Tropical Treat in Hanover PA – You Can’t be a Crab at Crabb’s!

Hanover, PA

    • Doug Just Doug
      September 3, 2010 at 7:43 am

      I’ve ridden thru Hanover at least a dozen times and have never noticed this awesome joint; I’ll make it a point to stop next time. I just discovered you site, too, courtesy of WendyVee at Roadside Wonders — bookmarked now!

      • Mod Betty / RetroRoadmap.com
        September 3, 2010 at 9:43 am

        Hello Doug-

        Glad that WendyVee hepped you to the Retro Roadmap, and hope you enjoy your visit to The Treat! Always appreciate the bookmarking. Happy travels!

    • Tom Hoffman
      September 6, 2010 at 2:32 am

      Somehow, this seems more authentic than Sonic

      🙂

    • Seafood Online
      September 27, 2010 at 9:47 am

      This looks like true “Americana”. I wish I lived in the area, I’d definitely go visit. 🙂

    • Vicki
      March 5, 2011 at 9:49 am

      This is true Americana, the Tropical Treat is a memory from my childhood – not sure when it opened but it must have been in the late 50s early 60s.

      So glad to see that it is still open and well kept, the orginal owners, the Crabbs, would be pleased I am sure.

    • Mary
      March 16, 2011 at 7:49 pm

      I am from the area. My father helped build the Tropical Treat in the 50’s. My three sisters and I all worked here as carhops and cooks during high school. We were followed by the next generation. My nieces and nephew worked here too. It was a fun summer job and a it’s nice to have been a part of this slice of Americana. Great stories to tell. I highly recommend stopping by if you find yourself in the area–just down the road from Gettysburg, PA.

      • Mod Betty / RetroRoadmap.com
        March 17, 2011 at 8:58 am

        Mary – thanks so much for adding your history to the Tropical Treat thread. I love how it’s a family tradition from generation to generation. Lovely, just lovely!

    • SP from Fairfield PA
      March 19, 2011 at 1:56 am

      The food it great @ Tropical Treats along with the atmosphere. A must have is the Italian Steak sub, it’s the best I’ve had anywhere!

      • Mod Betty / RetroRoadmap.com
        March 19, 2011 at 7:36 am

        SP – good to know! I went with the cheeseburger as it seemed like the thing to order, but glad to know their other offerings are tasty too. Thanks for swinging by the RetroRoadmap!

    • Larry & Cindy
      July 1, 2011 at 6:27 pm

      Larry / Cindy Ruby From Carlisle , Pa
      Tropical Treats brings back old memories. We live about 5 miles from Cumberland Drive In . It was built in 1952 the same year I was born. They were the good old days . Kids today will not know what real fun is.
      The treat is about 26 miles away but we like the drive, & the food . My wife loves the Raspberry Ice Cream , We were just their today 07-01-2011 at 12:00
      The people are Great , the atmosphere is Great , And the Prices are Good to
      We will be back in a couple of weeks ,

      • Mod Betty / RetroRoadmap.com
        July 1, 2011 at 9:46 pm

        Larry and Cindy- so glad you make the drive to the Tropical Treat- all these cool old places deserve all the support we can give ’em! What a beautiful day for a drive, huh? have a wonderful holiday weekend!

    • Sheri
      July 6, 2011 at 1:01 pm

      All my grandchildren wait for the first day the Treat opens, it’s the start of t he summer. The last week their open, they have specials, two for one. It is definitely one of the more special restaurants in the area and Sonic can’t come close to the reputation the Treat has acquired thru the years. Looooove it!

      • Mod Betty / RetroRoadmap.com
        July 7, 2011 at 7:32 am

        Sheri- love the fact that it’s a family tradition- thanks for posting! And yes, Sonic doesn’t hold a candle to any of the independently owned drive in restaurants I know.

    • Vernice
      August 31, 2011 at 5:22 pm

      Just came from Tropical Treat. It is a long time tradition we have passed on to our children and we still love going there. My favorite is the “Fatboy” sandwich. All the food is good, but that is my favorite. Love the friendliness and courtesy of the people. Very laid back and relaxed atmosphere. We look forward to enjoying their ‘treat’ often throughout the summer. We’ll be back.

      • Mod Betty
        August 31, 2011 at 5:47 pm

        Vernice – I’m jealous! I can’t get my head around the fact that tomorrow is September and I have not been to “The Treat” a once this summer. So glad you had a great time, and we’ll have to check out the Fatboy next time we’re there. Now that Retro Roadhusband’s schedule will calm down some I hope he and I can factor in some fun before things close and it gets cold out. Thanks for your comment!

      • Dolph Ramey
        May 29, 2016 at 2:11 pm

        You are nuckin’ futz

    • Randy Hare
      May 5, 2012 at 5:51 pm

      I have been going to the treat since 1970, the food is the same now as it was then…..awesome. Great place to scope out the awesome muscle cars from the years past. Lot of great times there!

      • Mod Betty
        May 6, 2012 at 1:38 pm

        Randy – very cool! So glad it’s still around, and that you’ve made it a tradition. We’ve got to get ourselves out there soon!

    • Mod Betty / RetroRoadmap.com
      August 8, 2014 at 8:09 pm

      Nancy! Thanks for such a swell recommendation for Crabb’s – we’re hoping to get out there this season but the days are just flying by!

      And yes, they’ve got picnic tables etc so you don’t have to sit in your car unless you want to 🙂

    • Nancy L. Bisset
      October 15, 2018 at 9:06 pm

      The most wonderful place to eat your lunch or supper after they open in March. **** Sorry you did not get the picture of the picnic tables and other cool seating outside the Treat. We look up for the Open Sign that is put up in March. Meaning Spring is on its way and time to sit , Drive into the drive-in order from your car slots or park along lot and walk back a few feet to the outside area my kiddies and I ate many wonderful times at our friends wonderful establishment. There are many tables along the beautiful country side and a lovely section of picnic tables where you can watch the goats, ducks, guinae pigs, the cutest little-horse plus what ever else is wondering in the fields and barn that sits back on the one big lot that surrounds it. **** The ‘Fat Boy’, ‘Broasted Chix’, ‘Italian Steak Sub’ and their fries are some delicious choices. of my fave’s and they spoil me with my special request for a “Peanut Butter-Topping, Banana Split.” NOTHING ELSE. ONLY their fantab peanut butter sundae topping and their rich vanilla soft Ice cream. Oh Yeah!!! **** Owners friends of mine growing up….I am (70 now) so I spent most of my years enjoying this most wonderful stop you must make if in our area. WE LOVE IT and thank The Crabb Family, dear friends for all those wonderful memories that we carry with us of those that have passed on and I know visit with us when we take one more trip to “Crabb’s Tropical Treat” Many More years as the kids carry on their family tradition. WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nancy Roser Bisset :-)))))

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