101 Coffee Shop Closes Permanently Due To Coronavirus

HOLLYWOOD, CA — To the dismay of the entire Hollywood community, the 101 Coffee Shop announced Monday they would be closing permanently. Rumors of the shops closing began to spread on Twitter over the weekend, and on Monday the news was confirmed by two managers who started a GoFundMe to support the former employees.

"20 years of serving you, running to get your eggs, waffle brownie sundae celebrations, late night coffee dates, screenplays written, surprise engagements," wrote Stacy Fratelli, a former manager. "Couples have met here and returned to renew their vows. Kids have grown up here and now come back with their own kids. It’s impossible to put into words what this place has meant to so many."

The shop laid off the entire staff on March 16 when coronavirus closures hit Los Angeles, expecting to reopen in a few weeks. That reopening never came, however, and the business was forced to shut down permanently with the absence of revenue.

"We know we are not alone, and our hearts go out to all the other businesses who have succumbed to the Covid 19 pandemic. This has been an unprecedented time marred with loss for so many, but we will always have our memories. The magic within these walls could never be contained and will not be erased. The future is unknown, but we know that in different times and places, we will be able to create new homes for ourselves."

Comedians and artists such as Sean O'Connor, Dylan Minnette and Patton Oswalt mourned the loss of the cafe on twitter.

"Ah I am so sad to hear about the 101 Coffee Shop, a constant for all the years I’ve been in Los Angeles, no matter what neighborhood I lived in," said TV personality Paul Tompkins. "The most comfortable place with the greatest staff. Farewell to a legend."

As of January 5, the GoFundMe had brought in $2,855 to support the laid-off staff members.