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Bay Area cafe owner shuts down business after she was mocked online

The Farmer's Wife cafe in the San Francisco Bay Area closed due to economic hardship after viral online mockery of its prices.
Menu prices included a $22 grilled cheese and a $34 steak sandwich, which sparked widespread criticism online.
Owner Kendra Kolling said the online backlash was personal and hurtful and affected customer numbers.
Kolling told SFGATE that the viral post led thousands to criticize the prices and affect viability.
The closing locations were Sebastopol at The Barlow Market and Point Reyes Station, with shutdown in September and January respectively.
Kolling plans to continue selling sandwiches at Bay Area farmers' markets despite the closures.
Reddit criticism helped spark a major decline in customer traffic and economic viability.
The Daily Mail reported the story with extensive cross-channel reference to comments and reactions.
The Daily Mail sought comment from Kolling, highlighting ongoing interest in the case.
The news story connects online discourse with real-world business impact in a high-cost market.

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