Mac’s Drive-In

So they got my order wrong, withheld 2 of my hotdogs, way too much cheese on the fries. I will not go back and telling everyone the same.

We were searching for a real burger place instead of the McDonald’s and Sonic stuff that everyone seems to flock to. Saw Mac’s on Unilocal and took Dad down for a burger and fries. Dad is a tough critic but he and I agreed the food and service are outstanding. Great place and we will be back again. Awesome work guys !!

Amazing fun place nestled in the heart of Watervliet, NY. Plenty of parking, plenty of seating inside and out. The fries were delicious and the ice cream is super tasty, an awesome place to go for a treat. The ice cream shop offers fun little kid rides outside.

It’s been too long since I got the food, but I’m doing this one straight up on the ice cream. It’s amazing.
Last couple times I have gone, I got the waffle cone, which is made in house. When you walk in it smells like waffle cones, and if there was a smell that literally made you want to gain weight, this is it. I usually get chocolate peanut butter because it’s the greatest. Lots of peanut butter, flavor of the chocolate is rich, the churn is excellent and it is not icy at all, it’s amazing. I always get two scoops and then wonder why I did because it is a lot of ice cream but I still eat it all.
Bottom line: If you want to go get wasted on delicious ice cream, go to Mac’s, and get wrecked on chocolate peanut butter in a waffle cone.

Awesome local small business. Excellent food & ice cream, excellent value. Try the chicken parm on thur only, home made best around at double the price.

cheeseburger
fries with cheese and meat
twist ice cream cone
always willing to support
mom and pop shops.
cheeseburgers are simple,
fries are portioned like an entrée.
homemade ice cream is incredible.
satisfying in the summer heat.

This place has an amazing assortment of home made ice cream. Maple bacon or coconut anyone? And they have fantastic home made Italian ices (dairy free!) such as lemon, raspberry or mango. The mango is amazing. It’s sweet yet tart and tastes like fresh mango. The texture is smooth and not icy.
But here’s where it gets even better. Go inside and look at their daily specials board. They have lunch combos with juicy double cheeseburgers, savory and tangy meatloaf sandwiches and about 4 other specials that come with a pile of hand cut fries and slaw for about $ 5.
I’ve had both although they offer a few more specials I need to try. Everything is home made, the portions are huge and the price is right.

Mac’s is a gem in the rough and probably has the best homemade hard ice cream in the region (in my opinion). Not only is it delicious and cheap, but the flavors are so unique and the people who work there are so nice. The coconut, the garbage pail, and the maple bacon flavors are some of my favorites. Word of caution though… The scoops are huge, so the kids size is more than sufficient. Skip the toppings and let the flavor of the ice cream shine through!
I look forward to spring when Mac’s opens every year. It would be remiss of me if I didn’t mention my adoration of their decorated cow statute. Cash only.

Unfortunately for me, they just ran out of maple bacon ice cream for the year. I was pretty heartbroken. The homemade pumpkin ice cream soothed the pain a bit. This is probably the best ice cream in town! My husband was in love with his black raspberry cone.
I am going to come back another day to try a burger and some cheesy vibes. I love the retro vibe at this place! Really nice employees. Plus it’s cheap! Three of us got ice cream for only $ 7.

Still awesome! Rumor has it they’re raising their prices though.

I’ve been a few times since moving to the neighborhood. First time I just got a cheeseburger. It was pretty good, fresh homemade patty. Since the burger was pretty good, I brought my girlfriend with me the second time. This time we both got burgers, can’t say they lived up to the hype. I got the jumbo (double burger) and she got the regular. The came out and the cheese and practically completely melted off the burgers and the patties were like leather. So it leads me to believe someone forgot the burgers were on the grill.
I’ve also had the hot dog with the works which was pretty good, the grilled cheese are great and same with the french fries. I’ll give the burgers one more try.
Great spot for ice cream though, definitely check it out if you are looking for a good ice cream spot in Watervliet.
(The 2 star review was for the burgers, the ice cream gets a 4 star rating.)

Very rarely will I write reviews on here, but for Mac’s Drive-​In in Watervliet, there is a special exception. This place has become my favorite summer eatery in the Capital Region for my family and I. Not only because of their fantastic food options, attention to detail, and their centralized location in the heart of Watervliet, but what makes them different from all other competitors is the friendly and caring customer service and appreciation they have for their customers as well. You can tell when a business is operated by not only smart people, but caring people as well. Mac’s Drive-​In hits it out of the ballpark!!!
If you’re looking to spend a great spring, summer, or early autumn evening out with family and friends for great food, tasty ice cream dishes and great company, look no further than Mac’s Drive-​In.

Maple + Bacon + Ice Cream
And a really frigging good burger.
The weather is great… Go…Now.

Mac’s without a doubt earns 5 stars from me! It’s a no-​frills, friendly place with great ice cream and food located on the corner of 3^rd almost across from Schuyler Bakery. You can sit outside at one of their picnic tables or even sit inside for those less than great weather days.
The ice cream here is great. All of the hard flavors are homemade and they have a lot of flavors to choose from. My favorite is the coffee crunch which is coffee with oreos in it-​yum! They even have maple bacon ice cream that has chunks of bacon in it (apparently a local favorite). They also have soft vanilla, chocolate, twist, coffee and raspberry. If you don’t like ice cream they also have homemade frozen ices.
Another great part of Mac’s is that they serve great food too! They have a lot of different options like hamburgers, hot dogs, homemade french fries, fish fry, chicken sandwiches, chicken fingers, breakfast sandwiches etc. All of it is cooked on the spot by Steve who knows what he’s doing! During the weekdays there are a lot of great lunch specials like chicken sandwiches, chicken, tuna and egg salad sandwiches, burger specials, meatloaf, etc which are all awesome and come with homemade french fries for around $ 5 which is honestly the biggest bargain around! All good homemade food. They even have mac and cheese on Fridays which my friend swears by.
I’m not sure if it’s a secret, but they also have breakfast on Saturday mornings! Pancakes, omelets, eggs, breakfast sandwiches, grits, home fries… you get the picture! All made by Steve for a great price!
The service is always friendly and prompt.
The prices are really cheap for the quality and quantity. It is cash only so remember to stop at the ATM before coming!
The only negative is that they aren’t open all year around
Overall this is an outstanding option for ice cream and food in the Albany area!

Five words: Grandma’s Maple Bacon ice cream.
One word: YUM!

First trip here. Burgers and ice cream have been highly recommended by other Unilocal’ers so I stopped in today.
Ordered: Bacon-​Cheeseburger plate (Fries and slaw) and a dish of Coconut Supreme Ice cream.
$ 9.75 included tip to ‘window waitress’
Burger: Grilled bun, hand made patty (approx ¼ pound), thick-​crisp bacon and american cheese
— OMG
— Let me rephrase… OMFG
— Hands down the best hamburg that I have eaten that I did not make myself. Perfect size, juicy, flavorful. Just the perfect burger. Would have been 5-​star with a thick slice of fresh tomato and some caramelized onion.
— Wendy’s Baconator puts on a dress and calls this burger Sir before going to weep in the corner
Fries: Standard frozen fare. Unsalted, but was provided with copious amounts of salt packets. Had to be nearly a pound of fries in the container. Ended up tossing ¹⁄₃ of them.
Slaw: I want this recipe. Crisp, cold, good bite to it. Creamy, but with that vinegar/​acid that so many slaw’s lack. Only complaint was that there wasn’t enough.
Ice Cream: Coconut Supreme
— If you like Coconut… Bring cash… and coolers loaded with ice… lots of ice… cause you are going to want to buy them out.
— Creamy, not too sweet, just… Wow.
I will be returning… without a doubt.

Stopped in for a sundae. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are alot more manageable then other ice cream stands where you end up throwing away half of it. The soft serve is creamy and they have hot caramel. (Although I didn’t care for it.) Tasted burnt to me.
CASH ONLY

Loved the soft ice cream here! I love going to drive-​ins! In Florida we do not have drive-​ins like these. The service was a little slow but i didn’t mind because it was nice outside. Have not had the food but I can say the ice cream was yummy!

This is my favorite soft serve vanilla in the area, nice texture and solid flavor. Parking is on the street, but plentiful and seating has never been an issue. Prices are more than fair for the quantity and service has always been good.

Mac’s is the best. Their homemade ice cream is amazing. My personal fav is the cookie dough, but you can’t go wrong with any flavor. The homemade black raspberry is also awesome. Great prices. Large Portions. Without a doubt the best ice cream place in the area. Can’t wait until it opens in the Spring. I will definitely be there opening day.