A San Andreas Landmark
Patio Drive In sits at 284 W St Charles St in San Andreas, CA 95249, United States. It is a local landmark diner, the kind of place people can find by street name and by habit. The address places it squarely in town, with a clear spot for a breakfast stop, a lunch break, or a dinner run.
The name fits the setting. Patio Drive In belongs to San Andreas and carries that local identity in the everyday way it serves. Guests come for made to order dishes and a familiar diner room, then settle in for a meal that feels tied to the city rather than set apart from it. The place has stayed part of the local map for over 65 years, and that long run shows in how plainly it does the basics.
Gallery
Photos show the room, the counter, and the outdoor seating.
Good to Know
Useful details for parking, access, and payment are here.
- Planning your visit
- Accepts reservations Reservations are accepted, so guests can plan ahead for a meal and arrive with a table already set aside.
- Parking
- Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot Guests can use free street parking or the free parking lot and walk in from either side of the property.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet support a visit that moves from arrival to table with fewer barriers.
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards · NFC mobile payments Guests can settle the bill with a card or a tap-to-pay device after ordering at the counter or from a table.
- Children
- Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu Families can seat younger children in high chairs and choose from the kids' menu before the meal starts.
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside Dogs are allowed outside, so guests can plan to sit in the outdoor area with a dog nearby.
- Who comes here
- Family friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists The room suits family meals, group stops, LGBTQ+ guests, and tourists who want a casual place to eat.
- Atmosphere
- Casual · Cosy · Quiet The space stays casual, cosy, and quiet, with a low-key room that works for a meal without much fuss.
Made-to-order food from a local San Andreas landmark.
Opening Hours
See the days and times before you come in.
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Wednesday 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Thursday 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Friday 7:30 AM–7 PM
- Saturday 7:30 AM–7 PM
- Sunday 7:30 AM–5 PM
Ways To Order
Patio Drive In serves dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services. Each option changes the visit in a practical way. Dine-in suits a seated meal at the counter or in the room. Takeaway works when the food needs to go. Delivery brings the order out to the customer. On-site services keep the focus on in-person service, with counter service guiding the pace.
Outdoor seating adds another place to sit, especially for a short stop that does not need a full table inside. Reservations are accepted, so a meal can be planned ahead. Payment is simple too, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted. For a guest who wants to get in, order, and eat without fuss, the setup stays direct from start to finish. See the nearby menu page at the kitchen’s breakfast-led dishes for the food side of the visit.
A long-running diner with counter service and a local name.
About Patio Drive In
Patio Drive In is a local landmark diner at 284 W St Charles St in San Andreas. It serves American restaurant fare with a diner counter, coffee, breakfast plates, lunch, dinner, and dessert. The space offers dine-in, takeaway, delivery, outdoor seating, and on-site service. Fast service keeps the line moving. Counter service keeps the order simple.
The kitchen builds meals to order. Burgers come with the kind of sides that fit a diner table. Fries, milkshakes, hashbrowns, waffle fries, tater tots, fried mushrooms, corn dogs, and chicken fried steak appear among the most talked-about items. Breakfast runs all day, with omelettes, oatmeal, biscuits and gravy, breakfast sandwiches, and Belgian waffles on the menu. Coffee, hot tea, and hot chocolate round out the morning side.
Patio Drive In has served San Andreas for more than 65 years. It identifies as Asian-owned and women-owned. The setting is casual, cosy, and quiet, with seating inside and out. Families, solo diners, groups, tourists, and kids all fit here. High chairs and a kids' menu support younger guests. Dogs are allowed outside.
Parking includes a free parking lot and free street parking. The restaurant accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet access are part of the site. Hours run Tuesday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 6 PM, Friday and Saturday from 7:30 AM to 7 PM, and Sunday from 7:30 AM to 5 PM.
Parking And Access
The diner includes a wheelchair-accessible car park, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. That makes the path from arrival to table clear. Guests can leave the car in a free parking lot or use free of charge street parking, then head inside without a long walk or a search for a space.
Patio Drive In also suits families and small groups. It is good for kids, with high chairs and a kids' menu. Dogs are allowed outside, so the outdoor seating area can work for a quick stop with a pet. The room stays casual, cosy, and quiet, with the kind of setup that fits a simple meal and an easy arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers cover common questions about visiting and ordering.
What are the opening hours?
The restaurant is closed on Monday. Tuesday through Thursday, it opens from 7:30 AM to 6 PM, Friday and Saturday from 7:30 AM to 7 PM, and Sunday from 7:30 AM to 5 PM. Guests can plan a breakfast stop, a lunch break, or an early dinner around those hours.
Can guests make a reservation?
Reservations are accepted. That gives guests a way to plan ahead before arriving for a meal. It suits a lunch meet-up, a dinner stop, or a visit with a group that wants a table ready.
What payment methods are accepted?
Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Guests can pay at the end of the meal with a card or a tap-to-pay device. That keeps checkout simple for dine-in or takeaway orders.
Is parking available?
Free street parking and a free parking lot are available. Guests can choose whichever is easier for the day and walk in from the car. That helps keep a quick stop simple when arriving for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Is the restaurant accessible for wheelchair users?
Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet are available. Guests can move from the car park into the dining area and stay for the meal with those access points in place. It supports a visit that needs a smoother path through the building.
Can families bring children?
The restaurant is good for kids, and high chairs are available. A kids' menu is also on site. Families can sit down for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and choose what works best for younger diners.
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