Pleasant Kafe, the quaint bi-level coffee shop and wine bar located at 1600 N. Jackson St., has closed its doors, according to an email sent to OnMilwaukee by the cafe this morning.
Pleasant Kafe, which offered coffee, pastries and tapas, along with wine and beer, opened in the former Dentice Bros. Italian Sausage shop in the summer of 2014.
The space is currently for lease. Interested parties can contact Gato City Properties at (414) 403-3855 or by email at gatocityproperties@gmail.com for additional information.
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