With the growth of our student population and the university community, Café Nostalgica has been struggling to meet demand during peak hours. Students and customers are turned away daily because the Café is full at certain times of the day. The kitchen is smaller than a Rez bedroom and is unable to keep up with the lunch hour rush.Accessibility at the Café has always been an issue. Despite the efforts to make the buildling more accessible with a ramp and an accessible washroom, problems remain. The first problem is the entrance itself: the ledge is still too high to allow easy entry into the Café. The second problem is the space to maneuver in the Café. It is too narrow and often completely blocked, which prevents students from reaching the accessible washroom. This problem has often been highlighted by students with reduced mobility that deserve to benefit from the services of the Nostalgica, like all other students and members of the university community.
603 Cumberland is an old residential home. The plumbing and electrical system ar
e not set up to sustain the demanding equipment from the bar and the kitchen. In the last year, sewage has backed up at Café Nostalgica 4 times; 2 times in the past month. Fuses are blown on a regular basis. We have lost thousands of dollars because of power outages and plumbing issues.
The half-height basement is at risk of being condemned by inspectors. This would result in a closure of the Café because it would not have any storage space, which is obviously a crucial part of the Café's operations.Café Nostalgica at risk for imminent closure. A major renovation is required to keep the Café in business.
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