Stories abound from longtime customers about Otto. Some of our favorites include his intolerance of customers who only came in for coffee or customers who took too long to eat their meals or anyone who complained about the food. All were thrown out with relish.

    For almost 25 years, Crazy Otto’s was located adjacent to the train tracks on Sierra Highway in Lancaster. He diner originally consisted of 122 counter seats and one booth. Over the years, the diner expanded in an effort to accommodate the large crowds, eventually ending up with two separate and distinct kitchens and dining rooms. Due to the proximity of the railroad tracks to Crazy Otto’s, Otto devised a numbered wheel to be spun every time a train passed.