PEABODY, MASS. (WHDH) - Karl’s Sausage Kitchen in Peabody is closing its doors after over six decades in business.
The market has been a staple in the community since it opened in 1958, serving delicious food and a lifetime of memories.
“We’ve had such a loyal following from our customers,” said owner Anita Gokey. “Multiple generations of families coming to shop with us and enjoy our cuisine which I am so incredibly grateful for.”
Customers say there will be a void left behind with Karl’s closing it’s doors.
“Its going to be missed,” said John Devine, a customer of Karl’s. “It is a wonderful establishment, its friendly people, delicious food… There is a big void that is going to [happen]. A lot of people come here for certain types of food, its just not going to be available any longer.”
The current owners bought the business in 2007 and say they were lucky to have incredible employees.
“A lot of our employees are high school and college kids from the local community and they have just been so spectacular,” said Anita Gokey. “They are the reason why we survived Covid and they are the reason that we are still here today. I just want to thank them for their service.”
Owners say it was a difficult decision, but they are grateful for longtime support from their customers.
“I’m going to miss the customers a lot,” said owner Robert Gokey. “They have a smile on their face when they are here. They used to come to my window and wave to me while I was making sausage… Sometimes I’d splash the hose on the window and have fun with the kids. I’m going to miss that a little bit.”
The restaurant will close January 18.
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