In April, Atlanta witnessed the last services of multiple fan-favorite eateries. These restaurants have been serving the community for several years, but were closed down after facing challenges ranging from financial concerns to lingering effects of the pandemic.
Highlights
- Atlanta saw the closing of a few restaurants in April.
- The restaurants that closed down were in business for several years, even decades.
- Reasons for the closures cite the challenges that the restaurant industry has faced since the pandemic.
Few Restaurants Bid Adieu to Atlanta in April 2025
Atlanta’s restaurant scene said its final goodbyes to a few of its cherished spots over the past month. The number of restaurants that closed down may not be too alarming. However, they do reflect the trend of restaurants struggling after the pandemic.
J’s Mini Hot Pot Deluxe
J’s Mini Hot Pot Deluxe location in Chamblee, which used to serve its diners Chinese cuisine with a modern spin and was known for its Hot Pots, closed on April 1. It was shuttered after 21 years in the business.
The restaurant announced the news through a post on its official Instagram page. No official reason was provided for the closing. The Duluth location of the restaurant remains open and continues to serve customers.
Panbury’s Double Crust Pies
Panbury’s Double Crust Pies announced the closure of its location at the Curb Market area on April 21 and closed down on April 26. The announcement came after 11 years of being in business, serving delicious pies, and receiving several accolades. It will always remain the first South African pie shop in Atlanta.
Citing the reason for the closure, the announcement said, “like many small businesses, we’ve faced increasing challenges, from inflation to rising food costs and the ongoing pressures of running a labor-intensive business in an uncertain economy that is increasingly unfavorable to small family businesses.”
Nina & Rafi
Nina & Rafi made the official announcement of their closure on April 23. It was among the most popular Pizza places on the Beltline in Atlanta. “We are so proud of what we built and incredibly grateful for the memories made within these walls,” the closing announcement posted on their Instagram handle said.
Stating the reason for its closure, the post said that the restaurant faced challenges in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic. In the years since, the restaurant was not able to fully recover, despite the team’s best efforts.
Although the closings may paint a bleak picture of the restaurant scene in Atlanta, the truth is that there is still space for hope. As the above restaurants closed, several restaurants opened in the past month. There were also plans for new restaurants that came to light, sparking excitement in the community.
