
Strawberry Shortcake
$3.99
Hot Fudge Cake
$3.99
Hot Fudge Sundae
$3.49
Banana Split

Call ahead for availability!
$3.99
Strawberry Sundae
$3.49
Pineapple Sundae
$3.49
Ice Cream Float

Vanilla ice cream only.
$3.49
Laura's House Bakery Cakes
$1.99

Drinks

Drinks - Regular
$1.99
Drinks - Jumbo
$2.69
Bottled Drinks
$1.19
Coffee
$1.39
Milk
$1.39

Michael H.

★★★★★

Apr 11, 2024

A group of three of us stopped by for a business lunch. This a hidden jewel from a bygone era. We all had the large classic cheese burger and fries loaded. The sweet tea was devine. The burgers were old school hand patted and cooked to perfection. The service was outstanding. A couple of notes to address some complaints in the reviews. If it comes loaded it has slaw on it which does cool it down. Ours were cooked as ordered and the fries burnt my mouth. Down home folks doing the restaurant business old school in a new era is tough but appreciated by those of us from a different era.

Tiffany M.

★★★★★

Mar 18, 2024

The food and service were both fantastic! I really enjoyed the sweet potato fries and my blt was perfect. We will definitely be back!

Carter O.

★★★★☆

Jan 6, 2023

Pretty good burgers and service. absolutely love their cherry lemon sundrop. it's served with a lemon and a cherry on top, and the ice is GOOD ice (ifyky) good price for what you get. I love soggy home fries so i love themso much.

Codi H.

★★★★☆

Feb 11, 2023

I was VERY skeptical because of the other recent reviews. I got the lemon drop soda - BIG NOPE for me. It was just soda. The milkshakes were definitely and my bf got the grilled cheese double burger ? Anyway, it was very good. He loved it. I loved it. If I went again I would not get the soda or kids hotdog

Steven T.

★★★☆☆

Jul 14, 2023

This is another place you'll have to try on your own. Busy at times but they'll get you set-up. Nothing special just simple food for simple times...

Matthew T.

★★★★★

Jun 8, 2022

Tommy's understands what's most important about family restaurants. They serve tasty, fresh food. They are kind and courteous with their service. Some other similar restaurants in the area don't do those things well. We love Tommy's cheeseburgers, the poor girl (burger patties on sub roll), the thick Bologna and much more. Tommy's is a must-visit in Gaston County.

Tonya F.

★★★★★

Sep 22, 2022

Huge cheeseburger and fries. Everything was delicious. Black cherry and butter pecan milkshakes for dessert . Food was amazing and the service was great and friendly as always. Best local place to eat. Always great!

April's IPhone J.

★☆☆☆☆

Jan 18, 2025

This place has went down hill. The barbecue slaw doesn't even look like it had barbecue sauce in it. We have always loved this place. I even asked with waitress if that was barbecue slaw. She said yes. She said the person that did make it no longer worked there. The taste sour and my stomach was messed up today. The hush puppies were dry and the minced barbecue was old tasting. I will never go back. Avoid at all cost.

R. L. L.

★★★★☆

Nov 4, 2023

My experience with this restaurant goes way back to when I was in High School. We used to stop there after wrestling matches in Gastonia. The food was great then and still now.

Dilip P.

★★★★☆

Jun 19, 2023

I'm driving thru and saw this place, and it was a good stop. Large hamburger under $10. Local place since 1955.

Tommy's Drive-In

Menu

Old Fashioned Burgers

Hamburger - Regular

Hamburger - Jumbo

Cheeseburger - Regular

Cheeseburger - Jumbo

Mushroom Swiss Burger - Regular

Mushroom Swiss Burger - Jumbo

Bacon Cheeseburger - Regular

Bacon Cheeseburger - Jumbo

Bacon Cheddar Burger - Regular

Bacon Cheddar Burger - Jumbo

Everything Cheeseburger - Regular

Everything Cheeseburger - Jumbo

Ultimate Grilled Cheeseburger

Hot Dogs

Old Fashioned Hot Dogs

Foot Long Hot Dog

Chili Cheese Dog

Chili Cheese Foot Long

Corndog

Wiener

Old Fashioned Bar-B-Que Sandwiches

Minced Bar-B-Que - Regular

Minced Bar-B-Que - Large

Sliced Bar-B-Que - Regular

Sliced Bar-B-Que - Large

Roast Pork - Regular

Roast Pork - Large

Sandwiches

Old Fashioned BLT

Deli Ham Sandwich

Country Ham Sandwich

Bologna Sandwich

Chuckwagon Sandwich

Roast Turkey Sandwich

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Livermush Sandwich

Flounder Sandwich

Egg Salad Sandwich

BBQ Slaw Sandwich

Chicken Salad Sandwich

Fried Chicken Breast Sandwich

Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich

Spicy Chicken Breast Sandwich

Triple Club Sandwich

Bulk

Coleslaw

BBQ Slaw

Minced Bar-B-Que

Sliced Bar-B-Que

Family Pack

Deluxe Family Pack

Sub-Sandwiches

Poor Girl

Poor Boy

Roast Turkey Sub

Ham & Cheese Sub

Deluxe Sub

Steak Philly

Chicken Philly

Plates

Minced Bar-B-Que Plate

Sliced Bar-B-Que Plate

Chicken Tender Plate

Grilled Chicken Plate

Hamburger Steak Plate

Chicken Salad Plate

Salads

Tossed Salad - Large

Tossed Salad - Small

Chef Salad - Large

Chef Salad - Small

Grilled Chicken Salad - Large

Grilled Chicken Salad - Small

Fried Chicken Salad - Large

Fried Chicken Salad - Small

Breakfast Sandwiches