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Spring Valley cafe closes after 2 years; plans to reopen

Core Cafe served final customers last week; location to be announced

Storefront of Core Cafe at 121 St. Paul Street in Spring Valley is photographed. Core Cafe closed its doors on January 30 2026 for the final time after opening February 21 2024.

Core Cafe closed last week after two years of operation in downtown Spring Valley.

The cafe at 121 E. St. Paul St. will reopen at a new location, according to a social media post from staff.

“In time we will awaken in a new, currently unknown location,” the post said.

Staff thanked customers for their patronage in the announcement.

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