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Benson Burgers – Atlantic Avenue – East New York, Brooklyn

Feb 25th, 2010
by Frank.

March 1997 © Frank H. Jump

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15 Comments

  1. wanda wilson says:
    February 13, 2012 at 3:38 am

    AS A CHILD WHO GREW UP IN QUEENS, I REMEMBER BENSON BURGERS AS THE WHITE CASTLE WE KNOW OF TODAY. I WAS EXCITED WHEN I SEEN A FADED SIGN ON A BUILDING ON MERRICK BLVD.

  2. nancy Parolisi says:
    March 31, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    I remember Benson Burger on N. Conduit Blvd as one of the largest, juciest burgers ever. It had lettuce, tomato, onion and more mayo than is currently PC. White Castle us a chain that’s been around for decades – Benson Burger was one of a kind. White Castle’s tasty little squares cost $.12.

  3. xavier hernandez says:
    June 14, 2012 at 2:50 am

    Home of the Hobie…I use to buy Burgers here way back in 1969 through 1973.I still remember what they taste like……Yes they were that good.!!!Juicy and delicious. I lived on Glenmore one block from Pitkin.Used to go to the movies on Liberty.TSS stores were the Toy r Us of back then. Palisades Amusement park was the great adventure. and Bensons burgers was the best burgers in my life. I remember the Hobo walking with a pole on his shoulders and bag hanging on the end…..Those were the days when Pizzerias were only own by Italians and the Fourth of July was celebrated like no other Holiday…….Did I mention how fantastic Holloween was back then?

  4. Joeee says:
    June 27, 2012 at 12:19 am

    Well Said Xavier. I lived on Pitkin and Montauk.

  5. william smith says:
    August 29, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    now i know i’m old…i faintly remember benson burger at two locations: one on the corner of linden blvd &merrick blvd and one off the corner of merrick blvd and farmers blvd across from where TSS was at (now western beef).

  6. nancy Parolisi says:
    September 1, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    I remember the one on Conduit Blvd 0near Pitkin_ in East New York. And I know I’m old. Didn’6t know there were others.

  7. Alan margolies says:
    October 29, 2012 at 6:11 am

    My father Norman Margolies owned Benson Burgers. I would really like to give him the picture of the sign.
    Thanks
    Alan

    1. Orlando Woods says:
      November 9, 2014 at 9:27 am

      Hello Norman. Do you have any pictures of Benson Burgers? I grew up around the corner of Rockaway and East New York Avenue. The Benson Burgers on N. Conduit Blvd was my favorite. Nothing compares to the Hobie burger and fried shrimp.

    2. Gail Reid says:
      July 28, 2015 at 1:10 pm

      Hi Alan,

      I can ask Rose or Samantha if they can make a print from the internet photo.

      Love,

      Gail

  8. c. stacey says:
    December 31, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    hey, Xavier. back in the day i live at 941 Glimore ave. i too remember. benson burgers. the best burgers ever made. i often think, and remember the taste of a hobie burger. love them burgers

  9. Barbara Green says:
    April 20, 2015 at 11:08 pm

    Alan, is your sister Gail? I was great friends with her in elementary school, before your family moved to woodmere. Barbara Smith Green

    1. willie says:
      April 22, 2015 at 8:09 pm

      I remember Benson Burger In East New York . they were the largest burgers I’d ever seen at the time. The lettuce, tomatoes, and onions were always fresh. One bite was a mouth full. Sure would like to have one today

      1. verajay59 says:
        July 17, 2015 at 8:45 pm

        there was a benson burgers on franklin ave and fulton st where i grew up. the best burgers i can taste one now lol.

    2. Gail Reid says:
      July 28, 2015 at 1:09 pm

      Barbara- It is me. Gail Margolies, Alan’s sister. I remember you well. Email me and I’ll fill you in on an abbreviate life history. Would like the same for you.

      Best,

      Gail

      1. Ismael says:
        August 9, 2015 at 6:09 pm

        Well, I lived on Gunther place and I remember benson burgers on rockaway Avenue not too far from the Atlantic towers. Very juicy, delicious.