More infoA beloved café with celebrity patrons has survived ten years – despite facing battles over the past decade. But despite being a runaway success, co-owner Lucy Loran has admitted rising costs has made running the family-owned café challenging. While Gather is always bustling, another challenge faced by the café is their suburban location. Gather also enjoys rave reviews, with a 4.6 star rating out of 170 Google reviews at time of writing. But even with famous clientele and full tables, running a independent café in 2025 is no piece of cake.