A press release from the company states that classic menu items are being brought back in recognition of the milestone, including Chicken Pick'ns, Meatloaf Dinner, original BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Triple Triple three-patty burger, and Bumbleberry Pie topped with local vanilla bean ice cream served in a personal-sized crust.
The commemorative menu, which is available from June 10 to July 14, brings White Spot history to life with stories, such as the tale of a couple who got engaged over a chocolate milkshake. Nearly one thousand White Spot stories were sent in from customers around the province, stated the release.
One of those stories is from North Vancouver's Dora Wooten, who has worked at the Park & Tilford White Spot for 22 years. She says in the press release that some of the store's regulars call the lounge area where she serves "Dora's den." She notes that she once had a customer who ordered a 13patty burger and ate the whole thing.
According to the release, White Spot founder Nat Bailey opened Canada's first drive-in at Granville & 67th streets in 1928. He began his food career serving refreshments at baseball games, and transformed his 1918 Model T Ford into a travelling lunch counter that served sightseers at Vancouver's Lookout Point. Hot dogs were a dime and ice cream was a nickel.
Net proceeds from the anniversary menu, which are available for $2 as a keepsake, will go to supporting Zajac Ranch for Children.
