Cafe Old Vienna Forced to Close After SUV Crashes Into Building
A beloved Myrtle Beach restaurant has temporarily closed its doors after an SUV crashed into its building this week. The incident occurred on Sunday night at Cafe Old Vienna, located at 1604 N. Kings Highway.
What Happened?
According to a Facebook post from the restaurant, the driver was traveling in the wrong direction when they accidentally turned into the building. The crash caused significant damage to the kitchen area.
Key details:
- The accident occurred at 7:19 PM on Sunday.
- The kitchen suffered substantial damage.
- No injuries were reported.
Restaurant Temporarily Closed
Cafe Old Vienna announced that it will remain closed until further notice while repairs are made. The restaurant is working with insurance to assess the damage and begin rebuilding.
“We’re very grateful and blessed this incident happened on a day when the restaurant was closed, and nobody was in the building and got hurt!” the restaurant shared.
Community Support
Customers and locals have expressed their support for the restaurant on social media:
“So sorry to hear this happened! I’m glad no one was hurt. Wishing you a smooth recovery and hoping to see your restaurant back up and running soon.”
“Ohh my goodness this makes me so sad, y’all are my favorite restaurant… sending prayers for a quick rebuild soon.”
What’s Next?
The restaurant’s website states that they are working to repair the building as quickly as possible. Updates on reopening will be posted at CafeOldVienna.com.
Opinion: A Reminder of Restaurant Resilience
Accidents like this are heartbreaking for small businesses, but Cafe Old Vienna’s positive outlook is inspiring. Thankfully, no one was hurt, and the restaurant is already planning its comeback. Myrtle Beach locals know how special this place is, and I have no doubt the community will rally behind them. Here’s hoping repairs go smoothly and Cafe Old Vienna reopens stronger than ever. In the meantime, supporting local businesses—especially in tough times—makes all the difference.
