Drive-in restaurants provide a certain nostalgia and charm that’s hard to find anywhere else. It’s not so much the idea of getting food service from your car – a convenience made even quicker by fast food drive-throughs – but rather the unique and vintage feel of the restaurant itself. In fact, there are only two drive-in restaurants left in Virginia. One is Doumar’s, home of the world’s first waffle cone, and the other is the lesser-known Wright’s Dairy Rite in Staunton. Here’s more on this charming eatery with some of the best burgers in town:

Next time you're craving a delicious burger with a retro twist, head to Wright's Dairy Rite in Staunton, Virginia. It's one of the few remaining spots in America where you can drive right up to the curb and place your order.
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The operation has been in business since 1952, when it originally opened as a frozen custard store. By the end of the decade, the business had expanded into a full drive-in restaurant operation complete with homemade onion rings, Malt shakes, and delicious burgers.
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Today, a visit to this delightful local spot will show you that few things have changed in the past several decades. The owners have expanded the restaurant and refurbished the interior, yet the idea of driving up to the curb to place your order has been kept in tact.
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Of course, you'll be equally as charmed should you choose to dine indoors and sit at one of the red booths while you listen to something playing on the juke box.
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Food is served in a festive manor and is sure to satisfy your hunger. Where else could you burger be delivered to you in a clever cardboard cut out like the one featured below?
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If it's your first time dining at Wright's, you can't go wrong with the classic cheeseburger and french fry combo.
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Other exception menu items include banana splits and all sorts of ice cream floats. It is a dairy, after all, so don't forget to order something sweet!
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Have you dined at the delightful Wright’s Dairy Rite before? What did you order there? We’d love to hear from you! Wright’s is located at 346 Greenville Ave, Staunton, VA 24401. For more information, you can visit their website here.

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