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Ben's Big Burger
Sacramento, CA
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Here's a shot of Ben's Big Burger in Sacramento. Also featured in Alan Hess's Googie book, there's even less of Ben's today than in this photo which was taken quite some time ago.


Giant Burgers
Hayward, CA
Photo courtesy Jason Carlton

Here's a good look at a Giant Burgers location in Hayward. The classic sign is a good one for a roadside hamburger chain. Here's a shot of another location at night.


Oscar's Burgers
Berkeley, CA
Photo courtesy Jason Carlton

Near the University campus in Berkeley is an old roadside eatery Oscar's, still showing off proudly its whimsical arches and globe lighting.


Sam's Super Burgers
Oakland, CA
Photo courtesy Jason Carlton

Check out this mid-century colored fast food sign for Sam's Super Burgers in Oakland, CA.


Texas Size Burgers
Lodi, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

If you're hungry and on the world, how could you resist a burger stand with the name of Texas Size Burgers.


Kwik-Way Burgers
Oakland, CA
Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo

Here's a couple of shots the Kwik Way in Oakland, CA. This old time burger joint still features lettering and lighting from years back.


Look at the lettering on the Kwik Way in this close up of the side facade.


Kwik Way
Oakland, CA
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Here's a shot of the front of the Kwik Way. This drive-in was recently in the news when residents and preservationists were successful in stalling McDonald's from replacing and demolishing the Kwik Way.


Giant Burgers
Oakland, CA
Photo courtesy Kallisti

Here's a shot of one of the old vintage signs for a Giant Burgers.


Jerry's Beefburgers
San Leandro, CA
Photo courtesy Devil Doll

Another roadside delight serving up hot hamburgers since 1953, Jerry's Beefburgers in San Leandro is still a visual eyecatcher to the passing motorist looking for a bite to eat.

(Below) Jim-Denny's is a good roadside stand for hamburgers and chili. This streamline sign outside a boxy structure is a throwback to an earlier era.

Jim-Denny's Marquee
Sacramento, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
Jim-Denny's Hamburgers
Sacramento, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

UPDATE 08/05 : Jim-Denny's in downtown Sacramento made some menu updates a few months ago. Many thanks to Dave for update. 08-05

 

 

 

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