Bel Gatto

Is Bel Gatto still open?

No — Bel Gatto in Fauntleroy, Seattle closed January 1, 2025, according to local press coverage.

Closure Details

Closure date

January 1, 2025

Reason

Minimum wage and payroll tax costs

Sources

3

Evidence Trail

1. ¹News ReportJan 1, 2025

   Reported closed

   “Minimum wage and payroll tax costs”

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2. ²News ReportJul 9, 2026

   Reported closed

   “10 months after it opened, Fauntleroy bakery-café Bel Gatto has closed, blaming new city wage/tax rules.”

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3. ³News ReportJul 9, 2026

   Reported closed

   “#2 – BEL GATTO CLOSES AFTER LESS THAN A YEAR January 6, 2025 – 180 comments”

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