In August of 1984, Brothers Rick & David Barton opened Hunky’s on Cedar Springs Road, at a time when the Oak Lawn area was still gritty, but showing signs of growth, especially within the LGBT community. The warm, welcoming environment made it a mecca of the community and propelled Hunky’s to a successful start and made it an integral part in creating the neighborhood we know today.

In 1991, the Hunky’s family lost one of its founding members. In November 2005, Rick opened a second location in Bishop Arts. In February 2024, Rick sold Hunky’s and The Hamburger Man to partners Aaron Evans, Jeffrey Yarbrough and Sejal Tailor.

“We are honored to be able to continue the legacy and serve this team and such a fabulous community,” Jeffrey Yarbrough.