Longtime Park Slope Diner Starts GoFundMe To Stay Open

PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN — A diner that has been on 9th Street for more than 20 years is asking for the community's help to stay there.

Neighborhood staple Dizzy's Diner is trying to raise $20,000 through a GoFundMe for much-needed cosmetic upgrades to its 511 9th St. storefront, which has sat on the corner of Eighth Avenue since 1997.

The upgrades, including new floors and more seating, will help the Mom and Pop eatery keep up with large corporations, which has become a challenge for small businesses in the growing neighborhood, owners said.

"Family business are what created Park Slope and brought many of you here," owner Matheo Pisciotta said on the fundraiser. "We’ve always believed it takes a village, that’s how Dizzy’s Diner started and that’s how we hope to continue."

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The family-friendly diner owners told the Brooklyn Paper that without the renovations, it could be the end of the line for the business.

"For 20 years Dizzy’s Diner has worked hard for you (and it shows)," Pisciotta wrote. "We'd love to invest in a little makeover for our local spot! She needs major TLC."

The upgrades will help give the restaurant a more modern feel, while still keeping the vibe of a community diner, including the classic Brooklyn mechanical horse that sits outside the corner spot.

"PS: YES the horse will be staying. So keep your quarters handy ;)," Pisciotta said.

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Dizzy's has become a well-known for its Saturday and Sunday brunch options, Pisciotta added, which will continue.

But, with the upgrades, owners hope by this fall it can become a destination for all meals of the day. The fundraiser's goal is to raise the $20,000 by Nov. 1.

"We want you to feel like you can come in any day of the week for breakfast, lunch and especially dinner," he said.

So far, the GoFundMe, which Dizzy's launched last week, has raised about $1,400. The restaurant is asking even those that can't give a donation to share the campaign online.

"We deeply appreciate the love and hope that you'll find a way to support your favorite Mom and Pop spot," Pisciotta said.

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