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.