Norwich coffee shop closes after 20 years due to financial pressures

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

The cafe at the King's Centre in Norwich is closing on 23 October after more than 20 years due to financial difficulties.

A cafe that has been at the heart of Norwich for more than two decades is closing due to financial pressures. The ground-floor coffee shop at the King's Centre will cease trading on 23 October and will be transformed into an unstaffed lounge.

Owned and operated by King's Community Church, the cafe has been a cornerstone of the community on King Street since opening in 2002. A spokesman said 'financial challenges' had contributed to the decision to repurpose the space.

Luke Bryant, operations lead at King's Community Church, said: 'We are excited to transition the space into a comfortable lounge area. A selection of hot drinks will still be provided for a small cost, and people will be very welcome to come in, grab a coffee, and spend time with friends, community groups, and conference delegates.' The lounge will open on 2 November.

Customers have been urged to support neighbouring cafes, including the Butterfly Cafe and Cafe Club, during the closure period.

How it is being reported

• City coffee shop closing after more than 20 years due to financial difficultiesThe cafe at the King's Centre, owned by King's Community Church, is closing due to financial pressures. Staff are set to repurpose the space.Norwich Evening News · 17 Oct, 06:00
• City coffee shop closing after more than 20 years due to financial difficultiesThe cafe at the King's Centre, owned by King's Community Church, is closing due to financial pressures. Staff are set to repurpose the space.Eastern Daily Press · 17 Oct, 06:00

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