Manna Toast Announces Closing: “we’ve chosen not to invest in scaling the business”

Manna Toast held a prominent storefront in Bedford Square and included an outdoor eating area (pictured at left). WestportLocal.com photo

Manna Toast Release:

Thank You

Manna Toast will be closing at the end of this year. To all our customers, partners, local farms and suppliers, and our myriad of supporters—thank you! Each and every one of you has been an integral part of Manna Toast. 

We started in 2020, bravely opening during the height of the pandemic, with a mission and purpose. Since then we've served almost 30,000 customers and helped inspire a cultural shift towards plant-based eating. We’ve educated many about the value of supporting local food initiatives and lowering our collective impact on the environment by composting over 15,000 pounds of food waste and consistently investing in compostable and recyclable packaging. To say we're proud of what we accomplished would be an understatement. 

In addition, we provided well-paying jobs during one of the most economically challenging times in our history and want to thank our loyal employees that have been with us since the beginning.

We also want to thank the Westport Community and the Town of Westport’s wide range of departments (health, building, P&Z, Fire, Police, Board of Selectman) who supported our new business launch and efforts to help revitalize downtown.

Initially, our operations were designed for rapid growth, with the intention of opening multiple cafes across Fairfield County, but unfortunately in the current labor market, in our segment of the restaurant industry, and due to varying priorities in our personal and business lives, we’ve chosen not to invest in scaling the business. It's our hope that others will go forward and build on the success we’ve had in serving this wonderful community. 

Please enjoy your Manna favorites over the next 3 weeks—place a takeout or delivery order, or visit us in the cafe and let us thank you in person and end the year with health and happiness. (click here to order)

Sincerely, the Manna Toast Family

Morning Weather Report

Today

A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 41. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. North wind 7 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 21. North wind around 7 mph.

Tomorrow

Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

Tomorrow Night

Clear, with a low around 21.

Slow-go on Riverside Avenue

Traffic moved along Riverside Avenue as snow began to blanket the roadways. Treated by State DoT personnel and not overly frigid, the road surfaces remained liquid for the evening hours. WestportLocal.com photo

Saugatuck Snow brings Christmas Spirit

The North Pole Express Mailbox at Saugatuck Center was stuffed with letters to Santa as snow began to fall over the Saugatuck community. The mailbox is accepting letters right up until Christmas, though any letters mailed prior to December 20 may even receive a letter back from the big man himself, according to local elves. WestportLocal.com photo