Belleville, IL

Carlyle Avenue

A later, newer store than the one on 16th & Main, since razed (a Rally's now occupies the space).

Posted by: Philip Atkins | May 02, 2006 at 02:46 PM

West Main & 16th Street

This Burger Chef opened in 1960 by Don Kaffer.  When his franchise agreement expired in 1975, he changed the store's name to Kaffer's Family Restaurant.  Kaffer's closed shop in 1995, the location has been through several incarnations since then.  It's soon to become a Taco Loco.  (from the Belleville News-Democrat, March 31, 2006.)

--R.T.

I am originally from Belleville, IL and live there now after having retired from the Air Force after 20 years. I well remember the West Main St. Burger Chef where I had a Funburger when it first came out! I also remember when it became plain ol' 'Don Kaffers'. The most recent incarnation was a Chinese Buffet before now becoming a mexican restaurant. When Kaffer's BC franchise expired, he added a long cinder-block extension to the front of the building to accomodate more patrons. That meant the end of the big glass windows, though you can still recognize the roof & eaves of the classic 60's design.

Posted by: Philip Atkins | May 02, 2006 at 02:46 PM