‘All good things must come to an end. After much consideration we have decided to close our doors at Habit food and coffee lounge’

A beloved Limavady café is set to close its doors after five successful years in business.

Owners of the Habit Food and Coffee Lounge on Catherine Street announced the closure via social media, citing rising costs, staffing challenges, and a decline in foot traffic over the last year as the primary reasons for their decision.

Announcing the news on social media yesterday (Sunday) Steven and Gemma said the last day will be Saturday, November 2.

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In their heartfelt message, the duo reflected on their journey, stating: “All good things must come to an end. After much consideration we have decided to close our doors at Habit food and coffee lounge.

"We took on this adventure five years ago with the hope of providing good food, service and beverages to Limavady not knowing what was to lay ahead, it was definitely not the plan to open up during a pandemic, but we made it work.

“Over the last year we, like many other businesses (especially hospitality) have felt the squeeze and pressure of rising costs, staffing issues and reduced footfall. Running a business takes a lot of hard work and is definitely stressful. For us we have decided that the cons of having a business outweigh the pros at this time.”

placeholder image — The Habit Food and Coffee Lounge, a beloved fixture on Catherine Street, is set to close its doors permanently on November 2, after five successful years in business. Credit Facebook

The café, known for its warm atmosphere and community spirit, has become a favorite among locals. As the news of the closure spread, over 100 customers expressed their shock and sadness on social media, reminiscing about the good times spent at Habit.

Steven and Gemma urged patrons to use any remaining gift vouchers before the closure date, emphasizing that vouchers will no longer be valid afterward and that no cash exchanges will be made for unused ones.

They extended their gratitude to the community, adding: “We want to thank all of our customers over the years and a special thanks to all of our staff (past and present), you have all helped make Habit what it is and we are forever grateful.”