The Red Rabbit Drive-In has been asking weary travelers trekking through central Pennsylvania to "Make the Red Rabbit a Habit" since 1964. Car-side service is most popular among visitors, although picnic tables are available for outdoor eating. Pinball machines and friendly servers help pass the time while you wait for your order. The Red Rabbit is only open Friday through Sunday, but a pit stop is well worth an hour of weekend time.
The signature item is the Bunny Burger, a beef patty topped with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, and a "special sauce" (which appears remarkably similar to tartar sauce), all served on a freshly toasted bun. The cheese and sauce are known to run over the sides, helping meld the ingredients together. The salty goodness is mildly addictive, and the tartar-like sauce gives the sandwich a kick you wouldn't normally expect from a burger.
The Red Rabbit is also known for its pork barbecue sandwiches, fried shrimp dinners, ice cream sundaes, birch beer, and milk shakes. I find the milk shake to be rather standard, but it is nonetheless a pleasant way to wash down a Bunny Burger. Of course, no visit to the Red Rabbit is complete without sampling the fries, which are seasoned with delicious "Bunny Dust."
The Red Rabbit is a great throwback to yesteryear, and a must-stop for travelers looking for good food at an establishment with plenty of character.
"The phenomenal Red Rabbit Bunny Burger. Don't settle for the default sesame seed bun -- ask for the original poppyseed roll. It costs a bit more, but makes a huge difference in taste!"
Frances Civello
"The ham bar-b-que sandwich comes lightly sauced and topped with relish. "
Cliff Strutz
"The Bunny Burger is a perfect mix of ingredients: a beef patty, salty bacon and cheese, crisp vegetables, and a healthy dose of tartar sauce, all on a toasted bun."
John Williams
"If you want to get out of your car, you can enjoy vintage pinball machines while you wait for your order."
John Williams
"Still offering carhop service, the Red Rabbit has been asking travelers to "Make the Red Rabbit a Habit" since 1964."
John Williams
