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TYRONE -- The Brew Coffee and Tap, 1021 Pennsylvania Ave., will be closing its doors.
According to a post on its Facebook page, co-owner Shannon Rice said the last day of business will be Nov. 13.
"This is not how I ever imagined this chapter ending. When I opened The Brew, I dreamed of creating more than just a coffee shop. I wanted to create a place where people could come together, catch up with old friends, make new ones, feel welcome, and have a little piece of community to call their own. And somehow, along the way, that's exactly what it became," Rice wrote on Facebook. "Unfortunately, as many small business owners know all too well, the cost of keeping a small business running has become increasingly difficult. Between rising food costs, rent, utilities, and the countless expenses that come with running a business, the financial strain has become more than I can continue to carry. As much as it breaks my heart, I have to make the decision that is best for my family."
Rice thanked customers, friends, families and everyone who has walked through the shop's doors over the years.
"Thank you for choosing us for your morning coffee. Thank you for stopping in for lunch, bringing your friends, meeting your family here, celebrating milestones, sharing conversations, and making The Brew part of your routines. Thank you for supporting a small, locally owned business and allowing me to be part of this wonderful community," Rice wrote.
"The Brew may have been a coffee shop, but it was always about so much more than coffee. It was about community, connection, and having a place where everyone belonged. We hope you'll stop in over these next couple of weeks, enjoy one more favorite drink, grab one more breakfast sandwich, and help us make these last days special," Rice wrote. "From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making The Brew what it became. You made a little dream in a small town mean more than I ever could have imagined. I love you all dearly."
The Brew had been part of Tyrone since Rice and Rob Poust opened its doors on June 29, 2019.