Cardinal Drive-In
Classic 1950s-style drive-in on South Broad — burgers, hot dogs, milkshakes, cash only with an ATM on site, and closed Sunday. Old-school Brevard, full stop.
Cardinal Drive-In is the throwback play — a vintage 1950s-style drive-in parked on South Broad that's been part of Brevard's identity for decades. You can pull up for drive-in service or sit inside; either way it's burgers, hot dogs, fries, and the milkshakes you remember from before chain food took over.
The key thing to know is that they do not take cards. Bring cash, or use the ATM inside. People learn this the hard way, so it's worth flagging on the way out the door. Closed Sunday, but otherwise open lunch through dinner, with later Friday and Saturday closes that stretch toward 11 PM.
Not the place for a refined night out, but a great fit if you want a no-pretense post-ride burger or a roadside stop on the way back from a day in the forest.
Key Facts
- Drive: ~19 minutes from property
- Address: 344 S Broad St, Brevard, NC 28712
- Phone: (828) 884-7085
- Hours: Mon–Thu 11 AM–10 PM, Fri–Sat 11 AM–11 PM
- Closed: Sunday
- Notable: 1950s-style drive-in — classic burgers, dogs, and shakes
- Warning: CASH ONLY — ATM available inside
Heads Up
- Cash only — bring cash or use the on-site ATM