After 11 years of operation in the Warehouse District, Downtown Latté, 44 S. St. Clair St., is closing its doors.
The announcement was made April 19 on its Facebook page. The post reads:
“To Our Friends, Supporters & Others Too: Who would have thought a little unpretentious coffee shop would help revitalize a street, let alone a neighborhood? Who would have thought 11 years later, this shop would still flourish? Who would have thought others would try to duplicate this success in other parts of the city? We are proud of our accomplishments and contributions to the Warehouse District and greater Downtown area. We have met so many wonderful people over the years. We have shared stories, advice and smiles. We have felt your joys and sorrows. But after countless hours of hard work, sacrifice and two pairs of owners, it is time for Downtown Latté to say ‘goodbye.’ It is time for us to re-evaluate our lives and re-think our priorities. It is time for us to devote more time to our loved ones and community.
“So this will be the last week of the Latté. Our final day will be next Saturday, April 25. There is one more week to experience the Fair Trade coffee that started it all. Or a frappe, breakfast sandwich, panini. We will continue to live here and have carefully considered the implications for St. Clair Village. Exciting details for our space are forthcoming.
“We wish we could personally thank each of you for your love and support. It means so much to us. We hope to see you this week. Thank you for having an impact on our lives.
— Ron & Jason”
The owners declined to comment further about the closing. On its website, downtownlatte.com, it states the coffeehouse opened in April 2004.
