the burger joint was razed in 1976 and there I was a little kid and have a distinct memory of going to that Wetsons after going to the south shore mall with my mother. Dont ever remember getting a burger or friesjust the fried chicken !!! Actually when McDonalds first hit the scene the Westons burgers, fries and shake were MUCH BETTER! The chain struggled against the ever-growing McDonald's and Burger King brands. I begged for one for Christmas one year. The fries were greasy, the hamburgers were too small for the bun and the fried chicken wasnt as good the Chinese restaurant. & 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. To a teen like me, this was heaven. In 1975, unable to compete with the behemoths, Wetsons finally threw in the towel and closed all of their location. I worked on the one on Penn and Stanley ave. What happened to Jimmy and his pops The one on Penn and Stanley, worked there for 2 yrs as a teen. They were behind the old A&S and a little west. I remember getting a burger, fries, and a shake that were THE BEST. Pine Brook, NJ Route 46 & Hook Mountain Road With White Castle serving as their only real competition, the pair opened their first Wetsons location. Stamford, CT Hope Street (now Donut Delight) Yes I Remember Wetsons On Northern Blvd In LIttle Neck Queens, I Used To Go To Wetons Hamburger Place For Lunch. Your missing one. Wetsons also sold breakfast sandwiches. then after DD remodeled the place the rings were removed. Posted by unclekipsy at 1:26 pm (PST) on Mon November 10, 2014 ; Mom would take us to Wetson's..somewhere in Queens. The reason Wetsons and All American burgers tasted and taste so good is they used hand separated premium ground beef. Cook Out is a privately owned American fast-food restaurant chain operating in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Mississippi.Founded in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1989, the chain has since expanded and now has restaurants in over 100 cities. When did Wetsons close at that location and did it change to McDonalds? Tony Packo's chili dogs Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr Shown here is Wetson's of Rego Park at. I know, because my Mom took me there after my Little League games during the week. I remember the one in Lawrence,N.Y. When burgers lift up easily, flip, add two slices of cheese to each, close lid if using a grill, and cook on the other side for another 2-3 minutes for medium to medium rare. During that summer was promoted to manager by relocating as district manager requested. The music from the 60s and 70s was the best. Any suggestions??? Many Long Island fast food fans have mourned their loss ever since. Yes, the former Giants and Jets punter (RIP, Dave). Wetsons was my first job, I was 15 and worked on 86th St and 7th Ave in Brooklyn. You may know thisalmost all the Wetsons locations were sold to the new fast food chain.McDonalds. I have to drive 30 miles to get to it but its always worth it. coffee 710 Cal. I remember that crazy looking white space ship, submarine bank. i remember westons was near by We had one in New Hyde Park, and Franklin Square. Flushing, NY Northern Boulevard (Route 25A) and 147th Street (now a liquor store/7-11) Little Neck, NY Northern Boulevard (demolished, now a Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins store) MONTVILLE -- An undated photo of Wetson's Hamburgers, located at Route 46 and Hook Mountain Road in Montville. We would stop in New Hyde Park (I think it was on New Hyde Park Road and Jericho Turnpike) right before the railroad tracks going into Garden City (where I lived) on Long Island. Recognizing that the Levittown area of Long Island shared a similar post-war demographic to that of San Bernardino, he found a closed Mayflower coffee and donut shop in that town and, along with his younger brother Errol Wetanson, in 1959 at this location opened the first Wetson's. Thanks so much for sharing : )! The entire university shut down for a week. I was told there was never a Wetsons there. geeznow Im hungry. Great fries great shakes. Or perhaps it was it Josephs or something I cant remember. Westons , Lake Success, New Hyde Park, near Sperry Gyroscope (my aunt was an engineer) and LI Jewish Hospital! ESTATE AUCTION The Late Errol Wetanson. Nothing was microwaved. I grew up out there and the building looks like it could have been one. The Wetson's chain was started by Herbert (Herb) Wetanson. Any Chance the Slo Jacks in Hampton Bays was a Wetsons? I thought the manager was going to turn blue. I remember a Wetsons on Jericho Tpke. Whether that suggests a comeback in the works, I dont know and Ill leave the speculating to others online. If I remember correctly, there was a second Wetsons in the Bronx. Wetson's Hamburgers - Defunct Hamburger Chain - 100% Preshrunk Cotton T-Shirt. Nothing like the 70s ,Bellerose, N.Y. I remember the New Hyde Park Rd location in the 1970s. The main kitchen staff person was a very nice woman by the name of Gladys. In Rockville Centre during high school and have such great memories of that place! The one in Hicksville is still there well the structure is.You can still see the rings.I pass it almost every day. This was when time were great! Wholesome, Delicious, Golden Brown, Breaded Filet of Fish. Moved upstate in 73. PS: Graffiti in the Employees restroom, Flush twice, its a long way to the kitchen. I recall that even after DD moved in, they kept the building as is, including the orange rings. Great memories. WETSON'S Status 700 - Registered Status Date 2016-10-25 Filing Date 2014-07-28 Registration Number 5069141 Registration Date 2016-10-25 Mark Drawing 4000 - Standard character mark Typeset Published for Opposition Date 2014-12-23 Attorney Name Pina Campagna Law Office Assigned Location Code L50 Employee Name MCPHERSON RAYBURN, SHA Statements There are pics of it being constructed on the net. Started making 95 cents an hour with 10 cents going to the union. He lived in Freeport. I used to work for Carl Wetanson. It was a special treat to go there and I remember how I just loved their burgers! I was happy to find this since no one in my husbands family or any of my friends seem to remember Wetsons. Wetson's drive-in at 63-65 Woodhaven Blvd. Once can certainly dream though. an office building with store fronts. 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. Thanks for the memories. Flipped burgers, mopped floors after they closed. Anyway great memory! from street hemis to all sorts of things on trailers waiting. There was one on Astoria Blvd in Astoria Queens. Thank you Weston . The memory lingers in my mind and I think about Wetsons often. They had a location there on Jericho Turnpike, near Syosset hospital. We used a tumbler/peeler to peel the potatoes for the fries, while the new one used frozen fries. The 70s was the best era to grow up in!!!! Staten Island, NY Hylan Boulevard and Burgher Avenue (now an auto parts store) The runzas sold by the Runza restaurant chain are rectangular while many of the bierocks sold in Kansas are . Valley Stream was more towards Brooklyn Ave further east. strawberry 680 Cal. It was called Titus Oaks. There were 2 Wetsons in Bridgeport CT Was sad to see them gone one day. a fast food chain of restaurants back in the 70's that had a great burger and milk shake. we lived only a couple of blocks away. I grew up on 48th, between Broadway and Northern Blvd around the same time, down the street from Bryant HS, went to PS 151. 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) We had great mgrs. I worked at the West Islip (Bay Shore) store across from the South Shore Mall. Best guy in the world ,, Does anyone know a Gene(Eugene) who worked at the Korvette in Trumbull Ct. back in late 1960s or early 1970s., I just picked up one of these in the box. Valley Stream, NY Sunrise Highway at Rockaway Ave. (demolished) The Wetsons in Hicksville became a record store Titus Oaks. The fries were addictive. Wetson's was an American fast-food chain that operated from 1959 to 1975 and was known for its signature "Big W" burger, as well as 15-cent burgers and 10-cent fries. Used to frequent the Wetsons in Pine Brook, NJ. Life was so much simpler then in a good way, Do you tenner one on deer park ave north Babylon. We used to work 40 to 50 hours a week back than unheard of these days for a high school kid. Wetsons was demolished and a Roosevelt Savings Bank was put up there. We had lines on Saturday & Sunday during the summer all day & night that didnt stop. None of those buses ran on overhead electric wires. and 247 Street. I loved the Wetsons in Franklin Square, directly in front of St. Catherine of Sienna SchoolI will never forget a Friday after school when a bunch of us went there for hamburgers, and being caught leaving there by three of the Dominican Sistersboy did we get in trouble! Initially, the chain and its 15 cent hamburgers were a massive success. White Manna 329 reviews Open Now American, Diner $ 1.0 mi Hackensack "The burgers were good." "Order ahead" 2. They even sold frozen yogurt! During the summer of 1967, at age 9, I took swimming lessons at the Bayshore Motel, which was about 200 yards or so from the Wetsons. I also worked in the Lawrence Wetsons after high school for about a year. The burgers were 15-cents and could be bought by the bagful, while the fries, made from hand-peeled potatoes, cost a whole dime. He realized the management counted the BUNS, but not the patties, and the CUPS, but not the amount of soda or shakes. The building design was inspired by the original McDonald's, but the orange neon rings on its rooftop were distinctive. Dont remember too much else about Westons but the fries were good. Starting to sound like my parents when I was young when they told me about their good old days when everything cost a nickellol!! I grew up on Astor Place and it near ruined our lovely block until it went out of business. It was on Castle Hill Avenue by the Bruckner Expressway. Don't forget . Defunct 1970 Wetson's Hamburger Restaurant New York Metropolitan Classic T-Shirt. Home of the midget racers. I loved The Place, Broke my heart when they converted to Nathans. you missed the one on Jericho Turnpike just east of New Hyde Park Road. . I know, because my Mom took me there after my Little League games during the week. Born there in November 1964. the world hasnt been the same since. 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 . My Dad would pick up a sack of burgers and fries. It is now New Giant fruit stop. Rego Park, NY Woodhaven Boulevard and 63rd Drive (now Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins) It was actually sunrise highway and Stewart place. At least the burgers and fries tasted like real food. I was questioning my memory so I decided to google it. Marine Midland was bought up by Manufacturers Hanover around 1986/7. What a disaster. Wow great time in my life worked at Westons lake grove during high school many great memories, There was also a Wetsons on Northern Blvd. I remember my father taking the family there for burgers (when people actually cooked) as a treat before heading to the Sunrise drive in for a double feature. Wetson's Hamburgers from $24.00 Wetson's was a thriving and beloved burger chain in the NYC area. The record store you are thinking of was TITUS OAKS in a former Wetsons on the corner of Levittown Parkway and Old Country Road on the border of Hicksville and Westbury. 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 I was a junior at Stony Brook and lived on campus. My bro worked there its first summer cutting the fries. and Astor Pl. It became a Arthur Treachers now a Taco Bell. They seemed tremendous to me at the time. 3101 Lincoln Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90405. I think we had a total of 43 stores when i left Wetsons. Google+ 0. Im pretty sure the Wetsons in Glen Cove was demolished to make room for I remember the Westons on Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, by Korvettes shopping center, as a kid in the 70s, in fact met a guy, at Villa Baglieri, Italian dude ranch, upstate, NY, who served as a double for the wrestler Ivan Putsky, who told us some interesting stories about the place and some special serving methods they employed. Wish I could take my kids w me and show them how it used to be. Wow!! It Preceeded McDonalds in the Greater NY area. Anyone remember Disco and the Disco Queen Donna Summer? Brooklyn: Church ave and Ralph ave. when it closed it became a wonder bread outlet. Wetson's was founded in 1959 by Harold Norbitz (1921-2001) of Dix Hills, LI and Carl. But throughout the 60s Westons in Hazlet, NJ was our end of the summer treat. My mother wasnt into cooking. Good riddance. I might take that 30 mile drive tomorrow. Now to get my fix I go to All Americans in Massapequa when on Long Island. chocolate strawberry 790 Cal. My mom said be sure to get one for Ginger, but hold the pickle. Good evening I worked at the Valley Stream Wetsons Location all through High School. Also went to the location when my parents took us to Jolly Roger. Great memories. miss it. . We had a Westons on Rte 1, old post road in Greenwich (Riverside) CT. Sonny Wetson, the clown would frequently visit our elementary school (Dundee). I remember riding my bike early Saturday mornings with my father, sister, and neighborhood friends going for breakfast!! First wed make the fries. Tweet Share Pin It Add Email. The burgers tasted like s-it, the shifts were 12 hours long, and the pay was a dollar an our. Grew up in Valley Stream. The lines were out the door. Whatever happened to that? Mine was: Valley Stream, NY Sunrise Highway at Rockaway Ave. (demolished). The last Howard Johnsons that i know of was in Lake George NY. Married to the love of his life Viviane Ventura, Actress and Socialite. Then feast at Wetsons. The one on Sunrise and Oceanside Rd was first a Carvel then it was Josephs Hamburgers then Wetsons. The chain itself has grown in size with many locations now spread . & 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. 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. I used to spend a fortune at T.O. It was on Sunrise Highway and Hook Creek Blvd. I turned red, because I thought we did something illegal.lol Their hamburgers were good. Indeed, I remember Wetsons. That was before there were any McDonalds in Queens. 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. My moms little dog loved Wetsons. Actually, the one in Valley Stream was on Sunrise Highway east of Green Acres. 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. Does anyone else remember the Wetsons that was on the south side of Marie Curie Junior High 158, in Bayside , Queens N.Y. ? We used to live behind the VS Wetsons which was built after we moved there. bands gold crest emblazoned on the jacket. Search your favorite topics. I used to live in Syosset when I was growing up. I grew up in Maspeth and rode the B-57 bus frequently during the 1970s. It even took them awhile to switch to Nathans fries. buying LPs in the late 80s to mid 90s. Fried" more Outdoor seating Delivery Takeout Start Order 8. Kings. I went to PS 151. Loves the simple cheese burger and the onions omg my mouth is watering just thinking of them now! Freeport, NY Sunrise Highway at Henry Street in 1967. Biggest problem was weekend mornings. Menu. 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. The farmers engaged largely in the production of milk to supply the Newark market, and considerable quantities of butter, eggs, poultry, pork, beef, hay and straw were produced for market. Was a great time. Best burgers ever. CONDITION GUARANTEED. West islip. The manager would make us punch out if we didnt clean up fast enough at closing time, then go finish up. Great memories. I have had the Nestle Aero bar,. The burgers always tasted fresh and hot and were a treat . yea the one at the end of the Clearview expressway on Hillside Ave. Is it possible there was one in Bellport as well? The older one had better food, service and personel. It had orange colors there way back.. No, All American was custom built for All American. Fries and shakes boy friend \ then Husband work both locations on S I NY,wish I could go back to those days!!! Pinterest . I went to the one in Bayshore New York on Long Island with my parents as a kid in late 60 early 70s. Born September 13, 1940, passed away peacefully June 6 in Florida with his loving wife, Viviane by his side. Anyway made enough money to pay all my college costs. Bellerose, new York best banana milkshake!!! Shop wetsons hamburgers t-shirts created by independent artists from around the globe. All American made. I Love The Hamburger And The Pickles Was Very Tasty. Happy days for real! Thank you for your research. I used to go there 3 or 4 times a week for the chocolate shakes I wish theyd come back! WETANSON--Errol. I liked Wetsons better. Hamburgers w/onions & pickles w/fries, oh my. Also the chains freeze the beef and the fries which again effect the taste, I remember going to wetsons and getting my hamburger and french fries for $.25 I lived in Valley Stream and went there often. To my disappointment, this location had only orange bricks instead of the usual striped orange & white design. We went to the one in Elmhurst, NY on Queens Boulevard and Woodhaven Boulevard. But still I was so excited the day those orange bricks went up I went home and told my dad about it. Wikipedia - ( report) This is a breif history of the Wetson's chain. 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". I miss the good times in the early 60s. Flushing, NY Northern Boulevard (Route 25A) and 195th Street (demolished, now a strip mall) Brings back some old memories. Janice Hummel.. you may be thinking of the Gardner Manor Mall when there was a Sears thereIt had a foot bridge..Bay shore mall was only one levelI remember way back when they hadnt enclosed it yet, and there was a Hills supermarket there.. Memories. Ive havent been back home in years. The super burger smhsmh still to this day the best tasting burger Ive had in my life . The original building remained there on the site until just a few years ago. There was a Wetsons on Sunrise Highway in Bay Shore back in the 60s. I remember going to the one in Valley Stream on Sunrise Highway at night for a snackon the way home from family outings in the city. (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. They also had a pretty good Fried Fish sandwich. It is not on the list of locations. 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",[1] phrases similar to the McDonald's slogan "Look for the Golden Arches" and White Castle's "Buy 'em by the sack". Was the All-American Burger on Merrick Road in Massapequa originally a Wetsons? [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]. 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. My husband George absolutely loved Wetsons fries with some of the potato skins left on them!! I loved the 70s! Burger Baron-Hollywood Producer. THIS IS SHRINKWRAPPED TO STURDY FOAMBOARD. Allow to rest for several minutes, then transfer to buns. We use 100% natural American Angus beef with no steroids, antibiotics, or growth hormones. Growing up as a kid on Long Island it was the best. Typed it in and bam, herethis is. We had shakes and apple pies also. close by. Clipping found in Daily News in New York, New York on Nov 15, 1964. wetsons locations 1964 there was everything in that little lot on Northern Blv. My parents brought him to the Lake Grove Wetsons instead. My. Remember it well. Piping hot mozzarella cheese that would stretch the length of the forearm when bitten into.. One evening we underwent inspection by a very young fellow could only have been Herbert Wetanson. Delicious!!! He passed by me and nodded, I nodded back. Thank you for sharing all of those wonderful memories and thank you for helping to keep people safe for all those years. Also check out the other pages. (4 star review) This time had a truck burger as did 3 others who were with me. TO ANTHONY BARBA: hope you got the details right. I got a few for low front end, glove box light was out and backfiring my engine a few times while the police were up the road with other cars. 13. And don't forget to download our app for restaurant info like hours, menu, nutrition, and exclusive deals. 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. Syosset, NY, 321 Jericho Tpke (now a Burger King) Luigi terapiccio. The best and first time I had pizza! Started working at the Boston Road, Bronx location after High School in 1966. Miss those burgers & fries. The best ever in the 70s. It was right between the Town and Glen P.S. Some of Wetsons old buildings look like the original McDonalds without the golden arches. Errol who was a POS had married one of the Hemingway daughters, Didnt last long as was expected. 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. Made tons of them. It was a great treat for kids whose parents couldnt afford to eat out, best part of the trip. We used to go there after the drive-in movies in Westbury. what great memories.back when there actually WAS a music scene!!! . Lived on Bell Air Rd in SI. The Wetsons on Glen St. and 46th St.. that is correct. Up the road was Pine Brook Racetrack. As we were enjoying our fries a bunch of young toughs came in , asked if they could have some of our fries and ride our bikes. We talk about it all the time. At its peak, Wetson's had approximately 70 locations in the greater New York metropolitan area. You would take a wooden spoon and add the cheese to a burger to make a cheeseburger. In Roslyn, NY. My favorite Wetsons meal was a Super Burger and their fries. and hmmmmm. I welcome all of your memories of Wetsons in our comments section below as we pay tribute to this little slice of Long Island in the 1970s. I loved the burgers. I believe there was the Glen and the Town theaters. Load kids up in station wagon. Still, amongst those who had the pleasure, it remains one of the most fondly remembered burger joints from the era. Hold the pickle i also worked in the 70 & # x27 s! Freeport, NY Sunrise Highway at Henry street in 1967 this time had a of... 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