tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post4924097450228649281..comments2024-03-28T02:29:04.350-07:00Comments on Orange County Memories: Carl's Jr. MemoriesSteve Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07254867681706917705noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-34188414521379428072013-12-02T07:51:05.212-08:002013-12-02T07:51:05.212-08:00I don't remember the train but used to eat at ...I don't remember the train but used to eat at that Carl's Whistle Stop all the time. Chili dogs with whole jalapenos on top, large drinks were 20 cents. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-38993340205393114382013-05-30T14:10:50.192-07:002013-05-30T14:10:50.192-07:00I recall many dates that took me to the Carl's...I recall many dates that took me to the Carl's Drive In at Palm St. (Harbor) and Romneya Dr. in the early '50s. In those days, Carl, his brother Don and Carl Heinz, his brother-in-law were the only chefs I ever knew that cooked there. Carl Heinz later opened up Heinz Burgers but it didn't last too many years. In 1954 I took a girl from Marywood High School to their prom and double-dated with one of the Karcher daughters. We went to a party before the dance at the Karcher home. Their entire family was dedicated to service at St. Boniface Church. Carl and his brother both served as choir leaders and his wife was active with my mother in YLI. As I recall, the Karchers had 12 children.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528999094107204161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-69467672770151545242013-04-04T13:13:08.984-07:002013-04-04T13:13:08.984-07:00I remember the Crispirito! I loved it. And now I r...I remember the Crispirito! I loved it. And now I remember the California Roast Beef Sandwich. It was awesome! Why do places take things away? My mom had a bad experience once at a Carl's, not sure what it was, but she filled out some card. Mr. Karcher himself called her and then sent her a ton of coupons for free meals. She never forgot it. How awesome for the owner of a company to personally call you and apologize for bad service and make things right x 10. I love Carl's, miss the man who started it all, and wish they would bring back a couple of the old foods. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-30359932495264285322013-03-10T18:01:26.509-07:002013-03-10T18:01:26.509-07:00I remember the Old Time Star that's similar to...I remember the Old Time Star that's similar to the Famous Star. The Old Time Star was a charbroiled patty, cheese, mustard or catsup, onions and pickles. Burgers were usually made this way back in the old days before they added lettuce and tomatos, not to mean I don't like lettuce and tomatos, but the Old Time Star reminded me of the burgers of the late 40's. Still available on special order. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-74300993005707165302013-02-18T17:31:59.675-08:002013-02-18T17:31:59.675-08:00Living in West Garden Grove fm '65-'81 I w...Living in West Garden Grove fm '65-'81 I woud frequent the Carl's Jr there on Valley View & Chapman. It was close proximity to the Little League ball Fields and after a day game with some afternoon left we'd nab someone ones parents go haul the team over. Nights were strictly Straw Hat Pizza, probably the biggest sponsor with team photos covering an entire wall. I remember the wood paneling and living room tyle brass lamps of Carl's dining room, seemed right out of the Brady Bunch, and so sorely missed. Samuelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-81560052209650754682012-12-31T18:46:18.460-08:002012-12-31T18:46:18.460-08:00This was also their "test kitchen" locat...This was also their "test kitchen" location and at one time actually had car hop service. Members of Carl's family had waitress jobs here.legaleagle1300https://www.blogger.com/profile/09616353276499870427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-64111914582991323782012-12-31T18:44:13.295-08:002012-12-31T18:44:13.295-08:00My sister worked at the Heinz located on State Col...My sister worked at the Heinz located on State College near La Palma. I understand they were part of Carls that had broken off by a member of the Heinz family, perhaps as part of a legal settlement. They were almost exactly the same menu. Long gone now though.legaleagle1300https://www.blogger.com/profile/09616353276499870427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-67822542082821960992012-12-31T18:41:45.497-08:002012-12-31T18:41:45.497-08:00I think there was more than 1. There was 1 located...I think there was more than 1. There was 1 located near Disneyland at Katella and West.legaleagle1300https://www.blogger.com/profile/09616353276499870427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-80784752744690396932012-07-30T12:59:16.907-07:002012-07-30T12:59:16.907-07:00Me and my Marine Reservist friend Kenny back in th...Me and my Marine Reservist friend Kenny back in the fun loving summer of '81( I was Los Al, he was Elysian Park USMC) we were hanging out in Anaheim getting a to-go bag from the Carl's there on Harbor by the PD. He got a bad burger and asked to see the mgr. I still remember my Kenny holding the burger out, top bun off with a bewildered look and the mgr not budging one iota. "That's how it comes!", was the Mgrs response. With one flick of the wrist Kenny tossed the uneaten burger in the trash can. He was mumbling "That's how it comes" all the way to the next food stand. So he wrote Mr. Karcher a complaint letter, and wouldn't you know it ol Kenny got a letter back from Mr. karcher, with a voucher and all. Kenny is reading it back to me and I'm impressed as heck. We both went active duty in late winter of '82 and still havent found ol Kenny on FB yet. But when I do you can bet I'll being up the ol burger episode!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-44546879952170732182012-07-21T16:20:40.113-07:002012-07-21T16:20:40.113-07:00I worked at the Carl's Jr. in a little strip m...I worked at the Carl's Jr. in a little strip mall off Commonwealth in Fullerton. It was 1978-1980 that I was a cashier. We did not have the computer button that you would press for your order, we wrote the order on a ticket, added up the charges, called out the order and counted change back. During this time we had a game scracher that had a juke box on it. You would have to know the answer and then you would have to know your music trivia to win a prize ie Free burgers, fries, drinks and shakes. I loved the California Roast Beef. We wore gloves and would go into the cooler to weigh out the correct portion of freshly carved thin slices of roast beef. We put them into bags. The sandwhich was warmed in the mircrowave with provolone cheese and green chili. I added fresh onion when I would take my employee discount to have lunch. My favorite. I was there when they had the RETRO PRICES for a weekend. Hamburgers were 25 cents and Cheesburgers were 30 cents. What a day! I loved this job, the cleaniliness of the restaurant, and being a cashier/server. There was no drive through at this location.Dreamsunwind17https://www.blogger.com/profile/13370337848778438892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-3095938159564776732012-07-14T06:50:27.160-07:002012-07-14T06:50:27.160-07:00Yes I remember. It was his brother in law, Carl He...Yes I remember. It was his brother in law, Carl Heinz (brother of Margaret). I liked it better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-68150884364648327382012-06-29T13:39:37.481-07:002012-06-29T13:39:37.481-07:00i loved the California Roast Beef used to go to th...i loved the California Roast Beef used to go to the corner of Harbor and Romneya as I worked for Orange County Public Health Nursing dept one block over.....loved the CRB sandwich wish they would bring it back....hey does anyone remember Mexico City Resturant that is where my co workers took me for my birthday and introduced me to mexican food I am from new jersey and never had that wonder if they moved somewhere they were the best<br />Myra MarleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-38817709343999457882012-06-25T11:55:19.049-07:002012-06-25T11:55:19.049-07:00I worked at #125 at Magnolia and Adams in Huntingt...I worked at #125 at Magnolia and Adams in Huntington Beach for maybe 4 years. Can't believe that I even remember the unit number.....Melanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-83369069926737223732012-03-31T20:48:43.246-07:002012-03-31T20:48:43.246-07:00loved Carl's Jr from the first time on Santa M...loved Carl's Jr from the first time on Santa Monica I believe in Hollywood. California Roast Beef was the favorite however the burgers were great! Thank you Carl!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-47075771417199640992012-01-18T16:43:14.117-08:002012-01-18T16:43:14.117-08:00Great stories people! I miss:
Steakburgers- They ...Great stories people! I miss:<br /><br />Steakburgers- They made a newer one that sucked<br />Crispuritos- once again, the new ones sucked<br />Guacamole- Anyone here noticed that their new guacamole sucks? The old one was thicker and had a much better flavour.<br />Old Time Star- Just a great original <br />Criss-Cut Fries- They changed these very recently. God knows why. But they too suck now. Different colour and flavour.<br />Juicy Hamburgers- Their burgers are all dried out now. <br /><br />That's all..garaxianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856730989443318938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-64976250568729157372011-08-24T16:25:57.686-07:002011-08-24T16:25:57.686-07:00If my memory serves me correctly, we used to go to...If my memory serves me correctly, we used to go to what we called the "Big Carls" and I thought it was on Harbor at the 91 Fwy. or nearby. It was a sit-down restaurant. I always thought that was the first Carls in Anaheim. The Karcher's lived on the corner of Wilhelmina and we lived at the west end of Wilhelmina on Westwood Place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-2981366848971646922011-03-31T19:13:38.438-07:002011-03-31T19:13:38.438-07:00I worked at the Carls Jr. in Blythe during late 70...I worked at the Carls Jr. in Blythe during late 70's. I'm pretty sure we were one of the first 24 hour stores in the company. That was when Carls first started serving breakfast. Remember the Sunrise Sandwich? I recall some of the old menu items also. The Happy Star, Roast Beef Sandwich, Hot Dogs, Chili dogs and the Steak sandwich, yum. Some people have mentioned the Old Time Star. They actually still sell those. They call it the "Big Hamburger" and it costs $1 to about $1.30 depending on your location. Pickles, onions, ketchup and mustard just like back in the day.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06997497089028037831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-34641813384027194512011-03-26T13:32:05.906-07:002011-03-26T13:32:05.906-07:00The roast beef sandwich is Jack, not swiss cheese,...The roast beef sandwich is Jack, not swiss cheese, and I wish they'd bring back those mash potato fries. They were kind of like pommes souffle, which are a lot of trouble to make. On the other hand, I rarely go to Carl's because of their disgusting ads, and Carl's politics were pretty bad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-81334467703298287062010-06-08T16:42:30.376-07:002010-06-08T16:42:30.376-07:00Once, years ago, it became my task to make a video...Once, years ago, it became my task to make a video featuring Mr. Karcher and his wife. We shot the video in the Harbor and Romneya store next to the headquarters.<br /><br />The occasion was a significant anniversary of Carl's Jr. (I don't recall the exact decade but I think it was the 30th year).<br /><br />First we shot inside the store where there was an exhibit of his history.<br />He really cracked me up. We had all the lights set, camera, sound, all ready to go. Mr. & Mrs. Karcher were in place, makeup done ready to shoot. I paused. Carl asked "what are waiting for?" I replied "I'm waiting for the customers to be quiet". Carl was a man of action. He instantly marched out into the middle of the restaurant and with a loud voice said "BE QUIET!" The place went silent and bug-eyed. He marched back into place, looked at me and calmly said "go".<br /><br />Later we were doing a shot outside. He drove up in the restored car that he originally sold to buy his first hotdog stand. Cool.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-10470638689582309962010-05-15T22:14:56.148-07:002010-05-15T22:14:56.148-07:00I worked for the restaurant 8yrs and I met wife th...I worked for the restaurant 8yrs and I met wife there ,when there were carhops in the back drive in of the restaurant.It was also fun cruzing on fri and sat nights. Great memories....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-69721410451695576642010-05-02T15:49:11.252-07:002010-05-02T15:49:11.252-07:001945 ,I Was 9 at the time , we lived in pomona, C...1945 ,I Was 9 at the time , we lived in pomona, Ca. we had a 1940 Plymouth 2 Dr. sedan , we would alway`s go to New Port beach to go fishing ,out on the pier ,or Balboa, and walk out on the jetty and fish .Harbor Blvd ,would take us to Costa mesa . when we were done we alway`s stopped at Carl`s on Harbor Blvd ,I think it was in Anahiem ,we met Carl there , he would talk to us and ask if we caught any fish . the place with the arch`s in front ,I`ve never forgot it , I see the photo`s of the same place in carl`s Jr. sure bring`s back memory`s .I was thereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-57590846747045648952010-04-11T01:15:00.916-07:002010-04-11T01:15:00.916-07:00When I was a child, I used to order the Space Burg...When I was a child, I used to order the Space Burger or the Mini Leager. And I enjoyed their chili dogs and that wonderful Roast Beef sandwich as I got older. We used to swim at the Hyatt House and go to Carl's afterwards. What a pleasant childhood. There are three CJ Restaurants in WA State where I now live. Just not the same. What is with all the chicken offers? You can't go home again. Thanks for the memories and thanks Carl.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-67848149184296122932010-01-10T06:46:21.762-08:002010-01-10T06:46:21.762-08:00- Fried zucchini- Fried zucchiniAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-76004720301121571202010-01-10T06:20:52.933-08:002010-01-10T06:20:52.933-08:00Carl's Jr. memories:
- California Roast Beef s...Carl's Jr. memories:<br />- California Roast Beef sandwich<br />- Fantastic salad bar<br />- Real dinner selections with baked potato and real forks and knives<br />- Crispirito!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10397898.post-3884327315343292312010-01-02T12:51:04.861-08:002010-01-02T12:51:04.861-08:00Does anyone remember the Mini Leaguer hamburger? ...Does anyone remember the Mini Leaguer hamburger? They had it in the 70's. It had this delicious thousand island type dressing on it. It was so good. I worked at the Carls Jr. unit# 1 on Harbor and East just down the street from the police dept. from 1973-1977. I had the pleasure of meeting Carl Karcher. He was such a wonderful kind man. They use to come to our location to take pictures. I worked with Dana, Donetta and Jeff Karcher. It was so much fun. I actually made the first Sunrise Sandwich. We also were the store that tested all the new products. Anyone remember the Spooner shake? It was chocolate and served in a clear plastic cup with whipped cream and a cherry on top. Very good. As for the person who mentioned the uniform with the hot pants under it, I have a picture of me in that uniform. It's hilarious. When I first started working there we wore a white kind of nurse like uniform with a green apron and a little white with green star on it hat. Thanks for the memories.Paula Whitsellnoreply@blogger.com