Top 5 Drive-Thru Restaurants in Winona, MN

Visit Winona Mugby Junction Drive-thru
Sometimes you’re really hungry, but you don’t feel like combing your hair or putting pants on. Thankfully, some considerate genius invented the drive-thru! Who says you can’t eat in your car while you’re blasting the radio and trying to feel around in the bag for some more food. Winona, Minnesota has got you covered with some drive-thru locations that will keep you motoring back for more so you can do it again and again.

Anacabe’s Little Kitchen

Want to grab breakfast in your pajamas? You can with this convenient call ahead and pick up drive-thru! Anacabe’s Little Kitchen is a charming culinary gem that exudes a homey and intimate ambiance. Specializing in breakfast cuisine, this family-owned restaurant captivates diners with its authentic flavors and made-from-scratch dishes. With a menu crafted with passion and attention to detail in a little hole-in-the-wall spot.

Visit Winona Anacabe's Little Kitchen drive-thru
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Visit Winona Backwater BBQ drive-thru
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Backwater BBQ

Great BBQ with a drive-thru window, I’ll take it! Backwater BBQ offers a variety of smoked meats, like pulled pork, brisket, ribs, and chicken cooked to perfection with house-made sauces in a range of flavors and baked beans, coleslaw, mac and cheese, and cornbread.

Blooming Grounds Express

This is the express companion to the other Blooming Grounds Coffee House downtown location but with a drive-thru! Blooming Grounds Express serves gourmet coffee and drinks, breakfast bagel sandwiches, bakery items, lunches and salads. Indoor seating and outdoor patio seating is available. It’s located on the corner of 3rd and Huff streets at the bottom of the bridge!

Visit Winona Blooming Grounds Express drive-thru
Visit Winona Mugby Junction Coffee drive-thru
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Mugby Junction

This drive-thru service and great coffee always has customers smiling. Mugby Junction is your espresso and coffee destination in Winona, serving drive-through and walk-up customers in a very convenient manner, with outdoor seating and a view of Lake Winona. They emphasize the use of responsible and sustainable practices, always striving to use 100% organic and fair trade coffee.

Rubio’s Family Mexican Restaurant

The only non-chain Mexican drive-thru in town! Rubio’s Family Mexican Restaurant is a beloved local dining spot known for its authentic Mexican cuisine and welcoming atmosphere. Established as a family-owned business, Rubio’s has been serving up delicious dishes like tacos, enchiladas, and burritos for years in their drive-thru location and in their truck on the street and at various local events. They remain a popular choice for those seeking a taste of Mexico in Winona.

Visit Winona Rubios drive-thru
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