Salem Coffee Shop To Take Over Neighboring Restaurant Space

SALEM, MA — The expansion of a Salem coffee shop will fill the space of a luncheonette restaurant that is set to close at the end of this week.

Au Gratin owners, The Denk Family, announced that the french-style pannini and cheese shop on Washington Street will close as of Saturday, with Odd Meter Coffee Co. taking over the space.

"I love the hospitality business and the Salem community," the restaurant owner posted on social media. "But my health issues have made running a restaurant unsustainable. I will be taking a pause to focus on recovery and spend time with my family.

"Salem's food scene has an incredible mix of historic and eclectic eateries and culture, and my family and I will greatly miss being part of it."

The closure will pave the way for the expansion of Odd Meter Coffee Co. to include "a lot more breakfast and lunch options."

"We hope we can live up to the hype that they brought in the food scene throughout the years in Salem," Odd Meter Coffee Co. posted on social media. "While the concept will be different, along with most of the food options, we're excited to present to y'all what we've been planning."

The coffee shop said the expansion will allow for more seating and walk-through access to both storefronts.

"Many more updates to come in the upcoming weeks!" the shop promised. "We wish the Denk family good health and a speedy recovery!! Thank you for always being awesome neighbors."

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