Flushing, NY Northern Boulevard (Route 25A) and 195th Street (demolished, now a strip mall) Someone else asked this before but I didnt see a response; hope somebody knows. The chain was successful and expanded to other cities, including Chicago, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Dayton, Detroit, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore . chocolate strawberry 790 Cal. In Lodi N.J. My first job in the late 60s.Was next to a Tuscan Milk distribution center off of Rt.80..we use to go out at night with raw potatos and try to kill all the rats that would always be around our dumpstersnow a WAWA. So glad there are many great memories from those that visited.. Wetsons was on Essex St in HackensackK N.J. chocolate mint 900 Cal. GTOsss. 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. I worked at the Freeport Wetsons in the summer of 1966. 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 used to go there 3 or 4 times a week for the chocolate shakes 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. Dont ever remember getting a burger or friesjust the fried chicken !!! Brings back some old memories. Wikipedia - ( report) This is a breif history of the Wetson's chain. Their used to be one located in Lynbrook LINY. Thats where I had many fond memories. The restaurant copied many of the same slogans, including "Look for the Orange Circles," and even used a clown as the mascot. My bro worked there its first summer cutting the fries. What a rip off. Absolutely correct. Used to go to that one almost every other day. I went to the one in Bayshore New York on Long Island with my parents as a kid in late 60 early 70s. I remember a Wetsons by Commonwealth Blvd. Wetson's was an American fast food hamburger chain that existed from 1959 to 1975. How about that for that 70,s show, I worked at the wetsons on the corner of Rockaway Avenue and Sunrise Highway now a McDonalds wetsons change to Nathans though back in 76 work there too, By the way that was in Valley Stream New York. Allow to rest for several minutes, then transfer to buns. I can remember Sister Angelica telling us not The old take out place stayed open a little while after the sit down restaurant opened where the McDonalds currently is on Rockaway and Sunrise. This was the only fast food in the ealry 70s for Co-Op city residents. After the record store closed it stayed like that for awhile when it was vacant but the new people (Dunkin Donuts???) I remember the Flatbush and Empire Blvd location in Brooklyn. The one in Hicksville is still there well the structure is.You can still see the rings.I pass it almost every day. Lived on Bell Air Rd in SI. When I was in 7th grade at saint Clement Pope Parochial School in 1970 Id take the q40 bus up to Hillside Avenue to wetsons for a big W, wetsons version of The Big Mac. THE BEST FOR ME. Titus Oaks was a such great store loved going there and trading in my old CDs and cassettes for new music. Any Chance the Slo Jacks in Hampton Bays was a Wetsons? the one on queens blvd is where we went. Havent heard those names in years. The Wetsons mentioned in Valley Stream was actually in Rosedale Queens. Defunct 1970 Wetson's Hamburger Restaurant New York Metropolitan Classic T-Shirt. I used to work at the three wetsons on Staten Island the one on Hylan Boulevard was actually on the corner of burgher Avenue is an auto parts store across the street from Burger King 1 Forest Avenue is now a Dunkin Donuts and was ironically a block away from North Burger Avenue do you think they planned to put their stores the streets that had the word Burger in it? In 1959, the fast food giant of the West Coast, McDonalds, had yet to open any restaurants in the New York area. My first. Wetsons,Jack-in-the Box, White Castles, the best fast food hamburger resturants ever and I mean ever. To a teen like me, this was heaven. 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. Cove theater on Glen St. West Islip, NY Sunrise Highway (Route 27) westbound service road (now a car dealership) The Wetsons on Empire and Flatbush became a Nathans around 1976. I was inspired by a local Police Officer that occasionally stopped by to take the Nassau County Police Officer test. Wetson's Hamburgers from $24.00 Wetson's was a thriving and beloved burger chain in the NYC area. 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! In Freeport by the Freeport Theatre and the LIRR. That location had been several burger joints. My father owned the wetsons in hempstead.also the wetsons in Franklin square.the only picture Ive seen of a wetsons has a sunbeam alpine parked in the parking lot.that picture is the hempstead store and that car belonged to my father. Danbury, CT, White Street $25.00. Two of my friends worked there too and we had a blast. 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. How I miss those days.. The older one had better food, service and personel. My family would always go to the one in Hicksville, LI before heading to the drive-in movies with us kids in the back of the station wagon (window open so we could breathe in all that carbon monoxide that made us what we are today! Worked at the Wetsons in Hicksville on Old Country Rd in 1964-1965 during the summers and after school. 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. GUARANTEED ORIGINAL. I used to live in Syosset when I was growing up. Freeport, NY Sunrise Highway at Henry Street We had great mgrs. We had shakes and apple pies also. Now to get my fix I go to All Americans in Massapequa when on Long Island. and 63rd Ave. location. They were all diesel powered. there was everything in that little lot on Northern Blv. It is currently a McDonalds. I am sure each one of us remember Wetsons with fond affection. It is now New Giant fruit stop. Anyway great memory! There was one in Teaneck NJ, on Teaneck Rd. The strip was on the new 4 lane highway to the garbage incinerator at Bar Beach where our strip was. 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. 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. The tables and chairs were all over Sunrise Highway. Fondly remember going to the Wetsons in Franklin Square with my mom (on Hempstead Tpke, right ?) Last I heard, the location was a Queens County Savings Banks. 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 I say it was Wetsons. Herbs son Errol parked his XKE there every day before he married Margaux Hemingway. what was inside of those burgers was not the best meat but it tasted so good. Wetsons Jericho turnpike near Larkfield Rd It came out of a huge metal can and they slapped it on with a spatula, and spread it. 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. 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! I used to work for Carl Wetanson. They were behind the old A&S and a little west. The other Wetsons was located on the corner of east Sunrise Highway & Penataquit Avenuealso in Bay Shore, located directly across from South Shore Mall. It was torn down and turned into a carpet store and still was before I left for the Navy in 82. A Wetsons Hamburger restaurant would be a nice alternative. Long Island,Sunrise Hwy with friends. I wish that wasnt the case, and hope that if you have any old photos, you consider sharing them with the site. There was a location not listed, in Co-Op City on the junction of Tillotson Ave and Baychester Ave. Then I got a job at Hicksville location until they closed. Btw, did I mention the burgers tasted like s-hit? Does anyone know what happened to Jimmy? The last Howard Johnsons that i know of was in Lake George NY. Sponsored. Im from CT and trying to confirm that there was a Wetsons in Bridgeport CT on South Park Avenue next to Railroad Avenue. The lines were out the door. The Town theater building was later demolished for office space. It was actually sunrise highway and Stewart place. Ah memories. The restaurants history is brief, slayed mercilessly during the fast food wars of the 1970s. Thank you! We used to walk to the New Hyde Park Wetsons a little over a mile away. 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) I went to the one on sunrise highway in valley stream in the late 50s. The X-3 and 1 were my favorites. One of my first jobs was at the Wetsons in Pine Brook NJ off of rt 46. the manager there must have been a drill sgt in the service he was really hard on the employees but I will say this, it was always neat and clean we had to mop the floor every hr. Indeed, I remember Wetsons. I know, because my Mom took me there after my Little League games during the week. In Astoria/L.I.C. There was a place across from the school that had great little burgers at the counter. Roughly;. 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. Up the road was Pine Brook Racetrack. We moved out west in 83 and felt like we moved to another planet. It's now a Dunkin' Donuts. Even images of the restaurant are pretty scarce online, so I cant even show you an old menu. There was also a Carvel nearby on the same side of Sunrise. Lots of copycat burger recipes from fast food to upscale restaurants. Had a white blazer on with his Worked at the Freeport location in the early 60s. Unfortunately, McDonalds and Burger King had both grown significantly, with each vying to capture the majority of the New York market. 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. Remember the Flintstones looking bank in the mall parking lot? and hmmmmm. Real job as a teenager. That was the best decade ever! to bad it no longer exlst . Unforgettable burger. Loved it. [2] The "Big W" was similar to today's McDonald's Big Mac. Thank you for your research. Bruce, I remember my dad taking us in Valley Streams LI after the drive in theater. The main kitchen staff person was a very nice woman by the name of Gladys. I worked at the new one a few times when they were short staffed. Stamford, CT Hope Street (now Donut Delight) at Wetsons. Wetson's 20 Hempstead Avenue West Hempstead Long Island, New York. Bischoff's Ice Cream and Candy 154 reviews Open Now Dessert, American $ "Classic Ice Cream Parlour" Dad used to take us there as a treat when wed been really good. I remember the one at the corner of Oceanside Rd and Sunrise Hwy in Rockville Centre. Wasnt there one in Island Park? Anyone remember Disco and the Disco Queen Donna Summer? Just saw this post; completely accurate in all respects. The company operates Checkers and Rally's restaurants in 28 states, and the District of Columbia. Hey you. Total loser with no redeeming value.. Who replaced Wetsons on Empire Blvd and Flatbush Avenue? After closing they built a bank at the original location. The runzas sold by the Runza restaurant chain are rectangular while many of the bierocks sold in Kansas are . LOL!!! . New Hyde Park Long Island, Wetson's Hamburgers 1966 by Long Island $15.99 USD SKU 121319 Pay in 4 interest-free installments for orders over $50.00 with Learn more Options Quantity Add to cart Share this: All purchased images are printed without the watermark. Great memories. That gives the chain burgers an off taste. They gave away toy race cars with kids meals. Believe it or not it was a union job. I worked at Jolly Roger starting around 1960 next door to the Bethpage Wetsons. Think White Castle in Hempstead was the only other fast food burger place around at the time. and 46th St.. 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. The Levittown site on Hempstead Turnpike across from Island Trees High School is missing from the list. All American made. I was only paid $1.75/hour but ate real good. and Levittown Parkway it is part of history.and everyone I talk to say the samething. You would take a wooden spoon and add the cheese to a burger to make a cheeseburger. I wish they would make a comeback with the same recipes. miss it. It had orange colors there way back.. No, All American was custom built for All American. There was a Kid named Stevie that worked there also and one morning before the Mgr. Was a great time. That was before there were any McDonalds in Queens. They even sold frozen yogurt! I grew up in Bay Shore. There was a Wetsons on Sunrise Highway in Bay Shore back in the 60s. Just a note about the Wetsons in Valley Stream. We had those chains before Burger King and McDonalds arrived. I remember getting hamburger, fries and coke for less than $.50, I was just telling my wife about Wetsons at Queens Blvd ans Woodhaven Blvd. I worked at the Syosset Wetsons on Jericho Turnpike in 1966. I worked at that older Wetsons in Valley Stream in the early1970s after the new one opened west of that one also on Sunrise Hwy, but on the corner of Rockaway Pkwy. The original Valley Stream Wetsons was on Sunrise Highway between Stewart Pl and Astor Pl (now Valley Stream Honda Pre- Owned). I was told there was never a Wetsons there. Hicksville, NY Old Country Road (demolished, area now Dunkin Donuts with a drive-thru) Am I the only one who remembers the Westons location on Flatlands Ave & Ralph Ave in Canarsie Brooklyn or am I mistaken. It Preceeded McDonalds in the Greater NY area. Started working at the Boston Road, Bronx location after High School in 1966. 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. The company has been through many iterations, declaring bankruptcy more than once, rising to as many as 504 locations in 38 U.S. states in the 1980s and falling to fewer than 20 locations on more than one occasion. We usually went to the one on Sunrise Highway in West Islip, NY. I worked part time while a high school student at the Rego Park Woodhaven Blvd. 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. All" more I also worked in the Lawrence Wetsons after high school for about a year. Sunrise and Hook Creek was Burger N Shake. We went to the one in Elmhurst, NY on Queens Boulevard and Woodhaven Boulevard. Those buses ran on overhead electric wires . The burgers were 15-cents and could be bought by the bagful, while the fries, made from hand-peeled potatoes, cost a whole dime. The burgers always tasted fresh and hot and were a treat . There was a Wetsons on Flushing Avenue in Ridgewood Queens not listed. It apparently didn't help much. Some of Wetsons old buildings look like the original McDonalds without the golden arches. I used to stop in that Wetsons to get pea shooter straws. I loved Westons. My cousin worked there in 71. That is the one they list as West Islip and I think it is really Brightwaters! Ahead of its time. 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. It is now a Top Banana, which is a combination bodega and pizza parlor (dont ask!). I wish theyd come back! LOL. 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. I used to give my dad a description of the status as it was being constructed on my way walking home from PS244 every day. At one time it was Benson Burger. 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. There were 2 Wetsons in Bridgeport CT I can still taste the ketchup, pickles, and onions. Once married to Margaux Hemingway. I know I ate there but people I talk to dont remember it.. Food was good. Home of the midget racers. The building was still there last November (2014). Omg. Seem like people forgot about the Wetsons at Linden Blvd. i remember westons was near by The one in VS was on Sunrise Hgwy and Rockaway. There were 2 Wetsons in Valley Stream on Sunrise Hgwy. Load kids up in station wagon. Same building with different signage and except for the addition of hot dogs, fried clams and breakfast sandwiches, the menu was the same. 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). Their burgers, fries, and shakes were to me better than McDonalds, and Burger There are pics of it being constructed on the net. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Funny now looking back. Life was so much simpler then in a good way, Do you tenner one on deer park ave north Babylon. black & white 810 Cal. Wetson's was founded in 1959 by Harold Norbitz (1921-2001) of Dix Hills, LI and Carl. 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 Jamaica, NY Hillside Ave (now a car dealership). We still talk about it. Sale Description. Thanks for the memories. It became a Arthur Treachers now a Taco Bell. 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. (this was in the 60s) Catholic school students (in uniforms) eating hamburgers on FridayWOW. Errol who was a POS had married one of the Hemingway daughters, Didnt last long as was expected. I biked 3 miles each way. P.S. And certainly no seat belts back there! Small donations are always appreciated to help keep our informational archive afloat. As a family of 8, even fast food was a luxury. Buckeyes Steven Depolo/Flickr Usually made around the holidays, this signature homemade Ohio candy is downright mouthwatering to peanut butter and chocolate lovers. At its peak in the 1960s, there were 70 branches, mostly on Long Island. Your email address will not be published. The Wetsons on Glen St. 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!! Remember them all. There is a Wetsons radio commercial (that is, a live-read by the legendary DJ Dan Ingram) on the aircheck of his April 13, 1968 77 WABC radio show. PLEASE ADD $3.99 FOR U.S. MAIL SHIPPING WITHIN THE USA At its peak, Wetson's had approximately 70 locations in the greater New York metropolitan area. Ive just learned about Wetsons and love the architecture of the buildings. 442s. Everybody knows that McDonalds has better flies. Home; About; Our Food; Menu; Gallery; Blog; Order Online! 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. I remember the one in Lawrence,N.Y. Biggest problem was weekend mornings. I used to love their fries and Strawberry shakes, let alone their burgers. The total years of both and they are still selling burgers and fries at that location. . Hi there! Salty as hell. Wetsons was demolished and a Roosevelt Savings Bank was put up there. Far Rockaway,NY Beach Channel Drive (converted to KFC) How about Meyers Ice Cream on Jamaica Ave. ? Links for more info The following are links about Wetson's you may find interesting. Best food in the world the best times we were actually a family and I remember a lot of the guys that used to work there. Authentic flavor. Guy Lombardo (band leader from 50s & 60s) walked up to the window one day. Wetsons was my first job, I was 15 and worked on 86th St and 7th Ave in Brooklyn. Never got anything for it except to see Vito make his collections. I worked in many of the stores within 20 miles of Valley stream. In 1975 Wetson's fast-food restaurants were converted into Nathan's Famous restaurants. I ate so many burgers they called me Wimpy. Being from a family of EMT FDNY and the NY POLICE DEPARTMENT you could always find a White Castle. Thank you for sharing all of those wonderful memories and thank you for helping to keep people safe for all those years. Thank you 70sKid for this article. We had a Wetsons on Astoria Blvd. So we let Dad do the buying. 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. Yeah, you always had to have your friends around you when you went bike riding over there. Menu. Clipping found in Daily News in New York, New York on Nov 15, 1964. wetsons locations 1964 I worked at this Wetsons during my senior year in high school (69-70) never making it past counterman (no pc stuff back then). Researched this online but cant find any info on where in Bridgeport Wetsons was located. Wetson's Hamburgers - Defunct Hamburger Chain - 100% Preshrunk Cotton T-Shirt. We grew in up in Keansburg just down the street, I can still taste the burgers. And don't forget to download our app for restaurant info like hours, menu, nutrition, and exclusive deals. I have to drive 30 miles to get to it but its always worth it. Does anyone else remember the Wetsons that was on the south side of Marie Curie Junior High 158, in Bayside , Queens N.Y. ? Simple recipes for homemade grilled, pan-fried, gourmet, smashed, and stuffed burgers. Really wish I had a time machine. Valley Stream, NY Sunrise Highway at Rockaway Ave. (demolished) We went to the Flushing location. I think the demise of Wetsons was more due to mismanagement than the entry of McDonalds and BK into the market. I rember as a child haveing trouble trying to hold the burger and trying to bite in to it , very messy but fun . I grew up in Franklin Square and my mother often gave me money to go to Wetsons on Hempstead turnpike between the burger, fries and chocolate shakes it was the best. Me, being all of 8 years old thought I should get two burgers as well. & 61st St. Wetson's. Size Guide DT6000_U04F_DTG_Orange_S_FULLFRONT_OS8718. I lived on Catherine St, 2 streets off Sunrise Hwy. After every win we got 2 burgers fries and a soda. I remember going to Wetsons after school, in Bay Shore. I was a junior at Stony Brook and lived on campus. There was a haircutter there for a while .. now used cars. 2. My moms little dog loved Wetsons. 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. Wetsons at the bayshore Mall was great! Twitter 0. Corner Bakery Cafe (CBC Restaurant Corporation) is an American chain of cafes that specialize in pastries, breads, breakfast dishes, gourmet sandwiches, homemade soups, salads, and pasta. In a further nod to McDonalds, Wetsons presented two mascots, Wetty and Sonny, who were, you guessed it, clowns. I thought it was the best burger in the world a child. My. However, many of the store employees went on to work at Mr. Cheapos Record Exchange (Mineola), which is still in business today. Was the All-American Burger on Merrick Road in Massapequa originally a Wetsons? 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. They soon franchised the name and recipes into locations spanning more than half of the U.S. states and Winnipeg, Manitoba. The chain struggled against the ever-growing McDonald's and Burger King brands. My aunt used be be one of the roller skate girls who delivered your meal on a car window tray, back in the Bronx in the 1950s. always a welcome feeling when going their, a treat for me. I moved to that area in the late 1950s, it was closed then until Spicys. Instead of putting the car in reverse, he put it in drive and drove right through the restaurant dining room. Bought some turntables at the Fordham road (Bronx) location when I was 14. The older one had better food, service and personel. First wed make the fries. Remember it well. Wasnt it a Minute Man burger joint before that? in Roslyn. They seemed tremendous to me at the time. Any suggestions??? Wetson's menu was practically identical to McDonald's, with hamburgers, french fries, drinks and shakes. I havent been back to the old neighborhood in a while. And you could always find a Wetsons all over the place.I use to ride my bicycle to and from Wetsons on Sunrise and Rockaway worked there as well. vanilla 770 Cal. Share. Back in the day of eating home cooked meals every day,Wetsons was a treat, when mom would buy burgers, fries and shakes that we would eat outside during the spring and summer months. WETANSON--Errol. What a great experience. None of those buses ran on overhead electric wires. At its peak, Wetson's had approximately 70 locations in the greater New York metropolitan area. If I remember correctly, there was a second Wetsons in the Bronx. The drug was created to treat rheumatoid arthritis and gout over 60 . I think we had a total of 43 stores when i left Wetsons. 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