Award-winning coffee shop in Paisley closes after five years
The owners of Spoons Coffee House, based on Causeyside Street, thanked customers for their support in a post on social media.
The last day of trading was Thursday, June 12, with the decision being taken to shut the business so the owners can "concentrate on family".
Spoons Coffee House was previously named Best Coffee Shop at the annual Scotlands Business Awards in both 2022 and 2023.
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A statement published on Facebook read: "Team Spoons would like to say a massive thanks from the bottom of our hearts to each and every person that has supported us from the start back five years ago we couldn't have done any of it without you.
"From helping the community to winning awards, you have all helped and we will be forever thankful.
"Special thanks to all our regulars, you all know who you are, too many to name, we have made friends for life.
"You all made our dream come true but now time for change and concentrate on our little family as our boy is turning 5 and now going to school in August.
"So sorry for the last minute post we will miss you all take care."
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