wetson's hamburgers menu

Sale Description. In Roslyn, NY. Was a great time. Sponsored. Best guy in the world , wed all visit him years later. If I remember correctly there were a couple of Items I could get at Wetsons but not at McDonalds. The Mani Hani Manufactorers Hanover in the submarine shape. a fast food chain of restaurants back in the 70's that had a great burger and milk shake. Just one thing wrong with the list up top..Bay Shore, (not West Islip) had to Wetsonsthe one on Sunrise Highway & Pine Drive was in Bay Shore, and was a very interesting location due to its place near number one, Gardner Manor Shopping Center, & number two, that any traffic coming from Bay Shore Road from points west, was detoured to a short stretch of Pine Drive, then east on Sunrise Highway to Howells Road to continue to Downtown Bay Shore or points east.a VERY BUSY intersection. With help from his family, Wetanson opened the first Wetson's in 1959. The Levittown site on Hempstead Turnpike across from Island Trees High School is missing from the list. More information Wetson's by gregchris66, via Flickr More like this Old Advertisements Retro Advertising Retro Ads Mid Century Architecture Share. Jericho Turnpike/Jamaica Avenue, Bellerose, between Commonwealth Blvd and 91st Ave. Site is now a Queens County Savings Bank. & 33rd Street in Astoria Queens, which then became a full-service Nathans (complete with a game room like the ones in Westbury & Oceanside), then a Roy Rogers, last I knew it was a Burger King. Made tons of them. When we got home my fiance was holding the bag. Bring back the good old days, Westons sponsored my 6 & 7th grade little league baseball team in Glen Cove. Wetsons menu was practically identical to McDonalds, with hamburgers, french fries, drinks and shakes. Was between the Town Theater & the Glen Cove Theater. I used to walk to South Shore Mall from Brentwood. I used to work for Carl Wetanson. Hicksville, NY Old Country Road (demolished, area now Dunkin Donuts with a drive-thru) Our menu includes hamburgers, cheeseburgers, Mexican Cuisine, All Day Breakfast and More! I remember one in Bellport, NY on Station Road off of Montauk Highway. How about Meyers Ice Cream on Jamaica Ave. ? I remember a Wetsons by Commonwealth Blvd. I remember Nathans on Sunrise highway worked there as well. His elderly father would drop the fries. Wetson's also had two clown mascots in the style of McDonald's Ronald McDonald, named Wetty (female) and Sonny (male). was a medical center a few feet behind where it was now also demolishd and its now Beginning hourly rate was $1.50 I believe and received an increase every time I relocated. It is currently a McDonalds. Does anyone know what happened to Jimmy? Carl is still in good health and still drives his hot rods! The burgers tasted like s-it, the shifts were 12 hours long, and the pay was a dollar an our. Also one in West Hempstead I believe on front street, across the street from White Castle. Salty as hell. There was a rifle range in the middle school cellar and kids would have their rifles on the school buses bringing them to practice there. I went to the one in Bayshore. I believe there was the Glen and the Town theaters. Forgot the one on Braddock Avenue and Hillside Ave in Queens Village. Anyway made enough money to pay all my college costs. Pretty cool old school place. WETSON'S HAMBURGERS-BUY A BAGFUL-NEW YORK CITY-ORIGINAL 1950s ERA DRINK CUP Wetson's Hamburger Buy A Bagful 1960-era lPaper Cup Long Island New York 1968 WETSON'S HAMBURGERS CHEESEBURGER SALE AD 4" X 10" Newspaper Clipping M262 WETSON'S HAMBURGERS-BUY A BAGFUL-VINTAGE 1960s ERA UNUSED BEVERAGE CUP I worked at the Freeport Station Wetsons in the early 60s. Links for more info The following are links about Wetson's you may find interesting. They were much better than Jack In The Box! redid it no more orange rings or white tiled exterior. Google Slo Jacks and check out the image. Nice to look back.when a dollar in your pocket went a long way. Any Chance the Slo Jacks in Hampton Bays was a Wetsons? THIS IS SHRINKWRAPPED TO STURDY FOAMBOARD. But it was a luxury to eat outeven at 20 cents a burger!! I grew up in Maspeth and rode the B-57 bus frequently during the 1970s. That was before there were any McDonalds in Queens. LOL!!! Compare Wetsons to McDonalds Wetsons used to sell real fried chicken while McDonalds sold chicken mcnuggets. it was great, Then they opened A&W Root Beer I worked in the Far Rockaway store on Central Ave. My fiance, who became my wife loved Wetsons. The Town theater building was later demolished for office space. Any suggestions??? Flushing, NY Northern Boulevard (Route 25A) and 195th Street (demolished, now a strip mall) and being a HUGE fan of their fried chicken. Stamford, CT Hope Street (now Donut Delight) Thanks so much for sharing : )! Bojangles OpCo, LLC., doing business as Bojangles (known as Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits until 2020), is an American regional chain of fast food restaurants that specializes in cajun-seasoned fried chicken and buttermilk biscuits that primarily serves the Southeastern United States.The company was founded in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1977 by Jack Fulk and Richard Thomas. Thank you 70sKid for this article. He passed by me and nodded, I nodded back. Gino's Hamburgers was opened by football hall-of-famer Gino Marchetti, in 1957. But still I was so excited the day those orange bricks went up I went home and told my dad about it. YEAH REMEMBER THAT CRAZY BANK AT SOUTH SHORE MALL AND REMEMBER WETSONS WAS A TREAT TO GET MISS THAT. We called the double cheeseburgers sliders because if you werent careful, when you put them up on the transfer ledge the top burger would slide off of the bottom one. We went there a lot. Does anyone else remember the Wetsons that was on the south side of Marie Curie Junior High 158, in Bayside , Queens N.Y. ? And the other one on Forest Avenue Best By Richmond Avenue and is now at McDonalds the family that only three stores also had one in New Jersey that the crew was shuffled between the four stores. Then feast at Wetsons. It was the first fast food I ever had, at age 4. Also remember the Jolly Roger ( vaguely ). Bellerose, Queens. As a high school student, My hands-down favorite candy bar as a little kid. The original Valley Stream Wetsons was on Sunrise Hwy between Stewart Pl. I really miss that place. also there was one on hempstead Tpk.Levittown, Lake Grove Long Island. Nothing like the 70s ,Bellerose, N.Y. If by chance you have photos, I'd love to see them! add malt to any shake .50 +120 Cal. Known for selling nutrition-focused meals, this chain served burgers with lean beef, high-fiber buns, and low-calorie cheese. The one in VS was on Sunrise Hgwy and Rockaway. I am sitting here in Long Beach (CA that is) and the name just popped inot my head. Wow, what memories. Think White Castle in Hempstead was the only other fast food burger place around at the time. The chain struggled against the ever-growing McDonald's and Burger King brands. Luigi terapiccio. Wetson's drive-in at 63-65 Woodhaven Blvd. It was a great treat for kids whose parents couldnt afford to eat out, best part of the trip. The lines were out the door. My brother and I would each get a couple of hamburgers (they were small) and the hot fries, which were greasy and delicious, and then eat our lunch in the car. I vaguely remember one location in Brooklyn where Bushwick Avenue and Highland Blvd crossed each other. I remember going to Wetsons after school, in Bay Shore. I grew up out there and the building looks like it could have been one. The entire university shut down for a week. Wetson's Superburger Restaurant, at Sunrise Highway and Rockaway Avenue in Valley Stream on May 20, 1972, was known for its 15-cent burgers and 10-cent fries. Fries and shakes boy friend \ then Husband work both locations on S I NY,wish I could go back to those days!!! There was also a Carvel nearby on the same side of Sunrise. Dad would sit with him at White castle counter 1948-50 , both worked nights. Home; About; Our Food; Menu; Gallery; Blog; Order Online! Wed get the crowd leaving the Celebrity Club, a nearby heroin den, I think. Thanks again! At its peak, Wetson's had approximately 70 locations in the greater New York metropolitan area. Wetson's by gregchris66, via Flickr Hamburger Restaurant Fast Food Restaurant Alien Artwork Bethpage Levittown Long Island Ny Jolly Roger Model Train Layouts Drive In Movie More information . Piping hot mozzarella cheese that would stretch the length of the forearm when bitten into.. Brings back some old memories. I know, because my Mom took me there after my Little League games during the week. 1. I wish they would make a comeback with the same recipes. Wii sure had a lot of fun. mocha 770 Cal. . Be Our Guest! That would be in Maspeth on Flushing Av. I remember White Tower in Mineola, and Carols on Hempstead turnpike near a Great Easten Mills near Franklin Square. That was in 1971 1972. Delicious! There is a Tach Hell there now. West Islip, NY Sunrise Highway (Route 27) westbound service road (now a car dealership) I think it was route 107 across from the Korvettes. During the penny shortage in the early 70s if you brought a roll of pennys that the Glen Cove location they gave you a free burger! Ahead of its time. A runza (also called a bierock, krautburger, or kraut pirok) is a yeast dough bread pocket with a filling consisting of beef, cabbage or sauerkraut, onions, and seasonings. The older one had better food, service and personel. Hang the baskets up and cook them fresh to a golden brown. Wetson's was known for its signature burger, the "Big W", as well as 15-cent burgers, 10-cent fries, and the slogans "Look for the Orange Circles" and "Buy a bagful," phrases similar to the McDonald's slogan "Look for the Golden Arches" and White Castle's "Buy 'em by the sack". The Arena was built in 1959. Thats over 50 years ago and it was always a special treat. My moms little dog loved Wetsons. An hour was considered busy if they took in $100, how thing have changed. buying LPs in the late 80s to mid 90s. I know Spicys began in 1975. I remember the location on Boston Ave. and Pembroke (I think). How can Ray pass it almost every day the orange rings were taken down several years ago? miss it. Thanks for the memories. I remember going to the Bay Shore, Long Island location in 1966 with my mom in her red VW bug. Their burgers were good & their fries were the best! There was also locations on Flatlands Ave next to South Shore High School in Brooklyn as well as Church Ave and Remsen Ave in Brooklyn. chocolate mint 900 Cal. It even took them awhile to switch to Nathans fries. We used a tumbler/peeler to peel the potatoes for the fries, while the new one used frozen fries. It was torn down and turned into a carpet store and still was before I left for the Navy in 82. Mine was: Valley Stream, NY Sunrise Highway at Rockaway Ave. (demolished). I also had the pleasure of meeting Errol Wetson at Au Bar in NYC on night. At its peak, Wetson's had approximately 70 locations in the greater New York metropolitan area. Wasnt there one in Island Park? There was a bank there for a while, then a daycare center. The restaurants history is brief, slayed mercilessly during the fast food wars of the 1970s. I was just telling my husband that one of my best memories of Brooklyn was going to Wetsons with my godbrothers, godparents and my parents. 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