Do you ever just yearn for the old days? Life seemed so much simpler before we had our smartphones attached to our hand, and we corresponded by old-fashioned snail mail rather than email or text. Remember the days when our phones had cords and drive-in restaurants were the it place to go? Turn back the clock, at least for a little bit, when you eat at this old-fashioned drive-in restaurant in Missouri.

Turn back the pages of time when you dine at Mugs Up Drive In Restaurant in Independence, which first opened in 1956.
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And, you'll quickly realize that little has changed at this charming drive-in over the decades - from the delicious food to the...
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Waitstaff taking your order as you relax in your car. (Pretty convenient on a cold, snowy day, right?) So, take a peek at the menu that features such old school favorites as...
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Burgers. Choose from such burgers as the Whiz, the Zip, the Super, or the Chili Burger, perfectly paired with a generous helping of fries, onion rings, or potato chips.
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But, let's not forget the classic hot dog. Mugs Up Drive In serves a few scrumptious hot dogs - from the traditional and the chili dog to the corn and the spicy buffalo dog.
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Of course, you have plenty of other choices, too. How do chicken nuggets, a deep fried burrito, or a BBQ beef sandwich sound?
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Don't forget to order a drink, too. In fact, you can even buy your own Mugs Up glass mug, a perfect souvenir of your visit.
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Indulge in a delicious meal at Mugs Up Drive In, open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Mugs Up Root Beer Drive In is located at 700 East 23rd St. S, Independence, MO 64055.
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Click here for the official website of Mugs Up Drive-In. Or, go here for Facebook.

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