Vintage Burger King In Clearwater Is Getting Remodeled
It’s always a sad day to see another retrofitted Burger King get remodeled. One of the last vintage Burger Kings in Tampa Bay started renovations to transform into a modern restaurant.
The Burger King we’re talking about is the location at 23904 US Hwy 19 N in Clearwater, Florida. It was only a matter of time before the modern look took over and they came in with a redesign. While I am not a fan of the modern Burger King redesigns, the interior needed some refreshing.
What did the Burger King Look like?
This specific Burger King sported the classic slanted blue roof with the old-school Red Lettering across the front. It was lined with brick reminiscent of the 90s build and stood the test of time. The exterior overall was in great shape, but lacked any sort of “we’re open” type of feel.
The interior was classic. Brick floor with checkered-colored tiles along the cash registers. They had the classic white booths with dark red and blue cushions and of course, tables had red barred chairs. Overall, the color layout of this location was a bit bland with the brown walls, and felt more like a truckstop BK than a stand-alone restaurant.
What Burger King Remodels Should Really Look Like:
I’m not an expert on Burger King, but the new remodels definitely aren’t cutting it. Half the time you go to a Burger King, the inside is empty and the service isn’t great. The food is solid, but the modern designs aren’t built for comfort and don’t attract customers.
This old Burger King was found behind a wall inside a mall, looking virtually untouched. It was sealed off 14 years ago and circled the internet last year sparking new life into the dwindling chain. The world needs vintage Burger Kings more than ever.
Instead of turning Burger King into a wannabe airport lounge, why not transform it back into their looks from the glory days? Bring back the wooden booths with thick padding. Bring back the retro wall designs and the fake plants lining the inside of the stores. The modern build utilizes an intense amount of screens from kiosks to menus and is honestly just frustrating to use. Unfortunately, if you were looking for vintage Burger Kings to visit in Tampa Bay, this seemed to be the last one.
In a time where people are looking to bring simplicity back into their lives, does Burger King hold the key?
The 10 Best Burger King Stores In Tampa Bay: Ranked
1. 611 South Dale Mabry Highway
- 470 Google reviews (3.9 stars)
- What people are saying: Coming in just under 4 stars, this BK truly is one of the best. Customers praise the quality of the food, the manager, and the rest of the team on their attitude and work. Go here if you’re looking for a Burger King in Tampa.
2. 2506 West Martin Luther King Blvd.
- 1,170 Google reviews (3.8 stars)
- What people are saying: Customers are talking about how clean this facility is as well as the customer service. The food comes out hot and the only areas needed for improvements were with app orders, per a few reviews.
4. 4565 W. Kennedy Blvd.
- 768 Google reviews (3.6 stars)
- What people are saying: They say the food is great, but at certain times the employees can be rude. One user noted that they did have pictures of the historical downtown Tampa. That is a nice local touch.
6. 2965 North Dale Mabry Highway
- 1,290 Google reviews (3.5 stars)
- What people are saying: One customer says, “possibly one of the best burger kings that I have been to so far. The food was fresh. They burger was tasty and the fries were crispy and piping hot, yes hot lol.”
7. 4403 West Gandy Blvd
- 601 Google reviews (3.5 stars)
- What people are saying: One customer labeled this the “Best Burger King BY FAR in Tampa!” The overall experience is great with well cooked food, but some complained the drive thru employees were not easy to understand or couldn’t get their order right.
9. 3890 Sun City Center Boulevard
- 1,135 Google reviews (3.4 stars)
- What people are saying: Customers that dine and order inside have great things to say about the service and food, but the drive thru is slow at times.
