Sunday Brunch star chef suddenly closes ‘legendary' greasy spoon restaurant after 5 years in ‘very tough' decision

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AN ICONIC chef has been forced to close his 'legendary' greasy spoon after just five years.
The Sunday Brunch star shared that he closed the restaurant in what was a 'very tough' decision.
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Norman's Cafe in London first opened in 2020
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The cafe was a hub for the capital's most stylish inhabitants
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The cafe specialised in British classics
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The North London eatery Norman's Cafe has long been a hub for influencers and fashion-forward people looking for a greasy spoon with a difference.
Opened by Sunday Brunch chef Elliot Kaye and Richie Hayes, the posh restaurant first opened its doors in 2020.
Norman's Cafe began as a sandwich shop before widening its menu to include a range of British classics.
Despite its immense popularity, however, the shop's owners announced that it will close its doors in June 2025.
The pair took to Instagram to break the news.
They wrote: 'We would like to thank all of our customers & regulars who have dined with us & have shown the cafe support since we have opened.
'To all our amazing staff past & present, Thank you for all your hard work.
'We are both excited to progress and develop with what we have started at Norman's through other avenues & look forward to hopefully seeing some of you again soon.'
The closure has come as a shock to many - particularly as it has partnered with some of the world's biggest fashion houses.
The Archway based restaurant was taken over by Burberry in 2023, as part of the world-leading London Fashion Week.
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Norman's was decked out in the brand's signature blue colour, while cabs across the capital were adorned with an English Rose print.
The major Tube stop Bond Street also saw its name being changed to Burberry Street.
The shop's closure comes as luxury eateries have been forced to close across the UK.
Soaring rent prices have led many to shut their doors, with some blaming the Government's decision to raise national insurance contributions for employers.
However, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said that her decision was necessary to stabilise the economy - which unexpectedly grew in April.
Others, like La Goccia in Covent Garden, blamed 'Covid' and 'Brexit' for making it difficult to hire trained staff.
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Elliot Kaye rocketed to fame on Sunday Brunch
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