"Temporarily Closed": What's Up With Café Pedlar On Court Street?

Café Pedlar 'temporarily' closed its doors at 210 Court Street on Friday, April 14th, 2017 for renovation, but as some of PMFA's readers noted, no work on the space has begun, leaving many to wonder what is up with the popular artisanal coffee shop in Cobble Hill.

PMFA reader David wrote:
"What's the story with Cafe Pedlar on Court /Warren? Sign in the window says they're undergoing renovations and will reopen, but doesn't look as if any work at all is being performed. Doors have been shut for about a week now with seemingly no activity? Seems as though the 'renovation' sign in the window is often a facade to other issues? "

Reader Brian reached out to say:
"Wonder if you have any more information on the "closing" of Cafe Pedlar at 210 Court Street. They posted on typical "closing for renovations" notice on April 15th and so far have seen absolutely no activity inside. Is this the death knell for the neighborhood's best coffee bar?
Anything you could find out would be useful."

There is no mention of a temporary closing on Café Pedlar's web site, nor its Twitter account or Facebook page.

The coffee shop opened its doors in 2009 by Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, the duo behind of Frankies 457 Spuntino and Prime Meats, and Duane Sorenson, of Stumptown.
One can only hope that the partners will soon re-open Café Pedlar, though a note in the window does thank customers for their "patronage and support over the years", which does sound a bit final.
Does anyone have more information?



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