Opening hours
Closed · opens Tuesday 7:00 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Local time in Ojai: 5:57 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (805) 229-0030 to confirm.
About Summit Drive In
Located at 12689 Ojai Rd in Ojai, California, Summit Drive In is a hamburger restaurant. It is one of 16 places to eat and drink we list in Ojai.
Summit Drive In is open 6 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (closed Monday). It opens early (7:00 AM) on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Summit Drive In's menu features 24 dishes and drinks across 6 sections, including Burgers and Specialty Sandwiches, Kids Combos, Side Orders, Drinks, and Shakes & More. Listed prices range from $0.50 to $10.00, with a typical item around $8.50. Menu highlights include Summit Burger, Chicken Tenders (2), and Corn Burritos.
Service options include outdoor seating, takeout, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cozy, historic, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family-friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, quick bite, and vegetarian options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot, free street parking, and paid parking lot. You can reach the team at (805) 229-0030.
Quick facts
- Category
- Hamburger Restaurant
- Address
- 12689 Ojai Rd, Ojai, CA 93023
- Phone
- (805) 229-0030
- Price range
- $10 to $20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (closed Monday)
- Menu
- 24 items · $0.50–$10.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for hamburger restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Summit Drive In’s weekday schedule with 241 other hamburger restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 7:00 AM, earlier than 78% of them (the typical opening time is 10:30 AM) and closes at 3:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 45 hours a week, 27 hours fewer than the local median of 72. 89% of hamburger restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Summit Drive In is one of them.
Compared with 241 other hamburger restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for hamburger restaurants in California
Based on 91 menus with 6,256 priced items from hamburger restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $10.49, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $14.68.
At Summit Drive In the median listed price is $8.50, lower than the typical $10.49 for hamburger restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 57% | $7.46 |
| French Fries | 51% | $4.99 |
| Hot Dog | 44% | $6.42 |
| Grilled Cheese | 43% | $7.25 |
| Patty Melt | 41% | $9.16 |
| Chili Cheese Fries | 40% | $9.00 |
| Hamburger | 35% | $7.79 |
| Cheeseburger | 34% | $9.09 |
Calculated from 91 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Fireplace
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
The neighborhood
Summit Drive In is fairly secluded: there are no other places to eat or drink in our guide within a mile, so it is worth checking the hours before you set off.
What to expect at a hamburger restaurant
Burger joints and fast-food restaurants are built for speed: order at a counter, kiosk, app or drive-through and expect your food in minutes. The category ranges from national chains with identical menus everywhere to independent burger stands, regional favorites with cult followings and modern “better burger” shops that grind their own beef.
What to order
- Classic cheeseburger – the signature item almost everywhere
- Fries or onion rings – ask for them fresh if the line is short
- Chicken sandwich – a fierce battleground between chains in recent years
- Milkshake – hand-spun shakes are a hallmark of independent burger stands
Good to know
- Ordering ahead in the brand’s app usually skips the line and unlocks app-only deals.
- The lunch rush peaks around noon to 1 PM; mid-afternoon is the quickest time to visit.
- Drive-through hours can differ from lobby hours – the lobby often closes earlier at night.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Summit Drive In's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Is Summit Drive In open on Sunday?
Yes, Summit Drive In is open on Sundays: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Where is Summit Drive In located?
Summit Drive In is located at 12689 Ojai Rd, Ojai, CA 93023.
What is the phone number of Summit Drive In?
You can call Summit Drive In at (805) 229-0030.
Does Summit Drive In offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Summit Drive In offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, takeout, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Summit Drive In?
The typical price range at Summit Drive In is $10 to $20 per person. Menu prices range from $0.50 to $10.00.
Is Summit Drive In wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is Summit Drive In good for kids?
Family-friendly details: good for kids, high chairs, and kids' menu.
Is Summit Drive In open late?
No, Summit Drive In usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Summit Drive In?
There are 0 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Summit Drive In.
How much do hamburger restaurants in California cost?
Based on 91 menus with 6,256 priced items from hamburger restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $10.49, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $14.68.