After 24 years of serving American and Mexican food, one of Lubbock’s iconic restaurants and sports bars has shut down with little notice, but with tentative plans to re-locate.
Copper Caboose, 5609 Villa Drive, suddenly announced its immediate closure Tuesday night via social media. In the post, it directed people to join them at their other location, 50th Street Caboose, 5027 50th St., and hinted at a new location.
“With heavy hearts, we have closed our Avenue Q location,” the owners stated on social media. “We are truly grateful for all management and staff who have given so much heart and energy over the 17,600 shifts worked since 2001. It’s that same dedication and spirit that keeps the Caboose tradition alive at 50th Street & Slide—and with a new location on the horizon, the best is yet to come.”
This business is not alone in closing a space while hinting at more. Curby’s Express Market, 1903 Milwaukee Ave., announced an immediate closure of its only Lubbock location on July 22. The move left only one location, 7200 W. McCormick Road in Amarillo.
Alana Edgin writes about business for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Got a news tip? Contact her via email at aedgin@lubbockonline.com.
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