Now a staple of fast food culture in America and beyond, the drive-thru has been on quite the journey. What began as a modest burger shack with a drive-up window has since burgeoned into the flashy, tech-savvy joints ubiquitous across the globe today. In these nostalgic snaps, we chronicle the fascinating history of the drive-thru. 

Click or scroll our gallery to journey through one of history's greatest fast food adventures.