18-05-2025
Edinburgh cafe closes business with a 'heavy heart' due to 'rising costs'
An Edinburgh café owner has been forced to close their doors for good due to rising costs.
The White House Kitchen on Niddrie Mains Road in the Craigmillar area of the city shared the sad news with their loyal customers on social media, saying that many factors, including rising costs, have led to this difficult decision.
They wrote: "It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of our business. This decision has been incredibly difficult for us, but due to rising costs and various other factors over the years, we can no longer continue operating.
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"We sincerely thank all of our loyal customers, both regulars and newcomers, for their support throughout the years. Your kindness and patronage have meant the world to us.
"Thank you once again for being a part of our journey."
The White House Kitchen offered breakfast and brunch options at an affordable price and will be sorely missed by those in the community.
One person commented: "I'm going to miss this place, pure great people. You all done amazing."
Another added: "Sad."
The café has now closed permanently with immediate effect.
It comes after a vital community pantry on the same street was forced to close their doors after they were unable to secure funding.
The Green House Pantry offered its members, who paid a weekly subscription of just £4.50, access to food and essentials including fresh fruits and vegetables.
The service also hosted free workshops and classes in cooking and food growing. It hoped to create a 'sense of control' when it came to food and community.
Sadly, when they were unable to secure funds they faced an "unavoidable" closure and ceased operations on April 11.
Their statement at the time read: "It is with great sadness and regret that the community alliance trust has taken the decision to close the Green House Pantry.
"This was a very difficult decision to make and is unavoidable. We have not been able to secure funds to cover the pantry's core costs - staff, rent, electricity etc.
"We are sorry that we do not have any alternative. We will continue to supply fresh fruit and vegetables to other local food outlets e.g. at The Hay and The Thistle.
"The closure will be effective from April 11."
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