
Toronto cafe that abruptly closed down is reopening under new ownership
Becky Robertson
created: May 2, 2025, 7:53 p.m. | updated: May 5, 2025, 1:56 p.m.
But at the end of this March, the Entertainment District staple abruptly locked its doors, posting a notice of an indefinite closure in its windows and on social media.
"Ever since the owner, Jimson, passed away, the company has sort of been sailing blindfolded in the middle of the ocean, mainly because [of] legal issues.
This has to be sorted in the right way, and we figured the only choice is to end this chapter," staff wrote shortly before closing on March 30.
The gracious thanks they communicated to customers and the obvious uncertainty they expressed about the future of the cafe made it seem like the move could be a permanent one.
But, 5.5 weeks later, management — some of whom have now transitioned into part owners — have some good news.
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