Top Notch Hamburgers
Austin, TX Photo courtesy Chris Richey
The Top Notch Hamburgers marquee features multi-colored
lettering that directs your line of sight to the top of the sign which
is... of course... a burger. I According to the Top Notch website, in 1971, Ray and Frances Stanish purchased Burkhart's Motor Dining and reopened as Top Notch Hamburgers. This family operation became legendary during the Stanish's 39 years at the helm. New owners took over in 2010.
Top Notch still serves its famous fried kitchen, charcoal grilled burgers and hand dipped onion rings. Top Notch also still hosts Classic Cars and Hot Rod shows regularly.
Hut's Hamburgers (Closed)
Austin, TX Photo courtesy Chris Richey
Hut's Hamburgers features a simple, yet roadside worthy sign outside of its burger
shop. Check out the way the arrow simply but effectively points the way to the burger joint.
Hut's closed its doors for good on October 20, 2019 with the owner citing they were ready to move in a different direction.
EZ Hamburgers (Demolished)
Austin, TX Photo courtesy Chris Richey
Check out this rather unique sign outside the EZ Hamburgers in Austin, TX. The EZ letters light up in neon, and the colors of the
sign just beg the passing hungry motorist to stop in for some chicken,
pizza, and other items.
UPDATE 11/20 : EZ Hamburgers opened in 1994 and was a popular spot for pizza, burgers, and the like. The hamburger joint also features a really cool and big sign out front that can't be missed from the street.
Unfortunately a fire kicked up in January 2016 and heavily damaged this place after a piece of equipment was dropped on a gas line. This location on North Lamar was demolished around 2017. A Rudy's Barbeque now occupies this site.
Prince Hamburgers (Demolished)
Dallas, TX Photo courtesy Tony Craig
The Prince Hamburgers in Dallas,
Texas has a sign outside that truly advertises its name and food.
UPDATE 11/08 : The Prince of Hamburgers closed its doors in 2005 and is no more.
Theo's
Grand Prairie, TX Photo courtesy Tony Craig
To the left is the marquee sign for Theo's Drive-in
eatery, located in Grand Prairie, Texas. This sign still points the way
to the mid-century looking restaurant. Theo's Drive-in opened in 1956.
Below is the drive-in portion of Theo's. This drive-in has an interesting
canopy, with angles that make the entire roof look like a launching pad.
To the bottom right is the Cre Mel Root Beer sign that is also located
on the property of Theo's. It appears that both the Theo's main marquee
as well as this Cre Mel sign are in working neo order.
Theo's
Grand Prairie, TX Photo courtesy Tony Craig
Theo's
Grand Prairie, TX Photo courtesy Tony Craig
Top Notch Hamburgers
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