Wagner's Drive-In

There's not a ton of Drive-in experiences in Mn as it's freezing cold half of the year. It's cool to catch one when you can. My mom likes the burgers here however I don't eat beef so my options were limited. I ended up getting chicken tenders & a strawberry shake. The chicken tenders weren't great. I feel like they make the bbq sauce in house? It was very watery and had a sweet apple flavor to it, I didn't really like it. The shake was really good though. The food came out fairly quick. We were able to get in & out. Not too much interaction with staff as they just take the order over intercom & deliver the food to your car.

Been disappointed twice recently. The hamburger was dry and thin didn't taste like meat. Next time I tried the roast beef sandwich. Again dry and just a few slices of beef !

The building looks a little rough but don't let that scare you away, it's part of the charm. You can order and eat in your car or they have picnic tables too. Burgers were fresh and cooked well served on a soft but toasted bun. Good size serving of onion rings that weren't greasy. Thick, chocolaty malt. Prices similar to any other fast food but I don't feel gross after eating. Service was quick and friendly. The place was busy so service with a smile was noticed.

Pregnancy cravings for fried food and didn't want typical fast food. I didn't get a picture of my burger but it was basic like other reviewers said. No seasoning to the meat. Onion rings was highlight. Husband said chili dog was subpar. Def one suffer for me. Good place if you like unseasoned fried food. I also felt cost was high

I have lived not far from here for 7 years and only found it because of a Google search for restaurants nearby and open at the time that I was looking for something to eat.We chose Wagner's Drive-In and are taste buds are still happy for it. I got a Patty Melt. My friend got the Gourmet Burger. We also ordered fries and onion rings as our sides. I can tell you that this is THE BEST patty melt I've ever had in Minnesota! It was absolutely perfect in every way. The melt of the cheese, the softness of the onions, the 1,000 Island Dressing. It was perfectly toasted as well.My friend loved everything about the Gourmet Burger. He said that everything was perfectly cooked and was a symphony of flavors. The bun was soft and perfectly toasted. Both the fries and onion rings were winners. The fries are a head-to-head match for Culver's and their onion rings are a perfect rival for those found at Dave's Downtown.The service was friendly and quick, and we learned that you get a discount for paying in cash. I've been making up reasons to go back and know that the next visit will be very soon. Wagner's is a winner!

Finally made it to Wagners and so happy we did! This is a small, old school drive in where you push the button to order from your car and the deliver right to you. No car trays so plan on eating right from your dash or your laps. The food was great! We got two cheeseburgers, a mushroom Swiss, large fry, side if onion rings and a chili fry. Burgers were cooked well and the mushroom Swiss had a ton of mushrooms. Fries and onion rings perfectly crispy. The crisp fries helped keep the chili fries from getting too soggy as well. Traffic was consistent on a Saturday mid day but not packed and everyone could find a spot. Service was nice and food was delivered quickly. Only recommendation would be to order extra ketchup packets as we only got 4 with our order. A great choice for a fast and fun bite on the go!

Business took three of us to CarMax at mid-day and we spotted Wagner's Drive-In. It looked like a good old-fashioned place for some iconic food.My brother and I are always on the lookout for a good chili dog and that is what we ordered. Unfortunately, these were not what we had hoped for. The art of making chili sauce for dogs has not been mastered by everyone. This was subpar. The dogs themselves were quite good and had the flavor to stand up to chili, but the chili was more like bowl chili and that does not belong on a dog. They are not the same thing. It had beans which is a definite no-no for chili and excessive cumin. I guess we were hoping for a great coney-style dog or one like we get in the Carolinas. In any case, we were disappointed.Two stars for the chili dogs.

I was invited to this joint by a friend who works nearby and loves the food. I was first, surprised drive-ins still exist and second, surprised they fit any tables into that little space! I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich, cheese fries and a small mellow yellow (coke products). The sandwich had a warm and crispy bun, the tomatoes weren't ripe so I just shoved then off. The chicken wasn't quite big enough for the bun, I was left with a bite or two of just bun. The cheese fries were very thick cut, but well done and salted perfectly with a nice cheese sauce that tasted like nacho cheese. The small soda was very small and heavy on ice so that wasn't exactly exciting. The cramped tables and old people hanging out inside kind of killed the vibes as there is no choice for any private conversation. This is strictly a food space. Do not bring your friends or family unless it is for the drive in feature. I do not wish to waste my car gas or battery sitting and it is not good for the environment to have so much fuel burning. My purse literally did not fit on the table with the tray of food for 2 people and the napkin stand. No hooks for purses either. I probably wouldn't come back even though I enjoyed the flavors of the food.

Looking for something a little more fun or classic than your typical fast food drive through? Head to Wagners for a delicious burger/sandwich and order via the retro drive up. Service was super fast and friendly. Music was great too (oh wait - that was all me behind the car playlist).

Great good ole burger joint. Liked the drive in, speaker boxes. Patty melt was right on and I love the crinkle fries. Worth the drive in -2