Don & Jo's Drive-In

4.5 ( 1384 reviews )
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$10–20
21903 NE 10th Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642, United States
+1 360-887-8111

Don & Jo's Drive-In, located at 21903 NE 10th Ave in Ridgefield, WA, is a beloved local gem known for its classic American fare. With a solid reputation built over 40 years, the restaurant specializes in satisfying hamburgers topped with fresh ingredients, which reviewers rave about. Customers like Mariah McHolland highlight the flavorful burgers and the delicious banana peanut butter milkshake, made with real bananas and crunchy peanut butter, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to quality.

The diner atmosphere, enhanced by friendly staff, adds to the experience—Sophie, a standout employee, received praise from Abigail Edwards for her kindness. Alongside burgers, nostalgic sides like onion rings and crinkle-cut fries pair perfectly with the extensive milkshake menu, featuring crowd favorites like pineapple and cherry black raspberry, providing endless options for milkshake aficionados.

Though the drive-thru can become busy, resulting in some parking challenges, diners, including Terry Hurd and Bradley Emington, express their loyalty and love for the food, emphasizing community and consistency. Don & Jo's Drive-In is not just a place to eat—it's a cherished local institution where delicious meals and warm service come together, making it a must-visit for both locals and travelers alike.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Kerbside pickup
    • Drive-through
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
    • Delivery
  • Highlights
    • Fast service
    • Great coffee
    • Great dessert
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Coffee
    • Comfort food
    • Food
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
  • Dining options
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
  • Amenities
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Historic
  • Crowd
    • Tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Don & Jo's Drive-In

Mariah McHolland
Jun 6,2025
This place was solid. The burgers had great flavor with all the typical toppings. I had onion rings and they were good. He had the tots and they were delicious and perfectly crunchy. I had a banana peanut butter milkshake which was delicious. They used real banana and crunchy peanut butter. He had a cherry, black raspberry milkshake which was also a delicious combo. Real ingredients which we love to see. There wasn’t a trash can anywhere inside or outside other than the bathroom which was odd and made it hard to clean up our table. Only downside is that since it’s a drive-in and dine-in, the drive-thru lane can get very long and block in your car depending on where you park. Would definitely eat there again.
Terry Hurd
Jun 2,2025
I've had burgers here for a LONG time. They've celebrated there 40 year anniversary and I was eating burgers there when they took over. There food is always excellent. I'm glad to see a family so committed to the community and family.
Abigail Edwards
May 29,2025
Great diner! The food was great and the milkshakes were amazing as always. The employees are so friendly, especially Sophie. She was super kind and helpful!
Bradley Emington
May 23,2025
Great local American business. The folks are lovely, and the food is yummy and reasonably priced. I’ve never been a fan of crinkle cut fries, but that’s just my personal preference. Otherwise it’s as good as it gets, for a home style burger.
Joseph Geiger-Gaither
May 5,2025
Two words. Pineapple Milkshake! Classic diner with great burgers. Ordered a double cheeseburger, fish burger, and a pineapple milkshake. Will definitely return for more.
Evan Muncy
Apr 11,2025
Stopped in at the end of the night after a long baseball game. They unfortunately told us we could not stay to eat in the dining room and would have to take it to go. A little disappointing since they were open for another 30 minutes. We took our food to the car and ate it there. The burgers were excellent! My wife and son both loved their burgers and the fries were pretty darn good as well. I'll have to try this place again when we can sit down and eat properly.
Steve Kassing
Mar 24,2025
My son and I were in the area and had a hankering for some burgers. A quick google search revealed this gem and we headed a bit out into the cpu try to try it out. We were not disappointed. I got a single patty cheeseburger with bacon and all of the fixings. My son got a single patty burger with bacon and only ketchup. We also got an order of fries, onion rings, and a vanilla cookies and cream milkshake. The burgers are very tasty. Although they were not small by any means, we both thought that a double patty would have been better. The bacon was nice and thick and there was plenty of it, which made us very happy. The crinkle cut fries were awesome. The onion rings were great as well and I recommend their fry sauce for both of these. The milkshake was thick and yummy. The straw was pretty useless except as a spoon. The atmosphere is exactly what you would expect out of a 40 year corner burger joint. Nothing special, just some tables and chairs to enjoy your amazing food. They even have some outdoor seating. Definitely recommend this place and I will be bringing my family back.
Mike S
Mar 18,2025
I'll preface this review by saying I've never had any of their hot food. But this is a killer Mom & Pop joint when you're looking for a real ice cream milkshake! It's been years since I've swung into their drive-thru. But I had time to kill today and was jonesing for a milkshake. While the building has definitely seen better days, the shakes are still as wonderful as I recalled. Chocolate Peanut Butter for the win, with real chunky-style peanut butter mixed in, not just a syrup/flavoring! A little spendy for a shake, but what isn't expensive anymore?!

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