The Hires Big H original Salt Lake location remains surprisingly unchanged: Founder Don Hale, well into his 80s, still comes into work every day to greet a hungry population of students, who've been a major part of the clientele since this drive-in opened in 1959. But locals of all ages, as well as reporters from The Wall Street Journal and Gourmet magazine, love the classic offerings, available from several Hires restaurants across the city. Favorites include the famous Hires Big H hamburger, hot dogs, fries and onion rings, frosty mugs of Hires root beer (in five sizes), and root beer floats. Thick shakes are available in more than 15 flavors, including grasshopper, candy bar and marshmallow. No alcohol available. Serving lunch and dinner Mon–Sat. Closed Sun.