Mezza9 Café & Desserts announced its permanent closure. The independent small business will shut its doors on June 30, 2026. The team cited rising costs and declining customer traffic as key reasons for the closure.
Mezza9 Café Announces Permanent Closure
On June 1, the team at Mezza9 Café & Desserts shared that the shop will close by the end of the month. Located at 20 3rd St SW in Rochester, the cafe is known for its specialty coffee drinks, pastries, and desserts.
The team said the decision followed a long period of financial challenges. The closure post read, “Like many small businesses, we have faced rising costs, high rent, and the ongoing challenge of low foot traffic in downtown Rochester.”
The team noted the challenges of sustaining a small business and encouraged community support for local businesses. The team encouraged the community to continue supporting local businesses. The team thanked their guests for their support and shared moments throughout the journey.
Following the announcement, patrons shared emotional messages and recalled their favorite desserts. One of the customers commented, “So sad to see this. Your desserts were so great at our wedding. We will definitely be stopping by before the end of the month.”
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What Made Mezza9 a Downtown Favorite
Mezza9 Café is a European-inspired cafe serving delicious coffee, Japanese matcha, macarons, and a variety of decadent cakes. The café aimed to offer an inviting space for guests to relax and enjoy coffee and desserts.
The drinks menu features specialty espresso drinks, Vietnamese coffee, matcha-based beverages, teas, smoothies, and refreshers. Guests enjoy light food items such as sandwiches, wraps, soups, and salads.
For sweet treats, patrons usually choose from a rotating selection of desserts and pastries. The café was praised for its macarons, cakes, crepe cakes, cheesecakes, and other house-made desserts.
While the cafe’s time in downtown Rochester is coming to an end, it leaves a lasting impression on its fans.
