Welcome to Blue Top Drive In
Welcome to Blue Top Drive In, where nostalgia meets deliciousness in a vibrant 50s-themed diner atmosphere. Established as a classic American drive-in, Blue Top offers mouthwatering burgers and a showcase of car culture, complete with charming carhops. Whether you savor the famous Cruiser Burgers or indulge in crispy beer-battered onion rings, each bite evokes a sense of comfort and joy. Enjoy live music and special events like cruiser nights while dining under the stars. With options for takeout, delivery, and outdoor seating, Blue Top Drive In ensures a fun and memorable dining experience for families, friends, and car enthusiasts alike.
- 8801 Indianapolis Blvd Highland, IN 46322 United States Hotline: (219) 838-1233
Welcome to Blue Top Drive In, a delightful homage to American dining, nestled at 8801 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland, IN. This charming diner invites you to experience the essence of classic drive-in culture, complete with carhops serving you right at your vehicle, as you relish mouthwatering burgers and shakes.
With a reputation built on nostalgic charm and hearty fare, Blue Top Drive In has become a beloved hub for locals and travelers alike. The ambiance screams 50s and 60s, with vintage memorabilia adorning the walls, immersing you in a past era where food was simple yet flavorful. As you drive up, expect to find dedicated carhops ready to assist, adding to the delightful nostalgia.
Now let’s talk about what truly captures the heart — the menu. Customers have raved about the Cruiser Burgers and Blue Top Burger, both earning rave reviews for their juicy taste and satisfying portions. One could get lost in the extensive variety of burgers available, catering to different palates. Of course, no visit would be complete without indulging in their famous milkshakes, often regarded as a 5-star experience by many, perfectly thick and full of flavor.
For appetizers, the Fried Mozzarella Sticks and the claims about their World's Largest Fries keep patrons coming back for more, even if expectations have been playfully tempered. As you dine, don’t miss the chance to enjoy the lively outdoor atmosphere, with live music events and “cruiser nights” that invite guests with classic cars to showcase their rides.
Here, dining is not just about eating; it is an experience. From the exciting environment to the fantastic service, as emphasized by patrons like Rick B. and Nick C., who appreciated the attentiveness and friendly demeanor of the staff, every visit feels like a special occasion. You can bring the whole family, as Blue Top Drive In is friendly to kids and even welcomes dogs!
In Summary:
- Classic Drive-In Experience: Nostalgic ambiance with excellent carhop service.
- Delicious Menu: Variety of burgers, mouthwatering shakes, and appetizing sides.
- Family-Friendly: Great for group gatherings and suitable for all ages.
- Special Events: Check out the marquee for live music and themed nights.
Whether you choose to dine in or opt for their convenient takeout and delivery services, Blue Top Drive In is a treasure not to be missed. It's where classic American dining meets a timeless experience that’s enjoyable for everyone. So head on over, and discover why this gem has garnered such a loyal following.

Absolutely love this throwback to the 50s and 60s ... a real live drive-in restaurant that still has carhops working the drive up sections under the awning. Now while you can also dine in at the limited seating inside, it is more fun to do it the old-fashioned way. BTW the carhops who work the drive up also work the dine in seating, and they were excellent ... always showing up just about when you needed something. Great service. The only hard thing here is ordering outside because one can't always see every part of the menu boards tacked up under the awning ... lucky enough, the carhops bring you the full menu. Food wise: we shared an order of Fried Mozzarella Sticks (4 star good, and they only needed just a bit longer frying to make the cheese inside creamy) and we shared an order of what they bill as the largest/best serving of fries in the world (another 4 star offering that was good, but barely fed two ... let alone being the "largest"). For mains: two of us had the Cruiser Burgers (both 5 star burgers), and the last in our party had the Blue Top Burger (4 star excellent with grilled onions). Just for fun, we also tried a Chicken Taco (3 star stuff, and not really their specialty). Our group had two shakes (5 star stuff here). As a drive-in, Blue Top also knows how to have some fun: they have live music outside from time to time, and they offer "cruiser nights" when customers can drive in their muscle cars and park in the attached lot. You just have to pass by every day and read the marquee outside to know what's going on that evening or weekend. The ambiance inside is true to its 50s roots with nostalgic pictures of car drivers and their machines all over the walls. All in all, this drive-in is true to its classic car roots. Open all year. Recommended.

My friend and I drove in we got the Western Burger and Western Chicken. Once the hot waitress brought them over, I was eager to eat my juicy sandwich. The food was mouthwatering. Once we finished our hearty meals we left a great tip and drove home surprised with the great service and delicious food.

Such a fun place to go eat, especially when it's nice out. The service was very good also, and was able to give us their opinions when we couldn't decide on which dish to order. It's a fun time, good drive-in food, and a summer must if you enjoy old cars.

The chicken wrap was great and so was the burger! The shakes were over the top delicious. The only thing I would change would have been once we got our food if our waitress would have come to the car to see if we needed anything else. She asked when she dropped the food off and that was the last time we saw her. So you need to remember everything you may need at that time. Overall super yummy food! Worth the stop!

I've been driving by this place for 20yrs. I have always said, I need to eat there, well the day finally came... It was a solid drive-in diner. This place has a lot of character, it is unique. I don't understand why people flock to chain burger places that are terrible. This place feels like America , The onion rings are beer battered ,light crisp and home made. There are 10+ burger choices. The fries were crisp thin and delicious. They serve Pepsi products... I had a double cheeseburger, my lovely wife had the mushroom Swiss. The only negative was the mushrooms were canned but that's me being picky. I look forward to bringing my girls here in the future, utilizing the car hops!!!! Did I forget to mention they have car hops?! Definitely will stop here from now on while in the area...or make a trip for one of the car shows. Maybe see you there... Enjoy #ghostlygourmet #AlfieEats

We returned....service was excellent. Her name was Pinky and she did a grest job. I had a philly cheesesteak and my sone his customary western burger. Food was great as always...moving them up a star for mich improved service.j'espère que vous passez un bon week-end