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

Cozy Soup 'n' Burger seeks help to stay open

The longtime diner Cozy Soup 'n' Burger — serving the neighborhood at Broadway and Astor Place since 1972 — is looking for a little help to stay open.

Third-generation owner John Strats recently launched a GoFundMe campaign amid ongoing financial challenges stemming from the pandemic.

"For over five decades, Cozy Soup 'n' Burger has been a staple in our community," he writes. "It's become more than just a place to eat — it's a gathering spot where memories are made and traditions are kept alive."

But like many longtime businesses, the diner has struggled to fully recover in recent years and is now facing mounting expenses.

Funds raised will go toward payroll, inventory and rent, to keep the doors open for years to come.

If you're inclined, you can support the effort here.

Or, as always, consider stopping in for a meal — or maybe a T-shirt — to help keep a neighborhood institution going.