Mark's In & Out

A local spot with a following. Good burgers, crisp onion rings, delicious shakes. Park across the street is where to sit and eat. Would go there again easily.

This is a nice little walk up burger joint. The burgers are good and the food comes out hot. They have really good shakes made with local ice cream.

Wonderful place to grab lunch. We watched the crew work, They ran like a well oiled machine. Extremely good food. The prices were good. The milkshakes were excellent. Overall experience was superb. Thank you for your hard work.

A Nostalgic step back. If you could time travel back in time to the original McDonald's, In and Out, etc when it was one well oiled machine at the top of their game, I imagine it would taste like Mark's. The line was long but moved efficiently and quickly. The burger was beefy and juicy. Do be aware that these are smaller burgers and patties. Probably a little less than 2 Oz each, so I got a double, on reflection, I could have happily scarfed a sackful.... Hot dog, onion rings, fried mushrooms and milkshakes all good as well.

Don’t let the long line stop you! We waited for 30minutes in 90* heat, the only regret, is not saving room for a chocolate malt! We had the single cheeseburger (would’ve enjoyed more meat), corn dog, tots, and onion rings. Great prices. Picnic tables across the road at a park. Porta potties on site. Misting water from rooftop helps with the heat.

Had a great experience at this well-run and tasty burger shop. The burgers, French fries, and tater tots were all fantastic and reasonably priced. The burgers are roughly the same size as the ones at In-N-Out Burger. The employees were super friendly, helpful, and moved through the long line quickly. I highly recommend stopping here if you pass through town!

The food is great but they need to work on their quality control. Ordered 3 different burgers & they got 2 of 3 wrong. So verify what you got before you walk off.

Best burger in a long time. The burgers have that fresh beef grade A flavor. If you know you know. Pork chop sand was excellent, but the burger had me keep going back to it. 1 size fry, and they're big! Save some room for the satisfying creamy shake.

We passed by this place several times before stopping in to try it. There was always a crowd outside waiting for food. We went around 1:00 and it was packed. Didn't really know what to order so we went with two regular cheeseburgers fries and a strawberry milkshake. The cheeseburgers were tiny and mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise and pickles only. We had them add the mayo. Really wasn't impressed at all. Fries were unremarkable the shake was good. But probably won't go back when in Livingston. It is just a walk up counter with a few tables outside most customers who ate there went across the street to the park to eat to avoid sitting in the middle of the waiting customers.

This place is so old and cute and has a fun name. It reminds me one of the famous Southern California chain. Mark's used to be a gas station at one time and now it is a very busy and popular drive in restaurant. It also reminds me of the Dicks Drive In's in the greater Seattle area. While waiting in line to order there were some very chatty but well meaning customers about who identified themselves as locals. No harm but it made the wait more tolerable. We had: Chicken Sandwich Supercheese burger Onion Rings 2 large huckleberry shakes Loved the shakes and burger. All very yummy! Iconic and a great place to stop when in the area.

You know it must be good if there's a line every time you drive by. The line moves quickly. Both regulars and tourists stop for a bite. We had burgers, onion rings and shakes. It's a throwback to old times with a 1954 building. You can sit on the edge or in your car--no indoor eating.

You can't get more local than Mark's. Their core ingredients are locally sourced from the meat to the ice cream. It is our go to meeting spot when we do the grandchild pick up and drop off. Their burgers aren't big, they are perfect sized. The battered mushrooms and onion rings are so gooooooood. It's refreshing to go out for a burger that tastes amazing and doesn't require a loan to pay for it. Go, you won't regret it, you'll only regret it if you don't go.

The first time I drove past Mark's BeefBurgers the temperature was in the mid 40's and it was drizzling rain. There was a line of customers from the counter all the way to the street. "Self," I noted, "That must be a darned good burger!" A couple of days later the weather had improved so I stood in line with a couple dozen other customers and waited my turn. AND IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT! Man, that's a great burger. After a lifetime of nasty fast food burgers without taste or texture these burgers are like a gift from Heaven. I don't know how they do it but the beef taste shines through while the burger stays moist and juicy. Now, honesty, their crinkle-style fries ain't much to brag about, but they were plentiful and HOT! Add a huckleberry milkshake and... MMMMmmmmm.... So good! Can't wait to go back!

Yes, Virginia, there is no Santa Claus. But there is an "In (a) n (d) Out that is quite good compared to that CA chain! Mark's been around before I was even a tadpole and, yes, it appears to be the original location. Like those "other guys" the concept ((from the fifties) was get in and get out. The other guys eventually changed up their strategy to include dining inside. But not Mark. Order it and wait in the parking lot while they cook up a great burger and then go back to your car to eat it. No it's not fancy. No there are no restrooms - although there is a blue and a pink portable john you can use. Not sure how those with gender identity issues choose which color. I love this place and when you come here be prepared to circle the block a few times to get parking. I love it because they really do make a nice burger and, unlike those other guys - there are more choices than just 1, 2, or 3. Had the Super Cheese (double) with the standard trimming (ie: ketchup, mustard, pickles, and onion) without the ketchup. But you can add lots more if you like. Had onion rings with BBQ sauce and a thick chocolate malt. My burger place to eat at whenever I'm passing through Livingston! Make it yours too.

Classic walk-up burger joint in good ok' Livingston, MT. The prices are hard to beat but it makes sense when you see the size of the patty! I saw many people getting double and triple burgers which would be the way to go if you wanted the meat equivalent of a 1/3 lb burger. Pretty sure they use Kraft singles for the cheese but the meat and ice cream are all local Montana-made products! A go-to if you're rolling through town during their open season. It's tough to judge them on service when people are so hard to find right now- but that was kind of lacking during my visit.

Lots of hype for this iconic business and it IS worth your business! The food is extremely low priced, but it's because the beef patties and bacon are paper thin and the burgers are quite small. A little off-putting at first but here's my take-away: The burgers are delicious! The shakes (the large size is actually a soft drink "medium") are delicious! By not eating such a big "American sized" burger, I can enjoy some of the delicious sides aka; Deep fried mushrooms, homemade onion rings, etc. First of all, the prices make it easy to do that and secondly, as a light eater, I have room to enjoy more good stuff rather than laboring over a huge burger I can't finish. This was our 2nd time here and we can't seem to want any other burger than the mushroom, bacon, Swiss, lol! I had a Coffee/Chocolate shake that blew my mind, hubby had a delicious Huckleberry. We're from SW WA but our kids & grandkids live in MT. Mark's quaint little stand is in the perfect place for a road & food break and will remain on our route! PS: Yes, there's usually a line but they handle it well. Def worth the wait!

The his place is a cute little outside place . Always a long line doesn't matter what time of the day. Parking is crazy. The first time went there we were with a large group and got the food home and my food was missing . So didn't get to try it the first time thought I would go back again and try it again this time with a smaller order . Got all my food it was pretty good ,, it wasn't amazing like everyone says it is. But it is good and good prices.

You don't go to Mark's for the food (unless you have small children), you go for the nostalgia. Like something out of a Norman Rockwell painting, Mark's is your classic old school Dairy Queen or A & W style (no indoor seating) hamburger joint. We tried everything from burgers, chicken sandwich, and hot dogs to fries, tater tots, and onion rings. All in all, the food quality is very similar to McDonalds. Fun for special occasions. The lines were long but they went fairly fast. We were probably in line for 15-20 minutes, but food came out quickly after we ordered. See my pics below...

On the way back to Minnesota from Seattle I stopped in Livingstone as I was going to make a jaunt down the Chico Hot Springs for a quick soak and as I drove past Mark,s In and Out I was amazed at the long line and the food must be good here So I made a note to stop when I returned from Chico. When I got back the line had about 25 but moved fairly fast. As I was hungry I went for two double cheese burgers, onion rings and a large vanilla malt. The lady order taker was super nice and walked me thru the process as she knew I a first time customer. I was given a buzzer which made it simple when all was ready And when the food was delivered it was a real wow. Burgers just like I like them and the malt was excellent, it tasted like it was made with real ice cream. Onion rings were fine, maybe the breading was not my favorite And the price for all this food was $18 which I thought exceptional and of great value in these days of high prices Maybe this a bit like the iconic California chain of In and Out, one that I have never experienced It was a lot like the Dick's chain in Seattle as to value and great fast food Also amazing that all the people in line and around the cafe seemed to be locals and not tourists so they know they had a good thing going with this restaurant When road tripping across country again I would try and make sure this would be my food stop It all seemed most clean and a large local staff were working hard and fast I wish there were more places like Marks A must stop if on I 90 Jim from Maplelag in Minnesota

This place is always packed! So we had to try it. We were very intrigued by the burgers, but one of the locals suggested the pork tenderloin sandwich instead. So very good! Crispy and still tender, perfect with just lettuce, tomato and mayo. The huckleberry shake and butterscotch shake were a great treat! The slammed staff were pleasant - impressive under the conditions. People tend to chat in the parking lot while waiting. An interesting experience!

When in Livingston, do as Livingstonians do! Marks is an institution, slangin beef burgers since 1954, so it's basically required for any visitor to visit this legend. Line started forming before open time but they move it pretty quickly so don't let that detour you. We tried the classic, burgers, fries, onion rings and shakes and all were solid! We are from Texas so we are used to bigger portions but aside from that. Very tasty stop! Pro tip: on nice weather days, you can cross the street to eat at the shaded picnic tables

Place had very charming small-town vibes. It was pretty busy on a Saturday evening. After we place our order, it's another 25 minutes to enjoy the scenery while we waited for the buzzer to go off. Burgers are on the small side but then again they don't cost much. They now offer huckleberry shakes and malts, something that wasn't on their earlier menus. Inflation has also been reflected by increased prices. Certainly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area.

I mean, the line waiting to get food should speak volumes. Prices for burgers were very good, but then realized why. There was more bun than burger if you ordered a single. I'd say you're better off ordering the triple. The Huckleberry shake was fantastic!! First time having huckleberries. Staff was super friendly. Had to stop, but if I'm ever in the area again, I could drive by it.

Wow I'm pretty surprised only 91 reviews about Mark's In & Out Beefburgers. I think this place is terrific and definitely takes me back to the simpler times of old fashioned classic, burgers and shakes. I was randomly, and I mean randomly, passing through the town of Livingston, Montana along my cross country road trip. Coming just off Interstate 90, I had never even heard of Livingston, Montana, yet here I was hungry for a late breakfast/early lunch. It must have been around 10:50am and then I stumbled upon Mark's In and Out. There was already a line forming outside and from the appearance of Mark's, I could absolutely sense this was the place to eat in Livingston. The outside decor of Mark's is furbished like an authentic 50's drive-thru diner. Now although the setup wasn't essentially a drive-thru, I simply parked my car along a side street and got in line. I was craving a freshly made hamburger, some fries and a soda. Plus, I knew the prices would be affordable as well. Ya know, like every now and again...you come across places like Mark's where they're like staples of small towns. They're a vintage "mom and pop" burger joint. Since I'm a huge fan of the Food Network's Diner's, Drive' Ins and Dives, I wondered if Guy Fieri had ever eaten here? Although I didn't see any plaques on the walls, Mark's is as deserving as you can imagine. Though...this Livingston, Montana is so under the radar and in the middle of nowhere I question if anyone or many people have ever visited this town? I was here after leaving Yellowstone National Park...so for those tourists living north of Yellowstone, they may be familiar with Livingston and Mark's. But back to the task at hand...Mark's In & Out... I got in line and waited for 11am when they opened. The line went fast and efficient. Maybe I stood for 10 minutes at the most. This gave me an opportunity to view the menu and take some photos, of course, lol. Once I ordered, (btw, you can pay by credit card) I then waited for my name to be called out and was handed my food by the side window. After ordering, it took another 10 minutes for my meal to be prepared. All their menu items are sold ala carte. For $4.19, I went with the Bacon Triplecheese. Yes that's 3 patties with bacon and cheese. In fact, Mark's even offered a Quadcheese...wow, 4 patties! Instead off getting French fries, I changed up my routine and decided to go with Battered Mushrooms for $2.99. And finally I got a large Rootbeer for $1.89. So for my burger, mushrooms and drink it cost $10 plus I added a $2 tip. For $12...it was a fine deal. I was excited overall and had a good feeling about the food. Mark's doesn't feature any outdoor tables and of course no indoor dining as well. This was not a problem for me as since this pandemic ever started...I had been eating in my car almost always, especially on my summer 2020 road trip. The verdict, lol....the burger was fresh off the grill w/ melted American cheese. The bun was nice and soft and thankfully the bacon was crispy! Woohoo, you know a place is good when their bacon is top notch crispy, lol. And I received about 10 giant breaded mushrooms. I loved the mushrooms. They were quite flavorful and the outside coating was hot and crunchy right out of the fryer. The mushrooms were a terrific change of pace from the usual old fashioned French fries. I'm really glad I decided to change it up and pick the mushrooms. In fact, if somehow I ever returned to Livingston and Mark's...I'd order the mushrooms over and over again. They were a great pairing with my burger. And the soda was just fine, hehehe. So overall, I devoured my entire Bacon Triplecheese and all the mushrooms and root beer. I was extremely satisfied with my meal, food and experience here at Mark's. This was just the place I had been looking for and luckily happened to stumble upon while driving right through the heart of Livingston. Finally, I had such a good experience here at Mark's. This was the ideal way to take a break from my driving and enjoy a charming, throwback diner dedicated to the 1950's. After eating at Mark's I felt refueled and recharged to continue along my cross country road trip. Although not many tourists may pass through Livingston, Montana...I'd certainly like to give recognition to Mark's In and Out Beefburgers, especially for those folks who happen to be passing by this town of Livingston. Mark's lived up to everything I thought it'd be and did not disappoint. Definitely make some time to eat here and spread the good word about Mark's Beefburgers.

VERY good prices. They were extremely busy but were getting orders out fast. The food was very good and so were the shakes.

We had heard rave reviews about this place, so we stopped to try them out. There was a little bit of a line, but not bad. I like that they give you a buzzer so you can sit in the car while you wait. I got a double bacon burger, and the other half got a single. Definitely order a double or triple unless you are feeding a 3 yo. Got onion rings and mushrooms but no sauce. I guess you have to order that separately, but they could ask if you want it. I would have gladly paid for ranch. Burgers were ok, didn't seem to be seasoned. Onion rings and mushrooms were pretty good but would have been better with ranch. I don't see the attraction but to each their own.

Really good milkshakes but ya'll need to hire some Chick-Fil-A employees to teach you how to run a line. The wait today was atrocious. It took over 15 minutes to place our order and there weren't that many people in front of us.

Great food. Great service. Line started before they even opened....locals and tourists hitting this spot. Burgers, veggie burger, onion rings, fries and mushrooms...all very good and at reasonable prices.

The food is good and reasonable. We had to stand in line to get our food, but it was worth the wait. It has a cool old time burger joint feel.

Outstanding, if you haven't tried it, it's a must!! It's one of those hamburger joints that I remember from the 70s and 80s when it used to be common to find a good roadside joint now they're almost a thing of the past there's no inside seating your order outside and you pick up outside it's great !

A generational classic and a true sign of Spring and Summer for locals - lucky for us we live in town! Marks is a must stop for anyone visiting or passing thru. Don't be afraid of the lines - they move fast and its worth the wait. Everything is fantastic - get any cheese burger (get at least a dbl if you have any appetite) They use local beef from right down the street - any way you want it - can't go wrong. Chili Chz Dog, Wilcoxson's shakes, rings, fried shrooms and zucchini with extra ranch please!

1954 was a wonderful year and this is the year Mark's In and Out Hamburger Stand opened! The world series was broadcast in color for the first time, J.R.R. Tolkien had just released Lord of The Rings (The Fellowship of the Ring), and the polio vaccine was successfully created. Another of the year's great events was the opening of Mark's In & Out in Livingston, Montana. As you drive up to Mark's In & Out, you are immediately hit with a blast of nostalgia with the neon lights and signs advertising the food. The pleasing red, white, and baby blue of the old-school restaurant, the tile bench surrounding the entire perimeter of the building: Everything about this place screams throwback. As my husband stepped up to the ordering stand, we made the decision to keep things simple. I walked across the street and secured a picnic table in a park directly across, they have no seating except on the ledge of the restaurant which is the word burger stand is fitting. The street in front of the restaurant was quite busy but the locals know to stop and let you across which is exactly what they did for me. We stayed with the classics: two Cheeseburgers, and Onion Rings. In a restaurant like this, it's better to keep it simple rather than order something complicated that you are going to end up not liking. The Cheeseburgers are utterly delicious. The burger is stacked together comes the porous, supple bun, griddle-heated in burger juices; the two patties enveloped in oozing, gooey cheddar cheese. After devouring the Cheeseburger, my husband and I started digging into the sides. Onion Rings are fantastic. The golden-brown, crunchy rings are so delectable and flavorful that we happily ate them without any condiments or toppings. The Strawberry Shake, Marshmallow Shake, and Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae looked perfect dishes to enjoy on a hot summer day but we did not order these items. Mark's In & Out uses only Wilcoxson's Ice Cream (a fabulous ice cream company based right in Livingston, Montana). These shakes looked thick, creamy, and great I am sorry my husband and I did not get one. Maybe next time and if we are in this area again it is a must due repeat! Prices are low at Mike's. Our entire meal, for two people, was no more than $10. I would recommend this old school burger and ice cream joint to anyone in the area.

This little spot has been an institution in Livingston for years. It isn't summer until Mark's is open. The food is good and reasonable price. The shakes are delicious and the fries are. Cut above all the others I've tasted. So check out Mark's after a day on the river or hiking to Pine Creek Falls. A just reward for your day's activities.

Marks is awesome. The burgers are fresh and you can tell. Their prices are amazing too. The staff is super friendly. I now understand why they there is always a line outside when we drive by. They have been in business for almost 70 years! If you're in, around or near Livingston this is a must during the summertime. However they are closed during the winter.

We had to check and see what the craze was about. We are visiting from out of town and noticed a long line outside of this burger joint. We got the super stack burger with the standard added tomato and lettuce (it's $1 extra), tater tots and french fries and it was simple yet delicious. Not to mention very inexpensive, our meal was $13. We might need to stop and grab a huckleberry malt on our way out of town.

Solid food and prices, and a charming walk-up spot. Easy to understand that big line all the time! One suggestion- have a second sign of ice cream flavors so the staff can have one to check and the guests cal also see what's available. It's would be nice to have my order ready when called to that very efficient window service.

My dad brought me here and he grew up in Livingston. He said the burgers used to have shredded lettuce on them, and it was no extra charge. Now you have to pay extra for lettuce, and extra for tomatoes, too. For old times sake we got tots, as well, because he always liked those, but these tots were overcooked. He made the comment that Mark's must've been sold to new owners since he'd last been there because it wasn't the same. So, I will describe my burger: a thin beef patty. Very plain tasting. Cheapest generic quality bun. Nothing remarkable. Tots overcooked. I'm not sure what people are lining up to order at Mark's, but it must be better than what we got.

Great local burger joint. Stick with the burger and hot dogs (super messy). I ordered the pork sandwich and a burger would have been a better choice.

As we drove to this spot from our Airbnb a lightning storm started. Nonetheless, it was fun to order and sit and wait/eat from our car. I'd say that the marinara sauce belongs on pizza only so I wouldn't try their pizza burger again. However, my wife's super cheese burger and my kids corndogs were incredible! Because it was raining we didn't get dessert and I'm bummed we didn't get to try milkshakes or their ice cream.

If in the area, it's a classic spot for quick food, not overpriced and gets you that nostalgic vibe

Mark's gets 5 stars for their malts/shakes--so thick I couldn't suck any out for the first 5 minutes. I got the huckleberry malt on a friend's rec--seems like the flavor of the rugged west. Daughter got the hot fudge malt. 4 stars for the tater tots and fried mushrooms. 3 stars for my super mushroom Swiss bacon burger with lettuce and tomato. 2 stars for my daughter's super cheeseburger that she said tasted like McDonalds. But a fun retro drive-in where we picnicked across the street.

Not the best the meat patty was very small and the flavor was off. Service was great but they could use I little more personality.

Went here to see what all the rave was about and it was absolutely terrible. We waited 20 minutes in line only to be created by a trashy and rude cashier. We waited another 20 minutes for our food and when it finally came out it was less then desirable. The burgers were hastily put together and had hard crunchy items in it. The hot dog we ordered was incredibly over cooked and shriveled and the bun was stale (how do you mess up a hot dog?!?!). Definitely not worth the wait or the bill. We won't be. Ask again.

The only regret we have is that we didn't go there sooner. We have visited Livingston a handful of times and always driven past Mark's thinking, "how good can it really be?" But after finally reading the reviews, we couldn't resist trying it. We are so glad we did. Our standards for drive-ins are high, and Mark's exceeded all of them. The burgers were classic and delicious. The fries were crispy and tasty. And the onion rings were legit. The line moved fast, even though it was a Friday evening. All future visits to Livingston will definitely include a stop at Mark's In & Out.

Long line of locals equals great food! Worth the wait for kids and parents. We all had something different and we all left satisfied. Thank you.

Awesome milkshakes. Well worth any wait that might occur. Stuffed mushrooms and burgers hit the mark.

Mark's is a walk-up burger joint that reminds me of the In-N-Outs back home in SoCal. The price was right -- under $2 for a burger, $3 for a small shake?! However, service was less than stellar. I arrived about 40 min before closing and proceeded to the window. The place was staffed by teens on summer break and I heard one girl rudely yell, "We're closed!" As I started to place my order. I did get to place my order, luckily - a beef burger, onion rings, and a strawberry shake. The burger was OK, a good value for the price, but nothing memorable. The onion rings were nice and thick, but a bit too salty. The strawberry shake was delicious and the highlight of the meal.

It's not part of the In and Out chain on the West Coast. It's been there since 1954. A drive in with no seating. Good burgers and shakes. A bit of nostalgia in a town full of great places to eat We always have to stop in when attending the Fiddlers Picnic Vintage Trailer Rally in early August, out at the Old Mercier Ranch Great place

Real nostalgic...kids and wife loved the burgers and footling. Shakes are very good as well. I had a veggie burger and didn't care for it much but that's not why we came. The line was long...the guy in front of me ordered 22 burgers and we still got our food in under 20 minutes..great place to visit.

I can say I finally tried the hamburgers there famous in the area and there's normally a line but you get a buzzer to tell you when your ready. A couple picnic tables and ports John the burgers were good but non descriptive. I would stop by if traveling past again

Awesome find. Long line of locals but so worth the wait. Insanely low prices and great value. Coffee shake is amazing!

Mark's place is great, inside and out. There was a line to the road, people from town and from all over stood in line for one of their famous Beefburgers, real onion rings, and floats. We ordered a corndog, two root beer floats, and three single cheese burgers, Laura had one and I had two. We waited for about 15 minutes, which was pretty darn good considering the line of fans outside! Our order was spot on, exactly how we ordered, and the service was friendly... or so we thought... We took our food to the park across the street, and tied our dogs up to the picnic table; until a bird caught our lab's attention and she tipped over our root beer floats! I went back to the takeout window to ask for ketchup, and the gentleman asked "anything else?" Not wanting to seem like I was trying to get something for free, reluctantly stated how we lost our floats, and about a minute later he gave me two new floats, I shook his hand and said thank you! Friendly doesn't describe that level of service; they have a fan for life. Thank you, Mark's In and Out.

Best burgers in Livingston. Onion rings fries and local Wilcoxin's ice cream shakes!!!

We've been waiting to come here and it didn't disappoint! We loved it and came twice. Such a great small town burger joint. We can't wait to come back next Summer.

We stopped by here driving home from Minnesota to Oregon. The nostalgic atmosphere was great (classic dinner/drive-in), however the food was mediocre. It's your typical burger joint, with a handful of specialties; my son even tried the pizza burger (which was basically pizza toppings on a hamburger). It's decent food, just don't expect amazing food. One con was that there wasn't much of a seating area, so expect to eat in your car.

The place is a 10. Fun vibe, great food, authentic Livingston(in a good way). Def need to start at the Super Cheese or bigger. Single cheese is too small and really inappropriate to list on the menus. Fries and onion rings are the sides of choice. Shakes and Malts are the best. Butterscotch is killer. Food takes a minute; be prepared to wait 20min.

This is a cool place, with really good malts and a great drive in theme without the drive in part. It's nostalgia more than anything. The food is solid but it's fast food made when you order. Burgers are greasy goodness and the onion rings hit the spot. Usually a bit of a line but still fun if you have the time to wait.