On October 6th, 1991, Alex and Wendy Villarreal opened “an old school hot dog joint.” After all, they met in high school working at a local Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant. Cozzi Corner opened and a year later they were married. For the past quarter of a century they have had good times, four kids, and are now celebrating a 25th anniversary with each other while providing great food and conversation with their customers in Downers Grove.
Customers love “their Vienna® Beef Hot Dogs, fries, and Green River,” in addition to their other menu favorites. Wendy even keeps in contact with her very first employee. They have a cruise night car show on Tuesday evenings and support many local charities and fundraisers. Wendy and Alex’s two sons, AJ and Zach work at Cozzi Corner, with the younger Jack and Katie soon to be added to the working team.
