Metro Phoenix saw a wave of restaurant and bakery closures in November, reflecting the challenges facing local dining. Rising costs and shifting consumer habits led several longtime favorites and newer concepts to shut down. Some businesses ended decades-long runs, leaving loyal customers nostalgic for familiar flavors, while others closed after only a few years. In many cases, announcements came quietly through social media or notes on doors, catching patrons by surprise. A few closures sparked frustration when prepaid orders went unfulfilled, while others marked transitions to new ventures.

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