Iconic Fremantle kebab shop closes after 40 years
The Greek style Kebab shop has been operating on South Terrace, conveniently next to the nightclubs, since 1985 but they have announced their sudden closure.
Taking to Facebook the store said, 'We would like to advise that after 40yrs Nicks Place has ceased trading from the Fremantle location that we have occupied for over 40yrs!'
'We would like to thank the many generations for all the support over that time and hope to see you over at our new outlet soon. We look forward to bringing quality, value & friendly service back to Nicks Place in the Freo area.
Their second store in Cockburn will still be operating, with their post adding, 'In the meantime, need a feed? Head to our #Cockburn Store it's worth the drive.'
The news has left regulars devastated as they took to the comments to express their grief and share memories made.
'Will never forget rocking up to work as an 18 year old straight from a rave and slinging kebabs to all of Freo on a Sunday rip Nick's Place,' one comment said.
'Oh no Freo won't be the same,' another wrote.
'Had many kebabs over the years after late night drunken adventures. Were the best kebabs I've ever had every time,' a third shared.
'Met my wife there in 1999. She had a chicken kebab with extra garlic sauce,' a happy fourth added.
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