I’ve got this never-ending Burger Bucket List. Mac’s Drive-Thru in Gainesville, Florida, had been on it for at least five years. Unfortunately, the operating hours had made it difficult for me to grab a burger here, but at last, the planets aligned.
Mac’s Drive-Thru was opened in 1987 by the same fellow who had opened up the Sandwich Inn nearby in 1963. It makes sense since, at first glance, the buildings have some similarities.
Mac’s is a double drive-thru with a walk-up order window. The sizes of the menus are different, though with Mac’s Drive-Thru being much more straightforward.
When we arrived at Mac’s Drive-Thru, the line was ridiculously long. Marcela talked me into staying because I was ready to bolt. She pointed out that I’d wanted to eat here for years and had deviated from the initially scheduled travel plan by about 30 minutes to eat one of Mac’s burgers.
The truth is the line moved fast, and I’m glad I stayed; it was worth it. Marcela was right!
BEAST – 0
Señora BEAST – 1
Mac’s Drive-Thru Burgers
Marcela had her cheeseburger with all of the available toppings: Lettuce•Tomato•Onion•Ketchup•Mustard•Mayo•Pickles.
Your buddy, aka me, topped my double cheeseburger with the condiments I enjoyed back when I was a mini-Burger Beast: Ketchup•Mustard•Mayo. I like to refer affectionately to those three as the holy trinity of fast food condiments.
I spent the entire time between bites of the burger talking about how great it was, which tells you everything you need to know.
Mac’s Drive-Thru
129 NW 10th Avenue
Gainesville, FL
(352) 378-9842
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Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday CLOSED