Fine Dining in the Time Warp Cafe

A few nights ago, we had dinner at one of our favorite places here in Troy, K's Hamburger Shop.
It's been in business, owned and operated by the same family, since 1935. It may not boast the ambience of the more expensive establishments, but the interior takes you back to an earlier time, complete with all the nostalgia for times past. There is a counter with little round stools, and booths, many of which seem to be in possession of their original springs, now showing the passage of time. It can make for an adventurous seating experience. But even though it can be a bit bumpy, the overall feeling is one of comfort. There are flowers (yes, of course, they're fake!) separating the banks of booths and more flowers in the window.


And the promise made by the unchanged appearance is delivered by the food. No health-conscious menu here, no sir! This is good, honest, 1950's style food. Unpretentious and tasty, just like what you remember from the good old days. The hamburgers are on the small side, a bit larger than the mini versions now being offered by Ruby Tuesday's and Applebee's, and they're delicious. The fries are plump, with crisp outsides and tender insides. And the chocolate frosty is to die for. They have plenty of other items on the menu (which is up on the wall -- no printed menus here), but I love the burgers and fries so much that I have to confess I've never sampled anything else. And the prices, while not quite as firmly rooted in the past as the rest of the place (their burgers were originally sold for a nickel apiece), are still a bargain.