Popular coffee shop suddenly closes permanently after four years as heartbroken fans say ‘you’ll be missed’
A POPULAR coffee shop has unexpectedly shut its doors for the last time leaving fans heartbroken.
An artisan coffee bar in South Queensferry, Scotland has announced its closure after only four years.
Brew Culture in the town's high street decided not to renew their lease and will be closing down for good.
The coffee shop shared a post on Instagram thanking their loyal customers.
The post read: "Our shop lease expires in a few months and we’ve decided not to renew the lease.
"We’ve had a great time brewing our lovely coffee for you and will miss you all. Thank you for your support."
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Fans flocked to the shop's social media to express their sadness over the news.
One person wrote: "A really sad day. Thank you for all the lovely coffee and chats over the years.
Another one added: "Sorry to hear this. You’ll be missed on our wee high street. All the Best for the future and thanks for all the decent chat and awesome coffee!"
A third person said: "Really sad to hear this news. Best coffee in South Queensferry."
Someone else wrote: "So sad to hear this we went down this morning and found shop closed. Thinking of u all. U treated us really good.
"Loved the coffee and husband liked the Biscoff pastry. Good luck to u all for the future. Will miss u."
Most customers have been left gutted at the closure news with many saying they will miss the lovely conversations with the owners.
Brew Culture celebrated its fourth anniversary in March and had raving reviews on Google with 4.7 star rating.
It comes after a legendary greasy spoon in London announced its closure after five years.
The North London eatery Norman’s Cafe has long been a hub for influencers and fashion-forward people looking for a greasy spoon with a difference.
Opened by Sunday Brunch chef Elliot Kaye and Richie Hayes, the posh restaurant first opened its doors in 2020.
Norman’s Cafe began as a sandwich shop before widening its menu to include a range of British classics.
Despite its immense popularity, however, the shop’s owners announced that it will close its doors in June 2025.
The shop’s closure comes as luxury eateries have been forced to close across the UK.
Soaring rent prices have led many to shut their doors, with some blaming the Government’s decision to raise national insurance contributions for employers.
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However, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said that her decision was necessary to stabilise the economy - which unexpectedly grew in April.
Others, like La Goccia in Covent Garden, blamed “Covid” and “Brexit” for making it difficult to hire trained staff.