A popular Australian cafe is to close its doors for good after citing “increasing operating costs” as an insurmountable problem.
Slate Cafe, an Instagram hotspot in Bennett Springs, Perth, will cease trading on Sunday, June 23 after almost eight years in business.
The beloved pet-friendly cafe has remained open throughout the pandemic, road closures and rising costs of living so far, but recent rent and raw material complications have forced it to close.
“Increasing operating costs have made it very challenging for us to continue operating in this current climate, and with all of our increasing commitments elsewhere, we have not been able to give Slate Cafe the time and attention it deserves,” they revealed. the coffee runners on Instagram. .
Slate Cafe is the latest in a long line of popular Australian restaurants to close.
Popular Australian cafe to close its doors permanently
Slate Cafe in Bennett Springs, Perth, will cease trading on Sunday, June 23 after almost eight years in business.
Diners at Sydney’s Neutral Bay were shocked to find Yok Thai completely “clean” in early June, even after the venue was frequented by politician Gladys Berejiklian.
Other popular restaurants that are bankrupt or closing up shop include Big Poppa’s in Darlinghurst, Bistrot 916 in Potts Point and Tetsuya’s in Darling Harbour.
Slate Cafe thanked its customers for their loyalty since October 2016.
‘Your support and sponsorship has meant a lot to us and we are truly grateful for all the memories we have shared together.
‘We would also like to wholeheartedly thank all our staff for their hard work and commitment to providing excellent service to our customers.
‘Our amazing teams in the kitchen and front of store have worked tirelessly over the years!’
The cafe was famous for hosting weekend playdates for dog owners.
The cafe was famous for hosting weekend playdates where dog owners could socialize with other pet lovers.
Hundreds of customers expressed their regret at the cafe’s surprising news.
‘No, this is so sad! Because? There’s nowhere to go like these anymore,” one said of the lack of pet-friendly places in the city.
‘Oh, this is very sad news, guys. Thank you for being such an amazing place for families. We will miss you!’ said another.
