Downtown bakery Tombo closes 7 months after opening

The bakery and cafe only started up in February, with the motto “Delicious & unpretentious food made with local ingredients,” but on Monday Sep. 9, owner Tom Moore announced on social media the Yates restaurant is shuttering. 

While it wasn’t around long, the cafe was one of the most anticipated openings this year and it became well known for its unique treats, such as its croissant cubes, the famous chocolate chunk cookie, and tasty pizzas. Moore was one of the co-founders of Crust Bakery, which continues to be a popular destination on Fort.

Moore said operating a small business downtown “has proven to be incredibly difficult, for so many reasons.” Moore told Capital Daily that those reasons include a higher minimum wage and increasing costs of food.