Beloved San Jose burger joint closing on Tuesday
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) – In just a few days, a legendary business in San Jose will fade into memory. The last Burger Pit restaurant is closing for good after serving Silicon Valley for 70 years.
Through the years, it’s been not only the food but the service that endears the burger spot to its loyal customers.
Most regulars will tell you they will miss Jody Millermon, who has worked at the restaurant for nearly 50 years. One customer explained that Jody opens mayonnaise packets for her because she only has the use of one hand.
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“The woman who is retiring, she’s very sweet. She’s our best friend,” said two customers who were at the restaurant on Friday.
Back when Jody started, the Burger Pit brand was around 20 years young, but like all things good in this world, it must come to an end.
Why is the Burger Pit closing? Millermon says it’s simply because the property owner is not renewing the lease.
“I think I’ve been doing it for so long, I’m sure by Tuesday it’ll knock me off my feet,” she said.
Anyone who wants to try the Burger Pit can do so this weekend, as it closed on Tuesday.
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