Tic Toc

The Tic Toc opened in 1955 as part of a grand expansion that took Kaufmann’s from 753,505 sq. ft. to 1,158,852. New amenities included a smoking lounge, larger rest rooms, “tot-toters” (strollers), and expanded departments. A contemporary article detailing the more than $10,000,000 store expansion mentions a new eatery, the Tic Toc snack bar, which would become a Kaufmann’s staple. The name paid homage to the famous Kaufmann’s clock. The clock’s image decorated both the restaurant tables and menus and it became a popular lunch time spot best known for its tasty burgers and desserts.