Aya Pastry has announced its closure, affecting many Chicago coffee shops and grocery stores that relied on its pastries. The West Town bakery will wind down operations soon, selling out its inventory. The closure follows a troubled period for its parent group, Etta Collective, which filed a series of bankruptcies starting in January 2024. Adam Brave has attempted to stabilize the bakery in recent months, but efforts to acquire the property from David Pisor were rejected by the courts. Aya Fukai, the bakery's namesake, has been absent from operations since October 2023.
Aya Pastry announced its closure, surprising numerous Chicago coffee shops and grocery stores that relied on their pastry deliveries. The closure begins after they wind down operations.
West Town bakery will close operations this week, selling remaining inventory of cakes and pastries. Their wholesale operations ceased over the weekend.
The bankruptcy saga began in January 2024 when Etta Collective, which included the West Town bakery, filed for a series of bankruptcies impacting multiple restaurants.
Brave confirmed efforts to stabilize Aya's business, with purchases rejected by the court, leading to the decision to close after failed property negotiations.
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