Red Rooster Drive In - Brewster, NY

Lovely cheeseburgers, heaped with fried onions and sided by a genuine New York egg cream: drive-in life doesn’t get much better than this blast-from-the-past eatery just north of I-684 in New York's Putnam County. In nice weather, customers can choose to eat at one of several picnic tables spread across the lawn in back.

96% Approval Rating (31 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

egg cream ($2.00)

cheeseburger with onions ($5.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"Lovely cheeseburgers, heaped with fried onions and sided by a genuine New York egg cream: drive-in life doesn’t get much better than this blast-from-the-past eatery just north of I-684 in New York's Putnam County. Although a roadside archeologist would definitely ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

8/21/2000 - Michael Stern, $5

Map & Directions

Route 22, Brewster, NY
845-279-8046

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	Yes
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"By row, starting in the upper left corner: Chocolate egg cream, chocolate shake, ice tea, vanilla egg cream; cheeseburger deluxe, clam roll, bacon cheeseburger deluxe, chili-cheese dog, double cheeseburger deluxe with onions and mushrooms ("the biggest, nastiest burger [they] have"); family size fries with cheese, chili and onions, and a bacon cheese dog."
hansenn

"A virtual time machine back to the heyday of car culture."
Michael Stern

"Onions are a Rooster burger's crowning touch."
Michael Stern