Does anyone remember Armstrongs, a neighborhood corner restaurant on Lincoln in Anaheim. Our family used to go there and have delicious barbecue beef sandwiches and potato salad before heading over to the Broadway Anaheim shopping center - usually on Friday nights to walk around and do some shopping. It's been replaced by a Mexican restaurant, it probably closed years and years ago, but I would love to hear from anyone with memories of it.
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O My, Yes Armstrong's the place to go after the Anaheim High School Football games.
An old Fifties Jukebox, Ican remember playing Candian Sunset.
Wonderfull Hamburgers Fries and Col Slaw .65cent.
Big huge jombo friied shrimp breaded to order .85 cent.
Very nice Choc. Milkshakes so thick you would have to eat with a spoon.
French Frie Patotoes were made daily cut by hand from raw patoes.
All burgers were grilled not Charboiled.
Even there T-Bone Steaks were grilled.
Ice Cream came from Excelior Ice Cream Company in Santa Ana.
They would use 300lbs of raw patoes/week.
Armstrong's would closed every summer for two weeks.
Friday nights the line of custmers would be around the block for dinner.
The restruant only seated 85/time.
The Chef's ame was Bill.
Armstrong's was located on Center Street, before they rename it Lincoln Ave.
I can remember Armstrongs between 1951 to 1960's.
I would like to hear more commet on Armstrong's Resturant too.
George H.Hushman
I remember Armstongs also, the great burgers and the big hand full of fries the cook would throw on the plate.
I went with my parents in the early sixties. We lived in Garden Grove. Years later I was the Store manager of Ole's Home Center on Lincoln and Brookhurst. The old Lin-Brook Hardware.l.com
Yes, I remember the french fries filled a brown lunch bag. I still remember what a great place Anaheim was to be a kid.
I ran in to Mrs. Armstrong years later and she regretted closing the business.
Bob Faust
THEE Best malts!
I can remember as a kid that Armstrong's was the place to go for a special treat. the burgers and fries were great...but so were the shakes. Same side of street as Anaheim High but across the street. Now it's some sort of insurance agency. I can still remember going there with my Dad and friends. Anaheim was a special place then. Gr8 place to grow up. Armstrongs...great.
Dennis Lawton
Yes...one of my favorite places to eat as a kid. Loved those burgers, fries and a chocolate malt!
I don't remember the food, but I do remember the Junk Box and the music flip charts that were on the tables. I was really little and those always fasinated me. I always had fun there.
I still think about those chocolate malts and burgers - I was only in grade school, but will never forget how they tasted at Armstrongs back in the early 60's.
Burgers and Fries sooo good we drove from Northwest Fullerton to gobble them up. Too bad they closed. Did they ever re-open?
I came across this site by accident. I love it. I'm sure I can add a number of beloved old eateries. By the way, I notice that not many people leave their name with their posted comments...what do you have to lose...I'll bet a number of us know each other...for instance...of the few named entries, I'm pretty sure I saw the 1969 student body pres of my H.S...is that you Bob? How ya been? My folks used to take me to Armstrongs for Ice Cream as a kid...nobody mentioned the giant ice cream cone. I saw mention of the Bean Hut...but not La Palma drive in that followed. I REALLY miss Marmacs prime rib restaraunt in GG, The GLUTTON #1 and 2, Marri's pizza, Captain's table in Orange, the original Carl's across from LaPalma park, and Angelos Italian on Lemon st., Anaheim...down the street from Kaisers mkt. (where I used to work)...I sure miss the Anaheim I grew up in...
I grew up in Anaheim, at Euclid and Ball. My dad worked in the furniture dept. of The Broadway Anaheim Plaza.My husband and I ate at Marri's Pizza on our first date. The last time we ate at Car's across from La Palma Par, our firstborn was two (he,s 38 now!).
I remember going to Armstrong's with my dad, the place was packed to the seams with people eating and getting take out. Those malts were so thick you couldn't pour them. My mother used to add milk to them and share them between my 4 brothers and sisters.
And hellos to Bob Faust from a Golden Girl who grew up across the street from you. I still remember what a sweet voice you had and a wonderful song you sang.
Nancy Golden (now Gal)
I would kill to find out how they made their incredible fries! I have searched all over for anyone who could even come close. Do you ever hear from former employees who might know the secret?
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