Eat & Drink Fast Food

Bear's Drive Inn

Thomson, IL - Carroll County
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Address:

  • 1905 IL Rt 84
  • Thomson, IL, 61285
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  • American
  • Dinner
  • Ice Cream
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating

Hours:

  • Monday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Thursday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Friday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Sunday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Amenities:

  • Locally Owned
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Carryout Available
  • Family Friendly

Details

Great food & ice cream.  Open seasonally.

Season opens Early April (mark your calendars—11 a.m. sharp!)
Seasonal Hours:
Open daily, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

They’re located in Thomson—the Melon Capital of the World—so your road‑trip bliss includes diners’ favorite drive‑in classics alongside legendary ice cream and fresh‑cut melon.

Why stop in?

  • 🍦 Made‑to‑order ice cream & frozen custard
  • 🍔 Classic drive‑in fare—burgers, hot dogs, loaded fries

Heads up: They’re only open through late summer (typically the end of September, weather‑dependent), so don’t wait—sweet season doesn’t last forever!

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