Lew's Drive In

1105 N Washington Ave, Batavia
(630) 879-0729

Recent Reviews

Edwin Reece

When I look for a while in the wall, this is the kind of place I picture. The booths are from an old Dairy Queen and there are Christmas decorations on the wall. The plane was clean but it felt like a 1980 DQ with a new sign.I was very skeptical when walking in and there was nobody dining in. True this was an early lunch but they serve breakfast ?The menu is 5x7 framed pics of the dishes. I was not having a good feeling at that point. But ... Trust the reviews I tell myself ? I ordered the Philly and water and my wife had fish tacos. The water was in bottles, warm. I asked for ice and they looked at me like they didn't know how to fill that request. So far, not too happy with my choice.And then came the food. OMG The Philly was amazing. It's not your traditional Philly, it tasted like skirt steak with shredded cheese melted on top. The steak was cooked perfectly. My wife's fish chicken tacos were amazing too. Now I'm happy that we stuck it out ? I think I can get past some of the negatives that I felt at the beginning because it's worth it for the food.Fyi they will charge you for using a credit card and there is no fountain machine for pop.I'm not in the area much but will probably try it again when I am.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Eric Vetter

Great food, friendly owners. Tacos were well above average, french fries were got, crispy and salty. I will definitely eat here again. The menu is full of great Chicago food as well as Mexican.Parking: Has more parking spaces than seats in the building.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taco Plate

James G

Great food and service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Fajitas, Pancake

Azucena Perez

Burgers, burgers, and tacos! What else can a girl ask for? Real meat, duh! This place delivers. Food takes 1 or 2 minutes longer because Don Rafa, the owner, cooks it when the order is placed. It is not precooked and reheated like your most popular restaurants in Batavia and especially Geneva. I should know, I worked for them. People have become accustomed to fake frozen patties from fast food joints and have forgotten that great things, take some time. I much rather wait an extra minute for real meat than pay for microwaved fake meat.*** I have an msg allergy. No MSG being used on my tacos. That means the meat is naturally of great quality without using meat tenderizer like the other taco joints in Batavia.Tacos are a great size and the burritos are ?!!Try the breakfast burritos. Best breakfast in town.Although I do wish for the place to get remodeled.Must try. I prefer to go orders here:)Vegetarian options: This place is family owned. Rafa will make special requests with enough given time.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Street Tacos, Huevos Rancheros

An San

Husband and i got severe food poisoning from burger. Jan 12th. Never eating here again.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

Allison Castellanos

Food is AMAZING but we need this dude to remodel the place other than that best food ever☆☆☆☆

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Raul Huerta

The food in this place is excellent, it takes a little while for them to prepare it, the only downside is that the place is very rundown. He needs to be remodeled.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fish

Michael Nicholson

Food was tasty and plenty there, that's for sure. I had a breakfast skillet this time but eyeing tacos for lunch next time.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Maria Ananieva

Our new go-to. Hidden gem. We went there for burgers and Rafael the owner is such an awesome guy. The best burgers we’ve ever had, great prices and big portions. He even played guitar and sang - what more can a person ask for. Real, authentic and accepting of everybody.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

The Ephemera Remix

Great, friendly service and a good menu to choose from. Fries are well salted and the burger tasted great.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Joe Cox

Why do you call it a drone in when you actually have to inside...wasted lunch time this...

Nikki R.

Variety of food, large portions, tastes like homemade. So far I've had the cheese fries, breaded chicken sandwich, and steak fajitas. I have enjoyed everything I've ordered so far and I plan on going back and trying everything

Jana Storck

Always had great Sunday breakfast

Brianna Smith

Honestly, I love the burger here. Huge burger for $9.50 with a large portion of fries?? I would much rather spend my money at Lews that at McDonald's. You get a bigger portion, and it tastes amazing.There is a $1 fee when paying with a card, so if you don't like that, then bring cash. But honestly, $1 is not a big deal.Thank you, Don Rafa, for the delicious burgers and fries! Can't wait to order again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jeff K.

Amazing food will be back again I have been coming here for the past 5 five years and the food never disappoints, great friendly owners aswell!

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