The popular cafe on Forest Hills Rd. will be closing. According to their Facebook page, it's due to health reasons.

This afternoon, via their Facebook page, Pat's Cafe announced they will be closing their doors after 35 years in business. Owner Pat McRill said her husband, known by many as 'Mr. Pat', was diagnosed with an inoperable cancer. Treatment will begin very soon and the McGills wish to spend all of their time together. You can read Pat's entire message below.

The final day for the cafe will be Saturday, January 19.

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