Messenger Coffee Co. Closes Country Club Plaza Location

Messenger Coffee Co. has closed its Kansas City location at 318 W. 47th St. due to lease expiration, consolidating operations at its remaining site on Jefferson St. This closure adds to the growing number of empty storefronts on the Country Club Plaza, despite plans for a $100 million upgrade by new owners. Meanwhile, Toronto's Folly Brewpub has quietly shut down after nearly a decade, with speculation among local fans regarding declining quality and ownership changes. In North Carolina, Firehawk Brewpub closed just over a year after opening, thanking the community for its support while acknowledging the challenges faced. Lastly, a former Cardiff cafe will soon reopen as The Birch Brewhouse, which will function as a cafe by day and a craft ale bar by night, despite some local concerns about noise and anti-social behavior.