‘An incredible struggle’: Beloved kitchen + bar closes in Concord after 6 years
A Concord restaurant known for its breakfast and lunch fare has officially closed.
Village Corner Comfort Kitchen & Bar shuttered over the weekend, bidding adieu to its spot at 360 Exchange St., after six years. Its last day in business was Sunday, Feb. 8.
In a farewell message shared on Instagram, owner Ryan Bybee said the eatery faced “an incredible struggle” after closing two weekends in a row, seemingly due to the treacherous winter weather.
“Unfortunately, we are not able to find a way to overcome the loss of business,” wrote Bybee, who also owns Beef & Brine steakhouse. “We’ve explored all options but have accepted reality.”
Village Corner offered all-day breakfast alongside lunch classics, from chicken Caesar wraps to smash burgers and BLTs, according to its website. Salads were also on the menu, as were plates of shrimp and grits and Cajun pasta.
Bybee invited locals to stop in for one last hurrah Sunday before Village Corner closed it doors for good.
“We have so many great memories created by so many wonderful guests,” he wrote, thanking the community for its years of support.
Local love for Village Corner
News of the restaurant’s closure prompted an outpouring of support from locals who took to social media to share their disappointment.
- “I’m so sad! We discovered VC a few months ago and it’s quickly become one of our favorites. Absolutely devastated. Will be following along and hope to follow you to your next venture!” — Kristen Griffin-Phelps, Instagram
- “I loved going on the weekends for breakfast. They always knew the order before I could mention it.” — Lavonda Douglas, Facebook
- “Absolutely heartbroken, you guys are one of our favorite day date go-tos. The staff is top notch and the food quality is unmatched. We will miss the vibes, the food and the people.” — Amy Efird, Facebook
- “Oh I am so sorry to hear this!! Your shrimp and grits were the BEST!!” — Kim Drakulich, Instagram
CharlotteFive reached out to Village Corner for more information and was awaiting a response.
Village Corner Comfort Kitchen & Bar
Location: 360 Exchange St NW STE 102, Concord, NC 28027 (permanently closed)
Cuisine: All-day breakfast, salads, wraps and more.
Instagram: @villagecornerconcord
This story was originally published February 9, 2026 at 1:50 PM.