Brooklyn Dip & Burger has ceased operations after six years, as owner Matt O'Hara struggled to attract enough customers to offset tight profit margins. With most items priced between $15 and $20, families found the bills too high compared to chain alternatives like Outback. O'Hara's journey began with focusing on roast beef sandwiches and elaborate burgers, and despite good reviews and a brief transition to a sports bar, the rising costs and changing consumer spending made survival difficult. He is returning to finance while a new Mexican concept takes over the Mineola space.
Brooklyn Dip & Burger faced closure after six years due to rising costs and competition, with owner Matt O'Hara noting a shift toward chain restaurants for families.
Owner Matt O'Hara explained that independent restaurants struggle against chains with larger budgets, emphasizing the need for volume that his prices couldn't generate.
The restaurant, which specialized in roast beef sandwiches and burgers, transitioned to a sports bar but ultimately could not sustain operations in the competitive landscape.
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