The Mareeba Drive-In Cafe serves burgers, fish and chips, hot snacks, popcorn, drinks and other movie-night favourites

Movies and food have always gone hand-in-hand. At Mareeba Drive-In, we believe in the motto: come hungry and leave happy! Our on-site café offers a delicious menu with affordable options to suit a variety of dietary needs. That means high-quality meals, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

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Fried meat with sautéed onions on top, served with sliced tomato, lettuce, and a slice of yellow cheese in a white bowl.
A young woman with long brown hair tied with a pink ribbon, wearing a black t-shirt, is preparing popcorn at a popcorn stand. There is a man with a beard and sunglasses in the background inside the same establishment.
A young girl with braces smiling at a woman at a concession stand at a drive-in theater during sunset.
Food stand with menu boards displaying various burger options and kids meals, counter with popcorn and snacks, and a worker preparing food in the background.
A young man with light brown hair wearing a black t-shirt serves popcorn at a popcorn machine in a concession stand.
A young woman with long brown hair tied with a pink ribbon, wearing a black T-shirt and black shorts, pouring pink slush from a soda fountain machine into a pink cup at a cafe or ice cream shop.
A person cooking meat on a gas grill in a restaurant kitchen. The person is wearing a black shirt with a horizontal logo on the back. The grill is turned on, and the meat is sizzling.
An outdoor caféwith a modern brick building and a large antenna structure on top, under a blue sky with some clouds. There are people sitting on benches and chairs outside, some waiting, some chatting, and some looking at their phones. Trees and park

A large percentage of our movie ticket sales go directly to the studios that supply the movies, so Mareeba Drive-In relies heavily on cafe sales to remain open to the public. We love doing what we do, and we know you love the experiences we provide, so any and all support is wholeheartedly appreciated. Please support the Cafe and avoid bringing food into the drive-In.

On busy nights, the café may have to serve up to 200 people in a very short period of time. People who are late to order may sometimes have to wait for their food to be ready, so we encourage customers to arrive early and order their meals as soon as possible to avoid this. 

We also provide a convenient buzzer service so customers can wait in their vehicles and watch the movie while we prepare their meals.

When the buzzer rings, customers can return to collect their order.

By enjoying our food, you’re not only treating your taste buds, but also supporting local businesses and keeping the magic of the drive-in theatre experience alive. Thank you for your ongoing support!

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