Red Rooster Drive-In

Fast food restaurant · Putnam County

Red Rooster Drive-In

Fast food restaurant · Putnam County

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1566 NY-22, Brewster, NY 10509

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A nostalgic 60s fast-food joint, Red Rooster Drive-In serves up burgers and soft-serve ice cream alongside mini-golf fun, perfect for families.  

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1566 NY-22, Brewster, NY 10509 Get directions

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+1 845 279 8046
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The Red Rooster in Brewster, NY Is Where I Always Want to Be | Bon Appétit

"I’ve been going to Red Rooster Drive-In in Brewster, New York, for 32 years... notable for its red-and-white-striped facade and a giant replica of a soft-serve cone perched on its pointy roof... Simply an excellent fried chicken cutlet sandwich... The Rooster’s soft-serve ice cream—so make sure to ask for hard-packed if that’s what you want (that’s what you want)... The fried chicken cutlet sandwich is excellent, but you have to get it with extra mayo, extra pickles, hot sauce, lettuce and hold the tomatoes... The burger, however, is a sad little frozen patty, cooked up gray, no char, ordinary bun... One of The Rooster’s claims to fame is the outdoor grass-and-gravel picnic area, complete with bright red tables and kiddie rides." - ByCarla Lalli Music

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john flaherty

Google
Great place been coming here since I was a child and now im here with my family at 40. It’s a great place to eat sit and enjoy

Omar Archer

Google
A nostalgic burger and ice cream shop that also includes chicken tenders, shrimp, fish, and other foods you might find at your local fair or carnival. Had a good time after my daughter's softball tournament. Food, milkshakes and ice cream were all good. It's a cash-only business so make sure you've hit up the ATM before going.

Alexander Brown

Google
I've been coming to the Red Rooster for 20+ years. A classic! Love the expansion and the food is as great as I remember from when I was a kid. Don't forget it's cash only.

David Mendoza

Google
I wish this was a better place, but food was mehn nothing to write home about. 5 guys has a better dog and burger than they do. If you have kids and they want to play mini golf it works, but I wish they had grass instead of rocks. The holes are cool. The thing that killed it for us was how rude the staff was that took our order. Not really sure why because the place does not show that vibe. I'm sure they deal with all kinds of people that come in and out, but their service is just not there when it comes to the attitude. Check it out make your decision on the food, but if you're hoping for amazing food and something to want to come back to you will be disappointed. Just no flavor when it comes to the food. Not sure how a milkshake is warm, but that's what happened with ours.

Robert Benedettini

Google
I've been coming here for years. Burgers and shakes are good, but not like years ago. The shakes taste like a mix, not fresh ice cream, and the burgers used to be handmade, now from frozen Patty's Great for the kids.

Josh Harmon

Google
Meh. Seems like it's probably a cool spot for a family with kids. As a family of adults it was just OK. Food wasn't bad, just nothing special. Service was a mixed bag with some folks being friendly and helpful and some being short and impatient. We wouldn't argue against it if we were with a group that wanted to go, but neither did we feel the need to ever come back.

Arctic FX

Google
It’s a classic American fast food place. It has good food and is cheap. The burger was flaverful and good. They gave a lot of food and was phenomenally amazing. Do recommend and go here after a long weekend or some time as a treat.

Lara Gomez

Google
Love the old time drive-in vibes theme (this is NOT a drive in). A mini.. mini-golf area, lots of room for the kids to run and they’ve added benches so what was great years ago has only gotten better. We stopped in for ice cream. Don’t be afraid to make your own concoction. They’re very accommodating. We added soft serve to an egg cream shake! Whether it be for a burger, fries or ice cream, this is definitely a great pit stop for old and young alike.

David L.

Yelp
Very good food...Service was a plus Price was right...Burger was delicious..Shrimp was juicy...

Maya G.

Yelp
We've been coming here for decades and today's meal did not disappoint! Everything is always delicious and the service is always amazing. We'll be back soon!

Nora A.

Yelp
Wonderful atmosphere, a classic drive in. A great Fourth of July weekend restaurant and activity.

Vinnie V.

Yelp
great service food is excellent and the staff is very nice When I came here yesterday with My friends the ambiance food and service was great from the employees bro no very nice to the delicous food this place has it all go red rooster!!!
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Jeanine V.

Yelp
Great food and service - 5 stars Mini golf is so much fun and ice cream is delicious

James T.

Yelp
Red rooster was amazing as usual... Great place to come with the kids. they can eat play golf.good times!

Bob N.

Yelp
Over priced and YESSS I would like to be paid in CA$H as well.! I don't get the novelty!
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Timothy R.

Yelp
You'll find the typical diner quality here. The ambience is retro. They only take cash, which I don't recall seeing a sign that said so. The cashier was friendly. The chili cheese fries were decent, though I wasn't a big fan of the flavor of the chili. The double cheeseburger deluxe was good. I would stop here vs going to the Burger King across the street, if I were passing by.
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Amanda K.

Yelp
From the outside, it looks like a fun establishment, inside it's an old school diner feel but food was just mediocre. The staff wasn't the most friendly or helpful when ordering, they were more busy chatting amongst themselves. Also the photos on the menu are a bit deceiving and you need to make sure to add the extras pictured because they don't come with the order.
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Yasser A.

Yelp
The burgers are very good they have fresh shakes made to order and ice cream. The fries were ok very old school vibes has a little playground for the kids. It's a little pricey though and cash only.

Jackson S.

Yelp
Heard good things about the place. Food is good, but just good. But $30 for a double cheeseburger and small fry for just "good" food is insane. To add to that, it took over 10 minutes to get it, there were 5 people in there. I also got the pleasant surprise of them telling me it's cash only. LOWER THE PRICES! And maybe invest in a card reader or two. It's 2025. Absolutely insane

Carol B.

Yelp
Food is awful and overpriced. French fries are cold and unseasoned. Salads are over dressed and inedible. Ice cream is not as good as it used to be. See other reviews about burgers. Did I mention overpriced? On top of that, check your receipt! There's one woman who will over charge you on top of the already over charged food. Having a cash business is great, however when you focus more on the cash you're making rather than the quality of food you put out and the customer service that should go along with it, you become that place with all the negative comments.
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Cynthia R.

Yelp
Food is fresh Service is friendly Ambiance is nice Clean environment Games are great
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Stacy R.

Yelp
Cute place for great food & nostalgic mini golf! Makes for a fun family adventure for an hour or two. :) *CASH ONLY is important to know ahead of time though; but it's worth it!

Connor K.

Yelp
pretty cool chicken, spectacular grilled cheese for an almost twenty two year old man.

Deron H.

Yelp
Awesome burgers and chicken. Like stepping back in time to the 50's. Oh, and the milkshakes!

Jennifer S.

Yelp
The food was sub par. My hamburger was probably a low quality frozen patty with not much taste and my husband's grilled chicken was bland. The service was to be desired. The only up side was the fries were decent. I get it that food is expensive these days but to pay over $30 for subpar food is ridiculous. Plus it's cash only...

K E.

Yelp
We love the fried chicken here and if you want a good old hamburger and hot dog stand this is the right place. The big knock against this place is the staff. Very unpleasant and zero customer service. It almost has turned us off from coming back.

Dominique A.

Yelp
This gold place is great for kids and families! The staff is great and friendly. It's also great to gold and then go for a bite to eat after.

Erin M.

Yelp
Great food, fast service but very small serving size for the price! Mini-golf is a great way to bring down the kids sugar rush from the delicious ice cream!

Matthew L.

Yelp
Foods ok they don't take cards and don't tell you till you get to the counter​ either no sign ... I had questions with the order. Found them to be gruff and abrasive Made The experience unpleasant not a great way treat costumers.
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Londa L.

Yelp
Well, I made the mistake of going here a second time thinking that perhaps the first time was just a one-off. The hamburger patty was still frozen in a spot, the onion rings and milkshake was decent but by the time you spend a $2.50 surcharge at the ATM for cash you will be at $25... soooo not worth it! Honestly I would have enjoyed my meal better at Burger King or McDonald's... I remember going here years ago and it being a really nice experience those days are gone and now I'm just hoping I don't get sick from the burger.
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L.A. K.

Yelp
Unfortunately we didn't get anything. We ordered and then she told us they don't take CC. I highly suggest you put on the doors that it's cash only. My husband and I walked in through separate entrances and it isn't noted anywhere!! Have 1 star, since had to in order to post review. Sadly driving back home now.

Adam K.

Yelp
Fast service, beautiful food, and very kind employees. Kind friendly, warm hearts throughout the entire place. The ambiance is great as well

Emily J.

Yelp
Red Rooster Drive - In is one of the best family friendly places around. Good food, great personalities!! Love coming here with my family for some good fresh food and ice cream with a lovely round of mini golf

Daytona S.

Yelp
amazing place!! I love coming here. Fast service and great food!! Will definitely come back!! Great family restaurant. Love coming here for mini golf as well!!

Adam K.

Yelp
The food I had when I was there with my lovely wife was delicious, the service of workers were very kind, welcoming and warm hearted. The mini golf is especially fun as well, just a reminder it's cash only. I've always enjoyed this place, I travel 45 minutes to go here monthly with my wife. Thank you Red Rooster

Maggie F.

Yelp
Did not enjoy. Staff was rude and way overpriced. Three ice creams were over $20. Cash only.

Frank A.

Yelp
Awesome burgers!! Fries and atmosphere are great!! Try it out soon!!! Cool rooster out front and mini golf next door.
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Brandy H.

Yelp
Food: Burger was a thin, greasy piece of beef with a slice of cheese on a bun. You can definitely get better even at McDonald's or at your aunt's backyard BBQ this summer. For the price you'd think you'd get lettuce, tomato, pickles.. they didn't even put ketchup on it. You have to order fries separately, and it seems like we got the bottom of their bunch. They were all crumbs. Terrible. Previously we ordered a milkshake which was amazing. Seems like this whole restaurant is only worth their ice cream. Service: No greeting or instructions given. This was our first time there and so we didn't notice the signs indicating where to order. The staff continued with their routine and ignored the line of people waiting in line to order. The three of them gathered together opposite from us. A simple "please step over here to order" would've been helpful. The only way we realized that we were on the wrong side is because a man walked in after us and went straight to the register. He was attended to before the rest of us in line since he went to the right spot. That annoyed me a little. After we made our order, there was no "thank you" or direction given to where we should wait for our order or how long it would take. Ambiance: Lots of seating and I imagine outdoors would be nice. No one is cleaning tables after customers leave so some tables had crumbs and trash. I feel if you have experience coming, you learn the ropes and know what to do. But for a first timer, it's a very depressing experience and the food is not worth the experience.

Nicky J.

Yelp
Awesome fast food joint! Friendly service, great food and mini golf!!! Cash only though!
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Ruby R.

Yelp
I always love anything I order here, Food is amazing! Here I love crispy chicken wraps and waffle fries never disappointed.. Price fantastic, customer service, fast and friendly.. One lady not so friendly maybe not the best person for front counter service. However, my family loves the food and so do I.. CASH ONLY

Julie N.

Yelp
A great place for family fun! The mini golf is tons of fun! The holes are easy to get to.
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Jackie W.

Yelp
This place was so disappointing the burgers were small and the price is expensive not so much expensive it's just not worth the money for the small size burger they give and after ordering a burger, cheese fries ( yuk), a double cheeseburger, onion rings, and a soda (2ppl)- $23 later I'm hungry !! how do I leave a restaurant order two meals pay $23 and leave hungry super super disappointing ! And let's not forget cash only who carries cash today??? SMH ! Next time I'll just keep driving past this place for sure for sure!!

Kelly M.

Yelp
Just a fun spot every now and then to bring the kids too. Food is good and the kids get to play.

Jacob G.

Yelp
This was my first time at Red Rooster. I came with a group who all viewed it highly and it did NOT disappoint. Atmosphere was classic, employees were fantastic and helpful and the food was fantastic. Fry portions were also enough to share which was great

Michael A.

Yelp
Great food! Great atmospher! Always a great summer evening with family and friends. And we love playing mini golf!

Maria A.

Yelp
Great family place to dine. Dine in on a hot summer night or sit outside on a cool evening. Good food and great value for your dollar. After eating you can even play mini golf
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Elaina W.

Yelp
Went here once, and the food was not good. Thought I would give it another shot, still bad.
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Patrick G.

Yelp
I went to the Red Rooster Drive-In last night for a bacon cheeseburger and a strawberry milkshake because I had fond memories of dining here about 25 years ago when I worked in Brewster, and I happened to be in the area last night on business. My, how things have changed! The burger was clearly a frozen patty that once served to me was a greasy mess, barely palatable! The server forgot the pickles I explicitly asked for and had to get a side order out of them from a cooler, and they were mushy and disgusting instead of normal, nice pickle chips. The milkshake was fine enough, but for those two things to cost over $16, the entire meal was a very expensive disappointment! I would have done much better going to Burger King down the street to get two Whopper Juniors for 5 bucks. I will never eat at Red Rooster ever again! Avoid this grease pit like the plague!

Maria T.

Yelp
The fried chicken here is delightful. The unique sweetness from the honey complements the light coating perfectly, giving it a satisfying crunch. I've also tried their buffalo chicken wrap, which was generously portioned and delicious. I highly recommend trying it out! The "black and white" milkshakes are also fantastic. Oh and - since they are cash only - if you don't have cash on you, order using grubhub and choose pickup.
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JP P.

Yelp
I really enjoy coming here. I think it is more for the nostalgia that keeps me coming back. Oh and the owner or at least I think he is the owner is super friendly and goes above and beyond to make sure your order is always done correctly. Last time we went they messed up but it's ok it happens and I know the food is worth going back for. The shakes are amazing and the burgers remind me of the old school drive in joints I went to as a kid. If you love chili and cheese fries then this is your place! They are some of the best I have had I just wish they served crinkle fries lol. The chili is really good a tad salty, but overall it's good!
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Cory N.

Yelp
Such a cool throwback with very relevant updates. Burgers, fries, onion rings and shakes were like crack. I couldn't get enough and couldn't stop eating. I left five pounds heavier. Service was friendly and although the line looked long (even on a Sunday at 3pm), it moved quicker than expected. The signature slopes roof is a great design choice. The mini golf looks like fun, but we didn't try it. Feel free to customize your burger. Additional toppings were not expensive
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Elena C.

Yelp
My boyfriend and I go all the time. Fried chicken is amazing every time. Love the cheesy fries too. It gets really busy but it's worth the wait

Helen Y.

Yelp
I had a lot of fun playing mini golf here, a bit small but good time when not crowded!
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Andrew Z.

Yelp
Had a great time here with my girlfriend for a quick bite. Food was simple and quick but very tasty. Outside area is great and we spent about $15 on an arcade game trying to win a Nintendo Switch. No luck, but we will be back soon!

Farah B.

Yelp
Good food! Made a pit stop for lunch and our First time here! Girls loved it for the mini golf and chicken nuggets.
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James K.

Yelp
I am a quantity over quality kind of guy; but not sure that I got either of these things here. The ingredients seemed fresh; but didn't even get pickled with the burger. I do give it points for the local home-y feel of the place though. I would come here if I lived in the area out of solidarity for local businesses; but from a totally objective standpoint, I would probably stop by the McDonald's down the road much more often.

Jack F.

Yelp
Amazing experience, great food and fun mini golf I came here with a bunch of friends on a night out and we had a great time.