Popular Richmond burger spot to close after nearly 40 years [Video]

RICHMOND, Calif. (KRON) — Another East Bay business is closing up shop — this one in Point Richmond. More and more, we hear about businesses that made it through the height of the pandemic –only to close their doors this year.

That’s happening to a beloved burger spot in Point Richmond.

For the past 38 years, those who live or work in the area have come to depend on Great American Hamburger and Pie Company for their lunchtime burger fix.

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“We’ve been coming to this place. I mean, I was a little boy, I’ve been coming here for years and years and it’s such a staple in Richmond. It’s unbelievable that they’re closing,” said one longtime customer.

“They just, you know are super, really, really nice people great food, you know, historic spot here in town,” another customer said.

But now, this Point Richmond institution is closing its doors …