Old Times Kafe Seeks Help From the Community To Stay Open

(Photo courtesy of Old Times Kafe on Instagram)

Old Times Kafe Seeks Help From the Community To Stay Open

Jul 30, 20242 min read

Old Times Kafe — a 1940s ranch house turned restaurant since 1986 — is asking for help to keep the long-running business open at 1485 W. Prince Rd.

Recently, the breakfast and lunch cafe shared a GoFundMe with hopes that they’ll raise $20,000 to “take care of maintenance issues,” make some much-needed updates, and to help pay utilities and rent.

(Photo courtesy of Old Times Kafe on Instagram)

“We have been here for 30+ years and want to continue for another 30 years, but we can’t do that without some assistance,” the owners shared. “This year has been a really tough one for the restaurant and the economy has had such an impact that we are at a point where we have few options.”

They’re hoping the GoFundMe will raise at least $20,000 and keep the restaurant open.

“We value and love our customers and would not put this out there if we had any other options, but we have hit that wall. We appreciate anything that anyone can contribute and hope to continue to serve the neighborhood and Tucson for years to come!”

Having opened over 30 years ago, Old Times Kafe’s dining room provides nostalgia and the kitchen dishes out classic breakfast staples to get your morning going. It’s never easy to ask for help but that’s where the Old Times Kafe team is at right now.

The crowd-fundraiser has been active for a little over a week now and a few supporters have shown their love. You can show your support, too, by visiting gofundme.com.

You can also support them by stopping in for a bite to eat!

(Photo courtesy of Old Times Kafe on Instagram)

They’re currently open 5:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Wednesday – Monday (closed on Tuesdays).

To donate, visit gofundme.com. Old Times Kafe is located at 1485 W. Prince Rd. For more information, visit oldtimeskafe.com. 

Article written by:

Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

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At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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