Yesterday my youngest daughter, her family, plus Jim & I decided to stroll down Memory for a taste of yesteryear at Red’s Giant Hamburg in Springfield, Missouri.
What better idea for this adventure was to enjoy a ride in their new wheels...
Red's was the very first drive-thru restaurant in the state and, if history is correct, in the world. However, before we head over to the old school restaurant, we work up a hearty appetite.
Red’s Giant Hamburg, in Springfield, originally opened in 1947. It served countless Missourians and it served the travelers until it was forced to shut at the end of 1984. The building sat empty and abandoned for years, and it was finally demolished in 1997, seemingly ending the journey of the first drive-thru restaurant in Missouri. However, little did anyone know at the time, that that it wasn’t the end of the story of the restaurant that Red and Julia Chaney opened and spent years cultivating into a beloved neighborhood eatery. How Red’s Giant Hamburg got its name was that the Chaneys ordered a sign for their brand new drive-thru but quickly realized it just wasn’t big enough. Thus, the name transitioned from Red’s Giant Hamburger to Red’s Giant Hamburg. Fast forward to 2019, more than three decades after the original drive-thru restaurant shut down. New co-owners Greg Iott and David Campbell rebuilt the restaurant, only this time it was… Quite a bit bigger, so more people could sit inside and enjoy a classic meal.
It, of course, still sits in Springfield and features its famous 21st century drive-thru. The menu is brimming with such classics as burgers and fries, that will have your mouth watering.
The burger (the menu even features a vegan burger) or a hot dog is paired perfectly with a hearty helping of chili cheese fries or cheese fries. (You can get ‘em plain, too.) Only one thing’s missing now – the perfect drink to wash all of your food down with. We didn't have room for the classic shake or an ice cream float but my grandson, Lucas tried their Homemade Root Beer, with Red's Authentic Recipe.
A perfect stroll making family memories. Love days like these...
Nana
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