A POPULAR cafe and pizzeria has announced its shock closure leaving locals gutted.
Mazzoli in Haddington, East Lothian has been serving up delicious stone-baked pizzas and other treats for three years.
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But bosses have devastated locals after announcing their abrupt closure on social media, Edinburgh Live reported.
The owners thanked their customers for all the support they have gained over the past three years.
It will welcome in famished diners for the final time on February 28.
They said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the closure of Mazzoli Cafe & Pizzeria on Friday 28th February.
“We thank all our customers very much for the support over the past three years.
“Look out on our FB & Instagram page for news on our pizza collection and delivery service.”
Artist and promoter of the visual and performing arts Richard Demarco was a regular at the popular spot.
For years, he has been one of Scotland’s most influential advocates for contemporary art.
Gutted fans flocked to the eatery’s Facebook page to pay their respects to the cafe.
“We’ll really miss you. Best pizza in town for sure,” one wrote.
A second weighed in: “So sorry to hear that you’re closing.
“We loved our lunches in Mazzoli – such delicious food and lovely friendly atmosphere. All the very best for the future.”
A third added: “I’m very sad to hear this. It’s such a lovely intimate place to eat with amazing pizza and other fresh food and great wine.
“Thank you very much for supporting local community groups too!”
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This comes as an iconic 120-year-old bakery chain confirmed it will close all stores for good.
The move is set to put 100 people out of work.
Beloved family-run chain Oddie’s, founded in 1905, was famed for its freshly-baked loaves and crisp pastry pies.
It has branches across Lancashire – spanning the areas of Burnley, Colne, Foulridge, Nelson, Padiham and Todmorden.
But a spokesperson for the company confirmed to the Sun that all 16 sites closed for the final time on Saturday, January 11.
Elsewhere, another company faced a similar fate amid a sting of closures.
Copland Family Bakers shut the doors to both its stall on Great Yarmouth’s market and shop in nearby Gorleston after 57 years.
The Great Yarmouth Mercury reported that a sign posted to the shop said: “We would like to thank all our customers for their continued support and loyalty over these difficult years.
“Unfortunately due to today’s continued price rises and economy etc, we have had to close our doors after 57 years of trading.”
