Burger Clown Pins and Buttons
Description: In 1962, Enrico Banducci drove past an unusual looking shuttered gas station at Columbus and Jackson in San Francisco. His friend Morgan Montague remarked, “what a great hamburger stand that would make.” A few months later, Montague and Banducci opened a 24-hour hamburger stand at the same spot, calling it Clown Alley. The triangular café, on the edge of San Francisco's North Beach’s bar scene, became a wildly popular late-night hangout as people leaving the bars craved a greasy burger. With the success of Clown Alley, the duo opened a second location at Lombard and Divisadero, but soon their partnership dissolved, with each of them taking a location, and now there were two burger stands called Clown Alley less than two miles apart.
Description: A retro-style emblem featuring a clown's head with a party hat at the top, enclosed by an arched border. Below the clown, the words 'CLOWN ALLEY' are prominently displayed, followed by 'HOME OF THE GIANT BURGER SINCE 1952!' and 'SAN FRANCISCO' at the bottom. The overall aesthetic is vintage and reminiscent of old signage.
Description: A retro-themed graphic features a cheerful clown head at the top with a colorful party hat. Below, the text "Clown Alley" is prominent in a bold, serif font. Further down, it reads "HOME OF THE GIANT BURGER SINCE 1952!" with "San Francisco" at the bottom in a script font. The background is solid black with a white and beige arched border.
Clown Alley Home of the Giant Burger Since 1952! San Francisco Retro Clown Head Pin
by STEPHEN CHOU STD
$3.25
Description: A retro-style emblem featuring a clown's face with a party hat and ruff collar. Below the clown is the text 'Clown Alley' in large, capital letters, followed by 'HOME OF THE BURGER SINCE 1952!' and 'SAN FRANCISCO' in smaller text. The overall style is vintage with muted colors and a textured effect.
Clown Alley Home of the Burger Since 1952! San Francisco Retro Clown Face Pin
by STEPHEN CHOU STD
$3.25
Description: A vintage-style emblem featuring a clown face with a party hat. Text reads: 'HOME OF THE GIANT BURGER SINCE 1952! CLOWN ALLEY SAN FRANCISCO'. The design has a retro aesthetic with bold lettering and a central clown figure.
Clown Alley Home of the Giant Burger Since 1952! San Francisco Retro Emblem Pin
by STUDIO DESIGN PESSO
$3.25
Description: A retro-style compilation of characters from a fast-food chain's past. Ronald McDonald stands centrally with a red sword. He is surrounded by other characters: a pink blob, a red blob, a small red figure, a black suited figure, and a burger-shaped figure, all featuring the golden arches logo. The text "I HAD MY BIRTHDAY PARTY" arches above, and "AT McDonald's" is below.
Description: Step back into classic diner nostalgia with Clown Alley – Vintage San Francisco 1962, featuring a brightly colored retro clown mascot, distressed hand-painted lettering, and an old-school restaurant vibe that celebrates the iconic burger spot known for its playful charm and bold mid-century aesthetic. This design captures the fun spirit of vintage Americana, classic fast-food culture, and nostalgic roadside branding—perfect for fans of retro diners, clown artwork, historic San Francisco landmarks, and timeless 60s graphic style.
