All good things eventually come to an end, and for one of the last true drive-in fast food restaurants in Vancouver, it’s time. As of March 2008, the one and only Wally’s Burgers will be closing its doors permanently.

I know that a great many of you who grew up ’round these parts have fond memories of the countless family trips to Wally’s for its famous Chuck Wagons and shakes that defied gravity. Some of you Johnny Depp fans made up the crowds that gathered outside of it when 21 Jump Street filmed an episode inside. Ah…good times…so for one last stroll down memory lane, make sure to visit the joint within the next week before it’s gone for good!

For those of you who haven’t a clue what this is all about, Wally’s Burgers is a iconic remnant of the 60’s . It has changed over the decades, the restaurant’s giant neon sign being only part of a once more elaborate display that also included neon on the exterior of the building as well. The food is very affordable, made to order and there’s a well-known secret sauce that keeps customers coming back for more. Newcomers are sometimes put off by its appearance, mistaking age for dirtiness, but I think the place is as clean as any other fast food joint out there (you can see the entire kitchen through glass windows). Those that were around in its heyday may think that the burgers are not as good as they used to be but I like ‘em, especially the Deluxe Combo Burger, which is a burger with a wiener as well! Their buns are also better (think Italian style buns). Yummm…

See you at Wally’s!

Wally’s Burgers
2703 Kingsway, Vancouver
t: 604.434.2930

Hours of Operation
Mon – Sat: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM