Revisited: Abandoned Hooters - Monroeville, PA

Revisited: Abandoned Hooters - Monroeville, PA. Enjoy a look at this old restaurant and surrounding buildings that have been abandoned for 10 or so years now. There was a fire recently in the Hooters by an arsonist.
Here is my original video from 2018:
• Abandoned Hooters, Pee...
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[@baconplayz2593]

I really like these revisited videos. You should do more of these!😁

[@WallieB26]

Thank you very much for the support! I'm glad you enjoy these videos!

[@Sketchy_Cart6]

The AutoZone next to Peerless Wallpaper where you go up the road used to be a CompUSA, then it became an Hhgregg, then Hhgregg ended up closing in 2017, and it became a Halloween City covering the HHgregg sign. In 2018, they were done remodeling the building into AutoZone, so they took the cover off the Hhgregg sign, took down the Hhgregg down, and replaced it with the AutoZone sign. That Super Deluxe Chinese Buffet restaurant; aka the City Buffett restaurant being next to Hooters used to be an Evergreen restaurant. Hooters and Super Deluxe Chinese Buffett both ended up closing in 2013.

[@kimiastewart6293]

Hi Wallie I'm so sorry to hear about the fires, so sad 😥

[@WallieB26]

Yeah, I mean the building has been abandoned for so long, it probably didn't matter anyway. As for the church and cars, that's a different story and is indeed sad.

[@brandonb.6099]

I enjoy the revisits of abandoned places.

[@WallieB26]

Thank you!

[@alanlough638]

I enjoy watching your revisiting videos, Wallie! Today is Thursday and I had my free weekly sandwich at Primanti's earlier today, here in Weirton, WV. I was one of the tailgaters when Primanti's had their grand opening in December 2023.

[@WallieB26]

Nice! I'm at Pmans in Mt. Lebanon right now. Just got with my bowling league night over at AMF Mt. Lebanon.

[@slackingpacking]

Can’t believe it’s been 6 years since the original video. Time flies. Could we get a revisit of the Golden Corral and Don Pablo’s in Monroeville?

[@WallieB26]

I'm on it!

[@brentkiely657]

@@WallieB26 great !

[@charlestonpinballarcade]

Yup! Lots of great stuff to film and revisit along this 22 corridor. The Pablo’s and the Kmart will be good vids! 👍

[@shannonyoast6906]

As always great video 👍

[@WallieB26]

Thank you!

[@gablings]

9:16 Oh man! I love your humor, Wallie! Always cheers me up. What a horrible thing to see.

[@WallieB26]

Hahah it was. Lol

[@twodogsandadingo3331]

Used to pass this everyday. And it's crazy, the few times I was there as a young kid it was for Wrestling PPVs, Night of Champions specifically was my main memory. My mom used to shop at the tobacco store. And good lord did we LOVE that Buffet. So many memories in there and this lot in general. Got worried cause there was some police activity there a few days ago, and after this upload thought you were getting into some trouble. Great Videos As Always! Edit: I think your little wrap up at the end there is a really good way of looking at this and you made a really profound point with the wrestling tie-in. I tried watching New WWE and although I can watch it, I can't sit down for 3 uninterrupted hours every week, it's just not my generation anymore. The same way these buildings are no longer the businesses we talk about. Things change, everything moves and ships sail. Someone else is getting into WWE or sneaking into this lot with their friends while we talk about our food and old school ECW days. It's a kind of beautiful simple conclusion you've stumbled on to.

[@cheaplaughkennedy2318]

That was a really good episode Wallie. I always seem to blabber on to my wife at times, so I can relate 😆 lol

[@WallieB26]

Hahah at least you get it! Lol

[@harrys2642]

Same exact reason I went to Hooters, I used to LOVE watching the wrestling PPVs there.

[@dootuss83]

I went out to Monroeville yesterday for Steel City Con, and saw that they finally tore down the Hooters and the Chinese restaurant. Peerless Wallpapers’ old building can’t be too far behind. Update: They began demolishing the old Peerless Wallpaper building.

[@jet34thehawk]

Awesome 👌 video man

[@charlestonpinballarcade]

I loved the glass block all over western PA. I had a few homes in the Pittsburgh area and had to replace some blocks in the basements and bought them from an old glass block place literally in a creek ditch in Penn Hills. I miss all those old parts of Pittsburgh. Sucks that glass block was never popular down here in the southeast, I never see it here in Charleston.

[@davidkelly841]

I am coming back to Pgh, (Monroeville area) and am looking forward to seeing the changes. I haven't been there since 2014.I am sure it is going to be a shock to me, but that's how life goes. I am coming back for my high school reunion (50 years). Originally from the area.

[@SkylerS30]

You are so cool Wallie

[@WallieB26]

Thank you but I don't think that. Haha

[@brentkiely657]

@@WallieB26 wallie is like fonz the 2nd ! LOL !

[@SkylerS30]

You are so cool Wallie

[@Tyler_gaming2022]

Nice job videoing it and the surrounding places! I always enjoy your videos because I love watching videos on abandoned places! I wish the windows/ doors wasn’t boarded up so you could video the inside! There was an abandoned hooters in Charleston, WV that sat since Covid started. At least it’s torn down and a sheetz is being built.

[@charlestonpinballarcade]

Wallie, Please film the Triangle Grill in Swissvale! It’s an experience only in Pittsburgh. Amazing old school places like that with really unique (huge) food are so tough to find anymore. People will really love to see this old place and how massive the battleship subs are! They make the subs right in view inside the bar area with a great antique bottle wall, it would make a great “only in Pittsburgh” video.🎉😂

[@randoggerk]

So much fun at that place with my girls christen and joy, spent much of my time there in my 20's.

[@hattiem.7966]

I like this town a few years ago when I stayed there for a few days.I loved the King diner which I think has changed their menu and hrs after covid.

[@backwoodssolutionsllc9823]

We use to eat at the Chinese buffet. How sad it all looks! Enjoyed the video and information

[@WallieB26]

Thank you!

[@ThatColumbusGuyy]

One the first videos that got me into your channel, Thanks Wallie😊

[@adamsATSfan415]

I remember when you did this place with Richard I’m Surpised this is still sitting abandoned I passed it a few weeks ago like the Toys r us and I recognized it since it was one of your first of many videos in the monroeville area. There’s no way they can save it they need to finally tear it down.

[@jvgemniverse475]

And the fine people of Wilkins Township finally demolished it!!!

[@adamsATSfan415]

@@jvgemniverse475 yep I heard about it I’m happy, I actually will be in that area today so I will get to see it demolished. I also heard the former circuit city will be a chick fil a.

[@danestegman155]

Another goods video and storytelling! I like your revisiting videos! Nice!

[@goldcanyon340.]

I used to work about a quarter mile from that Hooters location in Monroeville! I’ve eaten there a few times. They had excellent buffalo wings. I miss that location a lot.

[@SUKIE6]

BEST VIDEO WALLIE🎉

[@MrIceman22]

awesome video wallie :D

[@ShaunWaveGo]

nice you came back!! i have two videos that soon will be up of the buildings i was able to document .. currently working on centry 3 mall video

[@peterrowland2691]

Storytelling appreciated.

[@Volkswagenitalia.]

Classic. Never got to see it open and in action. I recall the signage a few years after it closed, then the buffet, then present day. Thanks for bringing attention to SWPA locally loved/hated little spots. In level green at the intersection of 130 and meadowbrook, there’s a garage with an outline of a body on the door. That’s been painted there and subsequently repainted by somebody every time it’s covered up. It’s been there since at least the late 70s. Perhaps you could get to the bottom of that story someday!

[@Gitbizy]

That area has always been called by locals as Monroeville, not WT. it’s always just been thought of as a continuation of Monroeville. Lots of good memories on that side of the bridge. Heathkit store was to the right of Hooters. Compusa was in the lot above. The old sears, McGinnis sisters, and showcase cinemas among others… one of the coolest hotels was connelys best western hotel, a 2 story hotel with a huge interior space which included an indoor pool and water slide. Sad to see that demolished to make way for Lowe’s.

[@joshhunyady6819]

Good work wallieb26.

[@jakesmith6233]

I actually went to that Hooters! It was 12 years ago, Had dinner with a couple friends after we had a long day at the Pittsburgh Zoo.

[@lindamikel1842]

Good old Revised Abandoned hooster Very much appreciated it awesome start.

[@adamrk1973]

Hey, while it bee, how you doing? Thank you for the great content. I live in New Bern, NC but I grew up in western Pennsylvania. I have family in Monaca, Johnstown and Cumberland, MD. I like it the way that you get around and check out places that are out of business It's nice that somebody documents this kind of stuff. There's a lot of train action in Cumberland, MD if you ever get down that way. And anyway, keep up the great work. Appreciate. you and all you do. PS on.

[@ashtonburget4176]

My buddy lives up in Pittsburgh there's a mall in this area that I go to every time we hang out we always take the long way we drove pass this a couple times now just out for a joyride

[@TheWALLofMusic]

ECW was awesome. Paul Hayman is a genious, I know what you mean, some people take wrestling way too serious. 6:34 Saw that table and thought of the Dudley Boyz "Devon Get The Tables!"

[@JL-hw6lo]

I go to that Home Depot everyday, they are tearing down the hooters and surrounding buildings finally

[@MrTsolar]

Always wondered what that building was with all the glass block. Looks like it was a neat place.

[@05xrunner]

I went there a few times in the late 90's early 2000 when I was in my early 20's cause I went to High school with a few of the waitresses. That one building that was straight in the back center in 1999 was a performance speed shop for imports. I remember going there back in the day looking for stuff for my 3000GT

[@DavidSquires-iy4uv]

Back in the day, and Hooters,used to have locations in the Detroit and Southeastern Michigan area. Since Covid,and Hooters,has Closed the Detroit and Southeastern Michigan locations Permanently. 5:21

[@WallieB26]

Yeah I've noticed they have shrunk down a lot company-wide.

[@SeanzViewEnt]

I use to work here in the back

[@charlestonpinballarcade]

I was going to say go to the original Rivertowne Pour House in Monroeville, but I see that went out of business…😢 And… of course no Don Pablo’s…😢 Looks like Rudy’s subs is still open across from Miracle Mile! 🎉

[@biketrippinwithbryan]

Just drove by yesterday, demolition has started.

[@WallieB26]

I was wondering when it would.

[@spongebob056]

WallieB26, there is a Long John Silver's with KFC in Mechanisburg PA, Lancaster PA, Somerest PA, and also York PA, WallieB26 :)

[@shainahullihen1159]

Where is the LJS with KFC at in Lancaster?

[@ChickenLips412]

My fav is Rudy's Subs on 22 across from Blaze Pizza. The Cappicola Sub lightly toasted with everything is the best. Damm, now I'm hungry.

[@danielfrancella5219]

Looks like prime real estate.A developer can do so much with this property. You would have level down all the buildings. Was the buffet Chinese food ? I think I may have eaten there before ?

[@Videokid703]

drove by the other day looks like they're tearing this down

[@matthewmfreeman1235]

Hey there WallieB26 could you do a revisit to the Kmart in the outer banks to see what has become of it since it closed and to see if big lots took it over

[@evanwilliams6406]

It's a Target now.

[@WallieB26]

I was just about to say, yeah. It became a Target. I'd be curious to see it and do a store tour though!

[@TCAPRecipes]

I wonder if they are going to do anything with all those buildings

[@WallieB26]

They're all posted with condemned signs. It appears they'll all have to come down.

[@sandrahunter5749]

There used to be a Hooter's in Charleston WV ,they closed down permanently over covid

[@michael7054]

Yeah Barboursville wv before that too

[@nickmad887]

Thanks

[@ChrisMcConnell-pl3cx]

Great videos you do & I still watch wrestling. But I mainly watch AEW wrestling. I hardly watch WWE now & keep it up with videos & be safe!!

[@WallieB26]

I've heard AEW is good. I just haven't invested any time into it. Is TNA Impact still around?

[@ChrisMcConnell-pl3cx]

@WallieB26 yes AXS Cable Network but they got a agreement through WWE & NXT. But like I said I don't watch them as much as AEW. I am from Venango County you have done. Some videos up here. I might have commented on Kmart one. I was there until it closed. It's a Rural King now. I don't go anywhere near it. We did have a store close. Almost right across the road from former Kmart. Something called Gems Donation Station!!

[@paulrotondo4420]

ECW ECW ECW ECW ECW! UNDERTAKER UNDERTAKER UNDERTAKER

[@michael7054]

I came here for Hooters. Stayed for professional wrestling :)

[@quinnhouk5369]

I’ve never been to Hooters

[@thomasjp1985]

technically that's Wilkins Township. Monroeville starts on the other side of the bridge. not that its important. why haven't these buildings been torn down? i cant even remember those places being open

[@PraveenSrJ01]

I was born and brought up in monroeville and definitely remember the bridge 🌁 from 2000

[@christinamurray6546]

Did you know wallie that there was a abandoned hhgregg near right next to there however that is now a auto zone

[@WallieB26]

Yes! I wanted to do a video there when they closed but there was nothing to see. I remember seeing that Auto Zone get put in!

[@christinamurray6546]

@@WallieB26 yeah bummer I loved your hhgregg videos

[@Korbs64]

I don’t get how this is still here after so long

[@WallieB26]

I don't either. It's an eyesore and has been for years.

[@20JK10]

I went there once with my friends after they closed the location at Station Square.

[@Royyyyyyyy]

Wrestling… surrrrrre

[@WallieB26]

Yes sweetheart.... ECW One Night Stand. 2 of the better PPVs I'd seen. Then they closed and wrestling got lame. Lol

[@BlaqAdam]

lol he ain’t lying. Wing places are the only spots that play PPVs. Buffalo wings and rings is the Rumble spot in my neighborhood

[@lisafreeman4222]

Cool video love that place whit the glass bricks

[@AydenTaub]

By the way go try and do a follow up on signal hill mall and there demo programs and while you are there you need to look at the abandoned bi lo on that side of town

[@AydenTaub]

You missed the abandoned one in Statesville but it got turned into an ihop recently

[@davidellis5141]

Chicken Wings , Chicks , Beer & Wrestling ! A recipe for disaster 😆 🤣.

[@WallieB26]

My favourite would be the poor saps falling for the waitresses' routine of "flirting" with them thinking they're hitting it off. When meanwhile they're just doing all of that for a bigger tip. I never even gave them the chance to do that with me. I flat out told the one waitress to cool it because I wasn't going to tip her anymore than I would if it was Eat N Park or Primanti's, etc. Lol

[@Jonathanpoulson]

There is a abandoned rite aid at 2940 youngstown rd SE warren ohio

[@joshuakacik9458]

Great videos as always keep up the great work and God bless you and your family 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@WallieB26]

Thank you! You as well!

[@paincalledliving]

I remember buy a dozen wings get a dozen free during steeler games. Haven't been there since 2001.

[@disturbedqrp]

The green building was a good Chinese restaurant.

[@TheBraydenBunch58]

I wonder how that kid is doing now….

[@WallieB26]

Yeah, I don't know! Haha

[@jeffmcbride469]

You left us with a cliffhanger, where did you decide to eat!?!

[@WallieB26]

Haha I went to Carls!

[@danielhedrick5886]

Ive seen the windows with the brick like that it is different some buildings have abstract lighting or a fountain with them types of windows.

[@SicilianSwissvalian]

april may 2013

[@Andrewjustdoes]

Yo drive by this place a little bit always wanna go into abandoned places

[@disturbedqrp]

That first building was a carpet store

[@kentworch]

Good one, Haha Aan Andreas fault. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@charlestonpinballarcade]

We used to eat at the Chinese buffet. Also, the first Moe’s in the area was up in the old University of Phoenix building near the Sears behind Peerless Wallpaper. Unfortunately, the guy that opened the Moe’s franchise went out of business as it really wasn’t in a good location. Yea, people with the hyper analysis of every word Wallie says is ridiculous. Also…no one cares about Wilkins Township… 😂😂😂

[@Korbs64]

Wait an 8 year old had a birthday at hooters WHY, CHUCK E CHEESE WAS RIGHT DOWN THE ROAD

[@WallieB26]

Yes... the parents did that to that kid. Lol and the Chuck E Cheese is closed now! It's all papered up so there's really no point of a video.

[@Korbs64]

@@WallieB26i heard closed alongside like 9 other locations, and if I’m being honest I still don’t get the point of papering up windows

[@EaglesFanForLife2025Champs]

How do you tell when a building is posted. Me and my dad went to a abandoned Kmart and the doors are unlock. I just want to make sure I'm not tresspasing and then going to jail.

[@ja-kaz]

Wallie when do you get your new car? The masses want to know

[@WallieB26]

As soon as I can get down to SC and pick it up!

[@HayHayFizz]

8:19 Killdeer bird spotted

[@Bellachannel518]

❤

[@joshdholsinger933]

Kmart in Altoona Pa 16601 is now going to be a Grocery outlet at least that is what they are saying now

[@nicolemacpherson3908]

(Tsk tsk tsk sound) What a shame. Such abandonment and overgrowth.

[@oreldm]

I finally remembered the buffet name. "EVERGREEN"

[@WallieB26]

Thank you! I could never remember it.

[@robertmailhos8159]

The one question is is Hooters going out of business

[@WallieB26]

To my understanding they are not. They still have many locations nationwide but I assume they're having financial difficulties as they are closing many locations and, to my understanding, are pulling out of Nascar sponsorship.

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@WallieB26 okay thanks for the info on Hooters wallie B 26

[@August-e5h]

Rvd old school western ecw ecw ecw ecw

[@WallieB26]

E C F'N W!

[@JosephDirosario]

Not too many left

[@oreldm]

I ate at that Chinese Buffet in the early 90's really paid the price for it LOL !!!!!!!

[@oreldm]

@@shainahullihen1159 My buddy bit into a rotten scallop. He had this look of concern and said "Were out of here!!! " He was in the fetal position for 2 days. I ended up blowing the commode out. I think that was around 97 or so. I can't remember the name of the place then. It was an all you can eat buffet.

[@shainahullihen1159]

I'm sorry to hear that.

[@oreldm]

@@shainahullihen1159 Thanks for the concern. I survived it LOL

[@Korbs64]

2 months later, all of this has been torn down

[@ScareFestTTV]

Yoo nice video!

[@aliciacalvin7191]

That’s kool as a huge wrestling fan I would have been all about it

[@parthpatel3089]

Used to be a weirdest taco bell from the 80s

[@seanmas7599]

I am hoping build to quick Memorial due this unstoppable movie video at bar Ethan now I never eat at Hooters

[@elizabethorsillo7187]

“San Andres Fault” 🍑😂

[@WallieB26]

LOL!

[@MattDaugherty-jd7my]

Hickory ridge Plaza in brunswick ohio looks like a eyesore

[@mudvalve]

So, let me get this right. You went to Hooters to watch… wrestling. Really? 😂

[@WallieB26]

Yeah be cause my friend Dan told me about the place airing them. Prior to that, I never even knew the place existed. 😂😂

[@jasonwilliams6005]

Went to the buffet next door. I would rate it.....questionable 😊

[@WallieB26]

Questionable is the vibe I got from that place. Haha

[@anthonycoach4551]

Haaaaaaaaaaa that's A good Wallie...The San Andreas fault for a azzzz crack I'm dieing over hereaill bet u ducked an covered on that one😂😅🤣

[@WallieB26]

LOL!

[@SeanzViewEnt]

Wwe wwe wwe