Roney’s has pulled the plug on its Cleves outpost, announcing Thursday that the Cooper Avenue restaurant is closed while the company shifts its focus back to its Milford location. The West Side building now sits empty, with local reporting pointing to a likely replacement by a national coffee-and-donut chain.
What Roney's said
In a social media farewell, Roney’s told customers it was “so grateful to every guest, every team member, and the City of Cleves for the warm welcome” and said it plans to concentrate on running its Milford restaurant, according to Local 12. The message thanked staff and neighbors but did not lay out a firm timeline for when the property might officially change hands. Local 12 also shared images of the Cleves dining room and exterior alongside the closure news.
Short run for the Cooper Avenue spot
The Cleves restaurant had only been open since October 2024, when it debuted in the former Roy Rogers building, according to WLWT. That opening came with a ribbon-cutting and plenty of local buzz as Roney’s tried to grow beyond its Milford base. The quick flip from grand opening to shutdown shows how fast the West Side restaurant scene can shuffle.
What may move in
A photo gallery and captions from Local 12 note that a Dunkin' is expected to take over the Cooper Avenue address, although the station did not link to any formal corporate announcement. Roney’s own social media sign-off did not spell out details on a lease or buyer. For now, the cleared-out storefront is a very visible reminder of turnover along this busy commercial stretch.
Where Roney’s goes from here
Roney’s continues to promote its Milford restaurant at 314 Chamber Drive, with menu information and hours listed on the company website. Online ordering remains available for Milford customers as the company reiterates that it will refocus on that location, per the site. Diners who relied on the Cleves stop for breakfast or dinner will have to travel a bit farther or adjust their routines while the Cooper Avenue property moves into its next chapter.
