Gigi’s Cafe, a mainstay of Quadra Village has quietly closed its doors for good following an eviction due to noise complaints.
The small cafe at the corner of Hillside Avenue and Quadra Street has been in business since 2018. It officially closed on Saturday, May 23rd.
According to Michelle, former manager of Gigi’s Cafe when it closed, the reason for the closure was an eviction.
“We received an eviction notice to vacate by end of May,” she told Victoria Buzz.
“This due to [sic] property management decision after neighbour complaints about sound disturbing them upstairs from our arts’ events.”
The noise complaints were also the reason why for the last month, there have been no more music events in the space, including the cancellation of the weekly open mic.
On Monday, May 25th, the owners of Gigi’s made a post on their website to thank their customers for their patronage.
“We wish to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for sharing this beautiful community with us over the years,” wrote Gino, co-owner of Gigi’s Cafe.
“It has been such a pleasure to know you & a true honour to serve you.”
No announcement has been made as to what will take over the space, but some online speculate that a bakery will be moving in.
The popular writers’ open mic night held at Gigi’s has been relocated and will take place at Camas Book Shop in Quadra Village henceforth.