25 St. Louis Drive-Throughs That Will Supply Your Every Need

By Riverfront Times Staff on Fri, Apr 20, 2018 at 9:02 pm

Sometimes you want something but getting out of the car is not an option. Maybe you're hungover. Maybe you're inappropriately dressed. Maybe you don't want to drag your kid into a store. Maybe you have mobility limitations. Or maybe you just don't wanna. There are a number of reasons why you might want to stay in your vehicle and there are a range of things that you can get while still in your ride in St. Louis that don't involve fast food chains. Check out these places where you can cruise by and get everything from world-class food to condoms, right at a pick-up window.

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Robata

7260 Manchester Rd
Call ahead and then pick up the goods in this Maplewood spot's driving lane. If you want a taste of real Japanese food, not just the rolls and teriyakis the Midwest has long passed off as such, this place is about as close as you can get. -- text by Cheryl Baehr

Photo courtesy of Mabel Suen

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Kim Cheese

13435 Olive Blvd.
Mexican-Korean fusion with an American-style pick-up window? That's some international awesomeness right there.

Photo courtesy of Jennifer Silverberg

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Byrd & Barrel

3422 Jefferson Ave.
This trendy fast-casual fried chicken joint opened in 2015 in a space formerly occupied by a Popeye's, and its drive through has been busy ever since. Treat yourself to a fried chicken po'boy and spiced tots without giving up the comfort of your seat warmers. -- text by Lauren Milford

Photo courtesy of Mabel Suen

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Imo's

4780 S Spring Ave.
An Imo's with a pick-up window is every St. Louis resident's dream. At this south-city location you can just drive through and grab your square beyond compare.

Photo courtesy of Liza Lagman Sperl / Flickr

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The Donut House

8500 Morganford Rd.
We hear this tiny castle will not only serve you at its drive-through, but it's also known for dropping some extra donut free holes into your order. Bless.

Photo courtesy of Brittani Schlager

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Fort Taco

8106 Manchester Rd.
Fort Taco makes you question why you'd ever make a run for the Taco Bell border again. You can order from its small menu of tasty tacos, enchiladas and tamales at two St. Louis locations — Brentwood (8106 Manchester Rd.) and St. Charles (3788 Elm St.). -- text by Lauren Milford

Photo courtesy of Mabel Suen

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Manchester United Methodist Church

129 Woods Mills Rd.
Although its name makes it sound like a church for European soccer fans, it's a basic Methodist congregation, with a twist: The church elders set up a drive-through service every Ash Wednesday so you can celebrate your holy day on the go.

Photo courtesy of Google Maps

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Nacho Mama's

9643 Manchester Rd.
This fast-casual Tex-Mex establishment in Rock Hill lets you pick up freshly made quesadillas, burritos or even a whole rotisserie chicken without ever leaving your car. It also offers gluten-free corn tortillas, vegetarian options and a kids' menu. -- text by Lauren Milford

Photo courtesy of Ian Froeb

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Miami Grill

12925 New Halls Ferry Rd
This Florissant restaurant offers hearty American grub on the go; just make sure to call in your order before leaving home or you'll be in for a wait.

Photo courtesy of Google Maps

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Bottle and Barrel

930 S. Fifth, St. Charles
If you seek booze, condoms, cigarettes or antacid tablets (all of the good stuff, basically), then drive up to Bottle and Barrel. The workers will hook you up with all of your unmentionables.

Photo courtesy of Google Maps

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To Go Sushi

8950 Manchester Rd.
Located at the edge of a parking lot in Brentwood, To Go Sushi offers more than twenty types of rolls — to go. Need we say more? -- text by Lauren Milford

Photo courtesy of Lauren Milford

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Yummi Tummi

3001 S. Big Bend
World-class subs, sushi and ramen and a drive-through? Yummi Tummi (formerly known as Toasty Subs) will make you feel like you're winning at life.

Photo courtesy of Mabel Suen

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Stop & Go Liquor Annex

8700 Collinsville Rd
The best invention of all time is the drive-through liquor store and this one down the street from the Fairmount Park Racetrack gets a lot of action.

Photo courtesy of Google Maps

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Yolklore

8958 Watson Rd.
Yolklore's breakfast and lunch options take drive-through food to a level not found anywhere else in the Lou. Its "Nest Egg" dish and a coffee make for a pretty perfect morning. Call ahead and your food will be waiting for you. -- text by Lauren Milford

Photo courtesy of Mabel Suen

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Bob's

5166 US-61, Imperial, MO
Burgers, ice cream, corn dogs and more -- all with a drive-through. We've never driven while eating on a funnel cake, but we'd be willing to try.

Photo courtesy of Google Maps

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Chinese Express

7022 Clayton Ave.
You'll need to call in your order before going to pick it up — but this Chinese spot offers a drive-through window for picking up takeout orders, so you still don't have to get out of your car. And while this is definitely a hole-in-the-wall quick-order place, we've compared their fried rice to several others in town. Take it from us: It's among the best. -- text by Lauren Milford

Photo courtesy of Lauren Milford

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Convenience One

22 Patterson Rd.
Located in the parking lot of where Nagle's once ruled over North County (RIP), you'll find this shack, where you can roll through to grab your cigs and a bag of chips.

Photo courtesy of Google Maps

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El Mezon

140 Salt Lick Rd., St. Peters
We're told the fajitas are fire, but you don't even need to go inside to check out this sizzle. Order ahead and you can pick up in their drive-through lane.

Photo courtesy of Google Maps

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London's Wing House

6209 Martin Luther King Dr
Need some chicken wings on the quick? Check out London's Wing House. Just make sure to grab some extra napkins because you know you're going to start snacking in the car.

Photo courtesy of Google Maps

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Northside Dairy Haven

1902 N Main St., Edwardsville, IL
If you're in Edwardsville and your sweet tooth starts demanding to be fed, take a swing through Northside Dairy Haven for some proper ice cream.

Photo courtesy of Google Maps

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