Mayfield Road Drive-In

I love movies but I love the experience of going to movies even better. A trip to the cineplex today is not what it used to be. Long lines, rude patrons, armed security in the lobby, over-​priced concessions and commercials before the movie. All of this for upwards of $ 8 a ticket! There’s a better way to see movies and it’s at the drive-​in — the Mayfield Drive-​In.
This place is a real throw back to the days when people went to the movies to, you know, see movies and not text their friends. The admission price can’t be beat: just $ 20 per car. You can pay $ 5 to bring in outside food. But I honestly don’t mind spending a few extra bucks at the concession stand. My feeling is, this is where the operators make their profit and they are doing something of a public service by operating the drive-​in, so buying concessions is my way of giving back. Besides the concessions are typically less expensive than what you pay at the theater.
The drive-​in experience is a blast. Pull your car in (or back up your SUV), turn on the radio and settle in for a double feature of the summer’s biggest blockbusters. No extra charge for the fresh air and summer night sky.
The staff here is great. We had some trouble figuring out how to turn off our interior lights and one of the employees helped us. The folks at the concession stand are quite nice.
The Mayfield Drive-​In is the perfect way to spend a summer evening. If you long for the old school experience of going to the drive-​in or if you just want a better movie-​going experience, see a movie here. You won’t be disappointed.

The Mayfield Road Drive-​In is one of my favorite spots to spend an evening in Northeast Ohio. Along with the Midway Twin Drive-​In in Kent, this theater is a fun, family-​friendly way to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The staff is very friendly, the movies are great, and the prices are very good. $ 20 per car load is a phenomenal deal, especially when you bring friends. Then you have more money to spend on the delicious food!
Overall, the Mayfield Road Drive-​In is a MUST SEE for any Northeast Ohio resident. Whether you want to take a trip down memory lane or just have a great night with your family, this is the place to go.
UPDATE: Digital projection was added in 2013 and it looks absolutely gorgeous.

I love this charge-​per-​car, nostalgic drive-​in theater. It’s not one of those new-​age, charge per person spot. And they have a double feature! I’ve been coming here since I was a wee Cara and I even remember the footie ‘jamas I wore. Don’t judge. And now my boyfriend and I take his 6yr old and still have a blast.
You can really save of weekend entertainment for the kiddies at Mayfield. Not into over-​priced concession stand fair? Or maybe it’s the junk food factor you don’t like. For just a little extra, you can bring in your own snacks and bevs. That’s a win right there.
Drive-​ins are sadly becoming a dying tradition, so support your local spot. This place is cheap, awesome and a part of Americana!
P. S. Get their early to get the very best spot, or stay in line forever.

I love this drive in. It’s the only one I’ve ever been to, but it’s amazing, and I’ve felt no need to venture elsewhere for summer movies. It is indeed the last of a dying breed, and I hope it stays open forever!

A childhood classic. Where their policy has changed from carload (what’s more fun than trying to stuff as many of your friends as you can into an old Skylark?!) to per person, and back again. But you have to pay $ 5 to bring in your own food. No big deal. Especially if you want more than just a a bag of popcorn for the same price.
Its a last of its breed, a dying fad that reminds us of the horror flicks of the past in which girls in poodle skirts and guys in varsity jackets watch a horror flick then get taken out later while trying to make out at ‘memory lane’. Ah, the good olé days.

I don’t have many other drive-​in venue experiences to compare to Mayfield Road (as in none) — but I’m still a fan. We took our family who was visiting from out of town. It was $ 16.00 for the entire car and there were 7 of us. You get to see two movies during the week and certain weekends are three in a row. Craziness, so if nothing else… great value?
They have a concession stand with junk food and you can also pay $ 5 to bring your own food. It’s a fun date idea or fun to take the family. My cousins loved it. it’s a great summer memory. I would be sad to see anything happen to Mayfield Road Drive-​In considering there are so few left in the country.