If you’re looking for a quick and delicious meal, head to this roadside drive-thru restaurant in Effingham, Illinois that’s been around in various forms for decades. It’s known for its classic American meals like burgers and shakes, but it offers so much more. Scroll on for more details.

Cruiser's Drive-Thru in southern Illinois is an iconic fast-food joint that has been the eatery it is today since 1995.
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It began as an ice cream parlor in the 1940s and became a fast-food restaurant in the 1960s, adding on a drive-thru in 1995. Guests can also order inside and enjoy their meals on the patio when the weather is nice.
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This family-owned roadside drive-thru restaurant is best known for its burgers and other classic American meals that are budget-friendly and come in generous portion sizes.
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The restaurant's burgers are so famous that it even runs a special on them sometimes. Keep up with the eatery's website or Facebook page (link below) to find out what the specials are.
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Other popular menu items include chicken strips, pork tenderloin sandwiches, fish sandwiches, brats, and wings.
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When it comes to the sides, you can't beat curly fries, onion rings, chili, Bosco sticks, chili cheese fries, and sweet potato fries. Drinks and milkshakes of just about any flavor you could wish for also abound at this traditional fast-food joint.
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There's no better place to get a classic American meal done right and quick. Whether you're looking for a burger and fries, a burger and a shake, or the whole shebang, this place will surely satisfy.
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Cruiser’s Drive-Thru is open Monday through Saturday between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m., and you can get more details on its website or Facebook page.

Address: 806 East Fayette Avenue, Effingham, IL, 62401

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