Upset as community cafe with 'best breakfast and coffee in Leigh' announces it will shut this weekend
A community cafe is set to close its doors after struggling to make ends meet.
Tea Junction, on Railway Road, Leigh, will serve its final cups of coffee and sandwiches on Saturday.
The cafe was opened in January 2024 by The Bridge At Leigh, a charity offering food at low prices to help people save money, while preventing edible food going to landfill.
Its menu includes a wide range of items, from cooked breakfasts and toasties to Leigh favourite lobby and a selection of cakes.
Tea Junction is also a community hub and offers a range of activities, including a crochet club.
A post on the cafe’s Facebook page said: “We are really devastated to be posting that Tea Junction will be closing, with the last day being Saturday, May 9.
"Thank you so much to our lovely customers. Unfortunately it wasn't enough and we weren't covering our expenses.
"We really appreciated your support and will miss you all, so please come in this week and say goodbye.”
The announcement was met with dismay by diners.
Christine Hadcroft wrote: “So sad to hear this. We call in nearly every Tuesday and always been met with a nice smile and a hello. Good luck to you all in whatever you all choose to do.”
Joyce Riley wrote: “Aw this post is so sad. We are going to miss you all on Wednesday mornings. You are a great group of people, also friends. I wish you all good luck in whatever you do next.”
Margaret Foster wrote: “So sorry. We have enjoyed many various meals here. Lovely staff with delicious affordable food.”
A post from Spinning Gate Shopping Centre said: “We are SO sorry to hear this. Thank you for everything you have done for our town.”
Caroline Eccleston wrote: “This is so sad. I wish we’d got to visit more, best breakfast and coffee in Leigh!”
Teresa Prendergast wrote: “This is really sad. It’s been a really nice cafe and meeting up with friends on a Wednesday.”
Kaz Shuttleworth wrote: “Aw we are gonna miss you all but wish you all well. Gutted to be losing our lovely friends and special place.”