K&W Cafeteria closes all locations

by Pat Thomas

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - All K&W Cafeteria locations, including in Virginia, have been closed.

The chain announced its closure the morning of December 1, 2025 after serving food for 88 years.

No reason has been given.

K&W Cafeteria, including one on Hershberger Rd in Roanoke, has closed

The company posted on Facebook:

It is with a heavy heart that we share this news.

After serving our communities for over 88 years, K&W Cafeterias will be closing all doors effective immediately.

K&W has always been more than a restaurant - it has been a gathering place, a home for Sunday traditions, and a warm table for millions of families across generations. We are deeply grateful for every guest who walked through our doors, shared a meal with us, and made us part of their lives.

Thank you for being part of the K&W family. Your support, your stories, and your loyalty over the decades have meant more to us than words can express. We are truly sorry to bring this chapter to an end, but profoundly thankful for the love you’ve shown us for nearly nine decades.

From our family to yours - thank you.