Say goodbye to Hong Kong Cafe, one of Madison Wisconsin's oldest Chinese restaurants

 

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Badger Herald, 2/7/2025

Shannon Hare reports:

But now, the future of the restaurant is unknown. The owners made the difficult decision to put Hong Kong Cafe up for sale, cemented by the lingering financial and operational struggles brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, including an increase in food delivery app purchases and an increase in property taxes, according to Channel 3000. The building was listed in December 2024. 

The restaurant, owned by a group of siblings, has become more than just a place to grab a meal — it has been a living archive of community memories, with framed newspaper articles and heartfelt letters from customers lining its entrance, according to Channel 3000. 

The entire property is priced at $4.8 million, including the storefront, business, inventory and the two apartments above the restaurant, according to the Wisconsin State Journal.