Rumours have been circulating this week as coffee shop and bakery Trove in Ancoats appeared to has closed its doors without much explanation. Now Trove has announced that it has permanently closed its Ancoats, Levenshulme and Wilmslow stores in a statement on Instagram.
Now completely closed, Trove said: “We wanted to leave a note here for everyone we have worked with over the years and the customers who supported us. Today we have sadly decided to close all Trove sites. We have been struggling mentally, physically and financially for a while, especially after covid.
“Our failure has been trying to keep something going that we were emotionally attached to, when we should have ended it. We are so sorry to any of our customers and employees who have felt let down. We have only ever had kindness in our hearts and good intentions. We have enjoyed being part of the Manchester food scene, the many people we have known and loved. Thank you to all who have worked for us.
“Thank you to the people who continued to support us through hard times. Thank you also to everyone who has contacted us with words of kindness recently. Your words have meant a lot.
“It is a very difficult world at the moment. Especially for small businesses and food producers. Please be kind to others, neighbours, friends, strangers. You never know who needs it. Our hearts are broken. So much love to you all, Marcus & Katy”.
Trove began in 2011 in Levenshulme, growing to three stores baking artisan bread, sweet treats and brewing speciality coffee. The team also own wine bar and restaurant Erst in Ancoats, known for its high quality food and selection of bottles.