Friday, May 22, 2026

After 54 years, Cozy Soup 'n' Burger is closing on Astor Place

Say goodbye to another old-school diner. 

Ownership of the Cozy Soup 'n' Burger on Broadway at Astor Place announced that the 54-year-old diner is closing on June 21. 

As we noted in April, things were looking bleak for the diner that opened in 1972, as third-generation owner John Strats launched a GoFundMe campaign amid ongoing financial challenges stemming from the pandemic. 

Our recent visits saw a mostly empty dining room during prime breakfast and lunch hours, while passersby on Broadway walked by with bags from various fast-casual bowl spots. 

Here's the full message via Instagram: 
After 54 unforgettable years, the time has come for us to say goodbye. 

We will officially be closing our doors on June 21. Rising costs and declining business have made it impossible for us to continue, but we are deeply grateful for the love and support this community has shown us over the years. 

Cozy Soup  'n' Burger at 739 Broadway has been more than just a diner — it's been a home filled with memories, laughter, and generations of loyal customers who became family. 

Thank you to everyone who walked through our doors and made this place special for over five decades. Thank you for being part of our story and for loving Cozy Soup n Burger for 54 incredible years. This isn’t just the closing of a diner — it’s the end of an era. 

With love and gratitude, 
The Cozy Soup  'n' Burger Family
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7 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 22, 2026 at 8:25 AM

    The end of an era. So sad.

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  2. AnonymousMay 22, 2026 at 8:44 AM

    So very sad!!! We will miss you guys!!! I use to go there regularly when i worked in the area over yhe yesrs and even went on occasion when in need of a real burger!!

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  3. AnonymousMay 22, 2026 at 8:46 AM

    Oh no! End of an era - but I have to say I haven’t been in years, mostly because I am never that far west anymore - cultural the city has shifted to Brooklyn.

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  4. ShadowwhispersMay 22, 2026 at 8:46 AM

    Sorry can't drop $50 on diner food, and they close at like 8pm when I'm just getting back from my commute and crave grease. Bummer but thems the facts.

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  5. Carol from East 5th StreetMay 22, 2026 at 9:44 AM

    Oh no-o-o-o! The best pea soup ever! Donated to the Go Fund Me but I guess not enough. Sad that great diner food can't compete with Poke bowls..

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  6. AnonymousMay 22, 2026 at 10:35 AM

    My buddies and I ate our first and best ever Romanian Steak and Eggs there. 30 years later and we still talk about it. Moved away or we'd still be going there today.

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  7. lizbloggetyMay 22, 2026 at 11:05 AM

    Devastated to hear! I've been a fan since the 80s when they used to deliver to Brittany dorm, and over the years I've stopped in for lunch whenever I could. Theirs will always be my favorite cheeseburger. Nothing gold can stay :-(

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