Comments on: Moxie Java Bistro Closing

By: CSD Mom

CSD Mom — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:23:03 +0000

So sad. Doesn’t it seem like that location has had more than its share of tragedies or failures, from the fire that drove Badda Bing to a new location to good places, like Moxie Java, not making it? Is it that the location is just too peripheral? Or the parking? I would have thought that the proximity to East Lake MARTA station and being on College Avenue would have enough traffic flow to support a good coffee place.

By: M

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:32:11 +0000

We went one time for dinner with friends and were not impressed with the food. The gelato and service, however, were great. We don’t have kids and found the atmosphere too fast-food to want to linger there.

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:25:40 +0000

I really feel for these businesses that close locally after they put their heart, soul, and sweat into it…not to mention their money. With commercial rental rates being what they are in Decatur, I would be leery to open anything…especially another coffee or food establishment..without some deep pockets and a business plan that recognizes I might lose money my first 12- 18 months. Margin in food establishments is razor thin.

And even then, I would have to question my plan if I couldn’t get a return of some sort within a year. Sorry to see them go the way of so many others in Decatur…WE HOPE YOU GUYS COME BACK STRONGER THAN EVER!

By: Brent

Brent — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:14:04 +0000

Never knew it was there and we try to support all of the Decatur spots.

By: decaturite

decaturite — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:05:00 +0000

From my end it seems like there was a ton of buzz about this place. The “opening” posting is one of the top all-time posts on the site.

And all of your responses reaffirm that. Strange that it couldn’t manage to stay open.