A much-loved Swansea cafe has made the difficult decision to close its doors for good due to costs which the owners said were spiralling out of control. Coffee and Crumbs has been a popular fixture of the Brynhyfryd community since it first opened in September 2019, with many attending its Eaton Road base through the years to enjoy cooked breakfasts, a coffee, cake or community get-together.
It was launched by Sharon Barry and her husband Colin, and grew over the years to the point where ten staff members now work there. But, despite it being so popular that the cafe has had to turn away customers on a daily basis, the duo have had to make the tough decision to close for good on Saturday, April 29, because they say they simply cannot keep up with the huge spike in energy bills.
Electricity costs have risen from £500 to £2,500 a month, whilst gas bills have risen from £170 to £1,000 a month, which, together with a rise in the cost of food, is making it virtually impossible for the business to stay profitable. Get Swansea stories straight to your inbox with our newsletter.
