Speck's Drive-In

Stopped in after the RV Show in Oaks Pa for a quick dinner. This place is a throw-back for sure. Felt like we stepped into a time machine. . Everything was pretty good. The Chicken, the mozzarella Sticks....Priced very reasonably. They were very busy on the Saturday night but the wait was not long at all. Staff was super friendly. Place was pretty clean.

I have made the trip to this place a handful of times and it is always worth the drive. It has a very old-school feel to it inside like a 1950s 60s pop shop. The chicken is always crispy and juicy and all the sides are always on point. I wish they had biscuits instead of dinner rolls, but still, the place is great. I’d recommend this over any big brand.

April 2025 Pleasantly surprised I really enjoyed this food. I don’t eat fried food very often and avoid seed oils as much as possible, but I was in a fried chicken mood and decided to give this place a try. I like the old school charm that takes you back 60 years, with a simple menu of burgers, fries, chicken, and other American staples of diners and drive-ins. We ordered a 4-piece fried chicken, cheeseburger, fries, and coleslaw. The cheeseburger was fair, the fries were ordinary, and the coleslaw was entirely too tangy, but the fried chicken was excellent. Extremely tender and juicy with great flavor and spice. Service was fast and friendly and the restaurant was clean. Was a good visit overall.

Specks is a no frills self seat, counter order diner known for their broasted chicken. For those unfamiliar, this was a cooking style that was popularized in the latter half of the twentieth century which involves pressure frying food in special equipment. While its popularity has waned, the flavor is really great: it has the crispiness of regular frying but with extra juiciness and somewhat less oil. Specks seems to also brine their chicken which takes it up several notches relative to any other fried bird. Prices are very reasonable and you can order by the bird or piece. Also there are a wide variety of other menu items including tasty side dishes ranging from potato salad to fries and green beans. Strongly recommend you accompany the food with a shake: they have some unique and d

Bring your self back in time with this cute place with nice sized food bar and dining room seating. Food is amazing as well as the prices.