DoSeum Gains Control of Good Time Charlie’s Site

Good Time Charlie’s, the beloved Broadway Corridor diner founded by Eddie Ruffo and Millard Stetler in December 1979, closed after nearly 46 years with its last day of service on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The founders said the timing was a personal decision unrelated to nearby development, noting they are in their mid-70s and ready to step away. The DoSeum has acquired adjacent parcels and taken over a lease for the restaurant site, giving the museum control of roughly 1.4 acres for future expansion, outdoor programming, parking and a possible plaza, while the corner property remains under separate ownership. A nearby Taco Cabana is expected to continue operating under a lease with The DoSeum. Museum and restaurant leaders framed the outcome as preserving the site’s community value, and the founders expressed pride in the restaurant’s legacy. The closure marks the end of a long-standing neighborhood anchor along Broadway near Brackenridge Park.