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Auburn, Nebraska: Dairy Sweet Papa Burger

A former burger-hoisting Dad statue from an A&W Root Beer stand, now gone solo in front of a place named Dairy Sweet.

Dairy Sweet

Address:
685 J St., Auburn, NE
Directions:
Dairy Sweet. North edge of town, on the northwest corner of US-73/75 and 7th St.
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Dairy Sweet Papa Burger.

Dairy Sweet Papa Burger

Still looking good after another Nebraska winter, especially for someone who stands directly on the main road through town.

[Rustin LaFurney, 09/03/2021]

Burgerman.

Burger Man

The Burger Man stands beside the Dairy Sweet. The folks inside are happy to come outside and take your picture. Plus, I got a cheeseburger, fries, and a soda for four dollars!

[Kurt, 12/20/2020]

The Papa Burger statue is over 50 years old, but he was given a makeover in 2019 and now looks good as new.

Root Beer dad.

A&W Root Beer Papa Burger

Still serving up the Frosties!

[Highpoint Tripoint, 07/11/2020]

... and with a fresh coat of paint.

Burger Dad.

A&W Root Beer Papa Burger

The A&W Root Beer Papa Burger is still there! He made me smile!

[BethTraveler, 04/11/2019]

Burger dad.

A&W Root Beer Papa Burger

The A&W Root Beer Burger guy is still there.

[Andy, 07/01/2016]

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