A doted on cafe that caters to coeliac, vegan and vegetarian north siders has shut up shop.

Health Freak Cafe Joondalup has closed its doors at Lakeside Shopping Centre after almost nine years of plating up whole foods and pouring smoothies and coffees .

The owners took to the restaurant’s Facebook page to inform customers of the “unfortunate” news, citing increasing rent as the reason behind the decision to say goodbye to an era.

“After nearly nine wonderful years, we have unfortunately closed our doors at Joondalup. We are deeply grateful for all your support over the years,” the statement read.

“With increasing rents at the centre, it was no longer sustainable for us to continue trading from this location.

“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of our journe

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