Nite Owl, Wedl's and more: Here's when Milwaukee-area drive-ins open for the 2025 season
While temperatures are slowly but surely rising, there's another sign that warmer weather is upon us: the start of the 2025 drive-in season.
Aside from dishing out hamburgers and frozen custard, these drive-ins have also served as a beacon of summer for decades in the Badger State. Don't see your favorite spot in this list? Feel free to email suggestions to cgleeson@gannett.com.
Most local staples have already opened for the season. Here's a rundown of Milwaukee-area drive-ins to check out:
The Nite Owl Drive-In opened for the season on Tuesday, March 25, according to local reports.
Where: 830 E. Layton Ave., Milwaukee
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: about 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Learn more: niteowlmke.com
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Wedl's Hamburger Stand opened for the season on Tuesday, March 4, according to an Instagram post.
Where: 200 E. Racine St., Jefferson
Hours: Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Learn more: wedlshamburgerstand.com
Lee's Dairy Treat opened for the season on March 1, according to its website.
Where: 14040 W. Greenfield Ave., Brookfield
Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Learn more: leesdairytreat.com
Wayne's Drive-In will opened for the 2025 season on Tuesday, April 1, according to its website.
Where: 1331 Covered Bridge Road, Cedarburg
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Learn more: waynesdrivein.com
Like last year, Gus's Drive-In opened earlier than normal. The 2025 season for the East Troy spot began on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Where: 3131 Main St., East Troy
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Learn more: gussdrivein.com
The Kiltie has not announced its opening date for the 2025 season yet. However, the Oconomowoc staple typically opens around late April or early May.
Where: N48W36154 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Hours: To be announced
Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/kiltiedrivein/
Claire Reid contributed to this report.
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