Thumbs Up Diner in Decatur closed its doors for good Sunday, Decaturish over the weekend first reported.
Signage posted to the restaurant’s door confirms Thumbs Up Diner’s closure.
Owners for the restaurant, at 174 W Ponce de Leon Avenue, cite climbing rents as the culprit behind closing down.
“We urge everyone to use their voices to protest the rising rents in this area,” according to the signage posted to the restaurant’s front door.
“Unfortunately, it’s too late for us but you may be able to save other local businesses.”
Thumbs Up Diner has been in business for a decade in Decatur.
No word on what might open in place of the breakfast-all-day eatery.
Remaining locations are open in East Point, Douglasville, Old Fourth Ward, Roswell, and the Westside.
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In business a decade? In Decatur? Pretty sure it closed about two years ago and reopened either with new name, management, or owners.
Not really surprising considering they keep trying to New York gentrify an already gentrified area. Even 8 years ago the average rent was about 600$ less than what it is now. Hey calites and new yorkers, why would you move somewhere with its own vibe and then try to squash it for the same ole slush you left in the first place for?
Come to Tucker and open a restaurant! Lower rent and lots of hungry breakfast/brunch clients just waiting for a great breakfast place in Tucker!