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Johnnie's Drive In

908 E Main St, Tupelo, MS
662.842.6748
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Ranked #8 of 72 restaurants in Tupelo
Cuisines: American
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Manchester, United Kingdom
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39 reviews 39 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Being from the UK this felt like a typical American diner, and I am willing to believe it was Elvis' favourite! Very basic food but this felt authentic. The staff were really friendly.

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Corby, United Kingdom
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

very basic and great prices we were there for about a hour and people where queing to get in. the food was lovely the only problem was the toilets were out of order

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Alabama
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

The food is good, but the folks are even better! Even the other customers were friendly and welcomed us! Can't get no better than that!

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58 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

This place has been here for years. The menu has been relatively unchanged during this time. They have sliced barbeque, regular hamburgers and the Johnnie Burger. Unbelievably good for a dough burger. You owe it to yourself to try one. Other foods are also available.

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Kitchener, Canada
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Had to come to this place just because Elvis used to eat here. I always thought Elvis had bad tastebuds and now I know he does. The staff was very good and accommadating, taking pictures for people etc. The service is fast and excellent. The place is one of those places that probably hasn't changed much in the last 50... More

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Spartanburg, South Carolina
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62 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

How could you not enjoy a place Elvis liked to eat. He was the king and is still the king. My wife and I sat in the same booth Elvis sat in and we had ice cream and coke just like we were on a date as teenagers. The staff is very friendly and loves to talk about Elvis. I... More

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Tupelo, Mississippi
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22 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

Quaint hamburger joint which is located in Tupelo, Ms. Heck, they even have the booth labeled where Elvis would come in as a child and have his RC cola and moonpie. I have been going to Johnnie's for years and love the atmosphere and food. Great place to grab a burger, fries, or barbeque. The owner, Don Knight, is very... More

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Worcestershire
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25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012 via mobile

Let's be honest the only reason most people go here is because of the ELVIS connection. If you were looking for a good place to eat you would drive straight past. I've eaten here as our tour guide took us here but it looks shabby and not a place I would have chosen to eat. Food passable, friendly enough service... More

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Clane, Ireland
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24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

A chat in a local pharmacy the previous day had sent us to Johnny's , having been told this was Elvis' favourite place to eat! However, they had "Gone to Church", this being Sunday. Never mind, back next morning for breakfast, which is- I suspect- a really good time to eat in Johnny's. Actually breakfast was officially over ( we... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2012

Loved it had lunch in Elvis's booth, took heaps of photographs, food was great, staff were friendly. Great feel about the place!

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