This Used To Be One Of America’s Most Popular Fast Food Chains — But Now Just A Few Remain

Before the likes of McDonald’s and Burger King became household names, Kewpee Hamburgers established itself as an American fast food favorite. No, there aren’t many chains older than this one. But despite having loads of restaurants dotted across the Midwest years ago, there’s an unfortunate reason why you’ll only spot a few around today.

The few Kewpees left

So where can you find these last few Kewpee restaurants? Well, three of them are in the same city while the other two are spread across different states. Like we said, they’re sparse. Sticking with the latter pair, the outlets are established in Racine, Wisconsin, and Lansing, Michigan.

The iconic look

As for the trio, those outlets are all located in Lima, Ohio. You’ll spot them in the downtown, western and eastern regions of the city, so they’re not all piled on top of each other. But what do they look like? How do the establishments stand out when compared to their fast food competitors?

The big baby

Simple really — look out for a giant baby! Yes, the downtown Kewpee store has a large mascot standing on the roof, essentially watching over the sidewalk. That should get your attention. What about the interior, though? Does it measure up to the likes of McDonald’s and Burger King? We think so.

Walking inside

The layout is pretty standard, with booths situated along the wall. Plus, there are other tables sitting to the side of them to cover the floor space. The color scheme, however, is pretty unique, combining orange seats with white worktops. So if you’re in Lima, Kewpees looks like it could be a pleasant place to enjoy a hamburger.