The Boko Bakery on Elgin Street is closing by Dec. 1 but take heart as the owners say “stay tuned” for future projects.

The business was established in 1982 and has become most famous for its whimsically-decorated cookies on themes from Pokémon to Pride Week.

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In a social media statement Monday, “Yoko and the Boko Bakery Family” explain that their lease is up Nov. 30 and the owner wants to retire to spend more time with her dad, “Boko Grandpa.”

“Our passion for baking for the Ottawa community has helped us meet a lot of wonderful people that we would of otherwise been unable to reach,” they said. “So many of you have touched our lives and we cannot thank you enough.

“We have learned so much about baking and about ourselves throughout the last 36 years of business and we thank you for allowing us the opportunity to do so.”

Bakery staff promise stay open for business for as long as possible and say they’ll announce their final day soon. In the meantime, they’re asking that fans stay in touch.

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“It has given us great pleasure to serve you and your loved ones over the years,” the business said. “Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We love you!”

The feeling is mutual.

“If I start a petition would you reconsider?!” asked one fan on Facebook.

“We will miss you so much!” added another.

“I met my best friends working at Boko in the 1980s. My kids, who are nearly grown, loved the baguette, cookies and croissant. Boko bakery has been a part of my life since I came to Ottawa over 30 years ago. Thank you!”

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