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1106 Drive-In - Pittsburg, KS

The 1106 Drive-in burgers are magnificent ... in a short-order way. Fresh-ground meat is formed into irregularly shaped patties that are thin enough to cook through in moments. The result is a hamburger with crusty edges and enough grease to imprint the bun with beefy savor. If you like onions, you will love the way they are applied. As is done in several places farther south in Oklahoma, the onions are grilled along with the beef, becoming a virtual part of the patty, their caramelized sweetness melding with the flavor of the meat.
83% Approval Rating (6 votes)
5 - Overall: Worth driving from anyplace
Overall: Worth driving from anyplace

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Hamburger ($2.00)

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Michael Stern
Roadfood.com Editor
"On the other side of Broadway, across from the 1106 Drive-In, are McDonald's, Taco Bell, Subway, Burger King, and KFC. For this topography alone, we would love 1106, which is a 1950s-era drive-in that has managed to defy the march of roadside homogenization. Pull ..."   [Read More].

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1106 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS
620-231-9440

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
When you order your burger, the voice in the speaker will ask if you want onions, ketchup, mustard, and pickles. I highly recommend saying yes to the onions, whose caramelized sweetness pair perfectly with the griddle-sizzled beef.
"When you order your burger, the voice in the speaker will ask if you want onions, ketchup, mustard, and pickles. I highly recommend saying yes to the onions, whose caramelized sweetness pair perfectly with the griddle-sizzled beef."
Michael Stern





An oasis of personality on a stretch of road that is otherwise soulless
"An oasis of personality on a stretch of road that is otherwise soulless"
Michael Stern


The microphone / speaker where you place your order is just below the menu.
"The microphone / speaker where you place your order is just below the menu."
Michael Stern


Hoods, beware! These rules, which look as though they might have been written a half-century ago, are faded but apparently still enforced.
"Hoods, beware! These rules, which look as though they might have been written a half-century ago, are faded but apparently still enforced."
Michael Stern


As opposed to the the pre-formed patties of meat you'll get across the road at the franchises, 1106 makes its own.
"As opposed to the the pre-formed patties of meat you'll get across the road at the franchises, 1106 makes its own."
Michael Stern


Next visit I intend to try the Susie-Q potatoes or onion rings. These French fries were overweight.
"Next visit I intend to try the Susie-Q potatoes or onion rings. These French fries were overweight."
Michael Stern


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