Before McDonald's and Starbucks, Americans packed these once-beloved lunch counters

https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle?lid=cdlvu2rzq0sx Before McDonald's and Starbucks, Americans packed these once-beloved lunch counters From Woolworth's lunch counters to soda fountains, casual eateries reshaped public life before fast food took over By Teresa Mull Fox News Published September 5, 2026 8:00am EDT https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/before-mcdonalds-starbucks-americans-packed-once-beloved-lunch-counters