GARNET: Save the cafe

A little piece of Coeur d’Alene might die, and it will be a crying shame if that happens.

When you ask practically anyone about The Garnet Cafe, they’ll exclaim, “Oh, they’re a Coeur d’Alene institution!” There are many out-of-towners who’ve told me whenever they visit, the Garnet is the first place they go for breakfast.

The Garnet Cafe has been forced out of their lease and this month will permanently close their doors at 315 E. Walnut.

Yes, they secured a small business loan, and, yes, they now have the keys to the recently defunct The Broken Egg Cafe. But, the cost of the relocation is in the tens of thousands of dollars, and the owners don’t have enough money.

A longtime Garnet employee began rallying for help and has raised $3,000.

Non-profit CdAide said they will assist employees with financial hardship as a result of the move. But, the move won’t happen if enough monies aren’t raised.

Personally, I love The Garnet Cafe and have been going for 10 years. I would hate to see any Coeur d’Alene institution be forced out of business. Wouldn’t you?

To help support local and read more about this, please visit tinyurl.com/SaveTheGarnet.

FRANK CRUZ-AEDO

Coeur d’Alene