Studebaker name is resurrected in Canada

[Stu Chapman]

Thanks to the careful planning of a widely traveled and highly creative couple, Anand and Naomi, a brand new restaurant simply named "studebaker" has just opened in Burlington Ontario, a neighboring suburb of Hamilton.

The official opening is scheduled for February 15th but we had the pleasure of sampling their wares last evening. "studebaker" is located at 2535 Appleby Line in Burlington in the commercial/retail corridor at the southeast corner of Appleby Line and Dundas Street (Highway 5).

While the restaurant design is not based directly on a Studebaker car theme, Anand and Naomi are long time Studebaker buffs and Naomi has always said that if they ever were able to realize their dream of opening a restaurant, it would be called "studebaker". Their plan is to definitely acquire a Hamilton-built Studebaker as part of the project.

"studebaker" is a modern-day upscale diner where everyone can feel comfortable and relaxed. Their menu draws from regional classic dishes, including the "studebaker" burger and a griddled lobster roll, We had both last evening and they were excellent.

The web site can be found at www.studebakerburlington.com and they can also be found on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Stu Chapman

[Commander Eddie]

As someone here likes to say. . . "Cool Beans".

[STEWDI]

Shoot! Just went thru that intersection on Saturday! It's only a couple of miles from my daughter and new grandson, so will be partaking of some Studebaker repast very soon!

Thanks for the heads-up, Stu!

[57pack]

There was a chain of restaurants here in the states called “Studebakers” . Don’t know if their still around anymore?

[Stu Chapman]

There was a chain of restaurants here in the states called “Studebakers” . Don’t know if their still around anymore?

They are certainly long gone in Canada. Haven't heard if any still remain in the U.S.

Stu Chapman

[stephenj]

There was a chain called Studeburgers with one on Plains Rd in Burlington in the 70's, then nothing like it until Bob Easton found this new one at the opposite end of Burlington on Appleby Line.

[2R5]

There was a chain called Studeburgers with one on Plains Rd in Burlington in the 70's, then nothing like it until Bob Easton found this new one at the opposite end of Burlington on Appleby Line.

Steve , we got the roof clip from the car that was on the roof of that restaurant , the glass from that car is now in the South Bend area back in a driving Studebaker

[Stu Chapman]

Steve , we got the roof clip from the car that was on the roof of that restaurant , the glass from that car is now in the South Bend area back in a driving Studebaker

If i am not mistaken, the building that used to house the Studebaker's restaurant was once a Studebaker dealership in 1964 through 1966 and operated by Larry Gains.

Stu Chapman

[Stu Chapman]

Just returned home from a pleasant evening at the grand opening of "studebaker" in Burlington Ontario. Excellent food and drinks plus enjoyable company. Was pleased to see fellow members Steve and Kathy Porter there. If you are in the neighborhood do pay them a visit.

Stu Chapman