The popular restaurant D.C. Cobb’s has abruptly and permanently closed its Woodstock location on the Woodstock Square, which was the original location where the restaurant first began.
D.C. Cobb’s Woodstock said in a statement on social media on Sunday that it would be closing after service on Sunday, August 24.
“We’re thankful for the memories made there and for the community’s support over the years,” the business said.
The closure announcement drew hundreds of reactions from customers.
“Sad to see you close. My husband and I had our first date there, ate dinner there the night we got engaged, and then had our engagement party there. Thanks for the memories. Wishing you all the best in whatever chapter comes next,” a woman commented.
“This is the best location. Sorry to see it go!” one commenter said. “Nooo! That’s my favorite restaurant in Woodstock!” another commenter said.
The Woodstock location, located at 226 Main Street on the Woodstock Square, has been under separate ownership since 2019 and was independent of the other locations.
It was the original D.C. Cobb’s and was in the location for over 30 years, the business said.
The closure of the Woodstock location does not affect the other D.C. Cobb’s restaurants.
In 2019, the Woodstock location was purchased by Marshall and Tracie Weymouth, of McHenry.
The couple also owns other businesses, including Benedict’s La Strata in Crystal Lake, Taste of Benedicts & More in Crystal Lake, Blend Juice in Algonquin and fitness studios.
In addition to the Woodstock location, D.C. Cobb’s restaurants are in McHenry, East Dundee and Huntley.
Those are owned by Dan Hart, who also owns Whiskey Diablo in McHenry and Harts Saloon in Hebron.
Staff from the D.C. Cobb’s in Woodstock were given the opportunity to transfer to any of the other associated locations, the business said.