Solfood Kitchen, the health-focused restaurant at Surrey Center, will be closing its doors near the end of the month.
The restaurant announced its upcoming closing on social media on Aug. 25. By Aug. 30, another post touted a wave of support from customers so strong the kitchen ran out of food and had to close early.
The announcement post by owner Melanie Harvey shows gratitude to customers and supporters for five years in business, and alludes enduring a host of challenges in that time including the COVID pandemic, Hurricane Helene and personal hardships.
“Through it all, you — our staff, family, friends, and community — have lifted us up and supported us every step of the way,” the post reads.
Harvey opened Solfood Kitchen in 2020. Billed as a wellness café, its menu boasted a colorful array of health-conscious cuisine, including vegetarian and vegan options—such as plantain tacos or the BBQ jackfruit sandwich.
“Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for being the backbone of SolFood and for walking this journey with us,” the announcement post reads further. “We will forever carry the love, the memories, and the community we built together.”
Solfood Kitchen, located at 471 Highland Ave. in Augusta, will be open until is last day on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Skyler Q. Andrews is a staff reporter covering business for The Augusta Press. Reach him at skyler@theaugustapress.com.
