The Cooks Pantry at Grange set to permanently close on Saturday after more than 16 years

The Grange cafe made the shock announcement on social media after 16 years in business.

A popular cafe in Adelaide west will be shutting its door for good, after serving its community for 16 years.

In a shock announcement shared to social media on Thursday, The Cooks Pantry, on Jetty Rd at Grange, revealed the “difficult decision” had been made to permanently close/

“The last few years have been challenging but we are proud of everything we’ve accomplished,” they wrote.

They will officially close this Saturday.

“While we are still open we would love you to stop by and help us make these final days special.”

The Cooks Pantry’s chef James Bodroghy at his Grange shop in 2009. Picture: Russel Millard

The Cooks Pantry cafe in Adelaide's west has announced its closure after 16 years. Picture: Facebook/thecookspantry

The cafe thanked the local community for “welcoming them with open arms” and their “incredible support and loyalty”.

“We have had fun and got to know some beautiful people, customers as well as staff and we value the friendships that we have made along the way,” they wrote.

The business made a lasting impression on their culinary customers for a unique blend of breakfast and lunch menu items.

Its professional chef James Bodroghy, put together cooking classes inside the cafe’s kitchen – mixing his love for food, coffee and fresh produce with over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry.