A supermarket giant has closed its 61 remaining cafes in 2025 as part of a huge shake-up. Rising prices and decreasing footfall have pushed businesses across the country into closures – impacting on town centres and out of town supermarkets alike.
Sainsbury’s made the announcement in January, with all the cafes shutting on April 11. The supermarket previously said the decision to close them was taken due to lower footfall and a “challenging cost environment”.
A spokesperson from Sainsbury’s said in April: “In January, we shared the difficult decision that our remaining Sainsbury’s cafes would be closing, and this will take place on April 11. We are sorry for any disappointment this may cause. Our stores continue to support the customers and communities they serve in a range of ways, including through fundraising, volunteering and donations to good causes. We’re exploring future opportunities for the space and will keep our colleagues and customers updated.”
Sainsbury’s chief executive, Simon Roberts, previously said the retailer was facing a “challenging cost environment”. He explained: “The decisions we are announcing today are essential to ensure we continue to drive forward our momentum. But, they have also meant some difficult choices impacting our dedicated colleagues in a number of parts of our business. We’ll be doing everything we can to support anyone impacted by today’s announcements.”
The latest cuts come after Sainsbury’s confirmed that 3,000 jobs would be axed from its headquarters earlier this year. The supermarket said the jobs were cut in a bid to streamline the business.
Sainsbury’s is also axing all remaining patisserie, bakery, rotisserie and pizza counters in its larger branches. Some items from these sections will be moved to other areas of the supermarket.
Full list of Sainsbury’s in-store cafe closures:
Fosse Park
Pontypridd
Rustington
Scarborough
Penzance
Denton
Wrexham
Longwater
Ely
Pontllanfraith
Emersons Green
Nantwich
Pinhoe Road
Pepper Hill – Northfleet
Marshall Lake
Rhyl
Lincoln
Bridgemead
Larkfield
Whitchurch Bargates
Sedlescombe Road
Barnstaple
Dewsbury
Kings Lynn Hardwick
Truro
Warren Heath
Godalming
Hereford
Chichester
Bognor Regis
Newport
Talbot Heath
Rugby
Cannock
Leek
Winterstoke Road
Hazel Grove
Morecambe
Darlington
Monks Cross
Marsh Mills
Springfield
Durham
Bamber Bridge
Weedon Road
Hempstead Valley
Hedge End
Bury St Edmunds
Thanet Westwood Cross
Stanway
Castle Point
Isle of Wight
Keighley
Swadlincote
Leicester North
Wakefield Marsh Way
Torquay
Waterlooville
Macclesfield
Harrogate
Cheadle