Either way, fond memories of this historic fast food chain. & 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. Great memories at Bethpage location best fries and burgers then go next door to jolly Rogers always a treat. Later on a putt putt went up not far from there. We usually went to the one on Sunrise Highway in West Islip, NY. Lived on Bell Air Rd in SI. lol Good memories! There was one in Teaneck NJ, on Teaneck Rd. 2. We went undefeated in 71-72. 13. an office building with store fronts. I remember laughing with my friends siting on the curb next to my Moms brand new blue Ford Falcon while eating fries and feeding the sparrows. & Jericho Tpke, Bellerose, N.Y. Late 60s, early 70s, remember burgers 10 cents, anybody remember location and price, just down the block from original High Class Pizza and Pizza Hut which I remember turned into a used car dealer. Any suggestions??? I remember a Wetsons by Commonwealth Blvd. I would pay a lot for one of those babies now! The older one had better food, service and personel. My father would buy my sister and I burgers when he picked us up. We always stopped for lunch, off to Bargintown, in Queens, and Dinner in Oceanside at Nathans. We had great mgrs. There was a place across from the school that had great little burgers at the counter. I remember stopping by the Wetson's in Far Rockaway, Queens,NYC with my parents..near where my grandparents had a summer place during the early 1960's. I enjoyed eating their burgers, fries and sodas. All Rights Reserved. Owner Wetenson, had 2 sons. We went to the one in Elmhurst, NY on Queens Boulevard and Woodhaven Boulevard. I moved to that area in the late 1950s, it was closed then until Spicys. Remember it well. I have great memories of that location I was just a kid at the time my parents would take us to the drive in movies and we would always stop for burgers and fries our dog always got a burger when we came home she would smell them and go into a fit until she got one. Links for more info The following are links about Wetson's you may find interesting. Runzas can be baked into various shapes such as a half-moon, a rectangle, a round (bun), a square, or a triangle. Damn Burger King and McDonalds ruined Wetsons and put it out of business Howard Johnsons Thanks for the memories. PLEASE ADD $3.99 FOR U.S. MAIL SHIPPING WITHIN THE USA Today it is the site of Valley Stream Honda Pre Owned. Also one in West Hempstead I believe on front street, across the street from White Castle. That location had been several burger joints. Those buses ran on overhead electric wires . In a further nod to McDonalds, Wetsons presented two mascots, Wetty and Sonny, who were, you guessed it, clowns. I used to work for Carl Wetanson. Left in June of 70 (entered the service) and turned my spot over to my best friend, Dave Jennings. The Wetson's chain was started by Herbert (Herb) Wetanson. Hi I use to work at Wetsons in Woodside in the 70s you forgot to mention it as a teenager I thought it was a awesome job. Then back home for cake and presents. Husband swears that when we were dating 67-69 the fast food restaurant at Levittown Pkwy and Old Country Road was McDonalds. what great memories.back when there actually WAS a music scene!!! Whatever happened to that? Errol who was a POS had married one of the Hemingway daughters, Didnt last long as was expected. If I remember correctly, there was a second Wetsons in the Bronx. Home of the midget racers. I grew up in Lynbrook, right across the border from Valley Stream. Danbury, CT, White Street West Islip, NY Sunrise Highway (Route 27) westbound service road (now a car dealership) There was one in Maspeth queens on Flushing Avenue and 61st St. What about the Bronx, NY CASTLE HILL AVE & BRUCKNER BLVD location??? You forgot the one on Essex St. 442s. Carl is still in good health and still drives his hot rods! Much of my working shift was spent rehydrating the sacks of dried onions, helping to carry frozen meat patties to the grillman and generally cleaning up. What a disaster. Long Island,Sunrise Hwy with friends. They were great!!! The Food Was Excellent. In 1975, unable to compete with the behemoths, Wetsons finally threw in the towel and closed all of their location. Used to frequent the Wetsons in Pine Brook, NJ. Nothing was microwaved. Also check out the other pages. The burgers were fine for 20 cents. Thanks for sharing, My dad woul take us there on Fridays about 4:00pm, as soon as he got off work and had the 65 panel truck loaded up to head upstate to the cabin. Wetson's menu was practically identical to McDonald's, with hamburgers, french fries, drinks and shakes. In 1959, the fast food giant of the West Coast, McDonalds, had yet to open any restaurants in the New York area. Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska and Canada. I Love The Hamburger And The Pickles Was Very Tasty. and 46th St.. It was a good time!! Does anyone else remember it? I remember the location on Boston Ave. and Pembroke (I think). Knowing we would probably get jumped, we tried to ride away but were jumped and overcome and our bikes were taken, all while a crowded street of adults stood by and did nothing. And don't forget to download our app for restaurant info like hours, menu, nutrition, and exclusive deals. Load kids up in station wagon. The original Valley Stream Wetsons was on Sunrise Highway between Stewart Pl and Astor Pl (now Valley Stream Honda Pre- Owned). The original building remained there on the site until just a few years ago. I think we had a total of 43 stores when i left Wetsons. How I miss those days.. And the foodthe highlight was the cheese they put on the cheeseburger buns. in Rego Park, Aug. 17, 1972. wetson's hamburgers menu. It was the first one I had ever seen. . Wasnt there one in Island Park? Yes I Remember Wetsons On Northern Blvd In LIttle Neck Queens, I Used To Go To Wetons Hamburger Place For Lunch. We were so disappointed when they closed. Unforgettable burger. Born there in November 1964. the world hasnt been the same since. We had one in Syosset. More information Wetson's by gregchris66, via Flickr More like this Old Advertisements Retro Advertising Retro Ads Mid Century Architecture There was one on rt10 in East Hanover and one in Brick, NJ, Rt10 in East Hanover across from Two Guys from Harrison, close to Hanover Park HS. I vaguely remember one location in Brooklyn where Bushwick Avenue and Highland Blvd crossed each other. Does anyone remember the Dublin Pub in New Hyde Park one of my favorite places to go on the weekends as a young adult of 18-21.Yes the memories. Wetson's was a chain of eateries in the greater New York metropolitan area that, at . and The Wetson Burger always a part of thoes good times. I was happy to find this since no one in my husbands family or any of my friends seem to remember Wetsons. That would very often be a treat lunch my Dad would pick up and drop off at John H West Elementary for me to have for lunch..yup those burgers were GREAT! First wed make the fries. Lake Grove, NY Middle Country Road (Route 25) and Hawkins Avenue (now Two Guys Appliance) I remember that crazy looking white space ship, submarine bank. My location growing up!!! I know I ate there but people I talk to dont remember it.. Food was good. Me, being all of 8 years old thought I should get two burgers as well. specially garnished, and served with Tartar Sauce on a tasty hot Bun. Yeah, you always had to have your friends around you when you went bike riding over there. Brooklyn, NY Flatbush Avenue And Avenue U (demolished, now a bank) It was always a treat and a welcome relief from the turkey tetrazini, what ever the hell that was mom was making. every now and then I think about when I was a kid my friends and my family, and all the good times we had. YUP. Show more What Happened to Arthur Treacher's Fish. Miss Wetsons. Im guessing that it was on 47th or 48th ave & 210th or 211th st. Incidentally, anyone out there remember the Dairly Maid Ice Cream parlor which was on Francis Lewis Blvd.? Wetson's Hamburger Chain, a familiar site in the area from 1959 until 1975. and 247 Street. Menu. Franklin Square NY Hempstead Turnpike (north side of Route 24) one block West of Franklin Avenue / New Hyde Park Road (demolished in the 70s to build a Arthur Treachers Fish & Chips which is also long gone) Just heard it on Rewound Radios annual WABC REWOUND special. Made tons of them. I worked in many of the stores within 20 miles of Valley stream. Next town going East is Valley Stream. I recall that even after DD moved in, they kept the building as is, including the orange rings. We use to get great little burgers from a place on the corner across from the school. Defunct 1970 Wetson's Hamburger Restaurant New York Metropolitan Classic T-Shirt. I remember the stripes that were red and white on the bldg.wetsons reminds me of Wendys when it comes to the taste,although I dont eat Wendys very much. .15 cent burgers at Wetsons, .12 cent burgers at White Castle(where when my father would drive up.hed roll down the window half wayand the waitress would roller skate up to the car with a tray that hung on the window)they also had a Sabaret hot dog stand that sold .25 dogs(with everything)(close by). We used to live behind the VS Wetsons which was built after we moved there. Wetsons at the bayshore Mall was great! Does Levittown Parkway go right into the parking lot entrance if you keep going straight? My mind is blown. This was when time were great! I dont remember how the food tasted, but I remember I liked it and was sorry when the store closed down. Something so fun about eating in the back seat of the car, all smushed together before the days of seat belts. It was actually on the south side He realized the management counted the BUNS, but not the patties, and the CUPS, but not the amount of soda or shakes. On my 6th Birthday (1960) my Mom took me and 3 friends to the Syosset Wetsons on a hot July Day. We ate there too often and we looked like we did. Went to the one on Hylan Blvd a lot! 1. there used to be a wetsons in Glen Cove , between two movie theaters. I always made my mother scrape off the onions back then.not now. I regret not trying longer I miss driving by those orange rings. Bischoff's Ice Cream and Candy 154 reviews Open Now Dessert, American $ "Classic Ice Cream Parlour" Wetsons was close enough to walk to, and we did. I went to PS 151. The Wetsons on Glen St. So much better than Mac Ds and BK. Good evening I worked at the Valley Stream Wetsons Location all through High School. The music from the 60s and 70s was the best. I can smell them while I;m typing this. I worked at this Wetsons during my senior year in high school (69-70) never making it past counterman (no pc stuff back then). My through investigation had determined that it must be the real. becoming a laudry mat! The best and first time I had pizza! It was right between the Town and Glen What do you remember most about the food? Damn those burgers tasted good. Each stand featured rows of bright orange circles on the roof, and offered a walk-up window and outdoor seating only. It wasnt on Rockaway and Sunsrise Highway, it was on Brooklyn Ave at the intersection Sunrise Highway across the street Then in 1975 a member of that family started another chain named TACO RICO. Now the big chains use mechanical separators and air jet hoses which give you grizzle and worse. It brought a tear or two, missing my dad who used to take me there. Typed it in and bam, herethis is. Great Memories there! 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. BANK LOOKED LIKE A SUB AND BURGERS WERE GREAT. As a kid This one was the one I was most familiar with for it was on the way to my school and also because it my fathers favorite burger place. Muzak playing over the speakers in the tiny covered customer service area. If I remember correctly there were a couple of Items I could get at Wetsons but not at McDonalds. The crazy looking bank I heard was from the 64 worlds fair. Or search your favorite genre. in Oxone Park .The big W was better than the big Mac.What great times.Then,in 1971 we moved to Paramus,I dont remember the one on route 17 south that became the Stage deli.I do remember the Stage.There was also one on Essex St in Lodi,right off route 17&route 80.That,as the one in Ozone park,became a Nathans.Then,Ozone park became a DD.Id kill for that place now!! Miss them days. The burgers tasted like s-it, the shifts were 12 hours long, and the pay was a dollar an our. We used to go to one near the Crossbay Theater in Queens when we were kids. 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. Market-leading rankings and editorial commentary - see the top law firms & lawyers for Trademarks: non-contentious (including prosecution, portfolio management and licensing) in United States Anyone out there have, Yes! While on a road trip to San Bernardino, California, Herb happened to stop by the original McDonald's Hamburger Drive In restaurant, owned and operated by the McDonald brothers. Fries and shakes boy friend \ then Husband work both locations on S I NY,wish I could go back to those days!!! I remember that one just up the block from the elevated train tracks, near the foot of the Triborough bridge we ate there a lot! White Manna 329 reviews Open Now American, Diner $ 1.0 mi Hackensack "The burgers were good." "Order ahead" 2. When did Wetsons close at that location and did it change to McDonalds? After every parade, Hicksville Police Boys Club nautical cadet band bus stopped there and theyd bring out a hamburger soda and fries for every boy. I know Spicys began in 1975. [5][6], Since 2016 and as of 2022, the Wetson's trademark is owned by National Food Brands Marketing, Inc., of East Norwich, New York.[7]. We had a Wetsons on Astoria Blvd. Just saw this post; completely accurate in all respects. I remember the Westons on Hawkins Ave. My parents got divorced and Wetsons was the exchange point. After the record store closed it stayed like that for awhile when it was vacant but the new people (Dunkin Donuts???) This was in the early 1960s. He got his hamburger and a server (not me) tried to help him with a plugged ketchup bottle. My. There was another Wetsons on Staten Island, on Richmond Ave and the Pathmark shopping Center. I remember the one in Teaneck, N.J. GTOsss. Staten Island, NY Forest Avenue (converted into an Italian deli) 3101 Lincoln Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90405. Piping hot mozzarella cheese that would stretch the length of the forearm when bitten into.. My moms little dog loved Wetsons. I wish that wasnt the case, and hope that if you have any old photos, you consider sharing them with the site. Flipped burgers, mopped floors after they closed. Is that the location that was turned into a used record store in the early 80s? Fondly remember going to the Wetsons in Franklin Square with my mom (on Hempstead Tpke, right ?) Compare Wetsons to McDonalds Wetsons used to sell real fried chicken while McDonalds sold chicken mcnuggets. Kings. Slo Jacks is still there. We also had a big pot of melted american cheese. With White Castle serving as their only real competition, the pair opened their first Wetsons location. Really wish I had a time machine. They soon franchised the name and recipes into locations spanning more than half of the U.S. states and Winnipeg, Manitoba. Grew up in Bay shore also.Loved going Wetsons with my family, and then we would hit the Carvels on the way homeIt was a treat. That was the best decade ever! I worked at the new one a few times when they were short staffed. I lived on 194th street and Northern Blvd ,I remember Watsons before they built in and they were giving away free hamburger coupons the week before it opened they were the best better than McDonalds wish they were around now !!! It was the opposite side. Garnish as desired and serve immediately. I say it was Wetsons. Worked at the Wetsons in Hicksville on Old Country Rd in 1964-1965 during the summers and after school. We used to work 40 to 50 hours a week back than unheard of these days for a high school kid. The hamburgers were made on the grill by Greek men who actually cooked. THE BEST FOR ME. The fast food chain existed. He would get two burgers and my mom, brother, and sister would get one each. chocolate mint 900 Cal. The burgers were 15-cents and could be "bought by the bagful, while the fries, made from hand-peeled potatoes, cost a whole dime. Allow to rest for several minutes, then transfer to buns. Far Rockaway,NY Beach Channel Drive (converted to KFC) Moved upstate in 73. Remember it very well. I remember going to the Bay Shore, Long Island location in 1966 with my mom in her red VW bug. Anyway made enough money to pay all my college costs. Parents used to take us to Wetsons when I was about 5 yrs old w my brother. Then there was Coney Island Jones Beach many a family summer spent there with my friends girlfriends and family. I was trying to find relatives of the original owners of Wetsons to let them know (just in case those were the last orange rings still in existence) in case they wanted them when they were removed but wasnt successful gave up too soon I guess. This was the only fast food in the ealry 70s for Co-Op city residents. Fried" more Outdoor seating Delivery Takeout Start Order 8. A perfect gentleman. Grew up in Valley Stream. YEAH REMEMBER THAT CRAZY BANK AT SOUTH SHORE MALL AND REMEMBER WETSONS WAS A TREAT TO GET MISS THAT. Their burgers were good & their fries were the best! Don't forget to try our made-to-order sides, like fresh-cut fries and double beer-battered onion rings or our delicious frozen custard desserts. Oh yeah, My Dad and Mom would take us, with his 53 Pontiac Chieftain, there from Brooklyn (Kings Plaza area) in the early 60s. And certainly no seat belts back there! Ginger came charging out to the car and put her nose to the bag all the one in. Then there was Hubie Burger with seeds on their buns. The building was still there last November (2014). Is this the one on the north side of Jericho right before the train trestle that crosses over Jericho, Grandparents had a pink house right behind the fence of Wetsons, on Old Country Road in Hicksville NYwhen it was time to depart, grandma would run upstairs at the window above the fence and wave goodbye as we drove the car down Old Country Road back home to Flushing.What great memories, wonderful visits and what a treat when we were allowed a hamburger at Wetsons. phenybutazone, is a painkiller and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) used on horses and considered harmful to humans if ingested. Brought back fond memories of my childhood . After a bike ride in prospect park in Brooklyn with a bunch of 6th grade friends in 1966 we stopped for a bite at Westons on Flatbush Ave and Empire Blvd. Bay Shore, NY, on the corner of where Penataquit Ave & Sunrise Hwy meet. I used to go there 3 or 4 times a week for the chocolate shakes every day on the way home from CCNY, I would have a fish fillet, fries and a drink while waiting for my bus. Great memories. The noise drove my dad nuts but my brothers, Mike and Gene, both worked there and had good memories of it. The memory lingers in my mind and I think about Wetsons often. The best ever in the 70s. White Tower Hamburgers was a fast food restaurant chain that was founded in 1926 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.With its similar white fortress-like buildings and menu it is considered to be an imitator of White Castle chain that was founded in 1921. As a kid my family always visited Howard Johnsons and the favorite place to go for a burger was Wetsons, Ah the good old days and the memories. O, the good old days! Google Slo Jacks and check out the image. yea the one at the end of the Clearview expressway on Hillside Ave. Is it possible there was one in Bellport as well? I was only paid $1.75/hour but ate real good. The chain was operating over 100 restaurants by 1985, but after filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, by 1987 the company sold 90% of its locations to Hardee's and soon rebranded. I worked at the Freeport Wetsons in the summer of 1966. He and the other guy putting the burgers together had competitions every day who could swat the most flies per burger. Google+ 0. I am sitting here in Long Beach (CA that is) and the name just popped inot my head. Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. is a chain of double drive-thru restaurants in the United States. I lived one block from that location, on E 59th St. you missed the one on Jericho Turnpike just east of New Hyde Park Road. I remember Wetsons at Sunrise and Horton Ave. Am I wrong? Now it is a Honda dealership. I worked at Wetsons Levittown on Hempstead Turnpike in 64-65. in Commack, across the street from the bowling alley near the Sunken Meadow Pkwy. I have since retired for a second time after Managing Five AMF bowling centers around the country. Wish we could go back in time to do it all again and relive our youth. redid it no more orange rings or white tiled exterior. I remember they had fried chicken and when they decided to go out of business they offered a bucket of chicken for $1 so my parents must have bought 10 and stuck them in the freezer we were eating that fried chicken for a long time. Two brothers from Europe that made their own wonderful ice cream . Was there ever a Wetsons located on Flatlands Ave off Ralph Ave. , Brooklyn. The burgers always tasted fresh and hot and were a treat . ESTATE AUCTION The Late Errol Wetanson. West islip. Everyone forgot the one on Grand Avenue in North Baldwin, which is now a Dunkin Donuts. The chain was successful and expanded to other cities, including Chicago, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Dayton, Detroit, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore . My mom said be sure to get one for Ginger, but hold the pickle. cars would lie up along the side of the highway to watch and the plice would always arrive after the race was over to hand out tickets top those with defects in their vehicles. The runzas sold by the Runza restaurant chain are rectangular while many of the bierocks sold in Kansas are . (3) Imex Model Co # imx6321 $13.39 ADD TO CART WISH LIST Trust 1000's of Reviews on Hobbylinc.com Industry Leading Loyalty Program Buy - Earn - Save Website security verified by GoDaddy. Youd throw whole potatoes into a large grating machine. My fiance, who became my wife loved Wetsons. Vets, Camaros Hmmmmm. 36, we would fill the station wagon, all 7 of us and enjoy a very memorable experience. I recall Fleetwood Mac was on the radio all the time ( dreams) .. Please help me out. Wii sure had a lot of fun. Youre right on that. What a perfect day! I worked part time while a high school student at the Rego Park Woodhaven Blvd. Agreed Jim, It wasnt on Rockaway at Sunsrise Highway, it was on Brooklyn Ave at the intersection Sunrise Highway across the street from Dunkin Donuts. It would be nice to have them back again old memories, Some misguided soul hired my late Brother, Pete Walsh, as an assistant manger, maybe in 1969 or so. While I was working there MacDonald opened down the block. $.20/burger at that time. Loved it. The last Howard Johnsons that i know of was in Lake George NY. I remember Nathans on Sunrise highway worked there as well. Wikipedia - ( report) This is a breif history of the Wetson's chain. Actually, the one in Valley Stream was on Sunrise Highway east of Green Acres. An hour was considered busy if they took in $100, how thing have changed. The site has been a DD for quite a while now. Dad would sit with him at White castle counter 1948-50 , both worked nights. I remember a Wetsons in Levittown, NY, on the North side of Hempstead Turnpike in the late 50s and early 60s. I thought the manager was going to turn blue. I remember the Wetsons location on Boston Ave. and Pembroke (I think). Ummmm Wetsons!! There were a bunch of kiddie rides next door. You would pull into the lot and before you could park some kid would flip open your hood to see what engine you were running! Wetson's also had two clown mascots in the style of McDonald's Ronald McDonald, named Wetty (female) and Sonny (male). I retired in 1990. I thought it looked like a submarine too..I can still picture it in my head..If Im not mistaken Howard Johnsons was right across from it.. That bank branch was originally a Marine Midland Bank (hence the look). ), I recall the highlight of a visit to the Westons in bay shore was feeding the ducks in the pond. 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