The team at the helm of a cafe in a Derbyshire town have made the “difficult decision” to close their doors later this month – and have expressed their gratitude towards those who have supported the business.

Moochers, a cafe located on Belper’s Market Place, will welcome customers for the final time at the end of September – with the team behind the business confirming their plans to close the venue.

In a post on the cafe’s Facebook page, a spokesperson said: “It is with a very heavy heart that, after much consideration, we have made the difficult decision to close Moochers on Wednesday, September 30 2026.

“As a family business, we have poured an enormous amount of energy, passion and love into creating something we truly believed Belper would embrace – a warm, welcoming place where people could enjoy delicious homemade food, meet with friends and family, and feel part of their local community. Sadly, despite our very best efforts, it has become clear to us that the level of support we need to make Moochers sustainable simply isn’t there.

placeholder image — Moochers will close later this month.

“This decision has not been an easy one. We have invested so much of ourselves into Moochers, and we are incredibly proud of what we have created. We have met some wonderful people along the way, made some lovely memories and will always be grateful to those who have supported us, visited us, recommended us and returned time and time again.

“For us, this isn’t the end of the journey — it’s simply the end of this chapter. We are a family with plenty of passion and determination left, and we will take everything we have learned and look for another community where our efforts, our food and what we are trying to create are appreciated and valued.

“Moochers may be leaving Belper, but we certainly aren’t giving up. Thank you to everyone who has supported us. We truly appreciate every single one of you. With love, the Moochers family.”