The Most Historic Fast Food Joint In Florida

By Zuri Anderson

June 27, 2023

Close up of young Asian woman dipping fries with ketchup and eating beef burger in an outdoor fast food restaurant
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If you're ever craving burgers, fried chicken, or just a heap of crispy fries, a fast food restaurant will be around the corner and ready to serve you. But there are some fast food chains that haven't gone national and remain in their region or hometown, dishing out delicious food to their dedicated customers.

Some of these joints have a long history, as well, making them living legends and cozy hangouts in their communities. LoveFood found every state's most historic fast food joint, from longstanding mom-and-pop shops that have stood the test of time to restaurants that have served fries and fried chicken to presidents."

Jerry's Drive-In was named Florida's most historic fast food restaurant! Here's why:

"Florida was the home of the first (now shuttered) Burger King location in the 1950s. Before that, in 1939, Jerry Glass opened a small diner called Jerry's Barbecue that would later become Jerry's Drive In (at one point there was a car-hop service). It's changed owners a few times since but still has cozy booths, memorabilia-packed walls, and a menu serving up delicious burgers, hot dogs, and fried fish sandwiches."

You can find this restaurant at 2815 E Cervantes St. in Pensacola.

Check out the full list on lovefood.com.

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