"Opening the door to the restaurant was like stepping into another world - one with giant murals, striped walls, and hippo-shaped toilet seats. The eatery was part of a collection that included other restaurants named Monkey Inn and Crocodile Casbah, if that paints a better picture."
Hippo Burger in San Francisco offered a quirky menu centered on the Hamburger Sundae. The dish used a plain beef patty topped with a large scoop of ice cream, nuts, hot fudge sauce, and a cherry, with a sliced pickle added. The restaurant operated on Van Ness Street until it closed in 1987 and was remembered for its circus-themed interior. Giant murals, striped walls, and hippo-shaped toilet seats contributed to the distinctive atmosphere. The creation was inspired by pregnant patrons visiting after nearby OB-GYN appointments, and it also appealed to daring kids who liked the contrast of hot burger edges and cold ice cream. Other nearby restaurants in the same collection included Monkey Inn and Crocodile Casbah.
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