Spake Drive-In & Restaurant
$ • Burgers, Fast Food
Hours:
440 US-221A Hwy, Forest City
(828) 245-5701
About Spake Drive-In & Restaurant
Customers' Favorites
Spake Drive-In & Restaurant Reviews
Waited an hour and a half for 3 burgers and a chuck wagon. Burgers and chuck wagon were cooked so long they were shriveled to smaller than a McDonald’s burger. The lady was on the phone when I stood there for several minutes to pay. Maybe if she got off the phone to take the food off the grill it wouldn’t have taken so long and the food may be half decent. After all that wait I find out they’re cash only and I only had 20 on me. The food wasn’t even worth that. So they...read full review
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Spake Drive-In & Restaurant is a longstanding local favorite, offering delicious and affordable fare in a friendly, no-frills atmosphere. The menu features classic American staples like hot dogs, chicken livers, and a variety of sandwiches, as well as hearty meat-and-three plate options. Customers praise the high-quality food, reasonable prices, and welcoming service. The Big Boy Burger combo with an apple turnover is truly good food. Spake's is one of the true hidden gems of the South, with amazing food and classic Southern service. The hamburger plate and salad are cooked to order. The food is classic, unchanged over the years, and prices are reasonable. Service is friendly, but a bit slow, especially when busy. The atmosphere is old feeling, with a strong sense of community among regulars. This hidden gem has been around for years and is cash-only.