Update (2/15/2010): Of the four locations referenced below, only one is still in existence (the Farmingdale Long John Silvers). Be sure to always check the corporate location finders before heading out, particularly for older entries.Currently there are no A&Ws or Long John Silvers' in New York City. An A&W existed until recently on Hyden Blvd., Staten Island, but it's no longer in existence (it's now "Mike's Souvlaki Express").
So where can you find these two Yum! Brands chains? New Jersey and Long Island, with the later's locations being slightly closer. Here's a rundown:
A&W:
Menu: "All-American food" (hot dogs, hamburgers, root beer)
Co-branded with: Mostly KFC, occasionally Long John Silvers, rarely Pizza Hut, increasingly rarely not co-branded.
Closest locations to NYC: Jerico and Levittown Long Island (both can be reached by LIRR + bus in about 90 minutes from Penn Station). (Location Finder)
Long John Silver's:
Menu: Fried seafood
Co-branded with: Mostly KFC, occasionally A&W or Taco Bell, increasingly rarely not co-branded.
Closest locations to NYC: Hicksville (walking distance from LIRR stop, one hour from Penn Station) and Farmingdale, Long Island (Location Finder)
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So where can you find these two Yum! Brands chains? New Jersey and Long Island, with the later's locations being slightly closer. Here's a rundown:
A&W:
Menu: "All-American food" (hot dogs, hamburgers, root beer)
Co-branded with: Mostly KFC, occasionally Long John Silvers, rarely Pizza Hut, increasingly rarely not co-branded.
Closest locations to NYC: Jerico and Levittown Long Island (both can be reached by LIRR + bus in about 90 minutes from Penn Station). (Location Finder)
Long John Silver's:
Menu: Fried seafood
Co-branded with: Mostly KFC, occasionally A&W or Taco Bell, increasingly rarely not co-branded.
Closest locations to NYC: Hicksville (walking distance from LIRR stop, one hour from Penn Station) and Farmingdale, Long Island (Location Finder)
Photo credit: Photo by Xenophod. Licence Information