Plans for expanding The Chickenburger empire continue, according to operations manager Colin MacDonald. Not one, but two new locations are in the cards, out at the airport—tentatively set for September—and another downtown, in the parking lot behind Starbucks at Queen and Spring Garden. “We’re working on getting that ready for the fall,” says MacDonald, who’s […]
The Chickenburger, Bedford
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Best Bedford Restaurant
Ooo-ee, there’s some competition for this plaque. The distance between the winner and the two runners-up was a handful of votes, but The Chickenburger takes it again by a beak. What more is there to say about the classic diner, 70 years old in 2010 and providing great food to Bedfordites for generations? Maybe we […]
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Best Bedford Restaurant
If you go on Wikipedia and look up diner you’ll see a photo of The Chickenburger. That’s how iconic the Bedford landmark has become. Opened in 1940, the claim of retro style is authentic: the Chick was a walk-up and drive-up eatery until 1986 when it expanded to include a sit-down area inside. What keeps […]
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Best Bedford Restaurant
Nothing says respectability like 68 years in the business, but nothing says fun like a ‘50s diner-style eatery. The Chickenburger walks the line with three pillars of success, says general manager Colin MacDonald. “Experience, a fun time and a friendly atmosphere.” Oh, and the food. “It’s a unique product. It’s real, local food. Hamburger comes […]
