The Burgers And Shakes From This Middle-Of-Nowhere Northern California Drive-In Are Worth The Trip
By Lysa Allman-Baldwin|Published September 30, 2022
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Lysa Allman-Baldwin
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For over 25 years Lysa Allman-Baldwin has fed her wanderlust for “everything the world has to offer” by passionately writing travel and feature articles for numerous global print and online publications. A Digital Nomad, Lysa is also a professional speaker, workshop facilitator, and author.
Today’s fast-paced, everything newfangled world may feel exciting, but sometimes it’s a little bit too much. Sometimes you just need a throwback classic to help you slow things down and relax. But we’re not talking about technology. We’re referring to the classic American diner experience. Come along as we dig our teeth into this middle-of-nowhere drive-in where the burgers and shakes are definitely worth the trip.
At Pick's Drive-In Cloverdale, their motto is “Serving great food since 1923.”
This middle-of-nowhere drive-in is located off Highway 101 about 17 miles north of Healdsburg and 29 miles south of Ukiah. But don’t let the location deter you from stopping by. The food here is more than worth it!
Regular customers and travelers making their way through the area swear by their burgers and shakes.
Just like the old-fashioned local drive-ins of a bygone era, the food here is served via drive-up, or you can eat it at one of the picnic tables outside.
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Pick’s claims to make the world’s juiciest burger...
...and that would be their Double Daddy. This baby, they say, is not for the faint of heart. Just looking at it makes you start salivating. And the taste? Oh so good!
Pair it with Pick’s outstanding regular, garlic, cheese topped, or sweet potato fries, or crunchy onions rings, and you’ve got a winning combination. Other popular burger options here include the Cabo Burger – housemade chipotle sauce, lettuce, pepperjack cheese, housemade pico de gallo salsa, and avocado on a sesame seed bun, and the Hangover Burger – sriracha hot sauce, bacon, mayo, a fried egg, pepperjack cheese, tomato, onion, and lettuce served on an Italian bun. For the vegetarians and vegans among you, there is a delicious Garden Burger as well.
If you love Bananas Foster, you’ll be delighted by their milkshake version.
An amazing dessert in a glass, it is made with vanilla ice cream, fresh bananas, and bourbon caramel, then drizzled with caramel and topped with waffle cone pieces. OMG!
If you want something a little simpler, opt for classic vanilla, chocolate, or pistachio shakes.
Beverage options also include tasty root beer floats, bottled brews, craft beers on tap, and wine.
In addition to fantastic burgers and shakes, Pick’s Drive-In also serves delicious barbecue chicken sandwiches, chili cheese dogs, bowls of chili, and a fantastic “Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Sandwich” made with cheddar cheese, bacon, and tomato on sourdough bread. The drive-in goodness goes on and on!
Have you eaten at Pick’s Drive-In Cloverdale? If so, we’d love to see your photos and hear about your experience there. Learn more about this classic drive-in on their Facebook page.