A Liverpool restaurant serving what customers called the ‘best burgers ever’ is closing down.
Frost Burgers is considered by many of its fans as being one of the pioneers of vegan food on the Liverpool restaurant scene. After opening in 2018, it became popular with lovers of vegan ‘junk food’ and many have shared their sadness after the restaurant announced its closure in an Instagram post.
The owners told followers it hoped closing its Manchester venue would help secure the future of the Liverpool restaurant, but said the business was ‘beyond recovery’, citing the ‘insane rise in costs and VAT' as a factor. Sharing the news, Frost Burgers said: “We recently announced our Manchester location would be closing, after careful consideration of further revelations we’ve made the decision to close our Liverpool branch and say goodbye to Frost Burgers.
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“We initially thought that despite the insane rise in costs, VAT etc, closing Manchester would help us to keep Frost Burgers alive; but unfortunately it became apparent very quickly that wouldn’t be the case. We considered all options, and no matter how we might try change things up sadly, as a business we are beyond recovery and it would be irresponsible of us to attempt to ride it out any further.
“Frost Burgers started as a dream, and that’s just what it’s been to share our food with you all. Spreading the plant based message and showing you can still enjoy foods you know and love has always been what Frost Burgers has been about, and we’ve been blessed to have been part of the amazing Vegan community in Liverpool”.
More than 1,000 people commented on the post, with many saying they were ‘devastated’ by the decision. Xhayley_kittyx said: “I don’t believe it. I was there opening day. Absolutely love the place. Another vegan business gone, that’s the 7th vegan business in Liverpool that’s closed this year. This government has a lot to answer for.”
Saturnbaby added: “Oh my god, best burgers ever”. Bubbleline__ said: “So bloody sad. It’s heartbreaking that so many amazing small businesses are having to close. Feel for the the owners and staff”.
Zarapierce added: “Absolutely devastated.! Your going to be missed so much”. Beckyraitt said: “Gutted for you. Love your burgers!!” halalfoodbae added: “You’ve had an incredible journey. Best plant based burgers I’ve *ever* had!! Good luck with the future xxx”.
Lauren.sarah.j said: “best burger place in liverpool gone. Gutted for you guys”. Danjroe said: “Love the food here and the staff were always sound. Such a shame”.
Rippledgalaxy added: “Devastating news. After Manchester closing I was kinda expecting it but didn’t imagine the blow would actually affect me this much. I see small businesses falling apart all around me and as a small business owner this is really scary. It just shakes our reality that the UK is falling apart.”
Sleepy_mamma added: “Noooo. It’s so sad how many small businesses are closing down recently, this one hits hard. I hope one day in the future you’ll be able to make a return”.
And chinnagogue said: “gutted! used to take non vegans here all the time, it always changed their perspective on vegan food.” Frost Burgers is on Wood Street in Liverpool. It will close for good on September 11, 2022.
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