Where was the original Alps store?
That the Original Alps has so long been a part of the Irving Park neighborhood is testimony to that.The Alps first opened at 71st and Exchange. In the mid-1960s, the store moved to the northeast corner of Broadway and Irving Park Road.
When did Bob the Alps become sole owner?
In 1975 he became sole owner. He has never looked back. Under Bob’s leadership, the Alps has earned a strong reputation for good food, great service, reasonable prices, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere.Theo continues the family tradition, working alongside his father in the business.
Is the original Alps restaurant a special place?
The Original Alps restaurant has always been a special place. It’s the people who make it that way, Bob says. He should know—as do his customers. From the neighborhood “regulars” to all the satisfied customers who bring their friends and family back for more, together we make The Original Alps what it is.
