The Chicken Pie Shop served up its final breakfast Sunday morning and made the last chicken pies for people who pre-ordered.
Owner Gary Ross said he's selling the business so he can retire and spend more time with his family.
But his work family is hoping a buyer will step in to save the business.
Waitress Jerry Lopez started here in 1979.
"We just have to wait and see what happens. I'm a firm believer in 'one window closes; another one will open up.' And I believe in miracles," she said.
Lopez said she felt OK about saying goodbye, but she'd still like to work a couple of days a week to help pay for her husband's medical bills.
All her regulars came to see her Friday morning to send her off, and a band sang "Happy Trails."
A couple of former city council members also stopped by for one more meal. The place was packed with sentimental diners taking photos of the last day in business.