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Tom Wahl's

Unlike the other local burger joints, Tom Wahl's started in Avon, way to the south in Livingston County. That location, which dates to the 1950s, is now an historic landmark. The chain is now owned by the Bill Gray's folks, and it's somewhat smaller than its sibling chain, with only seven locations. The food is similar, though Tom Wahl's has a smaller menu more focused on ground steak and other sandwiches. Root beer floats are a specialty, featuring homemade root beer and (at some locations) homemade ice cream.

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