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Short’s Rootbeer Drive-In in Coldwater appeared this month on the Mashed.com list of “The Best Drive-In Restaurant in Every State,” representing Michigan.
Ted Short, who bought it with his family in 2013 said the distinction was an honor when he found his business on the list with some of the most famous drive-ins from around the country.
The iconic drive-in started 57 years ago as a B-K Rootbeer drive-in at 378 West Chicago, with its April opening seen as the first sign of spring in the city.
The review praises Shorts as “A staple in Coldwater, Michigan, that satisfies any taste and any craving. From handmade patties and breaded chicken to house-smoked pork and tenderloin sandwiches, all with house-made ranch … but nothing beats a root beer float.”
The stand with 18 spots for cars under the orange canopy was built in the late 1960s as a franchise B-K Rootbeer stand by Lee and Dorothy Witmyer.
Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. through October, Shorts features car hop service with frosted glass mugs of root beer.
