"Entering Peggy Sue's feels like stepping back in time. With its black-and-white checkered floor, red vinyl seats, and Formica tabletops, the ambiance is reminiscent of a scene from "American Graffiti." The walls are adorned with nostalgic 1950s memorabilia: black-and-white photos of icons like James Dean, Marlon Brando, and Marilyn Monroe, along with classic advertisements and images of historical events from that era.
Ordering is done at the counter, with the menu and prices displayed overhead, paying upfront in a fast-food style. They offer no less than 12 different types of burgers! In the hot summer months, I often order the $9.55 Chicken Fajita Salad, while my wife opts for the $9.45 Hollywood chicken sandwich. I have to remember to request the dressing on the side and eliminate the olives and sour cream. It's one of the few places where there's a $1.50 charge to substitute chicken for a black Angus burger.
We usually wait around 20 minutes for our order, which feels slow, especially on a night when the restaurant is only half full. The salad arrives on a large plate, heaped with freshly cooked sliced chicken, red peppers, avocado, onions, green peppers, and black beans, all on a warm flour tortilla. The tortilla adds crunch, and the hot chicken contrasts nicely with the cold lettuce. The dressing has a zesty kick and is creamier than a typical vinaigrette. I barely manage to finish it, using a knife and fork since tackling this massive wrap would be quite messy!
My wife's Hollywood chicken sandwich features a generous slice of chicken breast, avocado, tomato, raw onions, lettuce, and pineapple on a bun. She always gives me her raw onions, and sometimes I let her have a significant bite of my salad—it’s that large! I’m usually not picky about cleanliness, but even my ex would agree that my bathroom is cleaner than Peggy Sue's. The floor is often littered with crumbs from families with messy kids, and they take their time cleaning tables, often sweeping food remnants right onto the checkered floor.
I enjoy the pineapple burgers, dislike the fries, and love the onion rings. Burgers don't come with fries, making them a bit pricey for what feels like a dive. One time, I dropped part of a bun on my dark shirt, which left me looking like I had dandruff from the crumbs. Another time, while wearing white pants, I got a black dirt spot from the unclean table, which probably hadn't seen a cleaning since 1962!
Parking validation is only available on weekends and specifically for Cityview parking; you have to pay the $8 on weekdays. Neither my wife nor my ex would come here without the free validation. And that, folks, is why I often call ahead to Scott's Seafood!"
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