Fry’s Electronics was one of the quirkiest big-box retailers on the West Coast.
And when the business collapsed in 2021, it left behind not just bizarre architecture , but also fond memories in the hearts and minds of SJtoday readers + followers.
From the architecture to the experience, here’s what you had to say:
The food
“I miss Fry’s! When I became an adult, Fry’s was that ‘playground’ for me… roaming around looking at cool tech, looking at discount bins, etc. It was a place me and my coworkers used to go for lunch to decompress a little and hang out.” - J.C.
“I remember eating lunch at the Fremont one when I was little and always admiring the Tesla coil” - @lilianna.mndz
“My ex-boyfriend used to work there, and I remember loving the pastrami sandwiches they had from their deli. My ex would pack so much meat on the sandwiches. Very delicious Sammies!” - Kristine E.
The fun
“Dude I miss Fry’s, it was a gamer PC paradise😢" - @sabermyke
“It was fun just to walk the aisles.” - David B.
“I have so many memories in Fry’s, it was such a treat as a kid to go there 😂 we went there just for fun” - @erica.lizarrago
“Frys was the best back in its day” - @let.it.bee.pottery
The escalator
“I remember that escalator” - @jessevjames
“After watching ‘The Mummy’ as a kid this place scared me, but I loved the escalator!” - @kira.m.boyer
Do you have any fond memories of Fry’s Electronics? Let us know .