The places we used to go and eat as children serve as the backdrop of our most vivid memories. We can’t forget the joy there is in going to that one burger place and eating fast food to our heart’s content! Sadly, many of these places we used to love are no longer around. These joints hold a special spot in our hearts even if the physical establishments are long gone. Let us take a look back at some of the most iconic fast food joints our hearts and stomachs both miss!
Beefsteak Charlie’s
The original Beefsteak Charlie’s was located in Manhattan, and it expanded during the 1910s. Remember their slogan, “You’re gonna get spoiled?” They loved spoiling their customers rotten, perhaps a little too much as they ended up making inadequate profit. They have since closed down, but we will never forget the eat-all-you-can salad and shrimps they used to offer. The adults, meanwhile, loved indulging in wine, sangria, beer, and other alcoholic drinks. By 2010, all Beefsteak Charlie’s branches have packed up and closed.
Beefsteak Charlie’s
Howard Johnson’s
When Howard Johnson’s was at its peak, it was called by the nickname HoJo’s. Back then, they had 1,000 locations all over the country. It was actually the biggest restaurant chain in the 60’s and 70’s. It was known for the distinctive buildings with the orange peaks, rooks, and weather vanes. Sadly, fast food places boomed, and the dinner-style joints couldn’t keep up. “The downfall of Howard Johnson’s was ultimately their competitors. Friendly’s had their ice cream, KFC was all about fried chicken, and in comparison, HoJo’s was just too basic,” a critic explained.
Howard Johnson’s