Simply the best. While I didn't grow up in California my family did and every couple months when we go to the coast this is naturally the very first place we stop.
I was hooked on this place the first time I experienced the Joe's special/pickled egg/pretzels. As a kid I loved accompanying it with a cool little bottle of Coke. Now I vary between Coke/root beer and the ridiculously cold and fresh beer (I miss the Pabst by the way...but I know the story and understand y'alls decision). Â
In a nut shell, this place is just comfortable on all levels. It feels like home and has been a meaningful part of the life, and I didn't even grow up in California. Go experience history!