Lim's Café was a Chinese and American restaurant located on North Market Street in Redding, California. On August 30, 2022 it was reported that the restaurant would close on September 6 after nearly 90 years in business.[1]

Restaurant information
Established1933 (1933)
ClosedSeptember 6, 2022 (2022-09-06)
Owner(s)Jeff Garret
Lon Tatom
Previous owner(s)Peter Lim (1933-1994), Jeannie Lim, Ron Lim, Bonnie Lim and Pat Lee (1994-2022)
Food typeAmerican
Chinese
Street address592 N Market St
CityRedding
CountyShasta
StateCalifornia
Postal/ZIP Code96003
CountryUnited States

History

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Lim's Café was opened for business in 1933 by Peter Lim, an immigrant from China.[2] In 1994,[3] Lim passed the restaurant down to his daughters Jeannie Lim, Bonnie Lim, Pat Lee and son Ron who eventually sold the establishment to restaurateurs Jeff Garrett and Lon Tatom who plan to open a different restaurant on the site.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Benda, david (30 August 2022). "Redding landmark Lim's Café to close after nearly 90 years". Redding.com. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  2. ^ Beauchamp, Marc. "After serving generations of North State families, future of Lim's Cafe uncertain". redding.com. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  3. ^ Chimenti, Sam. "End of an era? More like end of a century: Lim's Café set to close its doors for good". KRCRTV.com. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  4. ^ Guerrero, Susana (2 September 2022). "Northern California Chinese American restaurant Lim's Cafe to close after nearly 90 years". SFGate.com. Retrieved 25 October 2022.