Wib's Drive In opened in 1947. Wib Lohman had a trucking office next door to this building. Mr. Lohman decided to begin selling barbecue sandwiches to truck drivers. Wib visited all over to try out different types of sandwiches and sauces. Shannon Eulenberg built the pit and did the cooking for that first year. He always used hickory wood and we still do. The first day of business was a success – everything was sold out. We love to get as close as possible got that fear without disappointing anyone by being out of anything; However, it does happen sometimes. We're sorry when it does and hope you'll get exactly what you want on your next visit – until then just try something new. You might discover a new favorite.

Wib's was initially open 7 days a week. However, Wib Lohman has 2 little kids at home and didn't like to be so tied down at work so he decided to sell Wib's that next year. In 1948 he asked a man who was working for him, "Jack, do you want to buy this place?" Jack said yes and the Hoffmeister ownership began. Jack and his wife Sweetie owned Wib's from 1948 until 1972. Sweetie's home-baked pies were in great demand. But, regulations about cooking at home and selling in a restaurant stopped that well-loved dessert tradition. We don't have room in the kitchen to make homemade desserts but out fried pies bad cinnamon rolls will help satisfy your sweet cravings.

There were 4 curb hops at all times. Many people return to visit and tell us they had worked here as curb hops years ago. Sweetie said they were open from 6 am to around 1 am and the business was "beyond our dreams". Thankfully, it is beyond our dreams too. Factory workers came after their 11 o'clock shift was over. Some people now come by before their shifts start. We've cut the hours down so we can have some family time ourselves. We sometimes feel guilty closing down to even take a vacation because some of our customers say they really miss eating here while we're closed. But we all work hard and deserve a break sometimes too.

The Hoffman legacy began in 1972 when my father-in-law found out that Jack was ready to sell the business. AD Hoffman had been with the Coca-Cola Company out of Cape and when that Wib's had faithful client base. My husband, AD Hoffman II, and I, Judy Jarrett, bought the business from AD and Carmen Jan 1, 1986. We have been happily running it ever since with lots of help from some wonderful employees. We inherited some of them from AD and Carmen. We have been blessed from above with our own treasure, our children who work with us at times-mostly willingly.

We have had extended family members as workers – fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, husbands and wives sisters and brothers, grandchildren, and even in-laws have been able to work alongside each other to maintain our unique atmosphere. Some kids started working here in high school and continued through college and beyond. A now married couple met while working here and the proposal was orchestrated in the parking lot. We hope you feel the love surrounding you, too.

There have been subtle changes through the years. We no longer have curb hops and the bar stools are gone, but the barbecue tastes the same. We think the best people come to eat barbecue and we work hard to make the best tasting food around. We feel blessed to own this unique operation and appreciate our workers and our customers. It takes all of us to make this successful, we cherish all of our customers – those who come in almost daily and those who faithfully come in as a tradition whenever they are back n town. Thank you for keeping us in business. We hope you enjoy your "unique dining experience" here. Let us know if there is anything we can do to keep you happy and coming back. Please bring along your family and friends. It is nice to share the good things in life.