Looking for a fun outing, we decide to head over to Coney Island Drive-Inn that has been in Brooksville, Florida since 1960 when they took over an old boat manufacturing building.
While the building has changed hands a few times over the years, the quality and vibe has remained the same.
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Legend has it that in 1961, Elvis Presley was in Inverness, Florida, filming a movie and he ventured down to Brooksville for one of their world Famous Footlongs.
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We have been here many times before, and some of these photos were pre-Covid to give you an idea of the inside, but they do have a walk up window if you didn’t want to go inside to eat or order.
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I love the vibe inside the Coney Island Drive-Inn, because there are a lot of classic photos of not only Elvis (who ate here don’t forget!) but also so many old license plates and old photos.
I love all the Betty Boop items, too!
During my first visit a few years ago, I stared at everything for a long time, as there’s so much to look at!
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I even love the furniture it feels like an old retro gas station vibe which sounds really odd but as you can see from the photos, it really works!
There are a few different rooms you can sit in too if eating inside, each with plenty of cool items to admire.
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As for the food, they do have their famous footlong hot dogs, including gator dogs, Reuben dogs and “Hot Diggity Chix Wings”.
Below is a photo of their selection from their Facebook page, then a photo of what I, the awkward vegetarian at a hot dog place, orders, fried corn!
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I can honestly say its the best fried corn I have ever had! Which is why I always come back, its so tasty as are their fries!
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They also have free Elvis impersonator shows, and you can check their Facebook or Instagram for their upcoming calendar of events.
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In 2015 they purchases an old turpentine building in Zephyrhills Florida as their second location, and just this year they opened their first licensed location in Crystal River, Florida.
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Depending where you live, it is quite a drive out of the Orlando area, off the beaten track, but it is a really pretty drive over there and you can always visit downtown Brooksville for the local stores after and make a fun day out of it.
Coney Island Drive-Inn is located at 112 East Jefferson St, Brooksville, Florida 34601. Their hours are Monday & Sunday 11am till 6pm, Tuesday-Saturday 10am till 9pm.
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