All Over The Map: Remodel project uncovers hidden past of beloved XXX drive-in

Work underway in Issaquah to convert the old XXX Root Beer restaurant to a Burgermaster has revealed a key feature of the original drive-in which had been hidden for years.

XXX Root Beer in Issaquah closed abruptly in November 2023. The nostalgic restaurant was a popular spot for decades, and was home to car shows and other history-themed gatherings. And the interior was packed with countless pieces of memorabilia.

The building housing the restaurant was constructed in the late 1960s along what was then US Highway 10, the predecessor to the Interstate 90 (I-90) freeway over Snoqualmie Pass. XXX Root Beer as a once-national brand goes back much further

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