Westside Drive In (Boise, ID)

1939 West State, Boise, Idaho, T: 208-342-2957

The day before I made my (second) cross-country trip from Oregon to Indiana, I had bought the book Roadfood, which also has a website, and that was undoubtedly my best purchase in years. The Westside Drive In was one of their tips; not just because of their (allegedly famous) Chef Lou or their signature potato ice cream desert, but most of all because of their overall high quality food.

The Westside Drive In has a huge menu, including a broad variety of burgers, sandwiches, different types of fries, shakes, ice creams, etc. etc. I went for a Cajun burger, small curly fries, and a small banana shake (all for $10.57). DELISH!!! The burger, which was juicy and tasty, came with lecttuce, pickles, friend onions and peppers, and a zesty red sauce. The curly fries were tasty, if standard. The shake had real banana and was not too sweet or creamy.

VERDICT: 91/100

The Westside is definitely the best drive in I have visited so far. I wish I had another opportunity to sample some of the other burgers and shakes.

Zip's Drive-In (Post Falls, ID)

3927 W Riverbend Ave, Post Falls, ID, T: 208-457-8444 

 

Zip's Drive-In is a fast food chain in the Spokane area of Washington state with a classic menu of burgers, shakes and deserts, and the obligatory chicken and fish. The different burgers have impressive names, such as The Big Zipper, Papa Joe, or Triple Triple. I had a The Grand and a regular banana shake for $5.60. The shake was sweet and icy and had no hint of real banana. The Grand included two thin tasteless patties (1/3 lb together), salad/tomato/pickles, and 1000 island sauce. The result tasted even (much) worse than a Big Mac! 

 

 

VERDICT: 35/100 

Worse than McDonald's!