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- Roger’s Coney Island on North Main Street in Fall River announced it would close its doors this weekend.
- Restaurateur Christopher Silvia said almost immediately afterward that he would had plans in the works and promised positive developments.
- The diner serving all-day breakfast and Coney Island hot dogs has been a Fall River staple since 1959.
FALL RIVER — A longtime city staple — serving up its famous Coney Island hot dogs and all-day breakfast in the North End — shared some heartbreaking news this weekend.
Roger’s Coney Island, which has held a special place in the hearts of local foodies for over 60 years at 1518 N. Main St., announced on Sunday, March 2, that it would be shutting its doors this coming weekend.
“Dear valued customers, with a heavy heart I have to announce that Roger’s Coney Island Hot Dogs is permanently closing,” reads a Facebook post from owner Jay Alexzander, adding that he gave “immeasurable thanks to everyone that has dined with us.”
Could Roger’s be closed for good? Restaurateur Christopher Silvia steps up
However, there’s a chance we haven’t yet seen the last of this fan-favorite Fall River eatery.
Not long after Roger’s announcement, members of the local business community began rallying around Roger’s in an effort to save the decades-old city restaurant.
“We’re on the case,” assured Christopher Silvia, owner of the well-known Christopher’s eatery.
Silvia, who operates the popular cafe at 1816 S. Main St. along with partner Nate Silvia and is preparing to open a second location downtown, is a staunch community advocate and founder of nonprofit Action Fall River.
As soon as he got word regarding Roger’s plans to close, Silvia said he got in touch with Roger’s owner and indicated that some positive developments are expected.
“Don’t worry I see another win in the future for Fall River. We’ve had enough losses. Stay tuned folks.” reads a post on Christopher’s Facebook page on Sunday.
Fall River has seen several restaurant closings in recent months
Other iconic Fall River eateries local foodies have been forced to say goodbye to over the last year include LePage’s, Mee Sum, and soon O Gil Restaurant, which is set to change hands this month.
According to the last official word from Alexzander, Roger’s last day of operation is slated for Sunday, March 9.
Roger’s was established in 1959. Alexzander purchased Roger’s in 2019, taking over for Rita and husband John Champagne, the second owners of the restaurant, who had operated Roger’s for 42 years.
He managed the restaurant along with Ashley Cabral, a Roger’s veteran who started there as a server while she was in high school in 2006.
According to Alexzander, “what I’ve realized over those six years is it’s never easy filling someone else’s shoes, and we have certainly tried,” reads his Facebook post.
They saw the restaurant through the struggles of the COVID pandemic, as well as a remodel, attempting to “regroup” and rebuild a step at a time, “Unfortunately closing Roger’s seems to be the direction that we are now in,” Alexzander stated.
“Although this is difficult for our customers it was a very difficult decision to make because of our loyal employees,” he stated. “I want to express sincere thanks to them and to you for your support and with so many wonderful and creative businesses in Fall River you will surely find many places to go.”
While the city holds out hope their go-to for Coney Island franks — also known for their breakfast and customer favorites such as stuffed peppers and buffalo mac and cheese — will be sticking around, for now it’s business as usual heading into closing weekend. So, you may want to make plans to drop in this week for what could be one last bite.
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