Colorado will lose another beloved small business due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Residents of the Mile High City have long considered the Market at Larimer Square to be a staple of the Denver scene. It’s a great place to gather and it’s full of cakes, pastries, coffees, breads, breakfast sandwiches, homemade soups, salads, and pastas.

Unfortunately, after 37 years of business, Denverites must say goodbye to spring fling cake traditions and early morning cappuccinos.

The Market announced their decision to close its door for good on Tuesday stating, “We are proud to have been a part of this community. Larimer Square will always feel like home, and we look forward to visiting our friends here when we can all come together again. In the meantime, stay safe out there. Thank you, Denver.”

Many long-time customers expressed their sadness over the closure on Facebook.

The Market opened in the heart of Larimer Square in 1978, first operating as a grocery store. Dana Crawford then sold the market in 1983 to brothers Mark and Gary Greenberg, who transformed the beloved community gathering space into a coffeehouse, bakery, and deli.

A report from the Denver Post says the COVID-19 pandemic sealed the deal to retire and close the market for co-owner Mark Greenberg.