1960's

Mr. Waffle is an old-school diner type restaurant in Gaffney, South Carolina. It's probably a 60's or 70's diner, but we're not certain.

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Horne's Restaurant & Gift Shop opened in Port Royal, Virginia in 1960. Mr. Horne was a candy salesman for Stuckey's Restaurants. Eventually Stuckey's started making his own candy, so Mr. Horne opened up his own restaurant - Horne's Restaurant and Gift Shop. At one time there were many more Horne's Restaurants. Thankfully, this one still stands today. read more...

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What-A-Burger in Mooresvilee, NC is known as What-A-Burger #11. It is not associated with the Texas Whataburger chain. The Mooresville What-A-Burger drive-in opened in the 1960's. You can still order in your car through a speaker, and the food will be brought to you. They serve burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, wings, onion rings and fries. Known for their Witchdoctor drink. Cash only.

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4 Corners Diner in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina is an original, old-school diner, although we're not sure how long it has been open. 

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We're not sure how long Big Oak Drive-In & BBQ in Salter Path, NC has been in business. You simply walk up and place your order at the window (this is not a drive-in in which they come to your car). They offer shrimpburgers and a variety of seafood sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecue and more.

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