Burs has been a staple in Lakewood since the 1950s. For nearly 70 years, the welcoming staff at Burs has served comfort food to Lakewood residents in the morning and provided a space to meet their friends after work at night. Throughout this time, ownership of the restaurant has changed twice but the spirit of the restaurant, including many of the staff and guests, has remained the same.
Southern Regional Director for Sound Restaurant Family Chris Judd said that what makes him the proudest of Burs are the staff that keep it running.
“You can’t teach people to care about where they work,” Judd said. “The people who live in this area and also work here care deeply about it.”
On top of the employees, Judd explained that it’s also the regulars who have kept the place running for all these years. Every morning around 7 a.m. the restaurant is full of diners who have eaten breakfast at Burs for years. In addition, he mentioned that lately they’ve seen a new generation of young Lakewood families making the restaurant their go-to.
Lakewood would not be the same without Burs, and Burs would not be the same without the people of Lakewood that work and dine there. The restaurant is part of Lakewood’s history and heritage.
For its reputation of great food, community, outstanding service and many, many years as an established landmark in Lakewood, Burs Restaurant is recognized by the Lakewood City Council as the September 2024 Business Showcase.
