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Modesto, California: Papa and Baby Burger (Gone)

A&W Root Beer statues from the 1960s. Well-maintained and still hoisting giant burgers, although Papa now holds a small ice cream cone instead of a big root beer mug. A&W closed in 2024.

A&W

Directions:
A&W. On the south side of G St. just east of its intersection with 14th St. The statues are in a little shaded courtyard behind the A&W, difficult to see from G St.
Hours:
A&W closed in 2024.
Admission:
Free
Status:
Gone

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Papa and Baby Burger

This is no longer an A&W. Building is up for sale.

[Valerie Burns, 10/18/2024]

Baby Burger.

Papa and Baby Burger

Papa and Baby Burger are there, in an outside patio/play area. Go thirsty and have some frosty cold A&W Root Beer!

[Laurie, 06/10/2019]

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