MONTREAL – The Shaughnessy Village diner that’s open 24 hours a day, will soon be closed.
Moe’s, or Casse-Croute Du Coin, is an unassuming place in a basement near the old Forum, but it’s where Katelyn Thomas grew up.
She’s the daughter of the owner, a man known as Big Ed who works the counter.
The business has been in her family since 1978 and she said she can’t imagine a better childhood.
“We made a lot of good friends here,” she told Global News.
“It’s family. So I want to thank everyone for making my childhood so memorable and making my grandparents’ lives so much better than they were when they were in Greece.”
Moe’s has been up for sale for six months, but no buyers ever came forward.
Business has been on the decline since the Montreal Canadiens left the Forum in 1996 and they said it’s only gotten worse in recent years.
When Katelyn posted the news of the closure on social media Tuesday night, the response was overwhelming.
“One of the waitresses shared it on Facebook and said this is where my husband and I met and fell in love,” said Thomas.
“I didn’t realize that this is part of the fabric of their marriage.”
The restaurant is especially popular after last call.
One customer said he doesn’t know where he’s going to get his late-night fix.
“I’ll probably starve,” he said.
“I won’t be getting McDonald’s in the wee hours of the morning when I’m craving Moe’s.”
It’s not just Montrealers who have been to the diner – actor Bill Murray and NBA star Kobe Bryant have both signed the guestbook.
In two weeks, the business will finish it’s 37-year run, and Big Ed will get his first weekend off in three decades.
If you’re in the need for one last grand slam, Moe’s will be open until 6 a.m. on Dec. 7.
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