The Story of the A-Frame Restaurant for Sale
A Landmark of Flavor: The Story of the A-Frame Restaurant at 2010 West 3500 South
Built in 1964, the striking A-frame building that once stood at 2010 West 3500 South became a beloved landmark in West Valley City—not for its architecture alone, but for the delicious memories it created over decades of serving the community.
With its distinctive peaked roof and prominent roadside presence, the building quickly found its purpose as a home for local dining favorites. Over the years, it hosted a series of well-loved establishments including Don Antonio’s, Tampico’s, and perhaps most famously, Fred’s Burger Chalet.
Fred’s Burger Chalet was a favorite hangout for families and burger lovers alike. Inside, the restaurant featured a large central island brimming with hamburger toppings and condiments, letting patrons build their burgers just the way they liked. From pickles to peppers, sauces to sliced onions—it was a custom burger paradise. And if that weren’t enough, Fred’s also boasted an ice cream bar that was legendary in its own right, overflowing with sundae toppings. No one left Burger Chalet hungry.
Before or after Fred’s, the building was also home to Don Antonio’s and Tampico’s, two cherished Mexican restaurants that served up memorable meals and a welcoming atmosphere. Their flavorful enchiladas, sizzling fajitas, and house-made salsas became staples for locals craving authentic Mexican food. Whether it was a family dinner or a Friday night out, these establishments brought life and warmth to the community.
In the summer of 1966, just two years after its construction, the building was listed for sale. A newspaper ad described it as an ideal space for a church, reception center, club, restaurant, beauty school, or pizza house. The dimensions were given as 24 by 96 feet, situated on a sizable 105 by 350-foot lot—ample space for parking and expansion. The ad urged passersby to “SEE IT NOW!,” emphasizing its excellent location and business potential.
Over the years, the A-frame building became more than just a structure—it was a place where birthdays were celebrated, meals were shared, and memories were made. Though it was demolished several years ago, the impact of the eateries it housed remains in the hearts of many West Valley residents.
Today, locals still fondly remember grabbing burgers with endless toppings or enjoying a sizzling plate of Mexican food beneath the tall beams of that A-frame ceiling. It may be gone, but its flavor and character live on in West Valley’s rich culinary history.
— Sheri Kimball Biesinger
6/1966