It’s Coming Back!

About the Recreation

After almost 40 years of serving happy customers, the last Doggie Diner meal was enjoyed in 1986. And since that time, everyone has been hoping for its return.

The famous Doggie Diner brand is coming back to life! Soon the nostalgic charm inspired by past Doggie Diners, will be available to Bay Area residents and beyond! Our recreated Doggie Diner will be complete with a chef hat, bow-tie wearing dachshund mascot that greets everyone who passes by.

It took almost 10 years to locate and purchase an original 10-foot tall fiberglass Doggie Head mascot sign. Our Doggie Head is a bit special. It is the first one of 18 Doggie Heads that were manufactured over 50 years ago and features some unique one-of-a-kind differences.

We want to delight our guests with delicious food, great service, and a fun environment. Doggie Diner hot dogs will be made from premium quality, choice cut, 100% beef, and a secret recipe of spices and herbs.

Plus, we are planning to expand the menu that could include more diner favorites like - pastrami sandwiches, grilled cheese melts, fries, creamy shakes, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and a selection of ice cream treats.

About Doggie Diner 

In 1948 the beloved restaurant chain Doggie Diner was started in Oakland California. Its founder Al Ross was dedicated to using only the best quality ingredients. The delicious, fresh food soon became a huge hit and the slogan, “Nothing Finer Than Doggie Diner” was born.

As time passed, additional locations opened until there were 22 Doggie Diners. Most locations were open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Day and night, Doggie Diner was always open to provide a tasty meal or treat on the run.

A decade after decade Doggie Diner served families, businessman and Hollywood stars alike. Everyone knew where to find a good chili cheese hot dog, Western hamburger or hot pastrami sandwich.

Many years have passed since the last Doggie Diner hot dog was enjoyed, but fond memories of Doggie Diner still resonate throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

In 2006, San Francisco’s last Doggie Head mascot sign was declared an official Historical Landmark. In 2015, The San Francisco Chronicle wrote, “The Doggie Diner is one of the five restaurants we wish still existed”.

We hear you Bay Area! Doggie Diner is being recreated, so your family and friends can enjoy those delicious hot dogs and tasty treats once again.

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Doggie Diner history