LUBBOCK, Texas — Cafe J, a longtime restaurant and bar across from Texas Tech University, closed its doors for the final time Sunday night, bringing an end to one of Lubbock’s most recognizable gathering spots.
The restaurant, located at 2605 19th Street, closed after graduation weekend. The property has been sold and will be demolished to make way for a high-density student housing development near campus.
Cafe J’s current owner, Chris Bourne, has operated the restaurant since 2020. The closure is not tied to business performance, but to redevelopment plans for the site…