Step back in time with classic American flavors on a tour of Union Gap’s very best burger, fry and shake stops. Some of them have been serving up locals’ favorite burgers since the 1940s. From an iconic drive-in with a region-wide following to an old-time saloon and the Yakima Valley’s longest-running restaurant, you’ll find burgers worth the road trip.
The valley's longest running-restaurant, Jean’s Cottage Inn has been a much-loved fixture in the Union Gap dining scene 1946. From the beginning, they’ve been known for food as comforting as their cozy space. While their great steaks have been a signature specialty for years, locals love the breakfast menu and, of course, their classic, fuss-free burgers served with piles of fries.
Learn More
A family affair, now run by the second generation, Majors has built a loyal following among locals. The traditional drive-through and dine-in joint has two locations, in Union Gap as well as Yakima. The core Major Burgers come complete with a pile of griddled onions. Don’t stop there, though. They also have 18 delicious specialty burgers on the menu. Be sure to fry the fried asparagus during harvest season in the spring and the huge breakfast burrito with a cult following.
Learn More
This truly iconic, class drive-in has been part of the Yakima Valley community for more than 70 years. They've been slinging jumbo patties and shakes since 1948! With a dedicated following, people come all around the region to get a Big Miner Burger (and we do mean BIG), as well as other classic drive-in favorites. In addition to the drive-through and dine-in seating, the spacious outdoor seating is a great place to gather on warm Yakima evenings. It’s hard to decide which is better alongside the famous burgers, the fries or the onion rings. You’ll also find delicious milkshakes in more than 30 flavors.
Learn More
The folks at Old Town Pump Saloon mean it when they say, “Good food, good friends, good drinks and the coldest beer around.” The smash burgers, in particular, make this a worthy stop on a burger trail. In addition to classics, try the Super Pumper burger and the garlic-stuffed burger.
Learn More
It doesn’t get more classic than the Pepp'rmint Stick. Family-owned and operated since the late 1940s they’re loved among locals for their old-fashioned, made-to-order, hamburgers and fries. With 20 burgers on the menu, it’s hard to choose, but the chilli burger truly is a legendary Union Gap favorite and the Beast Burger is exactly what it sounds like. Their house-made fry sauce, secret sweet sauce and tangy burger sauce recipes are part of what brings customers back again again – that, and the hand-crafted shales and malts with 18 flavors to choose from.
Learn More
Old Town Station has been cooking comfort food classics since 1979. In addition to piled-high breakfasts, prime rib and chicken fried steaks, they proudly serve eight different hand-crafted burgers, including a delicious sourdough bacon burger. Try the waffle fries with your burger of choice and finish with the Arctic Storm blended ice cream treat.
Learn More
