Lopez Bakery, a South Side institution for a half century, is closing. The Lopez family made the announcement in a Facebook post over the weekend.
“It is with great sadness, that we announce the permanent closing of Lopez Bakery. This has not been an easy decision and one we have struggled with for some time,” Jorge and Cindy Lopez, who took over the family business in 2012, wrote in the post.
The bakery at 1100 W. Historic Mitchell St. will remain open until the building is sold, they said.
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“After careful consideration of our financial situation and navigating challenging economic times, we felt this was best for not only our business but our family,” the Lopezes said.
The bakery, renowned for its Mexican cakes, cookies, breads and tamales, had operated various South Side locations. The Historic Mitchell Street spot is the lone store still in business.
The Lopez family wrote that since the COVID-19 pandemic, they have faced a series of challenges and family health issues which made it “incredibly difficult” to maintain daily operations. They noted that the business was forced to limit its services during the pandemic.
“During these challenging times, we were blessed with the support of the community to help our small business stay afloat. However, in spite of our greatest efforts, we felt this was the best decision,” they said. “The Lopez family is proud of what we have accomplished in the last 50 years. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as a minority, small business in the Hispanic community, local farmers markets and all of Southeastern Wisconsin.”
The Lopezes thanked their loyal customers and urged them to continue to support other small businesses as much as possible.
“We love you all and are eternally grateful for the 50 years!” they wrote.
