Whisler's Drive Up

This simple burger stand has some of the best greasy old-school style burgers I've ever had. I visit a client that orders these in for lunch, and it's always one of my favorite parts of the trip.This has made my top 10 burgers of all time list, which has a great deal of competition.

Not a single thing changed since the 70's that I could see. I grew up in Carthage and have never had a better double cheeseburger anywhere. The flavor and griddle-basted buns with grade -A beef, it's simply memorable!!! Yes, smashburgers in NYC, In & Out burgers in southern California are good, as is many others but Whistlers will take your tastebuds back in time and they haven't lost a single step. Well worth the detour off the 4-lane to try it. Thank me later

Delicious burgers!! A little on the small side and all they have is mustard, onions, and pickles. Delicious nonetheless!! Definitely recommend!!

we are from California. We have only been in the area for about a year and we have not found no hamburger places that is considered a mom and pop shop until we found this place only downside is they don't have fries they have chips but the hamburgers are great. The customer service is great, I had got two burgers I wish I would have got 4 because they were very good. No complaints at all. Thanks guys will definitely be returning.

Having ended up on Route 66 (almost) entirely by accident while driving from North Carolina to Colorado, I stopped in Carthage, Missouri, to spend the night. Around the corner from the motel I was staying in, I discovered Whisler's. After reading about this place on a Route 66 website, I expected a parking lot where people dined in their cars. Something like Daly Burger in Dearborn, MI, or El's Drive-In in Morehead City, NC, but that was not what I found. This joint sits on a corner lot barely big enough for the building and a few picnic tables outside.Now I knew why they encouraged calling ahead, but I didn't mind waiting and they were having a slow day so parking was not a problem. I enjoyed chatting with the woman working while she cooked my order. I had a Sow 'N' Cow (a burger with bacon) and a Farm (a burger with ham and bacon), both with cheese. She told me the burgers "only" come with ketchup, mustard and pickles. I told her that would be perfect. They offer potato chips but anything as fancy as fries or onion rings is out of the question. But that's okay because this place is all about the burgers.The best burgers are almost always the simplest burgers and that is exactly what you get here. Fresh and juicy with the perfect amount of seasoning, these will have your mouth watering before they are even off the grill! It is not surprising that this place has been selling bags of burgers since the glory days of the Mother Road. If you find yourself driving down Route 66, be sure to stop in Carthage for some of the best burgers you will ever find. You will not be disappointed.

Driving through Carthage and looking for a quick place to eat. We stopped for some burgers and were not disappointed! Burgers are fresh and full of flavor! The staff is friendly and accommodating. This is take out only. It's neat and clean. I highly recommend!

Love love love this Carthage staple!!! Whisler's is sooo good!!! The only thing I don't care for is they don't wear gloves while handling the food.

Old school greasy burgers. So good and prices are great. Went out of my way to try it and so glad I did. Will be back.

My favorite burger in the world. Sized like an old school burger, perfect combination of greasy and cheesy.We go from Kansas City to roaring River to go trout fishing, and this is a must stop place both coming and going. We always grab a bag for the drive back to KC.

Hamburgers are good even the next day. Cold or hot. Delicious! Food is always good! Atmosphere is great.