One of Smithdown Road’s oldest independents today announced that they have closed their doors for the final time after 45 years of trading.
The owners of Dafna’s Cheesecake Factory took to social media to make the announcement:
“Happy New Year everyone!
The time has come to give you all an update on Dafna’s Cheesecake Factory. Unfortunately it is not the news you were hoping for, as many of you may have suspected by this point, Dafna’s will not be reopening.
When we closed our doors back in September 2022 it was full of hope at getting the renovations done within 6 months! 15 months later after many delays & complications plus numerous other factors coming into play generally & personally; it has been decided that now is the right time for the Dafna’s story to come to an end. We know that this will be hugely disappointing for everyone and we want to make it clear that this outcome has not been made lightly and comes with the blessing of the previous owner.
There is some positive news to bring you in the midst however in that a familiar, Liverpool based, independent business will be taking over at 240 Smithdown Road. Watch this space for another announcement very soon!
Dafna’s Cheesecake Factory has had an incredible run for 45 years, in which we have loved serving you & we very much miss the community that was created. Please do share here some of the lovely memories you have & how Dafna’s has been a part of your lives…
A most heart felt thank you to each & every one of you that has ever bought a cake or cheesecake, supported us over the years, worked for us or with us. Nothing was ever taken for granted!”
The news of this closure follows several popular restaurants announcing that they would close their doors for the final time in December including LuBan in the Baltic, and Bouchon on Castle Street.