Popular Perth hotspot announces shock closure leaving hundreds devastated: 'Another victim'
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A popular Australian café will be closing its doors for good after citing the 'rising operational costs' as an insurmountable issue.
Slate Cafe, an Instagram hot spot in Bennett Springs, Perth, will cease operations on Sunday 23 June after almost eight years in business.
The beloved pet-friendly café stayed open through the pandemic, road closures, and ever-increasing costs of living thus far - but recent complications in rent and raw materials has forced the shock closure.
'The rising operational costs has made it very challenging for us to continue operating in this current climate, and with all our increasing commitments elsewhere, we have been unable to give Slate Cafe the time and attention it deserves,' the café runners revealed on Instagram.
Slate Cafe is another in the long line popular Australian restaurants that have been forced to shut down.
A popular Australian cafe will be closing its doors for good
Slate Cafe in Bennett Springs, Perth, will cease operations on Sunday 23 June after almost eight years in the business
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Slate Cafe went on to thank their customers for their loyalty since October 2016.
'Your support and patronage has meant the world to us and we are truly grateful for all the memories we have shared together.
'We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our staff for their hard work and commitment to providing excellent service to our customers.
'Our incredible teams in the kitchen and front of shop have worked tirelessly throughout the years!'
The cafe was famous for hosting weekend playdates for dog owners
The cafe was famous for hosting playdates on the weekend where dog owners could mingle with other pet lovers.
Hundreds of customers expressed their sorrow over the cafe's surprising news.
'No, this is so sad! Why? There's no where to go anymore like these places,' one claimed, sad about the lack of pet-friendly spots in the city.
'Oh this is such sad news guys. Thank you for being such an amazing venue for families, you will be missed!' another said.