A longstanding food establishment in west suburban Villa Park, Strat’s Drive-Thru, will soon bid the community farewell. The drive-thru restaurant, located at 231 E. North Ave., will permanently close its doors on Sunday, according to a post on the business’ Facebook page.<\/p>\n
“Our last days will be on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this weekend,” the post read, in part. “Closed permanently after. The monumental Strat’s building will no longer be standing, it will be gone.”<\/p>\n
Strat Matsas, the restaurant’s owner, expressed his gratitude and reflection on the business’ 38-year journey in the lengthy post. “I’m grateful for the loyalty and support of our patrons and the memories that inspired us,” he said. “All I can say it was a great journey. There was lots of laughter, lots of crying, lots of sweating and some bleeding over the 38.5 years I’m going to miss this journey I had, but I know when it’s time.”<\/p>\n
Matsas explained that he was “very concerned” about his choice to shutter the restaurant when a patron, who became a very good friend, came to him. “When I confided with him about my decision, said to me ‘go enjoy and don’t worry about all who love Strat’s’ this resonated in my head,” the owner said. “Come by and enjoy with your family and friends, your last favorite meal at Strat’s!!!!”<\/p>\n
The owner is encouraging customers to come and enjoy their last favorite meal at Strat’s this weekend. “I want to thank everyone for the memories and the love they’ve shown me and my family over the years,” Matsas said. “I hope you can join us for our last weekend and make some more memories.”<\/p>\n
After 38 years of serving the community, Strat’s Drive-Thru will be closing its doors for good. The owner’s decision to close the restaurant was not taken lightly, but he is grateful for the memories and the loyalty of his customers.<\/p>\n
Q: When will Strat’s Drive-Thru be closing?
\nA: The restaurant will be closing permanently on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Q: What are the owner’s plans after the restaurant closes?
\nA: The owner has not announced any specific plans, but he is encouraging customers to come and enjoy their last favorite meal at Strat’s this weekend.<\/p>\n
Q: Will the building be demolished?
\nA: The owner has not announced any plans for the building, but it is likely that it will be demolished or repurposed in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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