From their FB page
Dear Highland Coffee friends and family,
It is with much sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the closing of Highland Coffee Company. Our last day of business will be this Thursday, Sept 9th.
To say this has been a gut-wrenching decision would be a huge understatement.
We have overcome many challenges over 22 years, but as the reality has set in that we are facing another COVID winter ahead, we realize this is the decision we need to make, both as a business and personally.
So much of what Highland Coffee has been about is not just about great coffee, but so much more about people, and being able to gather together in a warm and inviting space with friends and neighbors. In the current world conditions that remains limited, becomes much more limited during winter months, and there is little sign of that changing in the near future.
It has been a joy and a privilege beyond what we could’ve ever imagined when we opened Highland Coffee back in 1999, to be a part of our Highlands community and the neighborhood we live in and love. How fortunate we have been to meet so many amazing people who have been a part of our daily lives and supported us all these years. The coffee business gifted us the opportunity to connect with our community like no other type of business would have. You all became so much more than just customers, but truly friends and family.
We have watched many of your children go from babies to college and beyond it seems in the blink of an eye. We will miss our morning chats with you as you head off to work, and we will miss those pup cups with your fur babies, and so much more. Thank you for letting us share in some of the joys and milestones in your lives. We have had many laughs together, and tears together too over the years.
We have been overwhelmed with gratitude for the amazing support you have shown us in challenging times in the past, and that has never been more true than the last 18 months.
To the many amazing employees we have had over the years, we want to sincerely thank you all for being such a big part of making Highland Coffee the special place it has been. We have been inspired by so many of you over the years who have worked with us while striving to achieve your own goals and dreams, and seeing you accomplish them. Then there’s always a little piece of our hearts that has gone with you when it’s time for you to move on. We have also had so many laughs, and tears together too over the years. It has meant so much to us to stay connected and remain friends with so many of you over the years long after your time working with us. So many of you have become like family as well.
A special heartfelt thanks to our current team who all have certainly worked in the most challenging times of HCC, and held up
through it all incredibly well.
It is going to be an emotional few days ahead but we hope you’ll join us these last few days in celebrating all the incredible, fun, and memorable times of Highland Coffee, which was all thanks to each and everyone of you!
So much love and gratitude to you all for the most amazing 22 years at Highland Coffee Company.
Greg and Natalie Hofer