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Woolworth's

Woolworth's
1879 – late 1990s
1879 – FIN DES ANNÉES 1990

Timeless Favorites From the Woolworth's Counter

Les classiques intemporels du comptoir Woolworth

The Woolworth’s lunch counter was the ultimate destination for classic North American comfort food. Whether you were grabbing a quick bite after shopping or treating yourself to an afternoon dessert, the menu was filled with unforgettable staples. From sizzling cheeseburgers, golden grilled cheese sandwiches, and year-round turkey dinners to the iconic 39-cent Super Jumbo Banana Split, every order felt like a slice of home. In this collection, we revisit those lunch counter legends, recreating the hearty soups, timeless sandwiches, and creamy milkshakes that made Woolworth’s a beloved tradition.

Le comptoir-lunch de chez Woolworth était la destination par excellence pour savourer la cuisine réconfortante nord-américaine. Que ce soit pour une pause rapide après le magasinage ou pour s’offrir un dessert en après-midi, le menu regorgeait de plats inoubliables. Des cheeseburgers savoureux, des classiques sandwichs au fromage fondant et des assiettes de dinde servies toute l’année jusqu’au légendaire banana-split géant à 39 cents, chaque commande rappelait les bonnes saveurs de la maison. Dans cette collection, nous revisitons ces légendes du comptoir en recréant les soupes réconfortantes, les sandwichs intemporels et les laits fouettés crémeux qui ont fait la renommée de Woolworth.

Empty Woolworth's lunch counter with stools
Relive the nostalgia of Woolworth’s lunch counters! Embark you on a journey through the history of Woolworth’s, from their retro charm to the comfort food that kept customers coming back for more. The nostalgic atmosphere that made Woolworth’s a beloved institution. It left a lasting legacy on North American culture.
Steak-umm® Philly Cheesesteak
The nostalgic Woolworth’s lunch-counter Steak-Umm sandwich, recreated at home in just 25 minutes. Thin steak, sauteed peppers and onions, and melty cheese on a warm submarine roll. A quick, family-friendly copycat that brings back the old lunch-counter magic.
Empty Woolworth's lunch counter with stools
Relive the nostalgia of Woolworth’s lunch counters! Embark you on a journey through the history of Woolworth’s, from their retro charm to the comfort food that kept customers coming back for more. The nostalgic atmosphere that made Woolworth’s a beloved institution. It left a lasting legacy on North American culture.
Steak-umm® Philly Cheesesteak
The nostalgic Woolworth’s lunch-counter Steak-Umm sandwich, recreated at home in just 25 minutes. Thin steak, sauteed peppers and onions, and melty cheese on a warm submarine roll. A quick, family-friendly copycat that brings back the old lunch-counter magic.