The Very Best 1921, Pottstown, PA. Coffee Mug.

The Very Best, a diner in Pottstown, PA, was founded in 1921 by Greek immigrant Chris George, initially as a shoe-repair shop that gained fame for its hot dogs.

Founding and Early History 1921: Chris George, a Greek immigrant, opened a shoe-repair shop in Pottstown. Introduction of Hot Dogs: To entertain customers waiting for their shoes to be repaired, George began selling hot dogs, and the brand name of these hot dogs became the restaurant’s name.

There is a new diner in this location called “The New Very Best” – we have no affiation. We are only featuring the original as part of the overall character of this website, devoted to diners that no longer exist.