‘We were before McDonald’s’: Beloved burger joint closing doors after 70 years in San Jose

A BLOSSOM HILL burger joint that has been a go-to since before fast food was even a thing is calling it quits.

The Burger Pit, a South Bay staple since the 1950s, will close its doors for good next April, according to co-owner Paul Berger. He’s been working the grill and serving the eatery’s half-pound signature steerburger at the Blossom Hill location for more than 50 years. Over the decades, Berger built a loyal customer base and workforce, some of whom have worked at the eatery for more than 20 years, he said.