Back in December, we reported that “Saved By The Max,” the Saved By The Bell pop-up restaurant would be having its “final semester” in Chicago. Well, like any good TV twist, the founders of the pop-up have decided not to cancel it just yet. Instead, they’re moving the restaurant to LA. Now Zack Morris stans on the left coast will get a chance to dine at the restaurant based on the hit teen comedy as the pop-up begins its journey on the coast closest to Bayside.
“The journey of Saved by The Max never fails to amaze us,” Derek Berry one of the restaurant partners said in a press release. “To see it evolve from fan idea turned overnight social media craze, to an entire sold out year of operations in Chicago, and now coming full circle with a move to the show’s hometown of LA is nothing short of a dream come true for us all. It’s a real testament to the enduring popularity and legacy of the show.”
The ‘Max’ was open in Bill Murray’s hometown for a year and in that time, Windy City residents (and visitors) enjoyed more than 20,000 Bayside Burgers. Some customers were lucky enough to be there when principal Belding himself (Dennis Haskins) and A.C. Slater (Mario Lopez) stopped in to grab some grub.
Who will show up when the pop-up heads to LA? It looks like Haskins is a lock. He’s the star of the video location reveal:
The location is going to be 7100 Santa Monica Boulevard — which feels very Bayside-y. Just like in Chicago, at LA’s version of “Saved By The Max,” fans of the show will be able to eat Tori’s Fried Chicken, A.C. Sliders, Mac & Screech, the aforementioned Bayside Burger, Preppy BLT, and the Kelly Kapowski monte cristo.
The official opening of the West Coast pop-up hasn’t been announced yet, but whether or not you’re a fan of Screech, Kelly, or even Max himself, you’re probably eagerly awaiting the news. The location, opening date, and when tickets will be available will all be announced on the pop-up’s official website and twitter page @SavedByTheMax.
Pay close attention, because after LA, the tour might be stopping in your city, Preppy. You’d better be prepared.
