Owner of Base Camp Cafe at Burnside Boris Vidic reveals reason for closing after 20 years
The reason behind the closure of a stalwart Burnside cafe after 20 years of trading can be revealed, with the owner penning a note.
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The reason behind the mysterious closure of popular cafe and hub for outdoor enthusiasts in Adelaide’s leafy east has been revealed.
The owner of Base Camp Cafe at Burnside, Boris Vidic, has made good on his promise to call it quits if Port Adelaide made the finals this year.
While little trace or explanation was left online, Mr Vidic did leave a bittersweet note, dated August 12, explaining the decision to close the cafe following the Power’s thrilling two-point win over Melbourne at the MCG in Round 22, after two decades of trading.
“To my wonderful customers, all good things must come to an end – sometimes more quickly than planned,” it read.
“I said I’d pull stumps if Port Adelaide makes the finals in 2024 – that is now inevitable.
“Thanks for your loyalty, support and friendship in our 20 years trading. We’ve been through a lot together!
“Running Base Camp to provide you with a place to meet, a place to eat, and a place to enjoy has been the reason I get out of bed before the birds each morning.
“The dedicated Base Camp team thank you and wish you all the very best! I hope our paths will cross again, and I look forward to seeing you soon.”
Nestled in the city’s eastern foothills, the Glynburn Rd cafe was a mecca for nature lovers and a favourite pit-stop for those needing to refuel after taking on the 7.8km Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty summit hike.
It was also a popular meeting spot with local politicians including former deputy premier Vickie Chapman and Liberal MPs Jack Batty and Josh Teague, along with well-known tennis coach and TV commentator Roger Rasheed.
The cafe had a 2.5 out of 5 star rating on TripAdvisor, with some patrons describing it as “one of the best” brunch spots in Burnside.
But others claimed the opposite, saying they had been treated poorly by “rude” staff with one user declaring that they would never return.
The property is yet to be listed for sale or rent, according to realestate.com.au, however a sign from Key Rentals Property Management is currently on display inside the now empty store.
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