Welcome to Columbia's Hidden Gem: Drake's Duck-In, a legendary establishment in the heart of downtown Columbia. For decades, we've been delighting locals and visitors alike with our famous fried chick…
Incredibly tasty and great portion sizes. Honestly worth the money because finding a burger that tastes this good with thick and beautiful crunchy pickles is a truly special thing. I will definitely be ordering again. They could have filled the (delish and so flavorful) drake's special sauce container all the way for charging $1.50, but I'll let that slide because both the burger and fries slapped.
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Robin E
11 contributions
Loved
• 3/24/26
• DoorDash review
This restaurant is more than a diner like drop in as your hanging out nearby the court system. The classic hamburger was so incredible not a frozen chunk of beef. You choose the accompaniment. The french fries are long strings of fresh fried potatoes so delicious. The chili as a topping or a side is absolutely amazing no beans but so flavorful perfect on top of the luscious hamburger. I also got dark meat fried chicken which is so southern and juicy portions are sizable. This restaurant has been around for more than 50 years. They are still here and you are encouraged to have a taste of the best hamburger in town. Treat yourself to a fresh lunch and so easy to find. Perfect spot for family plenty space and parking. This Family run gastronomy blew me away I plan on visiting at least once per week.
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Myrtle J
1 contributions
Loved
• 3/8/22
• DoorDash order
Chicken fingers were huge! Tender & juicy. Batter just right. Two-piece was also tender. Great lunch!
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Yeoj D
4 contributions
Didn't like
• 5 days ago
• DoorDash order
Lemonade - Over sweetened to the point that it overwhelmed any possibility of citrus being an identifiable ingredient. Even after diluting it with water the sweetener, which might have been artificial, never relented. 1/10
Classic Burger - Decent. Better than ordering fast food. Their special sauce tasted like it had pimento in it. I like pimento cheese, but I don't get the point of even offering it (pimento cheese) as a substitute if the burger already tastes of pimento. I added bacon; I can genuinely make better bacon. 6/10
3 PC Tender Box - I feel like it should be against the law to cut up chicken breast and label it as tenderloin. Maybe it was actual tenderloin but, if so, my masseter shouldn't feel sore after a few bites. Flavor was... suburban caucasian style. Hawaiian rolls never fail. "Tenders" were relatively large but I prefer quality over quantity. 3/10
Overall, very disappointing. I get that the food market is unstable right now and that restaurants are forced to make compromises to be able to continue operating. This restaurant was recommended to me by a friend, so I refuse to believe that this level of quality was intended. Even so, I feel hesitant to order from this establishment again.
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Kat H
2 contributions
Loved
• 5/22/26
• DoorDash order
The hash browns were crispy . The egg and cheese biscuit was perfectly buttery flaky and fluffy. Delicious food and the staff was very kind and welcoming.
