I hate to see any business close. Especially when the owners have put so much time, energy and money into trying to make the business succeed. The Mindflow owners didn't do their homework on this one. The only surprise regarding its closing is that it remained open as long as it did.

It is indeed too bad. Also worth noting is that I saw a sign by the new Ace Hardware that a new cafe is being opened at the old Lindy Gerties site and another place called Betty's Bistro is being built a few doors down from Tap House. Permits have been pulled and a lot of activity at the Roth's steakhouse address too. I hope every one of the does well!

Just another casualty of Lemont.... I would be curious as to the particulars of the closing. Was there just not enough traffic inside or was it maybe a cost of rent and operating a space.

Another one bites the dust!

Reguarding the proposed sports complex a stone's throw from here.....
We need to put this project to referendum .....period . Let the taxpayers decide if it is worth the gamble. In my opinion the attendence required to be profitable is ridiculous...and if the quota is not met , the homeowners are left holding the bag for yet another loser downtown. A petition cannot be "placed" anywhere, ie the library, post office etc. It must be manned. I am willing to keep a copy in my office for anyone who would like to sign. Call me 630-243-9693 and stop by I am located very near the high school and feel this is important enough to put myself out there.

It has been unfortunate to see another business close its doors in lemont. The concept of the cafe was different and progressive in thought. It's a shame the community did not support it.

The building is going to have 3x the number of people working out of it by closing the public part of the cafe than having it open. This is a positive situation. The footprint dedicated for food and the public did not make sense. Closing it brings more jobs into downtown Lemont than keeping it open.

Mindflow Group will still occupy the 2nd floor and continue the business services that have a strong following such as Business Insights Groups and marketing services. We will also continue to introduce businesses owners to the downtown and Lemont area. As the downtown evolves we'll always be exploring the best use of the property.

I'm happy to read the comments from John R and Keith N that the business support end of the venture is thriving and will continue! It's been a great boon to Lemont, and they really give back to the community in generous ways, like the food and clothing give away they hosted during the Christmas season.

I guess this story has a happy ending after all. The original article on the Mindflow Cafe was misleading.

Conspiracy? Hate? Anger? It's not too late to find God Hank!

Such hate, anger and distrust.

What difference does it make ? You don't trust anyone, except Janet Hughes!

Well tickle me pink Jr/Todd/Lemont Old Timer/Paul, How did all the Lemont Old Timer comments change to Paul? The Paul name leads back to a litany of comments for Pancake Café. Who owns that restaurant? Isn’t he in charge of economic development? Economic ruin would be more accurate.

Hate, anger and distrust! Do you really think there is only 1 person in the village that disagrees with you? And they have to bulk up to four or five names to say some thing? Get hold of yourself man! There really may be 5 or 6 people with another view!

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So much hate and anger! Why are you so quick to jump to conspiracy theories? Every thing is against you, every one is some kind of threat. The village is up to some thing, the patch is up to something, the bloggers are up to something....

No hate , no anger....just experience ..."Todd" are you mentally unstable? I am simply asking for the people of Lemont to be able to make a choice in how $21,000,000 is spent ....What are you scared of? If it goes to vote then the people have spoken...it's very simple.

No you are not. You are accusing everyone you run into of being up to "something", whether its the village, the elected officials, the patch and its staff, the other bloggers. Every time you run into something that doesn't match your campaign of hate and anger it's some kind of conspiracy! One can't disagree with you without being mentally unstable?

"Todd" until you disclose your real name ...you will never be taken seriously. This is the LAST response to you as you do not exist . I waant the people to have a choice on $21,000,000.....period...no conspiracy, no hate , no anger, a choice that's all. If you are someone who wants to sign the petition and cannot come to me , I will happliy arrange to meet you....again Call me 630-243-9693.

What do you call "another one bites the dust " in relation to this business story? What do you call the repeated attacks on the elected officials you have been mounting for a few years? What about referencing collusion between the village and the Patch and staff? You don't like their terms of use so you insist that your own should be followed. Do you really think village hall called the patch as you have alleged here? These are all references to the anger, hostility and conspiracy you have injected into this conversation.

Very glad to hear that the main reason for the business is still going strong.