Santa Cruz restaurant Gigi’s Bakery & Café has closed its doors.
The café was located in the Gateway Shopping Plaza on River Street that houses Chinese restaurant Shun Feng and popular store Cost Plus, among other businesses. It served customers for the last time on Sunday, April 3. Gigi’s had been open since 2002, and was known for offerings including artisan bread, pastries, and a large variety of sandwiches and salads.
Restaurant owner Len Hanlock cited a few reasons for Gigi’s closure including less customers and decreased bread sales. “It was really the economy which gave us a sharp jab in the midsection,” Hanlock commented. Gigi’s and the Hanlock family would like local customers to know that they appreciate their past support.
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