Bear Kitchen, Wakefield: Shock as popular fast food restaurant closes - 'We’re now closed thank you and goodbye'
A popular fast food restaurant in Wakefield has closed down more than five years since they opened.
Award-winning Bear Kitchen, known for its “fast food with attitude,” has built an army of fans thanks to its environmentally friendly and ethically sourced hand-made ‘junk food.’
From The Big Grizzly Burger to dirty fries and chicken wings, owner Ben Atkinson was a trailblazer when he first opened Bear Kitchen with his indulgent American-style grub on Westgate End.
Ben and his team even moved in together in a flat above Bear Kitchen during lockdown to continue serving customers.
At the time, Ben thanked people for their ongoing custom. He said: “Over time, support will be needed more as we see the after effects of this year.”
In his “last ever” video on social media, fighting back the tears, Ben said: “Thank you to everyone for making it such an awesome journey.
“I absolutely love you all. Thank you to Wakefield.”
For their final weekend Bear Kitchen sold a special menu called The Bear Finale until they ran out.
On hearing the news, fans were quick to share their support.
“Properly properly gutted,” one fan said. Another added: “The best thing to happen to Wakey.
“Wakefield is poorer without you guys,”
Bear Kitchen posted:
“We are now closed thank you and goodbye.”