French Roast in Greenwich Village closed this week.

This diner/bistro opened on the corner of Sixth Avenue and 11th Street in 1993 and was one of the few restaurants that was open 24-hours a day in the area. We remember eating there after marching in the Village Halloween Parade in 1994. It always attracted a mix of clientele, from neighborhood locals to celebrities and tourists. We don't know exactly why they closed but wouldn't be surprised if it had something to do with a rent increase. #storefront #disappearingfaceofnewyork #diner #bistro