| Matt's Place Drive-In | |
| Location: | Butte, Montana |
| Coordinates: | 45.9917°N -112.5383°W |
| Built: | 1930 |
| Architecture: | Bungalow/Craftsman |
| Added: | March 29, 2001 |
| Refnum: | 01000308 |
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.[1]
They were awarded the 2016 James Beard Foundation America's Classic Award.[2]
Matt's Place closed in early 2021.[3]