A COFFEE giant with over 600 stores has abruptly closed a popular branch for good - as fans have been left "so lost" over the news. Closing down signs were spotted on the city centre café, with bosses saying the decision was outside their control. The Caffè Nero branch, on Eign Gate in Hereford, is the latest of the company's to shut - following other closures in Gloucester and Carlisle.
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The notice read: "Sadly after many years this Caffè Nero has had to close due to circumstances beyond our control. "We have loved being here and would like to thank you for being a wonderful customer - it has always been a privilege to serve you.". After the news spread on Facebook, users rushed to share their disappointment.
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One said: "Been going there for ten years. This morning felt so lost because it's closed down.". Another wrote: "Used to love going in there.". And a third echoed: "Sorry to see them go.". However, other commenters were consoled by the fact that another branch is set to open in a different part of town.
The new store is due to take over unit 12 in the Old Market on January 31. In the meantime, devotees of the chain will have to go to Monmouth for their brew, or buy coffee online, the sign added. The beloved branch is not the only highstreet joint to close recently, as Village Bakery in London also announced it was shutting up shop.
Owner Samantha Davies blamed the closure on a Gail's opening on the same street - resulting in her "worst December in 19 years". Speaking to MyLondon, she added: "I'm selling up now. I’m not gonna be waking up at 6am just to stand here all morning doing nothing.
