Neighborhood cafe and bakery to close after nearly 4 decades in Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO, MI — An institution in Kalamazoo’s Milwood neighborhood for 38 years, the Summer Thyme Cafe & Bakery is set to close next week.

The last day at the cafe, at 3928 Portage St., will be Friday, March 27, said Steve Markwart, who co-owns the business with partner Chris Belson.

Markwart said he didn’t want to go into reasons behind the closure, citing circumstances beyond the couple’s control…

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