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Win's Drive-in

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Win's Drive-in 0:0

Address

1315 12th St.
Bellingham , WA 98225
734-5226

Hours

Mon-Sat 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sun 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Review

A great deal of the appeal of Fairhaven is the historic buildings and unique, one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants. There are no chain stores here, nor are there any fast food places -- so common in other parts of town. However, there is an obvious need for a quick and convenient locale to get burgers, fries and shakes, and Win’s Drive-in fulfills this niche well.

Win’s does not conform to the traditional design of the drive-in with covered stalls and plexi-glass menus. It is in all other respects the classic, small-town, independent burger joint. There are two small windows outside the building for customers to order from when weather permits. Interestingly enough, one is solely dedicated to the sale of Lotto and scratch lottery tickets. It isn’t uncommon for a line to form at the window when the jackpot rises. The interior is exactly what you would expect -- booths lining the wall from the front counter to the back room. Although there were quite a few paintings of Native American scenes and Bellingham, past and present, I was most impressed with the stained-glass representation of a hamburger, shake and fries by the front door.

One thing is certain: The menu does not disappoint those that appreciate fast food. Everything that can be deep fried or grilled is offered, from chili burgers, hamburgers, fishwiches and chickenwiches, to onion rings and corn dogs. The fact that I did not try the mysteriously named “yummy burger” haunts me to this day. A wide selection of milkshakes and malts cements Win’s as an upholder of the traditional Americana cuisine. I personally recommend the black raspberry shake, made with real fruit and ice cream. You ain’t going to find that at McDonald’s now, are you?
Written By: Glen Berry
On: 10/11/1998

Directions

From I-5 and Old Fairhaven Parkway, turn right on 12th Street. Win's is a couple blocks down on the right.

Features

Dinner | Lunch

Map

User Reviews

Jim Brown
Blaine, WA
60rating
(5)
(1)
5/12/2003
I have only been to Win's once and it was a few years ago, but it is a great place to eat. Nice people very good food at good prices.
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Darly  MayReams
30rating
(2)
(1)
1/11/2006
Wins is awesome! It brings back some great memories...back in the day walking to Wins after school and hanging out and eating really good food! I miss those days! Wahhhh!!
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Rob  Fayette
Bellingham, WA
20rating
(1)
(1)
8/21/1999
First To Review
Hi
My dad owned Chuckanut Motors
in 1965. This was the building
with the round roof located
at 12th and Harris in Fairhaven
that now houses Bobs Burger
and Brew. At that time the
property where Wins Inn is pre
sently at was just an empty lot
and my dad used to store cars
there that he was going to work
in his body shop at Chuckanut Motors
At that Time a woman named Winnie
(I dont know her last name)
owned a restauraunt in the big
brick building just to the North
of the empty lot. She served great
food and I used to go there for lunch
with my dad when I was helping him
during the summer months in his body shop
Winnie sold or closed down the restauraunt
in the brick building and had
Wins' Inn Drive In built about that time (1965to1970?)
She ran it for many years and served "Super Deluxe"
hamburgers which had to be the biggest and the bestes hamburger
in Whatcom county :). If you want to know more about the southside in those
from what I remember please let me know. Thanks. Rob Fayette
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Jake Waschke
10rating
(1)
(0)
11/6/2008
Winnie is my Grandmother. She was a hard worker and a loving Grandmother (in a very different type of way). She expected a lot out of everyone in her life, and she would call you on the carpet if you didn't measure up. At the same time she would do anything for you. Tough as nails and a true fighter. The Drive In was family owned until I think like 2003 or 2004 when my Uncle Tom sold it. You did truely miss out - the Yummy Burger is THE BEST! Epecially if you get it with Ham. I will always remember her as being a great woman and a very unknown, yet famous icon on Whatcom County. Win Walstrom passed on tonight at 6:33pm at St Joes Hospital in Bellingham. She was 94 years old.
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Jeff Taziri
10rating
(1)
(0)
7/17/2008
Wow, I also remember going to Wins as a child back in the early 80s with my Mom. I still think that the burgers there are the best in Bellingham. Nothing like a Win's burger, fries and shake. I have since moved away from the Bellingham area, but look forward to introducing my wife and little man to Win's in upcoming trip to Bellingham.
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Daniel  W. Adams
10rating
(1)
(0)
10/6/2006
Wins Forever
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