Hudson Falls cafe owner says road work may push her business to close

HUDSON FALLS -- The construction on Route 4 outside Phat Chicks Corner Cafe is complete, but the customers are not coming back.

Its terrible. On Mondays, we are not even making payroll, said owner Sue Duggan, who opened the restaurant in October with her friend, Delberta Howe. In fact, were going to be closed on Mondays starting next week.

Duggan said the restaurant, which serves diner-style food, may close for good at the end of the month if she cannot find some financial help.

Saturday and Sunday we do fine, but the weekday business just isnt coming, she said.

Duggan knew the state Department of Transportation was reconstructing Route 4 when she opened the restaurant, but the work in her area was done and heading north toward the village center.

It was slow through mid-November, but from December to February, it started picking up. We got to March, and we were doing really well, but then the construction started again, and it got really bad.

Duggan said one of the most important things for her is to get people in the door once.

Some people still think this place is a dump, she said, referring to early incarnations of the restaurant, which is at 25 Main St. Once they come in, they see how nice it is.

Duggan said she has spoken to village officials, including Mayor John Barton, but they have not been able to help.

The mayor has done everything he can. Hes tried to help, but there just doesnt seem to be an answer, she said.

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Hudson Falls cafe owner says road work may push her business to close