Jim Dandy Drive-In

Stopped here on our way to PDX. There were 7 of us and we all found something yummy to eat. Three of us had the Jim Dandy burger two a shrimp basket. We also had some shakes. Hardest thing was deciding which of the many flavors we wanted.We had the eggnog, German chocolate and a regular chocolate shake.We also had fries and onion ringsEverything was very tasty!!!

This is by far one of my favorite burger spots in Portland! (: it's always a nice warm welcoming, super friendly & kind, the place itself is super cute very vintage like, I LOVE IT!

Amazing food, great friendly staff, and cute little diner! Honestly well worth coming here especially with great pricing!

So good. Had the pepe dog and it was exactly what I needed. Husband said his bacon cheeseburger was good as well.

Closed and appears to be abandoned. Wasted my time getting here sounded good, but they're gone.

The definition of a "hole in the wall" kind of place. I've passed by this place so many times, never taking notice. Thankfully one day I did because it's amazing.It's small, though larger inside than expected, and it even includes their own parking lot (unlike so many of these hotspots in Portland). It's a retro, having opened since 1937, American diner. You'll know it's old school because the prices are far cheaper than what you'd expect from a great hole in the wall, wonderful vintage decor on the inside, and its been owned by people who want to stay true to their roots.The food, the food is exactly what you expect: freshly made burgers, thin sliced french fries (a nod to the old ways), tater tots was crunchy and dense milkshakes. They have vegan options too! I personally opted for the Jim Dandy burger (had me going "mmm" upon first bite) and my boyfriend got a regular cheeseburger (good, but not Jim Dandy good). We absolutely loved everything we ordered. The best part is the pricing. It makes you think their pricing is still stuck in the past!Another thing is that there is an 18 and up lottery gaming room, you can buy lottery tickets there, and customer service is great (think small family feel). It's quickly become one of our go-to places and we'll be back for sure!

I was hungry for a really good burger and tater tots. Jim Dandy did not disappoint! I got a cheeseburger and it was exactly what a cheeseburger should be! The tater tots were hot and crispy. I've never ordered a shake as I don't do dairy but I've heard they're amazing! It's a little dive but with really good food and lots to look at while you're waiting.

Food is fine, a little pricey. Service totally sucks. Understaffed by mostly grumpy geriatrics ( if it aint fun at 70, find some other way to fill your days. I am close to 70 and these folks at Jim Dandys embody what I never hope to see in myself). My wife and i dropped by at 1PM, waited outside the vestibule ( they are VERY particular about enter at this door, depart by that door..) with 2 folks waiting to pick up small to go orders, one couple waiting to order. At 1:15 they were still there, my wife and i went elsewhere. This is the 3rd time out of 5 visits where we gave up.. we are done. And i concur with the Yelper who posted JDs silly notice blaming the gubbermint for their slow service. Get in the game or get out of the game.

I came here a few years ago (just came across these old photos that I took, so thought I would write a little review). Anyway, this is a great great place to have a burger and fries (no doubt about that - which is what I had anyway), as well as a few good beers. I cannot say anything for their other food items, except that they have about all of the deli and diner-type breakfasts and brunches and snacks and dinners that you could possibly want. Their menu is big! Not to mention that they have many different flavors of milkshakes. I also love it how this place just has that classic old American feel to it, it takes you back in time when you come here. It has a charm that is very unique, and a lot of Portland memorabilia on the walls!

I ordered a reuben, a corn dog, side of onion rings and a medium milkshake. I ordered for take out. Milkshake: very goodOnion rings: very goodCorn dog: goodBut if I pay $15.75 for a reuben, it's as skinny as a grilled cheese, and it has processed cheese instead of real Swiss cheese, then I hope you lose all your customers and go out of business. Shame on you! And anyone who serves processed cheese in a Reuben sandwich!