Mike’s Drive-In

This place is great! with the old time feel no wonder it’s number 1 in the area!

I love Mike’s Drive-​ins. The one in Milwaukie is my standard and hadn’t been to this one but it’s same-​same (which is good). I got the Mike’s Special Burger which is the absolute best burger around… top reasons being 1) fried egg on top, and 2) bacon! Only thing that could make it better would be some green chiles in there too.
Another must have is the Pumpkin Shake (when in season!). If unavailable, any other shake flavor is equally as good. Love this place.

Best Fish and Chips in the Portland area, they use high quality fish… Yes it’s spendy, but well worth the price.
Ive been eating there for years. And will continue.

Horrible costumer service and the tables were pretty much all dirty so decided to take my food home instead. There was no cherry coke so I tell the employee, she just looked at me and rolled her eyes. I waited, she came back and slammed the soda machine and instead filled it up with ice… I waited, «maybe she will go get some cherry coke now since she is done with ice”-me
Nope, never came back, in fact her and another worker were out having a smoke break.

Was really excited to try this place when we were in OR City but the burgers and fries were a let down. I thought this was the type of place where you drive up and someone comes out to take your order at your car but I never saw anyone do this while I was there, if they do. They have seating inside and they have tables under a big awning/​carport type structure that’s connected to the main building. I saw advertising saying they have happy hour specials during the week and they also have coupons. I would like to go back and try their soft serve ice cream that the have for .99 a cone, tho!

This place is great! I loved the Mikes Special Deluxe. Great service too!

Friends,
coupons,
and a history lesson
I haven’t used a tag line in a while. I know my Unilocal friend on the other coast won’t mind the plagiarism, if you could call it that, since it’s a newfangled mélange of words.
If you’ve got a name like Mike’s Drive-​In and you’ve been in existence a long time, that says something favorable, in most cases. Another Unilocal friend reviewed this Clackamas County institution and it piqued my curiosity. Then, a colorful coupon arrived. The time had come to go to Mike’s.
The featured item on the Mike’s Drive-​In coupon was the Walla Walla — Tillamook cheeseburger basket which, when you read closely, is named that because it features sauteed Walla Walla (WA) onions. Normally, I don’t order onions if I have to be around people out of basic courtesy, thinking how some of my teachers used to drink bad black coffee and smoke cigarettes and then talk to me after doing so, invading my personal space … less than a foot away from my face. However, if not expecting to be around people, onions are good and good for you. The Walla Walla burger basket was a hit. I also ordered the tater tots instead of the fries. I’m glad that Mike’s, as well as many other places these days, offer that option.
Now, Oregon City is but a handful of off ramps down the freeway, but it’s a city with many personalities and I am not an expert on getting around it. There is the historic downtown that looks like it’s out of a Western movie, older homes and buildings up on the hill above downtown, newer subdivisions and shopping, and rural areas. So, I thought I’d get off downtown, drive up 7^th St., and go to Mike’s. Wrong! The minute you turn down 7^th downtown, a bluff is staring at you in the face. And so is the Oregon City Municipal Elevator. So, park down below, take the free elevator, exercise your glutes, and walk the handful of blocks to Mike’s Drive-​In. This being confronted by that bluff was a big part of this eating adventure.
Mike’s Drive-​In is bucolic in an A&W sort of way. It’s also kitsch. With its «hat» atop the restaurant, it looks like something you would have seen decked out in thatching on some funky but good Polynesian dives of my childhood in SoCal where there are now condos. Mike’s has ample parking and outdoor seating under a long canopy.
The service is casual and friendly, with one employee who walked by suggesting other good things to try in the future, the place is laid back, the prices are fair, and your order is «made to order.» Their menu is vast. They also have a tip jar instead of a tip line on the receipt that comes out of the register, leaving it to your discretion to tip, so that’s less pushy and appreciated. Also, you don’t really need coupons. There is a happy hour with good prices and other specials. I plan on returning and, if you like burger grub type places, I recommend that you give Mike’s Drive-​In in O.C., and not «the O.C.,» a try.

This place is pretty good. The food comes pretty quickly. The burgers are messy! We like that we can bring our dog to eat with us on the patio. The only negative is the place needs a renovation. It doesn’t matter how clean it is, the kitchen looks old and that’s kind of hard to justify in food service.

I’m not sure if this counts as fast food, but if it does, it is my favorite fast food restaurant. If not, it is still one of my favorite burger places. Great food. Great shakes. Friendly workers.

The food was pretty good. I can’t say the same about their customer service. As soon as we walked in there was an awkward pause. Then, I heard the most reluctant «hello» ever. It was very welcoming. When I told them their cherry cola was out they just said «oh, is it?» and didn’t do anything about it. They were in a big rush to step out back for a cigarette, and a laugh. Beware bratty eye-​rolling teenagers who have tantrums and slam things in front of customers.

Ordering:
Wow ok, I drove up to see families with kids playing under the carport and everyone laughing and having a good time, I figured it was some sort of get together but I soon realized by how familiar the staff and customers were that all these people were regulars and everyone came here for more than just the food. The redhead who served me was «diner fabulous» She was quick witted, friendly, and made sure all chaos ran smoothly. Because (yeah I’m one of those customers) I had to change an order on the fly, I braced myself for it to be too late, but she ran back, used cool diner slang and smiled saying «done» and continued to serve other customers, including a little girl who came in four times demanding odds and ends for her boisterous table outside. A number was called out, I fumbled for my receipt and she shouted «Where’d you go honey!?» only to see me, hand me my food personally, and wish my a great evening.
Food:
Delicious. I hate mushrooms and LOVED the deep fried mushrooms. The burger was well made and my the fried clams were as good as some places at Sea Side.
I will defiantly be back to this location. Maybe even become a regular myself.

food is all soooooo greasy! the customer service sucks big time! stupid immature kids behind the counter while taking your order talking about inappropriate stuff infront of everyone. id never take my kids there and ill never go back!

What a great place to eat. Fast food that is as good or better than any restaurant. Great value, especially when you go on family night, happy hour or use coupons.
Wonderful menu selections, nice fish and chips along with great burgers and a variety of all kinds of selections just like the drive ins of your youth. Even good for the vegetarian in your life with a decent garden burger.
Try out their ice cream products too, anywhere from a .99 cent cone to milkshakes, banana split or hand dipped treats.
Our favorite, local, grab a bite, place in Oregon City.

Mike’s has great quality hamburger for their hamburgers. And they have buffalo (not water buffalo but bison). That is a bonus. Plus, their milkshakes are way above average.
When I grab lunch or dinner at Mike’s, it takes me back in time. Except for the fact that if one did have a time machine, the burgers would be smaller. Mike’s has nice big generous burgers.
As for the buns, well there is room for improvement. The gluten in the buns is pretty debilitating and the flavor of the buns is far from fresh-​baked caliber.
If the owner or management of Mikes is reading this review: consider getting fresh baked buns from a local bakery rather than ordering them bulk from some big supplier like Costco or wherever you get them.

Mike’s Drive-​In is a delicious diner. They are a wonderful community partner as well, supporting many events and causes that keep Oregon City a beautiful place to live, work or visit!

Great place for burgers and shakes! Basket meals are huge and everyone is so friendly and helpful. Go on Tuesday nights for family specials!

Great food, great service, one of the best caramel milkshakes I have ever had! The baskets are huge and super inexpensive for what you get! We had the guacamole and Swiss burger basket, applewood bacon and white cheddar burger basket, shrimp basket and kids burger basket… all were fantastic!

Good little local place to grab a burger and shake. They have wonderful fish n chips too.

Loooooooooooove this place! Best burgers I’ve have in awhile! And their milkshakes, really!?! So good! My husband and I walked there every Tuesday during the summer for their summer milkshake special. Only downside I see is they are a bit pricy for a dive drive in but honestly the food’s so good it’s worth it!

I usually don’t like burgers, but Mike’s Drive In’s Mushroom Burger is the bomb! The fries are tasty, and the potato salad is also delicious. Yeah they are pricey, but the food is really good and worth the price.