This news may leave a hole in your heart: One of Miami’s favorite spots for doughnuts is closing.
Mojo Donuts, one of South Florida’s favorite doughnut shops, announced that it is closing its three Miami-Dade locations in Kendall, Coral Gables and Westchester. The brand’s original location, opened by Shawn and Shelly Neifeld 2013 in Pembroke Pines, will remain open.
The brand announced the closings via social media, thanking customers for their passion.
“We’re beyond grateful for the love and support from each of you — you’ve made every donut, every smile, and every day at Mojo unforgettable,” the post said.
Jimmy Piedrahita, who partnered with Shawn Neifeld to bring Mojo Donuts to Miami, said the decision was difficult but that rising costs across the board made the closings after almost eight years inevitable.
“It’s heartbreaking,” he said. “The cost wasn’t sustainable. Even the price of flour doubled.”
Larger restaurants can bear the price increases in products more easily than a small business, he said.