Beloved Richmond Hot Dog Shrine Calls It Quits After Nearly 80 Years

Beloved California Hot Dog Shop Is Closing After 80 Years

Caspers Hot Dogs in Richmond, Calif., closed its doors after 80 years on May 8Caspers Hot Dogs in Richmond, CaliforniaCredit: Google MapsNEED TO KNOWCaspers Hot Dogs, known for its Chicago-style dogs, closed its location in Richmond, Calif., on Friday, May 8The 80-year-old establishment was sold to long-time customer and former Richmond City Council member Cortland “Corky” BoozeBooze will reopen it as Corky's Famous Hot Dogs, which will keep the…

Another Iconic Restaurant Closing After Eight Decades

After 80 years of slinging its famous Chicago-style dogs, an iconic California hot dog restaurant has closed its doors for good. Indeed, it’s a sad day for weiner lovers. Caspers Hot Dogs closed its Richmond, California, location on May 8. The shop was known for its classic “Caspers with Everything” dog, served on a steamed bun with tomatoes, onions, mustard, and relish. Manager Eric Strong expressed his sadness at saying goodbye to the shop, wh…

Beloved Richmond Hot Dog Shrine Calls It Quits After Nearly 80 Years

After nearly 80 years of sliding chili-cheese dogs across the counter, Richmond's Caspers Famous Hot Dogs on Macdonald Avenue is getting ready to turn off the neon. The family-owned chain has sold the property, and while the corner spot is expected to keep serving hot dogs under new ownership, longtime regulars say the tiny counter has been holding down that block for generations. According to The Mercury News, the Richmond location will serve i…