Toronto bakery forced to close after 30 years because of huge rent hike
To add on tothe recent trend of local businesses closing due to skyrocketing rents, another gem is being forced to close down.
Broadview Bakery and Deli, a neighbourhood stalwart near Queen and Broadview, is closing its doors after the landlordapparently doubled the rent.
Regular customers of the bakery are sad to see it go, anda Facebook postis filled with comments from those who are fed up with losing local businesses to rent increases.
"What's the point of doubling the rent if no one can afford it?! Bloody greed!!! Sorry to hear this is happening to them," someone commented.
"Awesome. Another Riverside/Leslieville business is closing due to insane rent greed. There are already so many storefronts on the market. No one can afford the ridiculous rent they’re asking for," another wrote.
Broadview, which has been serving locals for 30 years, is known for their cheap baked goods including lemon loaf, croissants, year-round Christmas cookies, a complete deli counter for sandwiches, samosas and pakoras, and curry and butter chicken hot lunch deals.
客户说面包店提供美味的和等于offordable food, and the owners are "a kind family that cared about the community."
Broadview Bakery and Deli will close its doors for good at the end of today.
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