Cider Press Gastropub 3118 3rd Ave. N, St. Petersburg A St. Pete staple for vegans called it quits after a decade. Cider Press Gastropub is officially “closed until further notice,” according to its voicemail. Originally called Cider Press Cafe, the owners, Johan Everstijn and Roland Strobel, first opened the original location in Naples in 2014, then on St. Pete’s Central Avenue a year later. “From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making these past 10 years so special,” Cider Press Gastropub owners wrote on social media. While the owners never intended to leave their location on Central, they were forced to in 2021 after disagreements with the landlord. Rebranded as Cider Press Gastropub, the duo opened in nearby Historic Kenwood in late 2022. While they had initially intended to open up the Kenwood location at the end of 2021, the owners told Bay News 9 that “Pandemic supply line issues” caused a delay. Photo via Cider Press Vegan Gastropub/Instagram Credit: Photo via Cider Press Vegan Gastropub/Instagram
A St. Pete staple for vegans is calling it quits after a decade.

Cider Press Gastropub in St. Petersburg is officially “closed until further notice,” according to its voicemail.

Originally called Cider Press Cafe, the owners, Johan Everstijn and Roland Strobel, first opened the original location in Naples in 2014, then on St. Pete’s Central Avenue a year later.

“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making these past 10 years so special,” Cider Press Gastropub owners wrote on social media.

While the owners never intended to leave their location on Central, they were forced to in 2021 after disagreements with the landlord.

Rebranded as Cider Press Gastropub, the duo opened in nearby Historic Kenwood in late 2022.

While they had initially intended to open up the Kenwood location at the end of 2021, the owners told Bay News 9 that “Pandemic supply line issues” caused a delay.

So while the restaurant has been a staple in St. Petersburg for almost a decade, it came as a shock to many when the restaurant posted to Instagram about the closing, about two weeks ago.

“It’s been an unforgettable journey filled with laughter, good food, and the joy of serving our wonderful community. To our loyal regulars, we can’t thank you enough for your support—you became family, and we couldn’t have made it this far without you,” the owners wrote.

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