EDITOR'S NOTE: We have been informed that this restaurant is no longer open. We're leaving in our archives for those of you who may be looking for it.
CONTRIBUTED BY JENNIFER AND STEPHANIE; WRITTEN BY KELLY GARCIA
Here's the dish from Jennifer:
Those of us in the Courtney area finally have a new restaurant to try out! 50's Cafe, burgers and more, opened on Route 36, that's the road that leads out to Exit 5 on the expressway. They have a variety of burgers, plain, American cheeseburger- lettuce tomato onion included, bacon cheese burger, chili cheese burger, what looked to be carmelized onions and cheese, and an everything/loaded burger.
Burger prices range from 500 y for the plain to 1050Y for the loaded one. Soda and fries are an additional 250Y. If your not in the mood for burgers, they also serve pancakes 2 for 300Y or a combo plate with 2 eggs, 2 sausages, 2 bacon slices and 3 pancakes for 750Y. A variety of American and Japanese beers are available for 400Y.
It's a 50's setting with red and white checked table cloths and tons of 50's movie memorabilia on the walls and 50's music in the background. The staff at the counter spoke excellent English. I was also told by someone else who ate there that they have an agreement with their neighboring restaurant and if some in the party are in the mood for Okinawa soba, they can order their noodle dish in the adjacent restaurant next door and eat it in the 50's Cafe.
To be honest, the burger was a little dry, the bun it was served on was huge and toasted nicely, and it was a generous serving of fries.
And from Stephanie (but those are her pictures above):
When we arrived we immediately saw a giant picture menu! I love pictures, that way I know exactly what I'll be getting! No guessing! Then we opened the doors and there was definitely a '50's vibe. There were pictures of late, great actors and actresses and tons of vintage ads covering the walls. The red booth seats and red and white checkered table clothes tied everything together to make for a great 50's experience!
I couldn't decided whether I should have one of the A-mazing burgers or one of the mouth watering breakfast plates! But the guy that took our order said that they serve breakfast all day long so I decided that I could bring those same friends back for a brunch! I ultimately decided on an American Cheeseburger Combo plate. The burger was nummy and so were the fries! We reluctantly left the cafe with full bellies and a renewed hunger for burgers! The Fonz, Joanie, Chachi, Ralph Malph and Richie had it so good back in the day! Maybe now the rest of us can get a taste of it!
*The first three pictures are Stephanie's the last three come from Diana Middleton. Thanks!
Editor's note: 50's Cafe was originally located out Gate 3, between Kadena and Camp McT/Courtney. It has since relocated to Koza Music City outside Kadena Gate 2. New directions courtesy of Brianna! It should also be noted that the above pictures of the interior and exterior reflect its original location, not its new one. Thanks!
DIRECTIONS: Go out Kadena Gate 2 to the Koza music center at the corner of gate 2 & 330. From Kadena, exit gate 2 and it's on the right at the big intersection that meets up with 330 (in with Sukiya, where Wendy's used to be). Coming from northern bases, like Courtney & McT follow 329 south and turn right on 330 (or just cut through Kadena gate 3 to 2). I believe the actual road for gate 2 is route 20.
PHONE AND HOURS: 098-938-7719
OPEN: TUE-FRI 11:00am-9:30pm, SAT/SUN 10:00am-9:30pm CLOSED MONDAYS
OH MY GOSH!!! Sorry for my earlier faux pas for all you early morning readers who caught it!!! I am such a lame brain. For those of you who weren’t up early to read it but who live on “McT” or “McTeague” (uh-hum), you can probably guess what is is. SORRY!!!
Yum-O! My husband is a burger snob and he recommends this place! I’m trying to decide when I should go back!
Thanks for posting this! I have seen signs saying “50s Cafe” and nothing else, so I wondered what it was! I will definately be stopping in. Thanks again.
Just FYI… they take Yen and Dollar!
Yesssss, they have very good burgers there!
I always thought that Gordies Burger was very
good, but 50′s doesn’t have any gristles in the meat
Yes, yes we eat at 50′s Cafe also. It is a hit with us because the meat-eaters get burgers while the kids eat breakfast. Everyone was happy! And a family of four ate for like $40.00, which is a miracle.
Not impressed at all. The burgers were very dry, and there was no kids menu, so the little ones are either stuck with a burger that is way too big for them, or a breakfast plate of some sort. Our little one went for the french toast, which wasn’t wonderful by any stretch of the imagination either. I don’t think that we will be coming back.
FYI: 50′s cafe is moving to Koza Music Town. They are closed at the location on this listing, and will open on July 17th at the new location (date may be a little off).