Sometime prior to the 1970s there was a fellow who lived in the woods east of Holloway, LA. His initials were A.W. and he decided to build a restaurant and serve short-order foods to the people who lived in the community and travelers along the highway. AWs Drive In was born.
This place is not to be confused with the national chain, A&W, who makes great root beer. This is a down-home, family owned establishment. Their Yelp review is here, and I was not surprised to see that they get great reviews. This is one of those great, down-home local restaurants that used to be everywhere, but is now fading from the American scene.
A commenter asked how the BLIT was. Served on Texas toast, with plenty of bacon, Belle reports that it was just fine. My fish plate was excellent as well, with good farm-raised catfish, fries, cole slaw, hush puppies and an onion slice.
My Dad loved to fish, he even put in a catfish pond on the property. In his later years, he said that AWs was his favorite fishing hole, because he didn't have to load the boat or clean the fish. Fishing at AWs is a sure thing. You don't even need bait.
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First job at 13 was car hopping at an AW. First paycheck, owner was explaining all the taxes. Got to SS and I said what's that? When you get to 65 you get it back. Yikes, I couldn't even imagine being 60 and I wanted my money Now!
Heh. From over here in the Dunce corner -- should have known. No A&W I knew ever served a fish plate. :-)
I worked at a place similar when I was in high school. Great burgers, 50 cents & I made a lot of milkshakes too!
I appreciate you telling me the difference between AW and A&W. I had them confused, thinking the now soft drink company's drive-in restaurants back in the 60's - 70's. Your local AW sounds like a great place to take a load off and enjoy a simple but delicious meal.
Ohhhh, I didn't realize he was still open! Yes, great catfish!!!
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