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This story has been updated.

After 10 years, Cakes & Ale – a favorite of Decatur’s restaurant scene – is closing.

The company confirmed the information to Decaturish on June 7. The last day of service will be June 9.

Owner and chef Billy Allin said he wants to spend more time with his family and that he’s got plenty on his plate running his two other businesses, Proof Bakeshop and Bread & Butterfly.

“It’s time to move forward, and next stage in my life as a 46 year old man is going to be dedicated to my family,” Allin said. “Luckily I still have two other businesses. It’s taking too much of my life to keep these balls juggling. Something had to give and we gave.”

Cakes & Ale has been a destination for visitors to Decatur and has been widely praised during its time operating on the Decatur square.

Allin said a new concept plans to open in the Cakes & Ale space but he cannot discuss the details at this time.

“Hopefully it works, and we’re excited for Decatur if this particular person and idea comes to fruition,” he said. “It would be a wonderful business.

Allin said he and his wife, Kristin, are both satisfied with the time they’ve spent in Decatur.

“We’re proud of what we’ve done,” he said. “We’re extremely proud we can be part of this community.”

Here is an email the restaurant sent to its customers: