The owners of Westside Coffee Shop announced their closure after 50 years due to the building's redevelopment. They plan to reopen in Ozone Park next year.
Ming Lin, an artist and writer, expressed her sentiments about the shop's closure, stating, "It's a nail in the coffin for Tribeca" and highlighted its community significance.
The Westside Coffee Shop served affordable meals like pernil for $13, contrasting with the upcoming luxury development, showing a loss of accessible dining options.
Susan Levine expressed her disappointment over the closure, lamenting, "It's gonna be a big loss. Back to McDonald's," emphasizing the impact on local dining.
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