Drive-in restaurants with carhop services, where servers, oftentimes wearing skates, greet you and take your order while you’re in your car, first came to Wisconsin in 1933.
Beer Hut in Fond du Lac was the state’s first ever carhop, and was also the first and only one in the U.S. to serve beer.
The concept became more popular throughout the years, with many opening up throughout the state in the 40s and 50s. The menus often included staples like burgers, hot dogs, ice cream and root beer…