The team at Fat Albert’s invites the community to share food and memories during the restaurant’s final days in business.

Fat Albert’s, a popular family-owned restaurant that has served the Greeley community since 1982, will close its doors on Aug. 31, the Fat Albert’s family announced on Facebook Monday. Chef John Albert, the son of restaurant owner Sue Albert, shared that the decision was “long overdue” as the business never fully recovered from the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The announcement said the closure – “the most responsible course of action” – will allow the Albert family to focus their energies on other opportunities. The family also urges community members to continue supporting local businesses during these difficult times.

“For 42 years, Fat Albert’s was more than just a place to eat – it was a second home, a place where friends became family and where memories were made around tables filled with love, laughter and delicious food,” said the family of Fat Albert’s. “It was our great honor to be a part of your lives, from celebrating your special moments to simply sharing a smile over a favorite dish.”

In 2022, Fat Albert’s was voted Best American Restaurant and Best Family Restaurant in Greeley by readers of the Greeley Tribune, as well as being recognized for Best Desserts.

As community members come by for the last time to enjoy award-winning sandwiches and desserts, the team at Fat Albert’s wants to celebrate all they have built over the past four decades and focus on the memories of joy and laughter.

Fat Albert’s is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 1717 23rd Ave. in Greeley.

“We hope Fat Albert’s left a lasting impression on you, as you did on us,” the family wrote on Facebook.