A CITY centre café will close later this month after exhausting "any resources available".
Arita Bereza, who owns The Glasvegan in St Enoch Square, announced the vegan eatery will close on November 27 due to "factors completely beyond my control".
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In a post on Facebook, she wrote: "My name is Arita Bereza and for the last four and a half years I have been the proud owner of the Glasvegan in St Enoch Square.
"This wee café has been my work, my life, my sanctuary, my chance to actively fight climate change, stand up for animal rights and provide Glaswegians with quality vegan grub.
"This is the place that kept me sane, drove me mad, made me laugh hysterically and sob uncontrollably – all in equal measure.
"As I am typing this, I still cannot believe what I am about to say.
"The Glasvegan didn’t make it.
"We will be closing our doors to customers at 7pm on November 27 for good.
"For the last few months, I have been working day and night to try and keep this place open – for my team, for animals, the planet and, of course, our wonderful and loyal clientele.
"But it is time to admit that I have exhausted any resources available to me, whether they are financial, physical or mental.
"It is time to admit the defeat to factors completely beyond my control."
She also thanked staff, customers and suppliers for their support.
Fans of the café flooded the comment section to share their disappointment at the closure.
One person wrote: "I’m so sorry to hear this.
"Glasvegan is the place I ALWAYS bring people when they visit me to show them how great the vegan food in Glasgow is.
"I had some really lovely times there. Will definitely be along for some pancakes before you close."
Another said: "So sorry to hear this.
"Your food is by far the best vegan food in Glasgow, in fact anywhere.
"I love The Glasvegan and I am devastated for you all. Good luck for the future."
A third person added: "Guys this is absolutely gutting.
"I felt like you had a really unique USP too being a vegan fast food takeaway type place, most other places are more sit-in oriented.
"Your food is amazing and I'll always enjoy the memories of the awesome meals I've had in your wee café.
"I wish you all the best in whatever you do next."
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