Historic Rose Café to serve its final brunch on Dec. 15

Imani Toler / The Samohi

The iconic entryway to the Rose Cafe on Venice Blvd. is adorned with a mural of multicolored roses.

The beloved Rose Café on Venice Avenue is officially closing its doors after 45 years of service. The café has been a staple in the Venice and Santa Monica community since its opening in 1979. Featuring renowned chefs such as Jason Neroni and Ray Garcia, the café catered across Los Angeles and boasted an impressive array of fresh food options.

The café attributed the closure to the reduced popularity of the area and the café’s struggles with inflation. Samo student and Rose Café regular Solis Perez Armendariz (’27) shared a fond memory of the café.

“I remember when I was really young, I went there with my grandma and I never got to see her because she lives in another country,” Armendariz said. “She really liked it there, and the staff there were always so nice.” 

Rose Café has touched many, and their last day of service was on Dec. 15 for a final Sunday Brunch. The brunch commemorated their impressive run and the positive impact the café has made on the community over the years.