Welcome to The Highland Queen Drive In: A Taste of Timeless American Dining
Nestled in the heart of La Grange, Illinois, at 1511 W 55th St, The Highland Queen Drive In stands as a cherished landmark, offering more than just a meal; it provides an experience steeped in nostalgia and genuine American culinary tradition. For decades, this establishment has served as a beloved gathering spot for families, friends, and travelers passing through the vibrant community of La Grange. In an era of fast-paced dining, The Highland Queen maintains a steadfast commitment to quality ingredients, friendly service, and the comforting familiarity of classic drive-in fare, reimagined with care and attention to detail.
Our location in La Grange positions us perfectly to cater to both local residents seeking their favorite comfort foods and visitors exploring the charm of suburban Chicago. We understand that dining out is about more than sustenance; it’s about creating memories. Whether you’re pulling up for a quick, satisfying lunch or settling in for a relaxed evening meal, The Highland Queen Drive In is dedicated to making every visit memorable. We pride ourselves on fostering an atmosphere where the simple pleasure of good food enjoyed in good company remains the central focus.
The menu at The Highland Queen is a carefully curated selection designed to honor the best of American drive-in cuisine while incorporating subtle modern touches. We believe in the power of tradition, ensuring that the staples you remember are executed flawlessly every time. From sizzling burgers cooked to perfection to creamy, hand-spun milkshakes, every item reflects our dedication to culinary excellence without pretense. This dedication to consistent quality is what keeps our patrons returning year after year, making us a true staple of the 60525 area code.
Exploring the offerings at The Highland Queen Drive In reveals a commitment to providing value alongside exceptional taste. We focus on creating dishes that resonate deeply with the American palate, utilizing fresh components wherever possible to elevate familiar favorites. Our approach is straightforward: serve delicious food, offer warm hospitality, and maintain the welcoming spirit that has defined us since our inception. We invite you to discover why The Highland Queen remains a preferred destination for authentic, satisfying dining in La Grange, Illinois.
Key Highlights of The Highland Queen Experience
What sets The Highland Queen Drive In apart in the competitive dining landscape of the greater Chicago area? It is a combination of atmosphere, dedication to classic preparation, and community integration. Here are a few aspects that define our unique appeal:
Authentic Drive-In Heritage: We honor the classic American drive-in concept, providing a dining environment that evokes a sense of timeless Americana. This is a place where the tradition of car-side service meets modern standards of cleanliness and efficiency, offering a unique blend of past and present dining convenience.
Commitment to Quality Ingredients: While we specialize in beloved comfort foods, our philosophy centers on sourcing and preparation. We strive to ensure that every component, from the fresh produce used in our salads to the quality of the meat in our signature sandwiches, meets a high standard, ensuring a superior flavor profile in every bite.
A Menu Designed for Satisfaction: Our offerings are crafted to satisfy diverse cravings, ranging from hearty main courses to delightful, indulgent desserts. We focus on perfecting the classics—the perfectly grilled item, the crispiest side—ensuring that whether you crave something savory or sweet, your expectations for classic American fare are exceeded.
Community Focus and Accessibility: Located conveniently at 1511 W 55th St, we are deeply integrated into the La Grange community fabric. We aim to be an accessible, friendly, and reliable dining option for everyone, whether you are stopping by briefly or planning a family outing.
This focus on heritage, quality, and community engagement ensures that a visit to The Highland Queen Drive In is always more than just a transaction; it is an enjoyable part of the local La Grange experience. We are proud to be a consistent and welcoming presence in DuPage County.
Savoring the Tradition in La Grange
The Highland Queen Drive In is more than just an address in La Grange, IL 60525; it represents a commitment to preserving the joy of simple, well-made food. As you plan your next meal out, consider stopping by our location on West 55th Street. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the culinary traditions that have made us a local favorite for so many years. Come taste the difference that dedication and genuine care make in every dish we serve. Experience the enduring charm and delicious offerings that define The Highland Queen Drive In today.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Outdoor seating
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Sport
Offerings
Coffee
Comfort food
Late-night food
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Dining options
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets
Toilet
Crowd
Family friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Menus
Burgers
Brute Burger
Cheese Brute Burger
Sandwiches
Italian BeefUS$5.79
Italian Beef with Mozzarella CheeseUS$6.39
Hot Dogs
Hot DogUS$2.69
Chicago DogUS$2.99
Hawaiian Shave Ice
Hawaiian Ice
Ice Cream Novelties
Flying SaucerUS$1.39
Chip WhichUS$2.89
Frozen BananaUS$2.29
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Reviews The Highland Queen Drive In
Tricia Sbertoli
19-04-2026
Had dinner and ice cream here. The food was great and very reasonably priced. 5 of us ate for less than $50, which is rather rare! The cheese fries were great. They offer both soft serve ice cream and scooped Chocolate Shoppe ice cream. The ice cream was delicious. There was seating inside and out, but it was very noisy inside.
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace
Oddit T
02-04-2026
I'll have to start this with thoughts on the food. It's not great. Its food you can make at home in the same amount of time for way cheaper. The burger is a frozen patty you can get at Walmart. Of course you can buy a pizza puff but the cheese on the fries is something that taste bland. Not thing special about the food. The desert choices that involve the soft serve is where this place excels. Basic cones to a mixed ice cream flurry most of the selection is great. Pricey but its good. Not many places like this im close proximity. All in all good for a ice cream cone ect not a place for food.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Steven Zlatic
10-03-2026
What a great little find! Ice cream was really good and prices were kind of reasonable. We found they had an excellent selection of ice creams and toppings in floats malts dishes, cups, etc.
We tried a mint chocolate chip shake, soft serve dipped ice cream cone, Superman and a cookie dough McFlurry.
Portion sizes were really reasonable, the seating had a mixture of shaded options … round tables and rectangular that were clean and had napkins on rolls accessible for little spills.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free of charge parking lot
Gina B
11-02-2026
Awesome food, friendly service, and great prices! We'll definitely be back! Fiance got the double cheese brute, I got a regular cheese brute, we shared an order of onion rings and cheese fries. Everything was amazing, and even though we were super full, we couldn't leave without trying the ice cream! I had a chocolate malt, and my fiance got a butterscotch dipped waffle cone. Yum! Definitely check this place out if you're in the area!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cheese Fries, Brute Cheeseburger
Parking options
Free of charge parking lot
simon guevara
16-01-2026
Super fun old school ice cream with fast food vibes! The kids love it. The workers are friendly and quick. They serve good quality ice cream. I like to order a medium twist cone and when I get I get it feel like, “WOW! That’s a MEDIUM!?”
John A. Cerveny
09-12-2025
The highland queen never goes out of style. Loved it as a kid. Its been about 30 years since I've been there and the food and malts were just as good now as they were in the 70's, 80's, and 90's.
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Group size
1 person, 2 people, 3-4 people
Seating type
Indoor dining area
T Bal
24-11-2025
This one is complicated. Definitely got the the atmosphere and the ice cream. The food however was not good. You pay 6.00 for a burger that is paper thin,plus I had a hair in my food. I didnt say anything but it did ruin my appetite. Looked like a beard hair, last hope. Anyway they have Hersheys icee's cream too, so get get ya some. Ok selection. Whenever we bring some of the kids, now we had 7 of them with us. Our bill is never cheap, but I would def say the food wasnt very good and NOT worth the price.
Evie Slavic
11-07-2025
Been going here since my 42 year old was born and now she brings her kids here. New owner the last few years. Local guy who grew up here. Kept the charm but updated many things! Great service! Still have the great soft serve that you can get dipped etc but brought in Chocolate Shoppe ice cream from Madison. High quality! Delicious! My favorite chocolate! Now I don't have to drive to the far north suburbs to get it!! Great tradition!
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Wait time
No wait
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free of charge parking lot
Kid-friendliness
Great for kids!
Gabriel Bokich
27-05-2025
This place is a complete gem. They maintain that 80s vibe while serving the great classics! Their prices are insanely good. As long as they keep their prices the same this place will be one of the best spots in the Midwest!
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Ryan
05-05-2025
Great place, great food, great prices!! Ordered a jumbo dog and burger which was delicious, an Italian Beef which my nephew devoured, grilled cheese was very tasty, and a bunch of fries.
Everything about this place was awesome.
Reviews The Highland Queen Drive In