You know you are a treasured business when you announce that you are closing up for good and a flood of well-wishes are given to you.  THAT is what happened to a restaurant in Southeast Minnesota that just announced it is closing on December 31st, 2024.

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Beloved Restaurant in Southeast Minnesota Announced It Is Closing For Good

Bittersweet news hit the Facebook world on Monday, December 9th.  A beloved restaurant in Kasson, Minnesota, announced that once the New Year hits, its doors will be closed for good.

If you missed the news, Country Pleasures Cafe at 17 N Mantorville Avenue in Kasson, Minnesota, shared the following words:

december , 31 2024

we will be closing our doors

Thank you  Thank you

for 28+ wonderful years

- Country Pleasures Cafe Facebook Page

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Flood Of Support And Thanks Showed Up For Country Pleasures Cafe After Closing Announcement

You know when a business has made a lasting memory on a community by the comments that pop up on social media.  Right now, Country Pleasures Cafe is being flooded with words of thanks.

Allison Goebel - Aww! Congratulations on your retirement! I have some very nice memories of dining in your cute restaurant when I was a little kid with my parents, growing up in Kasson in the early 2000s. That was a fun time..... Country Pleasures Cafe.....Erdmans....the Variety Store....Leutholds.......Miller's Antiques! Kasson is the best town a kid could grow up in Thank you for all the memories!

Tracy Morrow - Congratulations you guys have done so many wonderful things over the years.
Will miss that chix cashew salad along with all the great food and desserts.

 

Alan Yegge - Congratulations Denise!!! I know it's a difficult decision and transition. I'm sure many will continue you call upon you for some awesome baked goods. I know if I were close by I'd be treating myself to your cinnamon carmel nut rolls often! Best wishes on your retirement ❣️

Ann Meyer - Congratulations on retirement, well deserved, but oh how I will miss you and the amazing food of the Country Pleasures Cafe

 

Amy Beeman - Congratulations and so well-deserved. Thank you for everything you've done for our community over the past 28 years!! Best wishes to you on your next chapter of life!

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