Casey's Diner

Casey's Diner
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location:	Natick, Massachusetts
Coordinates:	42°17′8″N 71°20′43″W
Built:	1922
Architect:	Worcester Lunch Car Company
Architectural style:	Other
Governing body:	Private
MPS:	Diners of Massachusetts MPS
NRHP Reference#:	99001122
Added to NRHP:	September 22, 1999

Casey's Diner is a historic ten-stool diner located at 36 South Avenue in Natick, Massachusetts famous for its steamed hot dogs that "snap" when first bitten into. Casey's is one of the oldest operating diners in the United States.

History

Only 10x20.5 feet, it was constructed in 1922 by the Worcester Lunch Car Company in Worcester, Massachusetts. Originally located in Framingham, Massachusetts, Fred Casey bought the building in 1927 and moved it to Washington Street across from Natick Common. It was relocated to South Avenue in 1977 to make way for a bank parking lot. The diner is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features an all-oak interior.

Today

As of 2012 the diner is still operating. The most popular steamed, "snap" hot dog is the "all around" which includes yellow mustard, relish, and chopped, raw onions all placed under the hot dog in a steamed bun. The menu includes hamburgers and cheeseburgers, sandwiches, chips, drinks, and pies. A Friday-only fish special is served.