Much-loved bakery and restaurant Pasticceria Papa has closed its Bondi store after 10 years.
The iconic bakery, known for selling a delicious variety of traditional Italian sweets, ice creams, cakes and paninis, closed its doors on Sunday, April 28.
The company shared the news on Instagram with its 21,000 fans, leaving thousands devastated.
‘Thank you all for your messages and advice on where you would like to see us next. Bondi will be sorely missed!’ the post said.
‘We had a fantastic 10 years in Bondi Beach and are so grateful to the local Bondi community for supporting us over the years.
Sydney’s beloved bakery and restaurant Pasticceria Papa has closed in Bondi, leaving fans shocked
The bakery is known for selling traditional Italian sweets and sandwiches, cakes, ice creams and more.
‘Closing our Bondi Beach location was not an easy decision for us, however our lease has now ended.
‘We have decided to close this chapter and are excited about the new ventures ahead. Stay tuned for what Papa’s has in store.”
Dozens of customers shared their disappointment over the closure.
The company shared the news on Instagram with its 21,000 fans and left thousands devastated. ‘Thank you all for your messages and advice on where you would like to see us next. Bondi will be sorely missed!’ the post read
Dozens of customers flooded the comments to share their disappointment.
‘They are so devastated that they are leaving. Thank you for the delicious charcuterie and the best coffee in Bondi,” one wrote.
“The store will be sorely missed but it has definitely left some lovely memories for the Bondi community,” said another.
‘Where am I going to get my cheesecakes?’ asked a third.
The Five Dock and Haberfield stores in Sydney’s inner west will continue to operate as normal.