Gold Coast cafe popular with families closes, blaming ‘rain and roadworks’ for ceasing trade

A southern Gold Coast cafe popular with families has suddenly closed, citing “road work and rain” as two of the major reasons for ceasing trade.

Neighbourhood Espresso announced its shock closure on Facebook this morning.

A SOUTHERN Gold Coast cafe popular with families has suddenly closed, citing “road work and rain” as two of the major reasons for ceasing trade.

Currumbin Waters cafe Neighbourhood Espresso posted a photo on its Facebook page this morning of a printed sign on its door, stating the cafe will not be reopening.

“Due to road work, rain and a few other factors, we are unable to reopen Neighbourhood Espresso at this time,” the sign read.

“We will endeavour to re-establish the cafe in the future.”

A phone number in the sign directs callers to the Currumbin RSL.

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Neighbourhood Espresso was owned by Cleo Watterson (centre) and popular with families. Picture: John Gass

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The Bulletin has put in calls to the Currumbin RSL which have not been returned.

The sign says staff at the child-friendly cafe have been “redeployed”.

“Regarding staff, as you may be aware Donna has moved to the Sunshine Coast,” it says.

“Ross will be working at Dune Cafe and other staff have been deployed.

“Thank you for your patience and understanding.”

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Neighbourhood Espresso's caravan cubby house was every child's dream.

Neighbourhood Espresso was owned by Cleo Watterson and valued by families for its large outdoor fenced yard and caravan cubby.

It regularly hosted children’s events and activities as well as play groups for babies and toddlers.

A previous Facebook post on January 28 stated the cafe would be open for coffee from 5.30am to 11am, with the kitchen reopening on February 14.