George's Drive-In

07/09/2026

Good evening Family and Friends,

I was talking with a customer the other day about how we really haven’t changed much at George’s since my father was running the place.

After thinking about it, I remembered there were a couple things from way back that my dad had taken off the menu — deep fried cauliflower and capicola.

Other than that, I honestly can’t think of much else that ever disappeared. We’ve tried hard to keep George’s the way people remember it. Heck, we even kept the Pochito on the menu.

So I’m asking our longtime George’s family…

Is there anything you remember from the old menu that I may have forgotten?

I’m pretty sure almost everything is still here, but I’d love to hear what you remember.

07/03/2026

Family and Friends, 🇺🇸

We will be closed on the 4th of July so our team can enjoy the holiday with their families.

We’ll be back open the next day at 7:00 AM and ready to serve you!

Also, our 4th of July t-shirts are still available at the window while supplies last.

Thank you for all your support, and we hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙

George’s Drive-In
Burgers • Fries • Freedom

07/01/2026

Kalo Mhna!

Wishing everyone a beautiful July filled with health, happiness, and prosperity.

I know June was a little quiet on updates, but I was blessed to take my family and my mom to Greece, hoping she could enjoy the village one more time. As many of you know, my mom has Alzheimer’s, and it has progressed greatly over the last few months. The trip had its ups and downs, but we also had some very special moments together, and I’m grateful we were able to capture them.

Also, since I was away, the 4th of July shirts were not passed out yet. Please pick up your shirts at the window. They are $15 each. For anyone who didn’t pre-order, I have about 5 of each size, S–2X, available while they last.

We will be closed on the 4th of July, as we are every year. Please be safe, enjoy the holiday, and have a great time celebrating with family and friends.

Looking forward to a great summer and seeing everyone again soon. Thank you, as always, for all the support, love, and understanding. ❤️

George’s Drive-In
Burgers • Fries • Freedom
Riverside, California
Since 1974 🇺🇸

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day! 💙

Today we celebrate all the dads, grandpas, stepdads, and father figures who make every day a little better with their love, guidance, and hard work.

My dad is always on my mind, but especially on Father's Day, his birthday, and April 19th. I hope we've made him proud of everything he worked so hard to create. Thank you for being the role model I needed and for surrounding me with other role models who helped shape the person I am today.

One of my greatest goals is to do the same for my daughters—to lead by example, provide opportunities, and create a legacy of family, hard work, and community that they can be proud of.

To all the fathers in our community, thank you for everything you do. We appreciate the sacrifices, lessons, and love you give every day.

Bring Dad in for a great meal and let us help make his day special.

📍 Join us today at George's Drive In
🍔 Good food. Great family. Lasting memories.

05/30/2026

It was great to catch up with Richard, owner of The Sub Station. Between the two of us, there’s over 100 years of local business experience standing in this photo — Richard started in 1972, and George’s Drive-In has been serving our community since 1974.

Unfortunately, I won’t be able to be there for Richard’s final day on June 20, but I was honored to spend some time with him and hear some of his stories. Building and maintaining a successful business for over 50 years is no small accomplishment.

Wishing Richard all the best in retirement and whatever adventures come next. Thank you for your years of dedication to the community—you’ve certainly earned it!

05/29/2026

🍔 NATIONAL BURGER DAY at George’s Drive-In 🍔
Today’s the day to celebrate America’s favorite meal the right way 🇺🇸🔥

From classic cheeseburgers to loaded bacon avocado stacks, George’s has been serving Riverside burger legends since 1974. Fresh beef, grilled to order, piled high, and made with that old-school drive-in flavor you can’t fake.

🍟 Burgers
🍔 Fries
🦅 Freedom

Pull up hungry and celebrate National Burger Day with us today!

📍George’s Drive-In – Riverside, CA

05/27/2026

Hey family and friends…

Sorry I’ve been busy. We’ve been working hard on improving what we can around here. I’m not neglecting you guys — I just honestly haven’t put much thought into what to post about lately.

So how about an old story about Harvey?

If you didn’t know Harvey, he worked for my mom and dad for probably 40 years. I used to close with him at the Cactus.

One night he says, “Hey, let’s change the deep fryer oil for Chief.” That’s what he called my dad.

I said, “Okay… why don’t you do it if you know how.”

So Harvey starts changing the oil, and then suddenly I hear him scream, “Oh no!”

I’m like, “What?!”

I look over and there’s oil EVERYWHERE.

He didn’t drop anything… he just wasn’t paying attention and grabbed a plastic pickle bucket to drain the oil into. That hot oil went through that bucket like butter.

For the next two hours we did everything we could to get it cleaned up before my dad got back.

Sure enough, Dad walks in, looks at us, and says, “You dummies.”

Then he just turned around and walked back out.

I still laugh thinking about it now… but at the time, yeah, it really sucked.

And if you’re wondering about Harvey, I talked to him a few months ago. He’s doing well and living in Hemet. He also hates when I tell people that story… but oh well.

Talk to everyone soon. Thanks.

05/23/2026

Good evening, Family & Friends

If you’d like to add a shirt to my employee order, please DM me your quantity and sizes.

Pricing will probably be:
• S–XL: around $16
• Larger sizes: a few dollars more

The shirts I usually order typically go up to 3X, but I’m checking other brands for additional sizes.

I’ll be placing the employee order on 6/10 so we can have them ready before 7/1.

For anyone outside the area, the shirts are also available on the website for shipping https://shop.georgesdrivein.com. If you’re local, ordering through me and picking up in-store helps save on shipping costs.

Thank you all so much for the support ❤️🤍💙

05/22/2026

Thank you to Tricia for sending me this.

Roadside favorites do not stick around since 1974 by accident. They survive because people keep coming back hungry and leaving happy. Simple as that.

05/21/2026

Good afternoon family and friends,

Today I was driving to meet up with friends for lunch at Sonora Grill . Another friend who runs a great restaurant. If you're in Moreno Valley, give him a try.

On the way, I noticed Joe’s Italian. I used to go there years ago. It’s been sold a few times over the years, but it still says Joe’s.

It got me thinking about my restaurant.

If all the places through the years had kept the same name, our place would probably now be considered close to 75 years in business. We’ve personally operated the same business for over 52 years, but the corner of 9910 Magnolia has been serving burgers to this community since the 1950s.

I’ve worked hard to keep my parents’ place going because I wanted to continue their legacy. But really, it’s become something bigger than that. It’s the legacy of a community restaurant that has been here for generations.

If you only knew the effort it takes to keep something like this going, you’d probably think I was crazy. But I’ve never been afraid of hard work.

I truly appreciate all the kind comments and support people have sent me over these past few months. It means more than you know. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Side note — another longtime business owner and friend is being forced to close after 54 years on June 30th. Richard at The Sub Station by UCR. If you’ve never stopped by there, give them a try and thank him for all the years.

Independent restaurants understand each other. We’ve spent decades serving our communities, raising families through these businesses, and trying our best to give people a place that feels familiar.

The restaurant business has changed a lot over the years, but we’re still here.

And as long as people keep walking through those doors, we’ll keep showing up every day and doing what we’ve always done.

05/20/2026

So here is my next project. The photos are AI so not 100% but I was thinking I wanted to change the layout to give options for larger groups.

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We’re exploring new dining room ideas at George’s Drive In — combining our classic retro booth style with a more open, flexible seating layout for families, groups, quick lunches, and everything in between.

The goal:
✅ More comfort
✅ More flexibility
✅ Better flow
✅ Same George’s feel you know and love

Some guests love the cozy booth experience… others prefer open seating and larger tables. Why not both?

These are early concept ideas, but we’d love to hear from YOU:

👉 Which seating style would you choose?
❤️ Classic booths
👍 Open banquette seating
🔥 A mix of both