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Tony Packo's chili dogs Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr Discover designs just for you. Youre right on that. It was the only fast food restaurant in town. Yes, the former Giants and Jets punter (RIP, Dave). I was telling my children 15 and 21 that was Burger king and McDonalds competition along with (which came a few years later not at all in the same location)~ Roy Rogers!! 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!! Instead of putting the car in reverse, he put it in drive and drove right through the restaurant dining room. That location had been several burger joints. Links for more info The following are links about Wetson's you may find interesting. I have had the Nestle Aero bar,. @Anonymous. My cousin worked there in 71. Nothing was microwaved. Was there a Wetsons at the current All American Burger location in Massapequa before it was All American? Yes, I remember it. I know Spicys began in 1975. Small world. Brooklyn, NY Bay Parkway and Shore Parkway (now Wendys) it was great, Then they opened A&W Root Beer I worked in the Far Rockaway store on Central Ave. The drug was created to treat rheumatoid arthritis and gout over 60 . We had a Wetsons on Astoria Blvd. Being from a family of EMT FDNY and the NY POLICE DEPARTMENT you could always find a White Castle. Missing Wetsons and fun family memories of the early 70s. My family would take us to Wetsons Stamford ,conn . I remember the Westons on Hawkins Ave. My parents got divorced and Wetsons was the exchange point. My mom said be sure to get one for Ginger, but hold the pickle. My moms little dog loved Wetsons. My brother wanted to go to McDonalds for his birthday when he was young. Schenectady, NY, Erie Boulevard 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. Bute, a.k.a. Nice to meet you you all. During that summer was promoted to manager by relocating as district manager requested. 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. The burgers were 15-cents and could be "bought by the bagful, while the fries, made from hand-peeled potatoes, cost a whole dime. I remember the Green Acres Mall Carl Hoppels the Belair theater Hills supermarket Pathmark the list goes on and on. LOL. At times I would be getting a higher rate than some employees that had been there a few years. The runzas sold by the Runza restaurant chain are rectangular while many of the bierocks sold in Kansas are . Most people who still remember it think it was better than McDonalds and Buger King. Everyone there considered it part of the show and put up with all the tickets. and hmmmmm. 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 . Brooklyn, NY 86th St and 7th Avenue (now Nathans) My fiance, who became my wife loved 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! Life was so much simpler then in a good way, Do you tenner one on deer park ave north Babylon. Or search your favorite genre. It was a good burger. I too used to eat at the Bethpage location in the 60s. also there was one on hempstead Tpk.Levittown, Lake Grove Long Island. The Wetsons mentioned in Valley Stream was actually in Rosedale Queens. Clipping found in Daily News in New York, New York on Nov 15, 1964. wetsons locations 1964 Flipped burgers, mopped floors after they closed. They had the good large diameter straws. the now-defuct TSS store near my home in laurelton whis was across the street. Their burgers were good & their fries were the best! We were so disappointed when they closed. Two of my friends worked there too and we had a blast. Guy Lombardo (band leader from 50s & 60s) walked up to the window one day. And certainly no seat belts back there! I am sure each one of us remember Wetsons with fond affection. Bellerose, new York best banana milkshake!!! There was a Kid named Stevie that worked there also and one morning before the Mgr. My first hamburger,fries & milkshake. 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. Wed get the crowd leaving the Celebrity Club, a nearby heroin den, I think. 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. Best burgers ever. Left in June of 70 (entered the service) and turned my spot over to my best friend, Dave Jennings. close by. I have pictures of myself at 6 yrs old ice skating down Burnham Ave,my family homes street,in Roslyn Heights. 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. Hempstead, NY Fulton Ave. I grew up in Lynbrook, right across the border from Valley Stream. Ha d avery good friend who worked in the back of a Wetsons one summer. I worked at the West Islip (Bay Shore) store across from the South Shore Mall. Last I heard, the location was a Queens County Savings Banks. Not the greatest memory but certainly vivid. Everything was different then. We had a Wetson s on Woodhaven /Cross Bay Bvd at Liberty Av. It became a chicken barbecue place later in life. I remember the one at the corner of Oceanside Rd and Sunrise Hwy in Rockville Centre. I worked part time while a high school student at the Rego Park Woodhaven Blvd. I really miss those days when a dollar went much farther than today. on Jamaica Avenue between Commonwealth Blvd. Hicksville location at corner of Levittown Parkway and Old Country Road, 1970-ish. I lived one block from that location, on E 59th St. Thanks again! Garnish as desired and serve immediately. We had great mgrs. Loves the simple cheese burger and the onions omg my mouth is watering just thinking of them now! I remember the Brick NJ location on art 70 In front of Bradlees dept store, Great. Hey you. 29;000 pounds of meat, which is. In East New York, Brooklyn. You neglected to mention Bellerose/Floral Park, on Jericho Tpke. I recall Fleetwood Mac was on the radio all the time ( dreams) .. I may be wrong but I seem to remember their cheeseburger cost 5 cents more. in Rego Park, Aug. 17, 1972. I went to the one on sunrise highway in valley stream in the late 50s. The music from the 60s and 70s was the best. I hope national foods do come back with the same taste as the past . I worked at the new one a few times when they were short staffed. Total loser with no redeeming value.. Who replaced Wetsons on Empire Blvd and Flatbush Avenue? Jamaica, NY Hillside Ave (now a car dealership). So many have come and gone. The chain struggled against the ever-growing McDonald's and Burger King brands. Stamford, CT Hope Street (now Donut Delight) The Levittown site on Hempstead Turnpike across from Island Trees High School is missing from the list. The Jamaica location is now a fruit stand, assuming youre talking about the location that was at Hillside Avenue and Hollis Court Blvd. I used to go there 3 or 4 times a week for the chocolate shakes Sunrise and Hook Creek was Burger N Shake. At its peak, Wetson's had approximately 70 locations in the greater New York metropolitan area. My father also took us to the Wetsons on sunrise highway in valley stream.he would buy me and my older brother a hamburger,fries,and soda and I would sit in the back seat of our 1964 black Cadillac.then he would buy some food for my mom and younger brother who were home waiting for us to finish our eats.great food and even better memories .now my dad is in his 90s g-d bless and hes a Burger King fan ! Brought back fond memories of my childhood . Wetson's White Tower Hamburgers - one location remains in Toledo, Ohio [citation needed] Wimpy Grills - founded in Bloomington, Indiana, in 1934, it eventually grew to 25 locations within the United States and 1,500 outside of the US. I was questioning my memory so I decided to google it. West islip. 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 remember a Wetsons by Commonwealth Blvd. Soon there was a Jack in the box MONTVILLE -- An undated photo of Wetson's Hamburgers, located at Route 46 and Hook Mountain Road in Montville. He wound up spraying ketchup on Lombardos white blazer. I worked in many of the stores within 20 miles of Valley stream. Wetson's menu was practically identical to McDonald's, with hamburgers, french fries, drinks and shakes. GTOsss. from Dunkin Donuts. got there, Stevie did not have his license then, and his friend showed up and let him drive his car. Loved the burgers. The burgers were fine for 20 cents. I remember Nathans on Sunrise highway worked there as well. There was a Mcdonalds just down the road! Seems complete but no assembly instructions. Thank you for sharing all of those wonderful memories and thank you for helping to keep people safe for all those years. Brooklyn, Location Empire Blvd corner of Utica Avenue across from White Castle and Cheverlet Car Dealership.Best Vanilla Shakes in the world. Wow, I remember the Wetsons in Hicksville, because my family lived in a garden apartment building that was kind of behind that strip of stores. The best ever in the 70s. that is correct. They closed when they opened the Rockaway and Sunrise store. I Love The Hamburger And The Pickles Was Very Tasty. Ginger came charging out to the car and put her nose to the bag all the one in. Hey, those feet, do you put your feet on the furniture at your home??. The following are 10 iconic foods that Ohio is known for, and pretty much every local knows and loves. Wetsons,Jack-in-the Box, White Castles, the best fast food hamburger resturants ever and I mean ever. I went to PS 151. I loved the busiest days because the day would fly by. Also went to the location when my parents took us to Jolly Roger. Always went to the one in Roslyn on Northern Blvd..Loved the burger because the pickles were much more tasty than McDonalds or BKThe crinkle cut fries were better than McDonalds or BKPort Washington went years before we had a Burger King. . Google+ 0. Wetson's 20 Hempstead Avenue West Hempstead Long Island, New York. Parents used to take us to Wetsons when I was about 5 yrs old w my brother. 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. behind them during recess. Wetson's was a chain of eateries in the greater New York metropolitan area that, at . Worked at the Wetsons in Hicksville on Old Country Rd in 1964-1965 during the summers and after school. BRING WETSONS BACK !!!! However, many of the store employees went on to work at Mr. Cheapos Record Exchange (Mineola), which is still in business today. I might take that 30 mile drive tomorrow. to go anywhere near Wetsons it was evil. I remember the one in Teaneck, N.J. Forgot the one on Braddock Avenue and Hillside Ave in Queens Village. 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. Just heard it on Rewound Radios annual WABC REWOUND special. Was between the Town Theater & the Glen Cove Theater. The super burger smhsmh still to this day the best tasting burger Ive had in my life . My first job.. remember cutting and blanching fresh potatoes each morning into French Fries , Weston made the best double cheeseburgers on Long Island they melted the cheese I came all the way from queens to go to the Westons in Hicksville between old country rd. Posted by unclekipsy at 1:26 pm (PST) on Mon November 10, 2014 ; Mom would take us to Wetson's..somewhere in Queens. If I remember correctly there were a couple of Items I could get at Wetsons but not at McDonalds. (4 star review) This time had a truck burger as did 3 others who were with me. GUARANTEED ORIGINAL. The fast food chain existed. I worked at Wetsons Levittown on Hempstead Turnpike in 64-65. 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 It was torn down and turned into a carpet store and still was before I left for the Navy in 82. [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]. Maybe they should have called me the closer. What could I say, brings back memories, good ones. Everyone forgot the one on Grand Avenue in North Baldwin, which is now a Dunkin Donuts. Now it is a Dunkin Donuts, There was another one in Franklin Square on Franklin Ave, across from the Franklin Bowl. Omg. I remember riding my bicycle to Westons in Syosset and enjoying a burger and fries when I heard the news that JFK was shot from the patrons. from street hemis to all sorts of things on trailers waiting. It was understood that on the Weekends, when my Dad took us to Jones Beach, that we would stop there on the way home. No cleverly designed utensils, everything was done by hand; the small bags for French fries were filled using metal tongs (try it very difficult to accomplish quickly). Norwalk, CT Connecticut Ave. (demolished) Good shakes. I ate so many burgers they called me Wimpy. Yeah, you always had to have your friends around you when you went bike riding over there. To my disappointment, this location had only orange bricks instead of the usual striped orange & white design. 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