Tucson’s culinary scene always seems to be poppin’ with news. Quite a few new restaurants have opened in the past year, while others have reopened after being closed for a while.
However, like most things, nothing lasts forever, and a handful of local restaurants and businesses permanently closed their doors this year.
“We are so sorry to announce that, unfortunately, we are no longer able to run Cuppa Gogo. We appreciate all of you so much for supporting us throughout the years. We really do have the BEST customers for enjoying our team and our product! We can never thank you guys enough. We will miss all of you so much. Until next time.”
“There have been many moments shared, friendships forged, last calls, and candlelit conversations, but most of all, we’re proud of the community we’ve created. We poured our hearts into this place with passion, allowing it to pulse with life, so seeing this chapter close is a heartbreak like no other.”
“It’s with a heavy heart that we have come to the decision to close Fatboy Sandos. There were many reasons that forced us to come to this very tough decision. We are so grateful for all of the support and love we have received throughout this amazing experience. To our staff. We love and appreciate you and your hard work that made us what we are — something so amazing that perfectly added to the diverse and unmatchable Arizona food scene.”
The Midtown brewery that first opened in 2014 permanently shut down all operations in January. This was the last remaining location after the other two taprooms and one pizza concept closed.
“I opened Flora’s Market Run with the same excitement as a kid on Christmas morning,” said Nathan Ares, owner of Flora’s. “Sadly, I also opened Flora’s Market Run during a trying time in groceries. It started with supply chain issues and ended with price increases. As a small, independently owned market, I had no way to compete with the buying power of the big guys. So, I pivoted. I downsized the market and added a juice bar. When that didn’t take off, I pivoted again — turning the market into an event space. But given the climate of the economy, nothing quite landed.”
“Restaurants are a very tough business, especially nowadays. We could go on with the reasons/excuses, like bad location, a landlord with a shotty building and unwillingness to help, constant hikes in wages, ballooned food costs, dope fiends harassing guests on their way in, the city and police not protecting or helping the area, credit card fees, point of sales percentages, taxes, insurance, paper goods costs — ALL shooting through the roof on us; everyone having their hands in the restaurant’s pocket, and so on and so forth.”
“After 11 unforgettable years, it’s time to say farewell, Tucson. From the wild nights to the unforgettable memories, we’ve loved every second of this ride with you. To all our friends, staff, and party people — thank you for making HiFi Tucson what it was. You will all be deeply missed.”
“As we prepare for this final chapter, we want to thank each of you who has walked through our doors, ate and danced the night away, and helped make Hush the special place it became. It has been a privilege to be part of your nightlife experience, and we are grateful for the countless moments we’ve shared together.”
“It’s just the start of something new. We’re actively exploring a new downtown location and can’t wait to share what’s next! We’re extremely grateful for all the love and support from our amazing community — thank you for being part of our journey!”
“With a heavy heart, we announce Le Cave’s Bakery will be closing its doors this Sunday, February 23, or sooner depending on remaining supplies and staffing.”
The bakery first opened in 1935 at 1219 S. Sixth Ave. but closed in 2017. Naomi and Chris Pershing then purchased the business in 2018, opening its new location — equipped with a drive-thru — at 22nd Street near Alvernon Way.
Longtime Tucson raspados shop Oasis Fruit posted on their Facebook page announcing their closure:
“After 41 wonderful years, it’s time for us to say goodbye. It’s with a mix of gratitude and bittersweet emotion that we announce the closing of Oasis Fruit Cones & Raspados as John and Julie step into a much-deserved retirement.”
Located near the back of Ermanos Bar on Fourth Avenue, the cocktail lounge was a popular go-to spot for those seeking a craft beverage.
“It tested our resilience as we aimed to stay true to our values in hard times, embracing the ever-changing tides of the industry.”
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