Nobody can resist a big, juicy burger, especially when it comes from a restaurant that occupies a building that dates nearly 100 years. Big Earl’s Greasy Eats used to be a gas station, and its vintage feel has been immaculately preserved over the years.

Built in 1935, Big Earl's served as a Standard Oil gas station for over 50 years.
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Now a world-renowned restaurant, the building is currently the only surviving example of its era.
After shutting down in the late 1980s, the gas station sat abandoned for almost two decades.
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It was purchased in 2002 and renovated into the eatery you see here, which is never without a vivacious crowd, no matter what time of day.
Inside, the atmosphere is like vintage gas station meets retro diner.
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Vinyl barstools surround a metal counter, a chalkboard displays the menu, and floor-to-ceiling windows offer compelling evidence of the restaurant's past life as a convenience store.
Choose between 10 different burgers, ranging from a no-frills classic to BBQ & onion rings, Mushroom Swiss, Hawaiian, and several other mouthwatering concoctions.
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Seasoned mayo and freshly grilled sesame buns seal the deal, taking your taste buds to a side of Flavortown they've never experienced before.
Customize your burger by making it a double or triple, and add toppings like bacon, a fried egg, jalapenos, and grilled mushrooms.
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Add an "adult milkshake" spiked with a shot of booze to finish off the meal in the best way possible.
If, for some reason, you're not a burger fan, there are plenty of other options.
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All-beef hot dogs, sandwiches, and salads guarantee that everyone gets exactly what they're craving.
Breakfast is served until 11 a.m. every morning, with options ranging from nutrient-dense egg scrambles to massive chocolate chip pancakes and deep-fried French toast.
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There's also a full espresso bar to put some pep in your step.

Visit the restaurant’s website or Facebook page to learn more.

Have you ever been to Big Earl’s? If so, what’s your favorite menu item?

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