Beloved Leeds Sicilian street food brand announces "ciao" as it moves online
A much-loved Sicilian street food brand has announced it is saying “ciao” to Leeds and moving to online orders.
Poco Sicilian Street Food has become a firm favourite in the city.
But in a post on social media the brand has confirmed that it will be closing as a “walk-in shop for now” and move to online orders and outside catering.
The brand thanked customers for their loyal support after it first opened its branch on Kirkstall Road in December 2017.
But it teased that it’s not goodbye and they hope to have a new home soon telling customers it is only “ciao”.
A post on social media said: “From the moment we opened our first little branch on Kirkstall Road on December 30 2017, you have filled our days with warmth, smiles and unforgettable memories.
“Over the years we’ve had the joy of welcoming hundreds of thousands of you through our doors sharing countless arancini, slices of pizza, bomboloni, stories and moments that will stay with us forever.
“It is with a heavy heart, but with honesty and hope, that we announce a difficult decision: Poco will no longer operate as a walk-in shop for now.
“Instead, we will continue serving you through online orders, outside catering, custom cakes and of course, all your favourite festivals during the summer where the spirit of Poco has always shined the brightest.
“This is not goodbye, but a puse.
“We are taking this time to search for a new, more suitable home for Poco a place that truly reflects the heart and energy of what we’ve built together. And when the right space comes, we promise we will come back stronger, bigger and better than ever.
“To our loyal customers, and to every member of staff past and present who has been part of this journey: thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for seven beautiful years of love, support and community.
“Poco would have never have been Poco without you.
“We hope to welcome you again in a new Poco home very soon. Until then, this is only ‘ciao’.”