A beloved South Minneapolis cafe closes — "for now"

The Riverview Coffee Shop and Wine Bar in Longfellow closed its doors over the weekend.

What's happening: A letter taped to the door Sunday morning said the owners were shutting down "for now … so that we can takes some time to reassess the future" following a challenging year.

• "We love this corner and believe whatever the future holds it will be great," the letter reads.

Why it matters: The cafe, kitty-corner from The Riverview Theater, has been a staple in the South Minneapolis neighborhood for decades.

What they're saying: Regulars left messages of support in sidewalk chalk outside the red-brick building.

• "You are the reason we moved a block away!" one read. "We hope you'll be back soon."