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Category: Closings

Echo 5 Sports Pub shuts down after 12 years in northeast Mesa

🚫 After more than a decade serving northeast Mesa, Echo 5 Sports Pub announced Monday it has permanently closed, thanking loyal customers “for all this year.” Former Marines sergeant Mike Alton opened Echo 5 in 2014 in the former O’Neill’s

Raffaeles Pizza to close May 30 after 52 years in Phoenix

🚫 After 52 years in Phoenix, Raffaeles Pizza is closing its original location on May 30 – it’s being demolished for what owner Billy Burns describes as “a QT-style 7-Eleven and another McDonald’s.” Burns, who has run the beloved spot

Old Heidelberg Bakery to close April 30 after 57 years in Phoenix

🍞 One of Phoenix’s most beloved institutions is baking its last batch. Old Heidelberg Bakery, the family-owned German gem that has been turning out handmade pretzels, strudel, dark breads, and hard rolls since 1969, will close its doors for good

Giuseppe’s on 28th shuts down as owner retires after 24 years

🚫 Giuseppe’s on 28th, an award-winning Italian restaurant that has been featured on the Food Network twice, has closed on the northeast corner of Indian School and 28th Street in east Phoenix. The reason? Chef-owner Richard Bock, who bought the

Tasteful Tailgates closes after 5 months in southeast Mesa

🚫 It’s rare to see a sports bar decide to close on the eve of a huge sports event like March Madness. Especially when it’s only been open for five months. But Tasteful Tailgates already has thrown in the towel

Craftsman Cocktails & Kitchen abruptly closes in south Tempe

🚫 Well-regarded gastropub The Craftsman Cocktails & Kitchen has abruptly closed its last remaining Valley location after three years on the northeast corner of Rural and Warner in south Tempe. No notice has been posted, but the restaurant’s website and

Smallcakes dessert shop to close after 8 years in Ahwatukee

🚫 Smallcakes, a dessert shop offering small cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and ice cream, is closing its Ahwatukee location after eight years on the northeast corner of Ray and Ranch Circle. ‘‘We invite everyone to stop by and enjoy one more

Golden Oak Barbecue & Taproom closes after dispute over smoke

🚫 Here’s a shocker: Golden Oak Barbecue & Taproom, one of my top 10 new restaurants of 2025, has permanently closed in downtown Phoenix after just three months. The move comes after a dispute with the neighboring Artisan Lofts on

Popular Scottsdale pizzeria Johnny T’s shuts down after a year

🚫 Johnny T’s Brooklyn Pizzeria, one the top pizzerias in Scottsdale, has closed after a little more than a year. ‘‘Unfortunately Johnny Ts will not be reopening due to labor costs, higher costs of goods, and high rent,’’ it posted

Why your favorite Valley restaurant or bar may be closed Friday

🔒 Restaurants, bars, and retail stores across the country have announced they will be closed Friday as part of a nationwide day of “no work, no school, no shopping” in response to the continued ICE operation and the killings of

Valley’s only A&W Restaurant closes in Chandler

🥤 A&W Restaurant has closed its only Valley location inside the Walmart near the northwest corner of Gilbert and Germann in south Chandler. The 50-seat eatery had opened in June 2024. No explanation was given by the Kentucky-based chain. Besides

Torchy’s Tacos closing location at Queen Creek Marketplace

🚫 Texas-based Torchy’s Tacos is closing its three-year-old location at Queen Creek Marketplace on Tuesday, Feb. 3. It’s one of several U.S. locations the chain is shuttering next week. Just four months ago, Torchy’s closed its north Phoenix location as

Peruvian restaurant El Chullo closes original Phoenix location

🚫 El Chullo, a family-run Peruvian restaurant, has closed its original location after 12 years near the southeast corner of Seventh Street and Thomas in Phoenix. A Melrose District location that opened on the northwest corner of Seventh Avenue and

Panda Express at San Tan Village in Gilbert closes after fire

🔥 Panda Express at San Tan Village in Gilbert has closed indefinitely after a weekend fire. Officials say the fire, which occurred Saturday morning before the restaurant opened, appeared to have started in the kitchen before spreading to the roof.

S&V Urban Italian closes Scottsdale location after 14 years

🚫 S&V Urban Italian, formerly known as Stone & Vine Urban Italian, has closed after a combined 14 years on the southeast corner of Shea and 92nd Street in central Scottsdale. The restaurant’s name was changed in 2017 when it

Seafood grill Smokin Fins in west Chandler closes after 9 years

🚫 Smokin Fins has closed its west Chandler restaurant, ending a nearly decade-long run in the East Valley. The Idaho-based seafood, sushi, and grill concept opened its only Arizona location in February 2017 inside the former Stingray Sushi space on

Award-winning Oro Brewing in downtown Mesa to close Jan. 25

🍺 Oro Brewing, currently the longest-running brewery in Mesa, is closing Sunday, Jan. 25, after nine years. ‘‘This has not been the easiest decision to make, especially since we have been such a part of the Downtown Mesa community from