The summer is the perfect time to get out of the city and check out what Manitoba has to offer! Our roadside diners have been a time-honoured tradition for the last hundred years, and it seems every town has its local favourite. Check out these 10 Drive In Restaurants within a 2 hour drive from the city centre.
Sonia’s Stand
Lockport, Manitoba
37 min drive
Open 7 days a week, 11am-8pm
Sonia's Stand in Lockport, Manitoba has been serving cheeseburgers and fries for over 92 years!
https://www.facebook.com/SoniasStand/
The Kiln Drive-In
Stonewall, MB
48 min drive
Open 7 days a week, 12noon-9pm
Great home made burgers, fries, hard and soft ice cream and much, much more.
https://www.thekilndrivein.ca/home
George’s Kitchen and Ice Cream
Morden, MB
1 hour 40 min drive
Open 7 days a week, 11am-8:30pm
Burgers, Poutine, Pizza and Ice Cream are staples at this local favourite!
https://www.facebook.com/georgeskic/
Charley B's Classic Grill & Ice Cream Parlour
Winkler, MB
1 hour, 30 minute drive
Open 7 days a week, 11:30am-9pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 12noon-10pm on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
Locally owned walk-up service restaurant with fresh ingredients and a spacious patio.
https://www.facebook.com/charleybs/
Vicky’s Drive In
Ste Anne, MB
50 minute drive
Open 7 days a week, 11am-8pm
Open from March-November, this Greek Fast Food Take-Out Restaurant has been serving homemade Chili Burgers, French Fries and Pizza since 2003!
https://www.facebook.com/p/Vickys-Drive-Inn-100063545891523/
Brian’s Drive-In
Lorette, MB
30 min drive
Open 7 days a week, 12noon-8pm
A family owned business serving homemade burgers, fries, chilli, and ice cream!
https://www.facebook.com/p/Brians-Drive-Inn-100063645036243/
Nite Hawk Café
West Hawk Lake, MB
1 hour 40 min drive
Open 7 days a week, 11am-7pm, with longer weekend hours
Burgers, dogs, and sandwiches for pick up or dine in!
Carlo’s Cucina
Gimli, MB
1 hour 10 min drive
Open Wednesday-Monday, 8am-7pm
While not a traditional Drive-In, Carlo’s still offers great food and that low-key, diner vibe.
https://www.facebook.com/CarlosCucina204/
Cedar + Main Eatery
Oakbank, MB
40 min drive
Open 7 day a week, 11am-8pm, with 9am start on weekends
Order from the window or eat in at this hot-dog and burger joint right in Oakbank!
https://www.cedarandmaineatery.com/
Jimmy's Submarine & Dairy Delight
Portage La Prairie, MB
1 hour 30 min drive
Open Monday-Saturday, 11am-8pm
Home of the Fatboy burger in Portage La Prairie!
Hungry yet? Get in your car and get out of the city to check out one or several of these classic Drive-In Diners around our province before the weather gets cold!
