Thank you. We made it - Published 3rd April 2019
Before Lauren and I opened Cafe Derailleur almost ten years ago we wrote a business plan. We set the goal of building the business and exiting within five years. Almost ten years have passed - so we well and truly made it!
Different challenges await and to be ready for the future we have to let go of our baby, CafĂ© Derailleur. That’s why Cafe Derailleur will be closing for good this Friday.
There’s no party, but we plan to celebrate over the next couple of days. So please stop in.
We began with an empty building in which the team, Lauren and I created a vibrant cafe filled with energetic and talented staff, great local food and coffee. It’s more than just bricks and mortar; we created a community. And it's all taken plenty of blood, sweat, tears and laughter - plus some knitting and crochet - to get us to 2019.
Thank you for being part of our community. We love those of you who knock on our cafe's door at 6:45am begging for coffee, as much as those who we leave alone and let chat well after closing time. We’ve loved your stories and children’s giggles, as much as the semi-serious business meetings over coffee in the corner. Thanks to each and every one of you for being a customer. You’ve grown with us and you’ve helped create a vibrant little space in a location that previously lacked a heart.
To our staff – thanks for all you’ve taught us. We hope you’ve had fun and learnt cooking and business skills to carry you forward.
To our suppliers - thanks for answering our questions and delivering on your promises.
To the farmers who supplied us – wow, you rock. When I think my gig is hard I think of you working outside in the sun, the rain, and the icy wind.
To my family - thank you Lauren and Ruby for your support and your patience with the late-night conversations and my never-ending ideas. For tagging along to see farmer’s markets, restaurants and cafes all around Victoria all in the name of research. I am so looking forward to cooking for you both at home (no weird stuff I promise!)
I hope to see you this week for a celebratory coffee and a chat. Swing by soon.
Cafe Derailleur is closing its doors at 2pm Friday 5th April 2019. Business hours will be 9am-2pm until then.
Au revoir
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