Popular Glasgow bakery Rude Cookies has announced the closure of its Shawlands cafe, with owners describing the decision as "heartbreaking" but necessary for the business's survival. The brand, known for its adult-themed cookie displays and X-rated bathroom, will relocate its cafe to the bakery at Morris Park, where the company began five years ago.
Owners explain the move
In a statement posted on Instagram, owners Aga Taylor and Magda Lo Bianco revealed that running two separate locations had become increasingly difficult in the current economic climate. Magda said: "After a lot of careful consideration, we've decided to move our cafe back to our bakery in Morris Park, where everything started five years ago. Shockingly, a huge number of you guys still don't know that we've been running two separate locations for the last three years."
She added: "Our bakery in Morris Park is where we are every single day, making your cakes and cookies before delivering them to our cafe in Shawlands. Bringing everything back together under one roof just makes the most sense to us as a business."
No job losses
The owners confirmed that no staff members would lose their jobs as a result of the move. The exact moving date has not yet been announced, according to reports from The National. The bakery, which sells "uncensored cookies and dreamy retro cakes," has become a local favourite for its unique offerings, including viral Dubai chocolate, crunch pots, and gooey cookies. The store is open Wednesday to Sunday and encourages visitors not to be a "prude."
The closure reflects broader challenges faced by small businesses in the UK amid rising costs and economic uncertainty. Rude Cookies' decision to consolidate operations aims to streamline costs while maintaining its distinctive brand identity.
