Secret Garden Bar & Cafe, the restaurant attached to the north end of Cheesman Park, closed its doors suddenly Friday.

Not only are customers being turned away from the closed doors, but the restaurant’s online presence has disappeared. Its website now redirects to a URL vendor and its social media accounts have been scrubbed from platforms.

Secret Garden opened in August 2024 at 1290 N. Williams St., inside a historic mansion at the edge of Cheesman Park. It drew rave reviews — the patio opened up to Cheesman, ensuring easy access to one of Denver’s most popular green spaces.

“I live literally right down that road, so we come here whenever we need coffee or snacks,” said a disappointed Brandon Cook.

The exact reason for Secret Garden’s closure isn’t clear. However, a petition titled “

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