I just realized I had been there about Twenty years ago..My Daughter attended the SC School for the Deaf & Blind in Spartanburg..Gee..Thanks for sharing y'all..Oh..At the time, I lived up above Clemson, a little town,Walhalla, but I'm from the SC coast, Garden City Beach..Moved back home Jan. 2000.. Everyone needs to visit at least once if they are anywhere near there!! Thanks Again!!
@NCMemoryMakers2 жыл бұрын
Yes, we saw the signs for Walhalla on our way down yesterday evening. That's near Lake Hartwell.
@mrs.ymj692 жыл бұрын
I am from Spartanburg 53years old and I remember when you would park your car 🚗 and they would bring your food to your car it was call car hoping those were the best days and to everyone from Spartanburg hello.
@NCMemoryMakers2 жыл бұрын
Yes, and I think I read where J.C. started there as a car hop at 14, and worked his way up. We enjoyed our experience. And we're the same age. I turned 53 on June 19th, a few weeks back.
@Lee-ou8dz2 жыл бұрын
Since they sold it years ago it’s not been the same. Not as busy as it used to be. Used to be lunches were packed out the door. JC was the sweetest soul. That 1/2 chicken used to be a half of a chicken not pieces. The way it used to be with the original crowd was the heyday of this place. It was something back in the day.
@Love464952 жыл бұрын
I agree. I grew up eating there and continued after I moved. The only foods worth eating is the breakfast.
@davidfine93232 жыл бұрын
I grew up eating there,but when the original owner died, they changed a lot of the original menu and some other things,not like was from the 70s threw the 80s...
@ernestmilz2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t eaten there since the 80s. When I used to live there. My favorite was the chili cheese a plenty burger.
@nancyfaircloth32242 жыл бұрын
I have to go every time l come home.
@bernicegreen41722 жыл бұрын
WHAT A WONDERFUL STORY AND THE FOOD LOOKS DELICIOUS. I WAS BLESSED TO GO TO THE BEACON WITH MY CHURCH GROUP.
@angelahelms55482 жыл бұрын
I’m from Spartanburg and the Beacon is not as great as a lot of old timers make it out to be, but a lot of people have good memories and Mr. Stroble was an institution himself. I personally do not eat the food, way too much grease and bad stuff.
@NCMemoryMakers2 жыл бұрын
I understand. For us, who aren't locals there, it was a fun experience.
@articstreams79152 жыл бұрын
This person don’t know what their talking about there is no better place than the beacon
@BlueFox00182 жыл бұрын
@@articstreams7915 I live like a mile from there and she's not the first person I've heard that from.
@Love464952 жыл бұрын
I agree. This place is nothing like it used to be. It was good in the 80's and 90's.
@vafunseekers2 жыл бұрын
The Beacon Drive In looks like our kind of place. Such an interesting history. Bet the food is good too. Would love to try this out sometime. Thanks for sharing another great video!
@TravelswithTommyandLori Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. We are always running the road between Spartanburg and Raleigh. This gives us a place to stop and relax along the way.
@NCMemoryMakers Жыл бұрын
Let us know how you enjoy it, if you go.
@tamethalong37782 жыл бұрын
I live in Spartanburg County. The Beacon's Chicken Stew is VERY good!
@hailholyqueen2 жыл бұрын
Best onion rings around, hand sliced and breaded. NOT FROZEN.
@richardcribb92262 жыл бұрын
The Beacon is approximately 3 miles from 1-26 on John B. White Sr. Blvd. I-26 and I-85 intersect at Spartanburg. Take the John B. White Sr./Reidville Rd. exit off of I-26 and you will go straight to the Beacon. BTW, John B. White,Sr. was the founder of the Beacon. JC Stroble became a legend in Spartanburg and there is an honorary JC Stroble Blvd. near the Beacon.
@NCMemoryMakers2 жыл бұрын
Yes, we went back out Interstate 26 to 85, but the GPS brought us in a different way since we were coming from Gaffney. It took us pretty much right downtown.
@amandasaunders34932 жыл бұрын
That's a great price for two generously portioned meals.
@CEHowe442 жыл бұрын
I only live 30 miles from there it has changed so much, going there in the 70' and 80's it was much better and it was just a total experience then. I still stop in some, cannot pass up the occasional chilly cheese burger
@salopeb2 жыл бұрын
I have seen this place on tv alot. I thought it was in Georgia. I would love to eat there. The menu looks really good and “A plenty” of different items to choose from. Thank you for an awesome review of the place.
@NCMemoryMakers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching. There is a similar place in Georgia, around Atlanta. It's called The Varsity. They actually have a few locations of The Varsity. As far as I know, Spartanburg, SC is the only location for The Beacon.
@salopeb2 жыл бұрын
@@NCMemoryMakers yes that is what I was thinking. The Varsity. A huge Drive in and restaurant. Thank you for the info.
@rickanderson65372 жыл бұрын
It’s really good. The food is referred to as colon rockets by those of us that live here.
@BB-kt5eb2 жыл бұрын
I lived in Greenville and I used to occasionally go out to eat in Spartanburg, but I never heard anything about this place. I went out to eat in Greenville far more often than in Spartanburg though because Greenville had way better places to eat than Spartanburg had to offer.
@roni19762 жыл бұрын
Love the review!! I live in Spartanburg co and your reviews is exactly what I think!! Def my go to! Thanks for this review
@NCMemoryMakers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@mr.sandman11772 жыл бұрын
We live in Spartanburg, and the Beacon is a staple.
@jalcanites293911 ай бұрын
My wife and I will be in Spartanburg next weekend. I'll make sure that I stop after this place. We are actually in the process of moving to the Spartanburg area.
@NCMemoryMakers11 ай бұрын
Let us know what you think of it.
@KathyWalters-ol8mh Жыл бұрын
Love the Beacon! JC "made" the place and just not the same without him. Thanks as always for your videos.
@NCMemoryMakers Жыл бұрын
We really enjoyed our visits there. And yes, he certainly made it. It wasn't the same the 2nd time without him there.
@dpmart32752 жыл бұрын
👍 enjoyed watching
@arnoldkellner21732 жыл бұрын
The car hops never wrote anything down and we would try to confuse them by changing the order never ever got it wrong. 63/64 my picture was in the Beacon. They sponsored Spartanburg High School Basketball. Coach Wally Dean was the coach
@xlAnonymouslx2 жыл бұрын
I live like 5 minz from there but never ate there. Definitely gotta try that place out lol
@homeydman70262 жыл бұрын
One of my Favorite Places "Call IT" J.C was an Awesome Gift to Us all
@winthropbaker54942 жыл бұрын
I have breakfast there every day....always gooood!
@kennethblevins61722 жыл бұрын
I have eaten at the beacon dozens of times, it is fantastic to say the least.
@kennethblevins61722 жыл бұрын
The beacon uses more Vidalia onions than any other restaurant in the state of south Carolina, their onions rings are killer.if you ever have the chance go. It is amazing how they operate .
@NCMemoryMakers2 жыл бұрын
My wife loved the onion rings there. They were very generous with the portions.
@doncartier-8111 ай бұрын
I love the Beacon! The fish plates,tea and BBQ beef is unbelievable!I think they get those onions off of a farm cause they give them away😂
@NCMemoryMakers11 ай бұрын
Haven't tried their fish or BBQ, but yes, the tea is outstanding. I liked their chicken, too.
@ritalockett97882 жыл бұрын
That is an interesting place. Derrick I'm proud of you for eating an onion, lol. The food looked real good and the prices are not bad at all. That is an interesting story about J C Stroble. I bet the Chicken Stew is about like a pot pie without the crust.
@NCMemoryMakers2 жыл бұрын
About the only way I can put an onion in my mouth, is if it doesn't have the hard texture like it does when it's first cut, or like in spaghetti sauce. It has to be crisp like the onion ring batter, and these were. Basically, you could taste the batter more than the onion. I will not eat them on hamburgers, hot dogs, or pizza.
@kenrivers97572 жыл бұрын
Great video. I live in charleston sc. Ive been there 5 years ago. The food and experience was nice. They were very friendly. The food was great. I got the chicked, a burger, and some of that cobler lol. I didnt know the portions were sooo big. I had food for 2 days. Great place.
@timothysloan51952 жыл бұрын
Best onion rings in the world also everything is good!
@adventureswithedna2 жыл бұрын
We just did a video there last month. Go by there all the time
@NCMemoryMakers2 жыл бұрын
That's great! I guess you live locally? We'll check out your video.
@adventureswithedna2 жыл бұрын
@@NCMemoryMakers yes very close. My videos take place in spartanburg and surrounding issues. Edna's been having some transmission issues, and gas prices have been keeping us very local lately. Hopefully I'll have the transmission resolved in today's video
@adventureswithedna2 жыл бұрын
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@tashareign97882 жыл бұрын
Famous for the Sweet Tea too...
@NCMemoryMakers2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I mentioned that in the video. Right as we were walking in the door, I think.
@nancyfaircloth32242 жыл бұрын
It's just not the same without JC yelling "Call It". The John White Sr ready to ring up your order. I do go back every time l come home. Was our hang out spot in high school.
@mikemcelveen29732 жыл бұрын
CHEESEBURGER A PLENTY!! Good stuff. Thanks!
@refrich27292 жыл бұрын
I might have to check it out sometime. Safe travels to Florida.
@NCMemoryMakers2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yes, it's a neat place to visit.
@awi5866 Жыл бұрын
I ate frog legs there! The sundae is huge
@1ktakeoff6372 жыл бұрын
I eat there when I used run track n Greenville area
@loubega51402 жыл бұрын
Come for the burgers leave with diarrhea. Trust me
@bernicegreen41722 жыл бұрын
I FORGOT TO MENTION WHEN I ATE AT THE BEACON THE FOOD WAS AMAZING AND THE ICETEA SO GOOD.
@Momtocam19972 жыл бұрын
On my bucket list.
@roncorbin40722 жыл бұрын
The beacon has never been the same since John White passed away.
@vickygreen80642 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe you missed showing the picture of Mr. White, the original owner.
@NCMemoryMakers2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to have disappointed you. We covered everything we saw. Goodness.
@traceycoleman97882 жыл бұрын
Food looks so good thank you
@shanitasuber58282 жыл бұрын
Ive been goin to the beacon my whole life ❤
@lesterkennedy24712 жыл бұрын
We there often we are from Spartanburg come back to see us !
@jasonarnold36382 жыл бұрын
Should have had it before it was sold out to new management the meat isn't the same I live in the burg been eating there for 40 years I've eaten there hundreds of times but not as much in the last ten years
@NCMemoryMakers2 жыл бұрын
We actually did eat there back in 2011. Not sure when new management took over.
@Love464952 жыл бұрын
The food is not like it used to be. I only eat breakfast there.
@jodyrein2559 Жыл бұрын
Your dogs are cute
@NCMemoryMakers Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@terrisatterfield67652 жыл бұрын
The Beacon of today not the same from 40 yrs ago when Mr White in charge. Food does not taste the same. I work few miles from Beacon. Used to love hash-a-plenty...
@mikewatts36152 жыл бұрын
What a burger
@shanitasuber58282 жыл бұрын
Im from spartanburg to
@brestewart16952 жыл бұрын
It’s not the same since the call it man passed.
@concernedcitizen40312 жыл бұрын
Never ate there. 4 PC chicken is alot. You dont need to finish everything. I could eat 1/2 burger and 1/3 onion rings and no dessert.
@dannyhenderson53372 жыл бұрын
Not the same at all since jw passed
@albert5932 жыл бұрын
You should be careful with the camera that please is dangerous is next to ghetto.
@orgrichard2 жыл бұрын
I don’t live far from the Beacon, have been going there all of my life, my next door neighbors growing up worked there, and I have never had a problem with personal safety there nor have I ever heard of anyone else having a problem with it. The older housing project next to the Beacon is going to demolished soon as a new apartment complex to replace it is being built several blocks away.
@jessicadebordrooth62019 ай бұрын
Ghetto lol that’s not the ghetto Howard street is lol you obviously wasn’t born here
@sandragrant30052 жыл бұрын
My ex boyfriend bragged about this place so finally he took me......I'm afraid I was very underwhelmed! Dirty, noisy atmosphere. No ambience whatever. Food distinctly unremarkable.
@goingaboutmyfathersbusines43592 жыл бұрын
I'm from the area..yes it's a popular restaurant in Spartanburg..but the food is very greasy...and taste aweful..in my opinion.. definitely not for those that value their health..
@NCMemoryMakers2 жыл бұрын
I agree. I would never advocate eating there often, but that's only our 2nd time ever. Your profile picture looks very familiar. Do you ever comment on the WSOC or WBTV Facebook page? I'm asking, because I do often, and I think you and I were having a discussion with someone else on abortion awhile back, or something like that. My name is Derrick Holland.
@richardcribb92262 жыл бұрын
There are a few salads available at the Beacon. I like the grilled chicken salad.
@Chris-hp4rd2 жыл бұрын
Sorry but you couldn't pay me to eat at that nasty place
@Love464952 жыл бұрын
This place was a lot better in the 80's and 90's.
@NCMemoryMakers2 жыл бұрын
We enjoyed it.
@jerryhubbard4461 Жыл бұрын
You can spot a yankee 40 miles. Still don't know how to say pecan .
@NCMemoryMakers Жыл бұрын
Who is the Yankee you are referring to?
@jerryhubbard4461 Жыл бұрын
@@NCMemoryMakers You. Don't know how to say pecan.
@NCMemoryMakers Жыл бұрын
@jerryhubbard4461 You must not be able to spot a Yankee from 40 miles, or even in one video. You also must not be very bright. I was born in North Carolina, and have lived in the same house in North Carolina my entire life. I've never lived anywhere but Western North Carolina. So, maybe you don't know what a Yankee is. Furthermore, who are you to show up on our video and try to tell me how to talk? Especially when you yourself, don't even know how to properly construct a sentence. You think I'm going to be lectured on how to talk, from a guy that can't even write correctly? If you're going to be a jerk, you can go do it somewhere else. We're not putting up with it here. Got it?
@jerryhubbard4461 Жыл бұрын
@@NCMemoryMakers Just having fun with you Yankees. Yep, North Carolina is a yankee state. Full of democrats.
@NCMemoryMakers Жыл бұрын
@jerryhubbard4461 You don't know what you're talking about. Western North Carolina is about 80% Conservative. We are Conservative. I've never voted for a Democrat in my life. You must not know much about the mountainous region of Western North Carolina. It's far from liberal. We are not from Charlotte. Charlotte is liberal, as are Raleigh and Durham. We're not liberal. And I sure am not a Yankee.