The Dari Delite

My boyfriend and I love going here. I really love there mushroom burger was fantastic!!! My boyfriend loved there plain burgers with a add on of bacon. We both like there corn dogs. We are in LOVE with there waffle fries. There curly fries are also good but we really love the waffle. We love getting there peanut butter milk shakes. They are the perfect consistency. Not to thick and properly blended. I can’t wait to go back. The staff are so friendly. I can’t wait to be in town again to go back.

I stopped today for a quick lunch. The outdoor order gal, must have been taken a beating from the heat. She had this aura of not enjoying her location. However the meal was OK at best. Deluxe cheese burger with fries. It was filling. People were gathered around the tree area for shade. Next time l will try a milkshake.

It is not the best burger I’ve ever had — but it’s still pretty darn good. The fries are their weak point, but for the price you just can’t beat it. I will continue to eat there when I’m feeling like a burger and milkshake! Love the variety on the menu also.

Cute take out shack. Everything we ordered (chicken strips, grilled cheese, hot dog and chicken avocado) sandwich was really good. Two choices of fries, crinkle cut and fresh cut. Friendly service and food was prepared fast.

With the advent of spring and summer (or cruising weather time) I felt it was appropriate to chime in on the humble Dari-​Delight. Buried amongst the homes and small businesses in Mount Vernon don’t be surprised if you may have passed by this dive without even a second thought. This spot in my opinion warrants a look because it tries to cater to everybody, Dari-​Delight has a huge menu but capable (and über friendly) enough staff to execute on a level that is at worst «meh» and at best «okay». Sticking to what I know their Burgers are average in that there is nothing special about the components, you could even make the case that they are store bought but the preparation is spot on starting with a «lightly» toasted bun, tender and juicy patty with properly melted cheese and ending in a lovingly named «goop» sauce that while underwhelming is a fair substitution for mayo. To really appreciate Dari-​Delight I highly recommend their shakes and while I can’t say for sure if they get the dairy from the cow fresh every morning or from the grocery store I will stand by their rich/​creamy taste (I like a shake that is so thick your lips are sore afterwards from putting in the work) plus they have never been shy with the toppings which I can appreciate. I could see Dari-​Delight not being for everybody and strong arguments could be made for a lower score but what this spot lacks in superior quality and presentation it makes up for in consistency, charm (dat goop sauce), friendly service and low price tag. I am also a sucker for drive-​ins which can affect scoring :)

This classic little hamburger stand has been a staple in the southside of Mount Vernon for well over 50 years. It is still popular for lunch, but fails to live up to its storied past. The burgers are uninspired with paper thin frozen patties and substandard toppings. The french fries are food service bargain crinkle cuts. Only the milkshakes and ice cream are excellent. Dari Delite is a good place to stop for dessert if you can find them open.