Gordy's Hi Hat Drive-Inn

Have always heard such great things about this place, but don't find myself in Cloquet very often. Happened to be driving through and decided to stop. We also happened to stop on the last day of the season, so it was PACKED, but the line moved quickly and we didn't have to wait too long for our food.Lots to choose from. Got some onion rings and a butterscotch malt. Hubs tried a mushroom swiss burger and a raspberry shake. Everyting was excellent! Definitely would recommend a stop if you're in the area and it's in season.

Stopped by on a friend's recommendation and pretty much loved the place. Arrived at about 6:30 looking for a burger and some onion rings...wasn't disappointed.Had a double cheeseburger and a half-order of onion rings. No chance that was actually a 1/3 pound burger! I made it through approximately 2/3 of the sandwich. The fact that the burger was enveloped in cheese only added to the experience. Also, if that half-order of onions rings matched the menu description, I'll eat my hat! Really generous portions and they are not a quantity over quality place. Makes it pretty easy to see why I stood in line when I arrived and for my food. This place is pretty popular for a reason. The one thing that confused me is they're clearly very patriotic but don't offer a military discount. Seems off. Next visit I'm getting a single cheeseburger and a shake!

Visited 5/11/24. You can't go wrong with Gordys. Honestly I was really impressed with the lack of lines on this Saturday afternoon because usually it can be a wait. We got served promptly and our food came out within 10 minutes or so. They do have a call out system so it doesn't hurt to stay nearby, especially if it's not too busy. Included my personal faves below. This is worth the trip if you are headed north or as a pre-/post- stop to a Duluth trip. After we visited, my friends and I joked that Cloquet should be renamed as "gordys." This place is a classic Must gets:-A burger of some sort (I do the single bacon cheeseburger)-Blackberry shake (I have to stay away from dairy but my friends swear by it-fresh blackberries for it)-ONION RINGS: these onion rings are simply the best

Another great experience at Gordy's! Delicious greasy food. Fast and efficient service in a cute 50's diner inspired setting. Perfect place to stretch your legs during a long drive up north.

Great burgers,fries and cheese curds Always busy! Make sure to give yourself some extra time. Produce was fresh and crisp. Bun was soft but not soggy. You go to counter to order, wait for number to be called and then pay. Even though they are extremely busy, I didn't feel rushed when ordering and all questions were answered politely. Minimal indoor seating and quite a bit in covered porch and on patio. They also have an area for dogs to run!

I really wanted to love this place. There was a long line to order but it did go quickly. I only ordered the fish burger based on other reviews. GoodTons of fish on sandwich Fast serviceVery friendlyBadOverpriced Very oilyNot very cleanOverall I doubt I'll stop in again but it was an experience.

We drove by on the way home from Ely and couldn't believe the line we saw!After a hike at a nearby state park, we were beyond hungry so we just had to circle back and see what the hype was all about. We stood in line for about 30 mins but it seems like that's part of the experience. FYI- Our order came out about 15 mins after we ordered This place is beyond popular because we ran into others from our trip north that had also stopped at the same time as us! Our "lunch" stop happened at 3, and we had our food at 3:45, so be prepared to wait!The burgers were decent (we ordered California burgers) but in my opinion weren't worth a 45 minute wait. I don't care for the type of super fried fries they have, so I won't really comment on those. But... what I LOVED was the marshmallow malt. WOW. You'll have to try it for yourself. I loved that they had a huge amount of seating indoors and out. Good to know: you pay when you pick up your food, not when you order. I've never really seen it done like this... Overall I'd stop again on a nice summer day, but I'll make sure it's an off time, because I can't imagine standing in the line at a normal meal time.

I really loved this place!! The workers are very polite, hardworking and fast paced with all of the orders coming in! Very busy in the summer!! Fills up fast inside the restaurant at busy lunch hours. I had to try the Blackberry Shake because I saw it on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and YUM I'm not disappointed very unique shake flavor and tastes so light and refreshing and blended with fresh blackberries. Onion rings tasted great. The cheeseburger tasted great as well next time I will for sure get a double patty! Very retro looking and love the feel of it! Looking forward to the next time of coming here when we visit up North again!!

Delicious diner food. Quick, friendly service in the cutest place! You can sit inside or they have a variety of outside spots! Plus they have restrooms, plenty of parking, a play spot for kids by the Warming House, and a dog park!The food is great. My favorites were the bacon cheeseburger that was perfect. The pickles were yummy, the bacon crisp, the cheese melted to perfection on a solid bun! Their fries are crisp and yummy. Don't get me started on their shakes! I love their strawberry! It's the best shake I've had yet in Minnesota! Definitely worth stopping in if you are in the area!

Love this restaurant! The food is fantastic-the service is exceptional-the atmosphere is fun. They seem to always be busy, but I will wait for the food because it's worth it-and they are quick. They also have gluten free options - which is must for me. So yummy!