WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A Wichita restaurant saw a lot of support on Friday after a controversial post on Facebook.

People flooded into Le Monde Cafe and Deli after the owner’s religion became the focus of a man’s comments.

Ghassan Hajeh is the co-owner of Le Monde, and he says he’s focusing on his customers, not on the negative Facebook posting he got earlier in the week.

“I saw the post and read it. It’s upsetting, but I don’t listen to people like that,” said Hajeh.

The post came from Bruce Gilder, a local business owner, after he had eaten at Le Monde for years. But, recently he said, “Come to find out, the restaurant is owned by a Muslim named, Muhammad, so much for ever eating there again.” Gilder went on to say, “this makes me wonder how far have the terrorists infiltrated America.”

Gilder defended his post.

“The reason for my post is the increase in Muslim terrorist activities.”

But, Hajeh says what Gilder thinks doesn’t matter.

“I really don’t pay any attention to his words. I ignore it,” Hajeh said.

Gilder, who has since made his Facebook post more private, disagrees with how he’s been criticized.

“I’m not a bigot. If you want to call me anything, a vigilant patriot,” Gilder said.

At the restaurant, though, the focus remains on the support from the community.

” I think it’s wonderful that they’re backing them and people are coming for the first time,” said one diner. “I hope they’ll continue it because it’s a wonderful place to eat.”

And the restaurant’s co-owner, Ghassan Hajeh?

” I want to thank everyone come into Le Monde and support us. I really, I love you guys. I love Wichita. I love everybody coming to see us.”

Hajeh says he expects more support in the coming days.

And as for Gilder, he says he stands by his opinion, saying people are entitled to it and can support any business they choose.