Café and deli popular with customers in Kilkenny make 'difficult decision' to close

Enzo's, a popular café and deli on Fountain Street in Ferrybank (on the Kilkenny-Waterford border), have made a 'difficult decision' to close their business.

"We have taken the difficult decision not to reopen Enzo’s," they said in a statement recently posted on social media.

"A combination of relentless planning objections, never-ending roadworks and the crisis in hospitality industry has made it not financially viable to continue in our current location.

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"A massive thank you to all our customers and staff. We have not entirely given up on the idea of opening a sit down restaurant in number 54 Fountain Street but for now it's so long and thanks for the memories."

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Responding to the statement, one user said: "What a loss to the area, we loved calling in for pizza. Best of luck for the future."

Another said: "So sorry to hear that you have closed, you will be missed by so many people. Such a shame."

Enzo's previously made a decision to close for temporary period in August of last year, citing ongoing roadworks in the area as a major disruption to business.

Local people on both sides of the Waterford-Kilkenny border will be hoping this is not the end, and that the owners' dream of opening a sit down restaurant will come to fruition in the future.

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