The Zippy Cafe, the quaint little Parkdale cafe at 1718 Queen St. W. (just east of Roncesvalles) has closed.

It's a shame the cafe had to close, although there's no indication on the door why the place had to shut down. The store'sname and elaborately etched sign were among my favourites in the Parkdale neighbourhood, although I didn't get the chance to dine in there.

It now has a sign on the door saying "cafe furniture equipment for sale," so if that's what you need and feel charitable, you can arrange to take a piece of West Queen West away by calling 416-524-2034.

Photo by Roger Cullman.