| Updated: 10:19 p.m.
The well-known Coachmanâs Dinner & Pancake House in Salt Lake City is closing to make way for a new development.
Many patrons and passersby learned of the iconic 1960s-era dinerâs demise over the weekend from a notice posted beneath its towering State Street lamplight and sign, saying the locale would be shuttered âafter 60 successful years.â
âThank you! We were honored to serve you and be a part of many celebrations with great food and service,â the message at 1301 S. State St. declared. âWe will miss you!â
A longtime customer echoed the views of many loyal fans, lamenting the closure on Facebook and noting the restaurantâs vintage decor, less-expensive prices, large portions and specialty in cooking classic American comfort foods like pancakes and fried chicken.