Opening amidst the pandemic has "been a roller coaster," says owner Diane Ramirez. "I think everyone can vouch for that."

Originally set to become a private events space, the 47-year-old Castro mainstay is now shifting back into cafe mode.

"It has been like the Castro’s own version of 'Cheers,' and we loved being your bartenders," said owner Phillip Rennick.

With no federal relief funds in sight, the Castro's gay bars and restaurants are now staring down the loss of one of their biggest weekends of the year.

A brief roundup of some recent retail and restaurant changes in the Castro.

Hoodline asked three Castro business owners how they've found success in a difficult time for retail, and how they think the city can help small business.

Formerly known as Whatever Store, the comic book shop was run by Rich and Cougar Andrebou for more than a decade.

The move will be a convenient one: Sterling has been located right next door since 1997.

The restaurant quietly ended its daily food and drink service over the holidays.

It appears the Castro has yet to hit "peak fitness," as a yoga studio plans to take over the former Aardvark Books storefront on Church Street.

The closure adds to the many retail vacancies on the block. Coldwell Banker closed its real estate office just last month.

The Castro Fitness Phenomena has replaced the Castro Coffee Cluster.

Known for its charming Mission carriage house, the florist is expanding to the ground floor of a modern Market Street apartment building.