Gus Manos
When presented with the award, Gus Manos, Owner of Zesto of West Columbia said, “We’ve been in West Columbia for 57 plus years and have always taken pride in our appearance and operations.
What is Zestos known for?
They are recognized for their ice cream favorites such as avalanches, milkshakes, sundaes and ice cream sodas, to name a few. Several of the original restaurants operated under the chain continue to operate independently today using the trademark, but many of the original and newer restaurants are not drive-ins.
How much is Zestos?
ZESTO MENU ITEMS
| ICE CREAM | SMALL | LARGE |
|---|---|---|
| CONES | $2.08 | $3.79 |
| DIP CONES | $2.50 | $4.35 |
| WAFFLE CONE | ||
| SUNDAES | $2.87 | $5.14 |
Is zestos a chain?
The first store opened in 1948. Many Zesto restaurants continue to operate today. The history of Zesto begins with entrepreneur and inventor L.A.M. Phelan, who began Zesto as a national franchise chain.
How does Zesto cook their chicken?
Zesto Drive-In’s chicken is broasted, meaning pressure fried, a process that yields crunchy crust and moist insides. In fact, the man who invented broasting, Louis Austin M.
How long has Zestos been around?
Zesto started in 1945 as a subsidiary of Taylor Freezer Corporation, a Rockton, Illinois company that manufactured soft serve ice cream machines. The machines were called “Zest-O-Mat” and thus the name Zesto.
What is Zesto ice cream made of?
Our ice cream is a REAL treat! Zesto uses REAL ice cream, not ice milk or some other variation. At Zesto you will get real ICE CREAM, real ICE CREAM cones and real MILK SHAKES made the old fashioned way.
Does Zestos smoothie?
Smoothies. Zesto creamy soft serve is blended together with a variety of fruit flavors & sweet slush to create our delicious Smoothies.
Does Zestos have dairy free options?
Stop down at Zesto and try our All New, Dairy Free, Raspberry Sorbet!! You can get it in a dish, a cake cone, a waffle cone or try it in a shake made with Sierra Mist!
Where is Zestos from?
Who owns Zestos Atlanta?
Maybe you knew Pete Giannakopoulos, aka Mr. Pete, who managed the Little Five Points Zesto for ages, or his brother, Tommy Giannakopoulos, who did the same at East Atlanta. They are both retired now, but Delores Slaughter is still clocking in after more than 40 years with the company.
