The Kerhonkson Diner parking lot is barren, its lights are off, and there isn’t a customer in sight.

A paper sign was taped to the inside of the glass front door, atop the stone steps out front.

“Thank you for your continued support,” the sign read. “We apologize for the sudden closure of the diner. We will be reopening soon.”

Facebook is abuzz with unconfirmed rumors about the reason behind the allegedly temporary closure (hinting at family-related complications), but nothing was supported with facts. Family members of those who once worked at the diner expressed their frustration over the sudden end of employment in Facebook posts as well. The owners of the diner were unable to be reached at the time of this writing.

“Everything is closing now,” said Rige, a Kerhonkson man who didn’t want to share his last name.

Standing outside of the Kerhonkson Stewart’s Shop, Rige pointed across the street at Full Moon Antique Company, which he said used to be a drug store. He pointed a thumb at Eclipse Physical Therapy and Wellness, neighboring Stewart's, and claimed it used to be a grocery store. Rige used to stop at the Kerhonkson Diner often, for eggs, sausage, and homefries as breakfast, or a plate of spaghetti for dinner.

“It surprised me,” Rige said about the closure. “I thought they were going good and then, boom,” they disappeared.

Jennifer Black has lived in a house right behind the Kerhonkson Diner for almost four years at this point. Her family would frequent the eatery at least once a week, with the chicken parmesan dish being her favorite meal. Black said she would miss the friendly cashier who was always sweet, and the overall hospitality of the staff.

“I’m disappointed because I like to have my [dining] options,” Black said. “I’ll miss the smell of bacon in the morning when I wake up.”