‘Busy’ Hoxton North cafe in Harrogate says it is to to close

The highly-rated Hoxton North has operated on Royal Parade for 13 years.

Owner Tim Bosworth posted on social media: “This has not been an easy decision. We have worked hard over the years to adapt and evolve, but the operating environment and increased ongoing costs for small independent hospitality businesses have become increasingly challenging.”

He continued: “Hoxton North has always been about more than just food and coffee. It has been about connecting, sharing stories, and bringing a little bit of London spirit to the North.

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“I am incredibly proud of what we have built and deeply grateful to every customer, team member, supplier, and friend who has supported us along the way.”

Last year, Mr Bosworth opened a pizza bar nearby.

He added: “And while this chapter is coming to an end, we’re still exploring what comes next. In the meantime, the spirit of Hoxton North continues just up Cold Bath Road at North Slice, and we’d love to see familiar faces there too.”

Hoxton North earned plaudits online with Google awarding the venue 4.7 stars out of five, based on 540 reviews.

The most recent review gave five stars and said: “Gorgeous brunch, lovely coffee! The beans were so good, poached eggs perfect.”

Tripadvisor gave Hoxton North 4.6 stars out of five, based on 377 reviews, ranking it 29th out of 296 Harrogate restaurants.

The most recent review here also gave five stars and said: “Small, which is not detrimental, cafe. Tasty food, excellent service. Gets busy and rightly so, worthy of return visits.”

Scores of customers have reacted to the news on Facebook, with one branding the café an ‘institution.’

Another said: “So sorry to hear this and also shocked as the restaurant always seems to be packed. We love eating with you but often turned away as you are full. Beautiful food, good luck for the future.”

Another posted underneath: “A very sad indictment of just how impossibly difficult it is to run a small business in the modern environment.

“Despite being constantly busy.

“If a brilliant business can’t justify existence, what future for others?”

“This must have been a tough decision. All the luck in the world to you and the family.”