White Castle near Arnold, MO

White Castle is an iconic American fast-food restaurant brand and culinary pioneer, widely recognized as the first hamburger fast-food chain in the United States. Founded in 1921 in Wichita, Kansas, White Castle revolutionized quick-service dining with its signature small, square sliders — juicy beef patties steamed with onions and served in distinctive castle-style restaurants that helped shape the modern fast-food industry. For over a century, White Castle has remained a family-owned business with a passionate following of “Cravers,” offering consistent quality, affordable prices, and a unique cultural legacy that has made its sliders a beloved staple across generations.