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Is Carl's Drive-In Still Open? Update (Brentwood, MO)

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As of September 2026, Carl's Drive-In is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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Yelp ·
Secondary source
carlsdrivein.com

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What the source shows: Yelp's listing, updated June 2026, shows Carl's Drive-In actively reviewed with no closure flag, and the business's own website, carlsdrivein.com, remains live with a current menu page.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Hamburger Heaven" featured Carl's Drive-In, a longtime walk-up burger stand on Manchester Road in Brentwood, Missouri, known for char-grilled burgers and house root beer served from a small drive-in counter. The stand has operated at the same Manchester Road location for decades as a St. Louis-area institution. According to Yelp, whose listing was updated in June 2026, Carl's Drive-In continues to draw active reviews and photos with no closure notice. The business's own website, carlsdrivein.com, remains live with a current menu page, according to the site. Current posted hours run roughly 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and shorter hours on Sunday, according to the Brentwood, Missouri business directory listing on chamberofcommerce.com, checked in September 2026.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 8, Episode 12
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Hamburger Heaven
What was featured
Char-grilled burgers and house root beer at a Brentwood drive-in stand
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Carl's Drive-In

Frequently asked questions

Is Carl's Drive-In still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Carl's Drive-In is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Carl's Drive-In after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Hamburger Heaven" featured Carl's Drive-In, a longtime walk-up burger stand on Manchester Road in Brentwood, Missouri, known for char-grilled burgers and house root beer served from a small drive-in counter. As of September 2026, Carl's Drive-In is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Carl's Drive-In located?

9033 Manchester Road, Brentwood, MO 63144. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Carl's Drive-In?

Season 8, Episode 12 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Hamburger Heaven”.

What do reviews say since Best Thing I Ever Ate?

According to Yelp, whose listing was updated in June 2026, Carl's Drive-In continues to draw active reviews and photos with no closure notice. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Carl's Drive-In still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

The business's own website, carlsdrivein.com, remains live with a current menu page, according to the site. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
9033 Manchester Road, Brentwood, MO 63144
Venue type
diner
Official website
carlsdrivein.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/carls-drive-in-brentwood
  • carlsdrivein.com — https://www.carlsdrivein.com/
  • chamberofcommerce.com — https://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-directory/missouri/brentwood/miscellaneous/30186423-carl-s-drive-in

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