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Utica, OH (1)
Van Wert, OH (3)
West Lafayette, OH (1)
Wooster, OH (1)

Rating Location Cost Comments
Not yet rated Doug's Classic '57 Diner
2031 South Rockhill Ave.
Alliance, Ohio 44601
330/821-2887
N 40 54.090 / W 81 6.962
Unknown May 2010 - Thanks to Michelle P.
Mon-Thur 7a-9p, Fri 7a-11p, Sat-Sun 8a-8p.

Not yet
rated Ashland-Wooster Drive In
1134 East Main Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805
419/281-2658
N 40 51.904 / W 82 17.662
$2.30
(2009)
2010 - Thanks to Jaimie S.
Open 7 days a week, late February through mid November.

Not yet rated Whipple's Dairy Twist
3 E. High Street
Ashley, Ohio 43003
Unknown phone
N 40 24.540 / W 82 57.314
Unknown May 2009 - Thanks to Jon G.

Not yet rated Grandma Betty's Dairy Bar
503 N. Main Street
Attica, Ohio 44807
419/426-4351
N 41 4.267 / W 82 53.066
Unknown Dec 2009 - Thanks to Bruce B.

3 chickens Schaffner's Drive In
601 W. Market Street
Baltimore, Ohio 43105
740/862-6832
N 39 50.737 / W 82 36.521
Photograph
$2.89
(Oct 2009)
Oct 2008 - Good sandwich on a large bun.
Open 4/1 through 10/31. Mon-Sat 10:30-9:00, Sun 11:30-9:00

Not yet rated Jean's Dairy Belle
8 Main Street
Bellville, Ohio 44813
419/886-3122
N 40 37.416 / W 82 30.679
$2.25
(Oct 2008)
Open March through September.

Not yet rated Sun-Days
3801 W State Route 12
Bettsville, Ohio 44815
419/986-6331
N 41 14.7756 / W 83 14.083
Unknown 2010 - Thanks to Carol Y.

Not yet rated Gus & Maggie's Dairy-Deli
7117 State Route 4
Bloomville, Ohio 44818
419/988-3541
N 40 57.712 / W 82 56.296
Unknown 2007 - Thanks to Tonya R.
A landmark location to the locals.

Not yet rated Dari Freeze
595 S. Main Street
Bluffton, OH 45817
419/369-4050
N 40 53.229 / W 83 53.990
$3.25/$2.50
(Oct 2008)
Oct 2008 - Closed in the winter (Oct - March). Nice looking drive-in.
Aug 2008 - Thanks to Bobbi P.

Not yet
rated South Side Six
737 South Main Street
Bowling Green, OH 43402
419/352-8639
N 41 21.885 / W 83 39.024
$2.99
(Jun 2009)
June 2009 - Thanks to Dan S. who would give it 3 hens. Comes with a side of fries for $2.99 ($1.99 on Mondays). While you are there, you can also buy the best Hummus in all of the Midwest.

Not yet
rated Dairy Queen
1107 East High Street
Bryan, OH 43506
419/636-7925
N 41 28.480 / W 84 32.100
Unknown Thanks to Carolyn B.
Not yet rated Eric's All American Ice Cream Factory
1922 Center Street
Bryan, OH 43506
419/633-2690
N 41 27.834 / W 84 33.990
Unknown 2009 - Thanks to Deb and Don D.
Mon-Fri 11a-9p, Sat-Sun 12p-9p

1
chicken Duke & Duchess
1880 East Mansfield Street
Bucyrus, Ohio 44820
419/562-0888
N 40 48.768 / W 82 56.874
$1.69
(Oct 2008)
2008 - Sorry Tonya, we didn't like this sandwich. Way too sloppy and a taste that we we're used to. Maybe we caught them on a bad day.
2007 - Thanks to Tonya R.
A landmark location to the locals.

2 chickens Shakes Pizza & Creams
2902 17th Street SW
Canton, Ohio 44706
330/455-5562
N 40 46.833 / W 81 24.462
Photograph
$2.50
(Oct 2009)
Oct 2009 - Thick bun, unique flavor, yellow in color, not your average sandwich but with lots of chicken.
May 2009 - Thanks to Jan
Sun-Thur 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11
Open year-round
Not yet
rated Woody's Root Beer Stand
2303 Fulton Road NW
Canton, Ohio 44709
330/455-2900
N 40 49.289 / W 81 23.559
Unknown April 2010 - Thanks to Christine T.
Open April - September. They call them creamed chicken sandwiches. They also have good root beer.

Not yet rated Kent's Kones
3940 Columbus Road
Centerburg, Ohio 43011
740/625-5555
N 40 17.963 / W 82 42.213
Unknown
(Jan 2009)
2009 - Thanks to John D.

Not yet rated Columbus Grove Dairy Whip
102 N Main Street
Columbus Grove, Ohio 45830
419/659-5241
N 40 55.225 / W 84 3.523
$2.25
(Apr 2010)
April 2010 - Thanks to Michelle and Kassie S.
Mon-Sat 11a-8p, Sun 1p-8p. They use chicken breast meat only. No canned meat, no dark meat.

Not yet rated Waynes Tastee Freeze
1431 Chestnut Street
Coshocton, Ohio 43812
740/622-4827
N 40 16.554 / W 81 50.840
Unknown 2009 - Thanks to Tom M.

Not yet
rated Cravings Ice Cream & Sandwich Shoppe
875 South Clinton Street
Defiance, Ohio 43512
419/784-1600
N 41 16.796 / W 84 22.130
Unknown 2008 - Thanks to Shelly K.
Not yet rated Eric's All American Ice Cream Factory
1830 East Second Street
Defiance, OH 43512
419/770-2422
N 41 16.968 / W 84 19.870
Unknown 2009 - Thanks to Deb and Don D.
Mon-Fri 11a-9p, Sat-Sun 12p-9p
Not yet rated Eric's All American Ice Cream Factory
1912 Baltimore Street
Defiance, Ohio 43512
419/784-2422
N 41 16.610 / W 84 23.572
Unknown 2008 - Thanks to Shelly K.

Not yet
rated Shady Bowl Speedway
9872 Flowing Well Road
DeGraff, Ohio 43318
937/585-9456
N 40 15.252 / W 83 56.195
Unknown June 2010 - Thanks to Valerie D.
--- This is NOT a drive in! ---

3
chickens Dairy Point
303 East Winter Street
Delaware, OH 43015
740/367-1355
N 40 17.959 / W 83 03.213
$2.00
(Oct 2008)
2008 - Plain bun. Good basic sandwich.
Open 11-8 daily.

Not yet
rated The Creamery
252 North Canal Street
Delphos, OH 45833
419/695-4450
N 40 50.645 / W 84 20.462
Unknown 2008 - Thanks to Sharon L.
Not yet rated A&W
924 East 5th Street
Delphos, OH 45833
419/695-1632
N 40 50.818 / W 84 19.903
Unknown 2008 - Thanks to Sharon L.

Not yet
rated Fundays Root Beer Stand
1124 N Wooster Ave.
Dover, Ohio 44622
330/343-8856
N 40 31.849 / W 81 28.987
Unknown April 2010 - Thanks to Christine T.
Open April - September. They call them creamed chicken sandwiches.

3
chickens Dari Twist
1340 Main Street
Dresden, Ohio 43821
740/754-1695
N 40 06.844 / W 82 00.411
Photograph
$2.50
(Oct 2009)
Oct 2009 - Same basic sandwich. Chickeny.
Jul 2002 - Good basic sandwich
Open March to first week in Oct.

Not yet rated Dairy Queen
1204 North County Line Street
Fostoria, Ohio 44830
419/435-7858
N 41 10.267 / W 83 25.253
Unknown Mar 2009 - Thanks to Cindy M.
Open spring to fall

Not yet rated Taste of Country Bulk Food Store
138 North Main Street
Fredericktown, Ohio 43019
740/694-3111
N 40 28.978 / W 82 32.587
Unknown June 2009 - Thanks to Sue and Dick E.
There is a tiny deli in the store.

Not yet rated Woody's Drive In
1630 East State Street
Fremont, Ohio 43420
419/332-9790
N 41 20.428 / W 83 5.260
$1.95
July 2009
July 2009 - Thanks to Jenn W.
Seasonal
Not yet rated Root's Poultry, Inc.
3721 West State Street
Fremont, Ohio 43420
419/332-0041
N 41 20.428 / W 83 5.260
- July 2009 - Thanks to Jenn W.
--- This is NOT a drive in! ---
You can buy shredded chicken sandwich mix here.
Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-1, closed Sun

Not yet rated Dairy Queen
364 Granville Street
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
614/471-0746
N 40 01.106 / W 82 52.113
$2.50
(Oct 1999)

2 chickens Knuckle Heads
470 South Main Street
Granville, Ohio 43023
740/587-0850
N 40 03.814 / W 82 31.174
$2.60
(Oct 2007)
Oct 2004 - Generous portion on a sesame seed bun. Slightly tough.

1
chicken Moundbuilder's Dairy Bar
251 South 21st Street
Heath, Ohio 43055
740/522-4352
N 40 02.664 / W 82 25.882
Photograph
$2.30
(Oct 2009)
Closed in winter.
Oct 2006 - Plain bun. Still not enough chicken and way too goopy.
Oct 1999 - Not enough chicken
3 chickens Dairy Isle
303 South 30th Street
Heath, Ohio 43056
740/522-1347
N 40 02.574 / W 82 26.528
Photograph
$2.25
(Oct 2009)
Oct 2009 - Same basic good sandwich
Aug 2008 - Still a basic good sandwich
Oct 2006 - Good basic sandwich
1 chicken Dairy Queen
720 Hebron Road
Heath, Ohio 43056
740/522-4004
N 40 01.941 / W 82 26.177
Photograph
$2.29
(Oct 2009)
Oct 2009 - Open 10:30-10 daily.
Oct 2008 - Way too messy to eat by hand. Only $1.99 on Thursdays.

Not yet rated Hayman's Dari Bar
103 West Main Street (at High Street)
Hebron, Ohio 43025
740/928-5101
N 39 57.694 / W 82 29.477
Photograph
$1.90
(Oct 2009)
Closed in winter.
Oct 2007 - Too messy and strange spices. Unique taste.

Not yet rated Dairy Queen
3900 Main Street
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
614/876-4102
N 40 01.881 / W 83 09.670
$2.69
(Aug 2008)
2008

Not yet rated Pied Piper Drive In
502 Huron Street
Huron, Ohio 44839
419/433-2601
N 41 23.424 / W 82 33.418
Unknown Oct 2009 - Thanks to M. M.

Not yet
rated Twisters
551 West Coshocton Street
Johnstown, Ohio 43031
740/967-5300
N 40 08.911 / W 82 41.876
$2.00
(Oct 2006)
Closed December - February.
Walk in or drive through.

Not yet
rated Nicky T's Ice Cream Shop
309 East Main Street
Lexington, Ohio 44904
419/884-1600
N 40 40.797 / W 82 34.338
Unknown 2008 - Thanks to Louann
Not yet rated JB's Drive In Restaurant
265 South Delaware Street
Lexington, Ohio 44904
419/884-0710
N 40 40.424 / W 82 35.454
Unknown 2008 - Thanks to Louann

Not yet
rated Sharon Dairy King
2825 West Elm Street
Lima, OH 45805
419/991-8911
N 40 44.214 / W 84 9.375
Unknown 2009 - Thanks to Deb and Don D.

Not yet
rated Good Times Drive-In
1740 Park Avenue W
Mansfield, Ohio 44906
419/529-9800
N 40 45.588 / W 82 34.601
$2.75
(Oct 2008)
Closed during the winter.
Not yet
rated Dairy Land
800 Springmill Street
Mansfield, Ohio 44906
419/525-2168
N 40 46.976 / W 82 32.560
Unknown 2009 - Thanks to Marvin Z. who stops by every time he is in town.
Tu-Su 10:30-10:00 from early April to the first week of September. Tu-Su 10:30-9:00 from the second week of September to the second week of October. Closed from mid October to early April.
Not yet rated Porky's Drive In
811 Ashland Road (U.S. Route 42)
Mansfield, Ohio 44906
419/589-9933
N 40 46.279 / W 82 29.072
Unknown 2009 - Open year round Monday to Saturday until 8:30 pm; eat in, carryout, and car hop service after winter.
Not yet rated Warrior Drive-In
3393 Park Ave. West
Mansfield/Ontario, Ohio 44906
419/529-8922
N 40 45.590 / W 82 38.186
$2.50
(Mar 2010)
March 2010 - Thanks to Eric H.
Mon-Sat 11-10, open all year.

Not yet
rated Belly Acre
450 S. Main
Mt. Victory, Ohio 43340
937/354-3031
N 40 31.762 / W 83 31.062
Unknown Jan 2010 - Thanks to JP

Not yet
rated Johnson's Country Shoppe
N-527 State Route 108
Napoleon, Ohio 43545
419/592-8537
N 41 21.797 / W 84 7.213
$2.85
(Oct 2009)
Oct 2009 - Open all year with indoor seating. Daily 11-8, Sundays 12:30-8 . Closing later in the summer.
According to the owners: Shredded chicken sandwiches are homemade and are our best selling sandwich. Our website is badly outdated. A new site is under way and will be up and running soon.
Oct 2009 - Thanks to Carolyn R.

2 chickens Sunoco - Schmidty's Gas & Convenience
17255 Nashport Road
Nashport, OH 43830
740/763-4440
N 41 21.797 / W 84 7.213
Photograph
$2.25
(Oct 2009)
Oct 2009 - Open all year. Mon-Fri 5-10, Sat 6-10, Sun 7-10.
Do it yourself sandwich.

4 chickens O'Moos
1872 Cherry Valley Road
Newark, Ohio 43055
740/522-0707
N 40 02.597 / W 82 28.071
Photograph
$2.25
(Aug 2008)
Aug 2008 - Note: Mick's Dari Stop changed hands and is now called O'Moos.
About the best sandwich at a drive in.
2 chickens (Fetter's) Dairy Isle
471 West Church Street
Newark, Ohio 43055
740/345-5315
N 40 03.444 / W 82 25.257
Photograph
$2.25
(Oct 2009)
Open all year.
Oct 2009 - To goopy this year and too much pepper.
Oct 2007 - Typical sandwich. Plain bun.
1 chicken (Fetter's) Dairy Isle
527 East Main Street
Newark, Ohio 43055
740/345-7711
N 40 03.547 / W 82 22.766
Photograph
$2.25
(Oct 2009)
Aug 2008 - Good basic sandwich but just a little bit messy.
Oct 2007 - A bit messy. No longer too spicy.
Oct 2006 - A bit goopy and a bit spicy.
3 1/2
chickens Holly's Dairy Bar
182 National Drive
Newark, Ohio 43055
740/323-1330
N 40 02.872 / W 82 24.191
Photograph
$2.45
(Oct 2009)
Oct 2009 - Good sandwich, a cut above.
Mon-Sat 11-9, Sun 12-9. Open all year.
Aug 2008 - Good flavor and good portion on a plain bun but too goopy.
Oct 2007 - Good flavor. Generous portion on a plain bun.
1 chickens Dairy Queen
1775 North 21st Street
Newark, Ohio 43055
740/366-6210
N 40 05.766 / W 82 25.584
Photograph
$2.29
(Aug 2008)
Aug 2008 - Still too messy. Some 'foreign' stuff in the chicken. Only $1.99 on Thursdays.
Oct 2006 - Really messy but good taste. Lots of chicken.

Not yet rated Dairy Duchess
64 West Main Street
New Concord, Ohio 43762
740/826-4150
N 39 59.598 / W 81 44.351
$2.50
(Aug 2008)


2 chickens Don's Dairy
401 South Main Street
New Hampshire, Ohio 45870
419/568-2378
N 40 33.367 / W 83 57.240
$2.00
(Jul 2002)
Jul 2002 - Plain bun. Goopy and salty.

Not yet
rated Dairy Queen
13190 Deshler Road
North Baltimore, Ohio 45872
419/257-2610
N 41 10.372 / W 83 39.210
Unknown Oct 2009 - Thanks to Emily R.

Not yet
rated Ro's Custard Creations
1166 South Main Street
North Canton, Ohio 44720
330/494-8519
N 40 51.990 / W 81 23.880
Photograph
Unknown Jul 2010 - Thanks to Stacy J.

Not yet rated K C's Lunch Counter
620 West High Street
Orrville, Ohio 44667
330/682-6921
N 40 50.623 / W 81 46.301
Unknown 2009 - Thanks to Art who reports their chicken sandwiches are very good and very messy to eat!
Open all year.

Not yet
rated Doug & Edna's Ice Cream
417 East Washington Street (Route 12)
Pandora, Ohio 45877
419/384-3344
N 40 56.959 / W 83 57.400
$2.35
(Dec 2009)
2009 - Thanks to Kim who reports they have one of the best shredded chicken sandwiches with an over sized Nickles bun.
Red building. Open mid March through mid September.

Not yet
rated (Bococks) Dairy Hut
42 South Main Street
Pataskala, Ohio 43062
Unknown phone
N 40 00.123 / W 82 40.473
Photograph
$2.50
(Oct 2009)
Closed in winter.

Not yet rated Rudy's Dairy Bar
28572 Oregon Road
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
419/666-6943
N 41 33.861 / W 83 32.259
Unknown July 2009 - Thanks to Jenn W.
Seasonal

2 chickens Dairy Queen
541 Hill Road N
Pickerington, OH 43147
614/837-8676
N 39 53.730 / W 82 45.803
Photograph
$2.99
(Oct 2009)
2009 - Too goopy and a bit dissapointing.
Open year round, daily 11-10.
2008 - Thanks to Jim I.

Not yet rated Curbside Cones
2 South Franklin Street
Richwood, OH 43344
740/943-3607
N 40 25.579 / W 83 17.805
Unknown 2008 - Thanks to Michele who reports these are fabulous!
Open 5:30 am to 9 pm.

Not yet rated Tastee Twirl
221 South Main Street
Rockford, OH 45882
419/363-3430
N 40 41.420 / W 84 38.784
Unknown 2008 - Thanks to Jenne F.

3 chickens Tastee Treet Dairy Bar
1044 East Spring Street
St. Marys, OH 45885
419/394-3784
N 40 32.782 / W 84 22.386
$2.50
(Oct 2008)
Oct 2008 - A little goopy but very tasty. Cute place. Open all year, Mon-Fri 11-8, Sat-Sun 12-7.
Aug 2008 - Thanks to Barbara A.

Not yet
rated Golly-Gee Drive-In
405 East Perkins Ave.
Sandusky, OH 44870
419/626-3054
N 41 25.973 / W 82 41.543
Photograph
Unknown Jan 2010 - Thanks to Kyle. Kyle gives this one a definite 5 chickens!
Not yet
rated Miller's Poultry Products
8602 State Route 99
Sandusky, OH 44870
419/359-1467
N 41 20.043 / W 82 44.832
Unknown Jan 2010 - Thanks to an anonymous tip.
--- This is NOT a drive in! ---
You can buy shredded turkey sandwich mix here. Our anonymous tipster says it beats Roots shredded chicken mix.

Not yet
rated Paul's Drive In
17 Church Street
Shelby, Ohio 44875
419/342-3201
N 40 52.893 / W 82 39.786
Unknown 2008 - Thanks to Jill R.

Not yet
rated Dairy Queen
721 North Bechtle Ave.
Springfield, OH 45504
937/325-9572
N 39 56.070 / W 83 50.046
Unknown 2008

2
chickens El Ducko's Restaurant & Dairy
401 South Wooster Ave.
Strasburg, OH 44680
330/878-5213
N 40 35.624 / W 81 31.570
Photograph
$2.69
(Oct 2009)
Oct 2009 - Goopy on a toasted egg roll.
Mar 2009 - Thanks to Erin C.
They call them creamed chicken sandwiches.
Open all year, shorter hours in the winter.

4
chickens Creme Corner
60 North Columbus Street
Sunbury, Ohio 43074
740/965-2531
N 40 14.657 / W 82 51.567
$2.09
(Oct 2008)
2008 - Good tasting sandwich but a bit messy. Served on a very soft egg bun.
2007 - Thanks to Brenda P.
Open 12:00-8:30, April-October.

Not yet rated Buckeye Breeze Thru
14830 State Route 13
Thornville, Ohio 43076
740/246-4759
N 39 54.956 / W 82 24.507
Photograph
$2.65
(Oct 2009)
2009 - Thanks to Joyce.
1.9 miles south of I-70 at the corner of Zion Road/Blackbird Lane.
Open 9-9 daily.
No chicken sandwiches on Sunday.

4 chickens Dari Shack
28 West Columbus Road
Utica, Ohio 43080
740/892-3999
N 40 13.774 / W 82 27.178
Photograph
$2.60
(Oct 2009)
Oct 2009 - Good as ever. This thing is still a full meal.
Aug 2008 - Good flavor. Generous portion on a large sesame seed bun.
Open all year. Mon-Sat 11-9, Sun 12-9.
On south side of SR 62 just 100' west of SR 13.
Oct 2006 - Good flavor. Large sesame seed bun.

Not yet
rated BK Drive In Root Beer Stand
835 West Main Street
Van Wert, Ohio 45891
419/238-1685
N 40 52.345 / W 84 35.661
$1.90
(Jun 2009)
Jun 2009 - Open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Not yet rated Dairy Queen
1222 S Shannon Street
Van Wert, Ohio 45891
419/238-0222
N 40 51.455 / W 84 35.867
Unknown Jun 2009
Not yet rated Rocky Top Ice Cream
500 West Ervin Road
Van Wert, Ohio 45891
419/238-4800
N 40 51.530 / W 84 35.400
Unknown Jun 2009 - Seasonal

Not yet rated Dari Hut
408 East Main Street
West Lafayette, Ohio 43845
740/545-7579
N 40 16.494 / W 81 44.819
Photograph
$2.75
(Oct 2009)
Closed Dec-Feb.

Not yet rated Dari-Land
306 West Liberty Street
Wooster, Ohio 44691
330/263-1700
N 40 47.850 / W 81 56.610
Unknown Mar 2009 - Thanks to Erin C.
It's not a drive-in in the old-fashioned "waitress comes to your car" sense, but it's a Mom & Pop ice cream shop with a few tables outside, but nothing inside.
Open all year.

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5 chickens "The Best"
4 chickens Near perfection
3 chickens Average
2 chickens You might be disappointed
1 chicken Still a lot better than a hamburger
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Started Summer of 1999, last updated Summer of 2010.
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