After closing its doors following a fire in April 2025, the Arcadia eatery Eat Up Drive In is officially reopening and inviting the community back with a grand reopening celebration on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Originally opened in April 2021, the locally owned restaurant is known for its “cooked slow, served fast” comfort food, from crispy chicken tenders and wood-grilled steak to its famously oversized baked potatoes. Now fully refreshed and updated, Eat Up Drive In is debuting several new additions, including breakfast service, making it easier than ever to enjoy this neighborhood favorite any time of day.
What’s NEW at Eat Up Drive In:
- Breakfast service served daily from 8 AM – 11 AM including:
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- Overnight Oats – a hearty serving of oats prepared overnight.
- Avocado Toast – Cage-free fried eggs, smashed avocado on toasted ciabatta.
- Breakfast Burrito – Cage-free eggs, cheddar, bacon, smashed beans, and house potato hash.
- Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich – Cage-free eggs, cheddar, turkey sausage, and mayo on a warm brioche bun
- Sandwich #2 – Cage-free eggs, sliced turkey, smashed avocado, grilled onion, sriracha mayo, and Havarti on a brioche bun.
- Croissant Sandwich – Cage-free eggs, maple bacon, Havarti, Black Forest ham, and mayo on a croissant.
- Ice cream shakes including vanilla, chocolate, banana vanilla wafer and gluten-free chocolate chip cookie
- A full espresso coffee menu
- + new salads, sandwiches, sides and a continued commitment offering vegetarian, vegan and gluten-friendly options, a hallmark of the menu since opening
**To celebrate the reopening, Eat Up Drive In will host a grand opening event in the parking lot from 11 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, January 17. The event will feature a special appearance by the local Arcadia Fire Department for a show-and-tell experience, as well as a complimentary lemonade and cookie stand for guests.
Located in the heart of Arcadia (near 40th Street and Indian School), Eat Up Drive In offers dine-in, drive-thru, takeout and curbside service, and remains a go-to neighborhood spot for families, kids and comfort-food lovers alike. www.eatupdrivein.com
