Welcome to Happy Days Drive In: A Taste of Timeless Americana
Nestled conveniently along the scenic route at 3022 NY-370 in Meridian, NY, Happy Days Drive In stands as more than just a place to grab a quick bite; it is a cherished local institution. For many in the community and those passing through, this establishment evokes a powerful sense of nostalgia, harkening back to simpler times when dining out was an experience centered around quality, speed, and friendly service.
We pride ourselves on maintaining the classic American drive-in atmosphere while consistently delivering fresh, satisfying meals that cater to modern tastes. Our location in Meridian makes us an accessible and welcoming stop for families, travelers, and long-time residents alike, offering a reliable spot where good food and good times are always on the menu.
The essence of Happy Days Drive In lies in its commitment to the foundational elements of classic roadside dining. We understand that in today's fast-paced world, there is a genuine appreciation for establishments that offer consistency and authenticity. Whether you are looking for a hearty lunch to fuel your journey or a relaxed dinner to unwind, our menu is designed to offer something delightful for everyone.
We focus on using quality ingredients to prepare beloved classics, ensuring that every order, from the first bite to the last, meets the high standards our patrons have come to expect over the years. Our dedication to the drive-in tradition means we value efficiency without ever sacrificing the warmth of genuine hospitality.
What truly sets Happy Days Drive In apart in the Meridian area and beyond are the core principles that guide our daily operations. We strive to create an environment where every visit feels like a return to a favorite memory, supported by excellent service and dependable food quality. This dedication to the complete dining experience ensures that we remain a staple in the local culinary landscape.
Key Highlights of the Happy Days Drive In Experience
Authentic Drive-In Atmosphere: We capture the spirit of classic American roadside dining. From the moment you pull up to our location at 3022 NY-370, you are stepping into an experience rich with tradition. This nostalgic setting is carefully preserved to offer a unique and relaxing backdrop for your meal, making it a perfect destination for families looking for an easy, fun outing or individuals seeking a comforting, familiar environment.
Commitment to Freshness and Quality: While we honor traditional recipes, our preparation methods emphasize freshness. We believe that even the quickest meal should be made with care. This means focusing on quality sourcing and preparation techniques that ensure our offerings are flavorful, satisfying, and consistently prepared to the highest standards every single day.
Convenient and Accessible Location: Situated strategically in Meridian, NY, our drive-in is easily reachable for both local patrons and those traveling through the region. Our location serves as a reliable landmark, offering a convenient stop for travelers needing a substantial meal without a lengthy detour from their route. We are designed for ease of access and efficient service.
Service Rooted in Community: More than just transactions, we aim to build relationships. The staff at Happy Days Drive In are trained to provide friendly, attentive service that reflects the welcoming nature of the Meridian community. We strive to know our regulars and make every first-time visitor feel immediately at home, ensuring a positive interaction accompanies every order.
More Than Just a Meal
Happy Days Drive In is deeply integrated into the fabric of Meridian life. We understand that our role extends beyond simply serving food; we are a gathering place, a reliable landmark, and a source of simple, consistent pleasure. Our continued success is a direct reflection of the community’s support and our unwavering focus on maintaining the high standards that defined us from the start. We invite you to visit us at 3022 NY-370, Meridian, NY 13113, United States, and discover why so many people consider their stop at Happy Days Drive In a highlight of their day. Come experience the timeless appeal of great food served with a smile, where every visit promises a little slice of happiness.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Fast service
Great dessert
Serves local specialty
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Coffee
Comfort food
Quick bite
Small plates
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Groups
Locals
Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Menus
Photos
Reviews Happy Days Drive In
Mary Rudy
13-12-2025
I am in love with the turtle sundaes
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Daniel Learn
13-12-2025
Ice cream was good it was just regular ole butter pecan for me.. They have many flavor options as well as what looked to be a nice selection of food. If you order the ice cream a small was huge (two scoops) they have a junior size that some people behind us got and it looked like much better portion size.
Jeanette Durkin
13-12-2025
Delicious ice cream, friendly staff!
Price per person
$1–10…
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Jeanette Durkin
12-12-2025
Delicious ice cream, friendly staff!
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Wait time
No wait
Jed Rategan
30-11-2025
Just wanted to say that these folks not only know how to do ice cream well but they are grill masters. They kept the burners going for us to enjoy awesome burgers with our ice cream. Can't say enough how awesome out time there was!!
Catch 23
18-11-2025
Happy days is a nice little place to stop for ice cream and some comfort food. The ice cream is Perry's and always very delicious. They have good sized portions for the cold stuff and also sell food items such as hotdogs, hamburgers, chicken tenders and more. They sell soda and other drinks too and they have a nice little indoor dining room to enjoy it all in case it rains or if you wanna cool off. The outdoor dining area is always clean and they each have tables with umbrellas to sit under to get out of the sun. The staff and owners are always friendly and do a great job keeping things clean and running smoothly. There is a big parking lot with plenty of parking and wheelchair accessible spots as well. The vibe is cool and you will enjoy your time spent at the Happiest place in Meridian. 😃
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Turtle Sundae, Banana Split Also Known as Dinner, Fish Dinner, blt Wrap, blt, Waffle Cone, Sweet Potato Fries, Double Cheeseburger, Double Hamburger, Breaded Mushrooms, Chicken Fingers, Cookie Monster Sundae, Onion Rings
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Lots of parking spaces with plenty of parking near the front.
Kid-friendliness
Very kid friendly but severely lacks anything for kids to do but eat ice cream and food. Would be nice to put a little playground or a little play area nearby.
andy arden
14-11-2025
Found this GEM driving down 370 and so happy we found it. Soft Ice cream was great, large with reasonable prices. … More
Cynthia Smith
05-11-2025
Awesome Employee's and the Semi Sweet Coffee Ice cream with hard chocolate shell is Absolutely 💯 % Delicious 😋 Thank You !!!! … More
Dexter M
02-11-2025
There was a wait for service. Only 2 people working during a hot evening.
I don't understand why places serve milkshakes with crushed fruit and a regular … More
sandra Valdez
21-10-2025
Love this place, I tried the fish last week it was absolutely delicious and the size was crazy, I shared it with 2 of my grandchildren who also loved it. The ice cream is always delicious. If you have never been, I recommend you try it, you will go back again for sure.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Robert Bascombe
21-10-2025
My Wife's favorite place for summertime ice cream. Sundays are solid. The peanut butter mountain is super rich. Overall a solid ice cream stand with good service. More
Mary Ellen Bogert
14-10-2025
My husband and I could hardly wait for Happy Days to open up for Spring . Great food and generous servings of Ice cream. Fish is delicious. Great staff , good service.
linda fusaro
13-10-2025
Great menu choice ,fast service, good value for your money
Meal type
Oth…
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Tifford1 Bell
12-10-2025
5/12/24 12:15pm. Older woman at the window got the ice cream order wrong. I got a cherry and whip cream which I did NOT want. Prices are high for what you get. … More
john Guns
29-09-2025
Happy Days was a great place for ice cream. The service was a bit slow, but its early in the season and I'm sure they were short staffed. Even so, the staff was very friendly and served up some delicious ice cream. The pricing was fair and not overly expensive and the portions were good!! (Not like other places). Parking can get a little tricky as the lot is somewhat small, so pay attention when entering and exiting. All around a good place to visit for ice cream and laughs.
Amy G
21-09-2025
Food was awful. My burger smelled like it was reheated in the microwave. Kudos for keeping the outside clean and the ladies at the counter were awesome. People were great food wasnt...my suggestion, eat elsewhere if you have a choice. More
Sean Poole
13-09-2025
This small town Gem of an eatery/ice cream dream parlor delivers the smiles and flavor constantly! I live right next door and frequently eat here on my days off. I love the the BLT wrap with grilled chicken and the turtle sundae always … More
Youdora Basilone
07-09-2025
Food was good but my husband's chocolate milkshake could've been better for the price.
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Douglas Metzger
01-09-2025
I would highly recommend happy days... The food the ice cream is awesome the service is out of this world.. there a great bunch of ladies . Always a smile...
The newest owner knows how to treat people.. do me a favor and and stop by and grab something to eat.. you won't be sorry..
Mark Olson
31-08-2025
They make a very good Chicken sandwich here. Stopped by with a long time buddy of mine for lunch. He had the fish and he said it was really good.
The atmosphere is absolutely amazing! Who doesn't want to have a relaxing lunch or Ice Cream looking out into a cornfield. This place reminds me of the movie. Field of Dreams starring Kevin Costner...If you build it. They will come!!! 🫶💯
Service was awesome and thos was my second time at this place. The first was after a long motorcycke trip, and they were very welcoming then as well. I met a retired dairy farmer amd his wife that time and we had a pretty good conversation!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Recommendation for vegetarians
Not sure
Vegetarian offerings
Not sure
Dietary restrictions
They cook mostly with love here!
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Kid-friendliness
Yes!
Wheelchair accessibility
Yes!
Mihai Pistol
23-08-2025
The ice cream here is good. Nothing extraordinary, just plain good soft serve with average prices. I always go for vanilla chocolate mix because for some reason I think their chocolate is slightly better than other places, but I might just be biased.
Emma Rategan
19-08-2025
My parents came here as teens, and now we all come here when visiting the area. We love Happy Days! Great burgers and hot dogs...and super crispy, fresh fries!! More
Christine Buckner
17-08-2025
Best ice cream ever! Ordered a waffle cone with two scoops and holy cow it was big! And delicious. Definitely go there! More
Karen Reiff
03-08-2025
Awesome 🍦 ice cream!!👍🏼🤩🤗 …
Price per person
$10–20…
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Shawn Hunter
27-07-2025
I have attempted to order food here twice in the last 3 weeks and both times told they are not serving food currently. Well then take and cover your food menu. Times are tough for employees I get it but if you're going to advertise food, be able to cook and serve it. More
Greg Schramm
25-07-2025
Their ice cream here is absolutely delicious! We have also had meals there, and the food is very good for a small establishment.
I highly recommend stopping there to have a meal and some ice cream for dessert.
Roxanne Green
12-07-2025
Great place for ice cream. Food...not so much. **A year later with new owners and no better. Ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and got breaded chicken that tasted like flour. Disgusting. Probably won't try again. More
Youdora Basilone
05-07-2025
Food was good but my husband's chocolate milkshake could've been better for the price.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Jodi Prell
01-07-2025
Great ice cream stand that also has food. Such as burgers, chicken sandwiches, wraps, and salads. Happy days sells Perry's ice cream and they carry about 20 different flavors starting in spring. They also serve soft serve icecream, sundaes, and flurries.
Karla K
26-06-2025
The ice cream is the only thing worth getting here. The burger has no flavor, tastes like it was from a frozen patty (the bun had more flavor). The ice cream and shakes are great but this place is pricey. Two double bacon burgers, two shakes and two waters ran us $40.
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 2
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Wait time
10-30 min
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Aliza Luce
14-06-2025
Best ice cream i've ever had.
linda fusaro
24-04-2025
Great menu choice ,fast service, good value for your money
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Group size
1 person
Faithful
16-04-2025
Eat in or out, they have some really awesome food ! After your meal enjoy some great ice cream and you can sit outside at the tables on the patio or stay inside the dinner. We take the whole extended family here to get ice cream during the summer ! Lots of Awesome Flavors !
Rochelle Horning
13-04-2025
Love this place!!! The green apple flavored ice cream in a cone is always a hit!!🤩 Thanks for serving our community!!! …
MARIE POLIFRONE
09-04-2025
Bought a house in the area last year and this is by far our favorite place to go for ice cream. Anyone who comes to visit takes a trip here with us. But tonight we actually ordered food and the experience was so wonderful! I don’t eat meat and asked if I could just get a mushroom burger… without the burger. The young women working were so friendly and great about it. I ended up with a mushroom wrap with lettuce, tomato and onion and it was so good! The hand cut sweet potato fries are such a treat and better than any other sweet potato fries I’ve had. My husband really liked his chicken nuggets and fries. Really nice amount of nuggets and fries!
We will now be coming for food AND ice cream. Thank you!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Bryan Mitton
31-03-2025
Decent prices for ice cream. 2 scoops of Perry's ice cream in a waffle cone (a small), for 4 was just over $16. There is outdoor seating (including a picnic table for young kids) … More
Frank Marcellino
29-03-2025
I ordered two hamburgers fries and a pineapple. Milkshake fries are good. The hamburgers seem kind of bland. Maybe I needed to put more ketchup on it or whatever. And the milkshake tastes like vanilla with little chunks of pineapple in it. It was not a good pineapple milkshake but I am going to go back there and try to improve on what I ate
Service
Take out
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4
Reservation
Reservations not required
Noise level
Very quiet
Susan Reindel
20-03-2025
We “happened” across this delightful ice cream spot on a trek driving on 370 to 690. The Michigan brand of ice cream was incredible. Servers were super sweet. We climbed into the big chair near the cornfield and enjoyed the experience. Nice Job Happy Days!
Service
Take out
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Wait time
No wait
Keven Smith
20-03-2025
Best experience and my first time going
Service
Dine in…
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Mark Salmonsen
06-03-2025
One of the greatest ice cream shops I know of. My parents brought me here when I was a kid so I've been coming here for a long time.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Parking can be a little tight if they are busy but it is so worth it.
Cassie D
01-03-2025
Large portions. Kids that were working seemed very confused about money in the register and were arguing with each other about taking money from the cash register and changing it out with the bag money for change, and how busy it was. Which seemed a little crazy to do in front of people. I actually worked at this location many years ago and couldn't fathom not having a smile on my face and handling business as business. But hospitality has certainly dropped.
After that long rant, the ice cream was good and portions were good.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4
Mary Rudy
17-02-2025
I am in love with the turtle sundaes
Food: 5…
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Keven Smith
08-02-2025
Best experience and my first time going
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Wait time
No wait
Seating type
Outdoor patio / terrace
Karen Reiff
29-01-2025
Awesome 🍦 ice cream!!👍🏼🤩🤗
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Wait time
No wait
Teener Marie
23-01-2025
Great little hidden gem! Ordered some fish fry items which were nicely fresh and hot. Also got a banana split and it all felt like a nice old timey ice cream shoppe. Great service as well. Overall, a wonderful atmosphere and eats!
Kent Engelmann
03-01-2025
Good ice cream, prompt and efficient service. Both indoor and outdoor seating in a country setting. Very nice. More
Reviews Happy Days Drive In