Natick's Common Café Closes Due To Coronavirus

NATICK, MA — The venerable downtown Natick Common Café announced Wednesday night that it would close for good. The coronavirus took too much of a toll on the business, the restaurant said.

The restaurant announced on Facebook that it "could not survive the epidemic."

"It saddens us greatly to announce the closing of the Common Café," the post said. "We appreciate all of our customers and your support. We'll truly miss you all."

The Common Café opened in December 2016 at the corner of Pond and Main streets. The restaurant served Persian and Mediterranean dishes, and hosted music and arts events.

The closure comes just as Massachusetts enters phase 2 of reopening. Restaurants are being allowed to open outdoor dining space for sit-down service for the first time since March. Common Café had been offering takeout during reduced hours throughout the statewide coronavirus lockdown.

Natick has put in place a system for restaurants to expand outdoor dining space.