My husband wanted a hamburger and I was in the Sugarhouse area. I was feeling lazy, and he is not picky, so I thought I'd just stop at McDonalds, then quickly checked myself as that doesn't align with my ideals, not to mention, whether he is happy eating it or not, that's gross! I had never dined at Millie's, but knew I was nearby, so headed on over.

It is a charming dive of a drive-in, having stood in the spot for 40+ years, and appearing to have experienced few updates in that time. The juxtaposition of Millie's with the neighboring new SH businesses makes it all the sweeter for those who love old-fashioned and nostalgic eateries. There is no drive thru, and during these COVID times, they ask that you call in to order, and then enter only to pick up your order (my wait was 7 minutes) and pay. A better option would be to pay over the phone, and have your order delivered direct to your car, but maybe that is technologically impossible. As the interior is so tiny, preventing customers from bunching up and waiting indoors is still a success.

I snuck an onion ring in the car, and it was decent: hot, and crisp enough that the onion broke with my bite, instead of sliding out of the breading. The size of the serving was disappointingly small, though, consisting of maybe eight total. It included a cup of basic fry sauce.

Once home, my cheeseburger without bun was just as it sounds, meaning I received a Styrofoam box with a limp patty and sprinkling of warm lettuce over top. By now, this is no longer an unusual request, and they should be able to actually turn it into a salad or wrap in lettuce as most other restaurants do. With that said, it is not something on the menu, so I will not judge the failure too harshly.

My husband had the Millie special (with pastrami!), and though I did not try it, the size was large, it looked yummy, and he enjoyed it. The Oreo milkshake was unexceptional flavor-wise, but Utah-thick (as in, they give you a spoon and don't even bother with a straw). This is the way all shakes should be!

Beyond the basics we had above, Millie's menu includes myriad burger varieties, sandwiches, hot dogs, fried mushrooms and zucchini, even tacos and fish and chips. Dessert options are near greater than actual food, with shakes, malts, floats, sundaes, slushies, and glaciers in SO MANY FLAVORS. You can even take a pint or quart of ice cream home. Treats are all less than $5, and only a few menu items reach over $10.

The tiny interior offers no seating, but there is some outdoors, including shaded tables. You will find plentiful parking as well. Employees were friendly, and overall Millie's is just a sweet lil' neighborhood drive in. I imagine it is a happenin' spot for summer evening snacks and treats, particularly loved by those who can walk there.