Must-try drive-thrus in the Columbia River Gorge

🍅 Sugarpine Drive-In

Don't let the line discourage you — the folks behind the drive-up window work fast, slinging out snacks, salads, sandwiches and soft serve.

• The "waffle" grilled cheese and pulled pork sandwiches are staples, but the seasonal menu truly shines thanks to summer produce.

🍦 East Wind Drive-In

This spot, located along I-84, keeps it straightforward and with reliable, delicious execution every time: Bacon cheeseburgers, salmon sandwiches and french fries are complemented by marionberry cones swirled high.

🧅 K&M Drive-In

Nestled right on the Camas-Washougal border in Washington, a charbroiled burger exists for every appetite on the menu here — from teriyaki-marinated patties with grilled pineapple to the "King of Pain" featuring habanero relish.

• Don't skip the onion rings — beer-battered and served with BBQ sauce — or your choice of milkshakes (over a dozen flavors).

🍔 Twin Peaks

The mantra at this Hood River hotspot is "fresh, never frozen." Every burger is hand-rolled to order and topped with mushrooms, green peppers and onions — the same way it's been served since the 1950s.