Far East Restaurant (Gone)
Grand Junction, CO Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Here's a shot of the marquee for the Far East Restaurant in Grand Junction, CO. The sign features distinctive lettering and was a familiar sight along North Avenue for many years.
Like many roadside restaurants of its era, the Far East used a large eye-catching sign to attract passing motorists and local customers. Signs like this have become increasingly rare as older businesses close or replace their vintage signage with newer designs.
UPDATE: The Far East Restaurant has been closed for many years. After the restaurant shut down, the large pagoda-style building sat vacant and deteriorated for over a decade. A final attempt to operate the site as the Far East Bar & Restaurant ended in October 2022. The property was later sold and faces redevelopment, though the building remained standing as of recent reports. This photo preserves a look at one of Grand Junction's better-known roadside restaurants and signs. 06-26
Paris Cafe (Gone)
Idaho Falls, ID Photo courtesy Tony Craig
Check out this elaborate sign at the Paris Cafe in Idaho Falls. This sign could certainly draw in curious patrons to the restaurant. Despite the name, the Paris Cafe was known for serving Chinese food and was a longtime fixture in the community. 10-05
The sign featured a distinctive multi-layered design and was one of the more recognizable restaurant marquees in Idaho Falls.
UPDATE: The Paris Cafe is now gone and the sign has been removed. The building remains standing and has housed other businesses over the years, but this photo preserves a look at one of Idaho Falls' more memorable roadside signs. 06-26
Star Noodle Parlorm (Closed)
Ogden, UT Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
Check out this neon dragon at the Star Noodle Parlor restaurant in Ogden, Utah. This dragon must have been quite a sight when the neon was lit at night. The sign became one of the most recognizable pieces of roadside advertising in Ogden.
The Star Noodle Parlor opened in 1948 and operated for decades along Historic 25th Street. According to the storefront, the restaurant had been serving customers in Ogden since 1944. The restaurant eventually closed in 2007. 10-06
Star Noodle Parlor Sign
Ogden, UT Photos courtesy Dawn Corrigan
Here's a close-up of the dragon head on the Star Noodle Parlor marquee as well as a look at the front of the restaurant.
UPDATE: Although the Star Noodle Parlor is gone, the famous dragon survives. The sign was restored and reinstalled along Historic 25th Street, where it once again lights up the night and serves as a reminder of one of Ogden's best-known restaurant landmarks. 07-25
Far East Restaurant (Gone)
Paris Cafe (Gone)
Star Noodle Parlorm (Closed)
Star Noodle Parlor Sign
