retro foods (snacks, drinks, "limited edition"(s)/etc) you wish they'd bring back (hamburgers, healthy)

[Fontucky]

Originally Posted by DontH8Me

Don't even get me started on Naugles.

You can relive those days in Visalia. This place is owned by a man named Jeff Naugle, and he knows his stuff when it comes to recreating some of the favorite food made famous by Dick Naugle.

B T's Buns & Torts - Visalia, CA

[Dennis P]

Originally Posted by DontH8Me

On the subject of retro foods - I most wish they would bring back the original Crispburrito from Carl's Jr., as well as their California Roast Beef. And their crinkle cut fries. Damn, Carl's Jr. is an entirely different restaurant these days.

Oh, yes, I remember those items from Carl's Jr. back in the day, and I wish they'd bring those back. Carl's (and Jack in the Box) also had these steak sandwiches back in the 80s that were good as well.

I also agree that Carl's Jr. is not same as it once was.

Originally Posted by DontH8Me

Don't even get me started on Naugles.

I miss Naugles!

[Oerdin]

After Carl died the chain got taken over by MBAs who, I'm sure, improved the bottom line but unfortunately turned Carl's into just another crappy fastfood restaurant. It was always fast food but before it was at least honest fastfood without all the artificial crap McD's or Burger King put in their food. Now there is very little reason to go there and if I really want a fastfood fix then I'll go to In 'N Out.

[CheyDee]

Originally Posted by agnt.starling

... like White Castles are only in certain states

White Castle doesn't sell franchises. I was interested in purchasing one several years ago and was shocked that all WC's are owned by the same corporation. That is why they're not seen in too many states. You can find frozen WC's in supermarkets, but they're not quite the same. The frozen ones don't have pickles on them either.

I miss Weaver's chicken croquettes.

[agnt.starling]

Originally Posted by Oerdin

It was always fast food but before it was at least honest fastfood without all the artificial crap McD's or Burger King put in their food. Now there is very little reason to go there and if I really want a fastfood fix then I'll go to In 'N Out.

Agreed, yea come to think of it, I remember for one, that there weren't that many Carl's in my neighborhood, we'd have to drive away to one (or in my case as a teen, take the bus) & I do remember there were a few different items, as well as it was different from Micky D's & Burger King.....I also remember Jack in the Box was different too, as far as what they offered, I give it that, it does have variety, but its definitely not the same as in the old days (old Jack logo outside of restaurant too) now every fast food chains trying to hard to be different, retro or not, I just don't like the changes....And if its not In & Out, I'd rather go to regular old Hamburger stand, like out here in Cali, like Omega burgers, Ox burgers, Douglas Burgers, Tam's, Gus Jrs, Toms in ELA, I'm sure there are all the same good old fashioned formats...allover the place...

Originally Posted by CheyDee

White Castle doesn't sell franchises. I was interested in purchasing one several years ago and was shocked that all WC's are owned by the same corporation. That is why they're not seen in too many states. You can find frozen WC's in supermarkets, but they're not quite the same. The frozen ones don't have pickles on them either.

I miss Weaver's chicken croquettes.

That explains it, they keep it to themselves, big corporate control
yea tried the frozen once, hated it
I heard about Weaver's chicken croquettes, they look pretty darn tasty (mouth watering)..

Speaking of Retro Fast food Restaurants,
Pup 'N' Taco in So. California, long gone, I remembered their hot dogs & tacos....lol
I heard they still exist in another state though

[rainroosty]

When Taco Bell stopped selling the "Big Beef Taco" it destroyed my life.

[debzkidz]

Found the Taco Doritos in Walmart yesterday. OMG, they are so good. DS has eaten almost the entire bag already!

[cat1116]

Originally Posted by agnt.starling

Some of these can still be found, the others are definitely extinct (I know 99cent stores have a few), but I do miss some of these Retro Candies of the past...

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I've found alot of those retro candies over at the Cracker Barrel.

[agnt.starling]

Originally Posted by cat1116

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I've found alot of those retro candies over at the Cracker Barrel.

Cracker Barrel, are there any in California?, , I need to go outta state to enjoy the "true" ole goodies!

[cat1116]

Originally Posted by agnt.starling

Cracker Barrel, are there any in California?, , I need to go outta state to enjoy the "true" ole goodies!

Oh, they don't have any in California? Didn't mean to be a tease.


Went to Google. Don't know how close this would be to you tho:

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Cracker Barrel plans to open in California

Aug 27, 2010 ... A Cracker Barrel restaurant is proposed in California in the Park Place development at Route 235 and Shady Mile Drive. ...
www.somdnews.com/stories/.../entebus161336_32317.shtml - Cached - Similar