Bid Farewell to Legendary Cafe Edison Which Closes Today

New Yorkers tried, but, despite their efforts, Cafe Edison will close today, after the last diner leaves. Based on this tweet, it looks like a lot of saddened New Yorkers have come out to say goodbye to this legendary cafe:

...The line starts in the hotel lobby, and the Strohls will greet and seat you. #SaveCafeEdison @jeremoss @JasonHBratton

— JoseSPiano (@JoseSPiano) December 21, 2014

Here are a few more Cafe Edison memories from the Twittersphere:

I'll miss this space. I hope you'll find an equally magical one soon. Goodbye for now, Cafe Edison. #savecafeedison

— josh boerman (@joshboerman) December 21, 2014

Waiter at #CafeEdison, smiling. #UnemployedTomorrow pic.twitter.com/DW568fHGNW

— Lisa Birnbach (@LisaBirnbach) December 20, 2014

Final breakfast at my favourite home away from home for the last half of my life. Gutted. #savecafeedison #wetried — Siân Llewellyn (@sianellewellyn) December 19, 2014

The End really is here. Breakfast at the #CafeEdison. #DevelopersWinAgain

— Lisa Birnbach (@LisaBirnbach) December 20, 2014

One last bowl #CafeEdison pic.twitter.com/VBBONPcrn3

— Blake Ross (@PlaybillBlake) December 18, 2014

Now that #CafeEdison has a closing date, it's time to ask: Where is the New York City that serves the people who serve New York City?

— Stephanie D'Abruzzo (@DAbruzzoTweets) December 17, 2014

Broken-hearted but still hungry, I'm sitting down for my last meal at Cafe Edison. #savecafeedison pic.twitter.com/PUY7uF0RfX

— Rolando Pujol (@RolandoPujol) December 18, 2014

Those that are interested in learning more about the history of this iconic cafe should check out Robert Sietsema's excellent photo essay.