[Kohlsdorf] On the western edge of the River Bluff Scenic Byway sits the town of West Union where a classic eatery invites you to drive right in for a bite to eat.

Two cheeseburgers, two fish sandwiches, strips, cheddar crisps, two regular fries.

♪♪ ♪♪ [Kohlsdorf] On the western edge of West Union, River Bluff Scenic Byway travelers have the chance to grab an old school bite to eat.

♪♪ [Bev Kelck] It's Barrel Drive In, because it used to be you barreled into a place in the '50s, so therefore you barrel in to the drive in.

♪♪ [Bev Kelck] In 1982, we bought the Barrel.

It has been running seasonally from mid-March to mid-October and we've just been doing it ever since.

We raised a family here and we have new family every summer.

♪♪ [Kohlsdorf] The Barrel Drive In features traditional drive-in foods and Midwest classics.

Get a strip chicken filet box and fries.

[Bev Kelck] We have broasted chicken, broasted potatoes, we make our own onion rings.

I cut 50 pounds of onions a day.

♪♪ [Bev Kelck] We have burgers.

The one they usually like the most is a High Boy.

It's the three triple buns but it's got my sauce on it and pickles and cheese and lettuce.

That's the one they like the best.

But otherwise, it's just a myriad of difference sandwiches.

♪♪ [Bev Kelck] And ice cream, malts, shakes, sundaes, ice cream cones.

♪♪ [Kohlsdorf] Along with providing customers with traditional diner style delights, Barrel Drive In has been caring for the community as a place to go for first time jobs.

Two kids cheeseburgers, High Boy.

♪♪ [Bev Kelck] I'm very proud or I wouldn't still be here.

I'm still doing it every day, 12 hours a day, because I love doing it.

And I like to see the kids grow and become people, not just teenagers.

I like to see them become humans and stuff and not all early teenagers are human exactly.

Here you go.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

[Bev Kelck] But they are, they become good adults.

♪♪ [Bev Kelck] We have the same customers year after year after year, sometimes day after day, sometimes week after week.

We come for the experience.

It's fun to actually have the car hop come out and ask for your menu and what you want to eat.

It's just a fun experience.

$10.54.

[Kohlsdorf] The Barrel Drive In has proven to be a landmark for food and fond memories on the River Bluff Scenic Byway.