Matt's Place Drive-In in Butte, Montana was one of the first drive-in restaurants in Montana. Unlike later drive-ins, which frequently featured a streamline moderne style, or at least an acknowledgement of their orientation to automobile-oriented customers, Matt's Place was a straightforward conversion of a house to serve customers in cars. Established in 1930, its chief concession to the automobile is a tall curb to keep parking cars from hitting the building and a menu on the outside of the building, advertising curb service. The interior retains its 1936 counter and 1950s lighting fixtures.[2]
They were awarded the 2016 James Beard Foundation America's Classic Award.[3]
Matt's Place closed in early 2021.[4] In November 2025, Matt's Place re-opened under new ownership.[5]
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- Montana State Historic Preservation Office: Matt's Place Montana State Historic Preservation Office, March 29, 2001^
- Jacquelyn Hart. 14 classic American drive-in restaurants that are still in operation Fox News, October 23, 2017, retrieved 21 February 2018^
- Jenna Fisher. Retail Food Establishment Inspection Report The City-County of Butte-Silver Bow, retrieved 19 October 2023^
- John Emeigh. Couple reopening Butte's historic Matt's Place diner KXLF News, 2025-10-24, retrieved 2026-03-27^