Mourning the Loss of a San Jose Icon: ‘The Burger Pit’

The Burger Pit, an iconic San Jose burger chain since the 1950s, has closed its last remaining location, leaving loyal fans devastated. Co-owner Paul Berger, who worked at the restaurant for over 50 years, expressed his sadness at parting ways with his beloved customers. Despite the challenges of rising costs and lease issues, the restaurant’s legacy lives on through the memories and mementos shared by its patrons.

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