Cafe Gratitude, a vegan restaurant in the Crossroads, announced its closing on social media yesterday after 13 years in business.
The restaurant’s last day in business will be Sunday, April 27.
“It has been one of the greatest joys of my life to witness the community that formed within these walls,” said Cafe Gratitude owner Natalie Jacara in a statement to Kansas City magazine.
“After being gone from the cafe for about 6 years, I’m honored to have been called back last summer. Although I believed my mission was to bring the café back to life, it’s been deeply rewarding and touching to instead be here to help gently close this beautiful chapter.”
The social media post stated “a challenging winter and a number of other signs” as the reason for closing, and encourages followers to savor one last meal at the Cafe Gratitude (333 Southwest Blvd.).
Natalie Jacara opened Cafe Gratitude with Michael George. According to Jacara, George bought out her out in 2018 or 2019 and asked her to come back last year.
The remaining strictly vegan restaurants in KC are now The Fix, GiGi’s Vegan and Wellness Cafe, The Littlest Bake Shop, Mud Pie Bakery, Tree Hugger Kitchen in Riverside and Mattie’s Foods, although last time we checked Mattie’s Foods was temporarily closed.
