AIBU to expect cafés to stay open after 4pm?

I think the days of afternoon teatime are long gone LLFL

I always thought it was the law that tea time was 4 pm. When I was at work, the tea trolley was wheeled past my office at 4 pm. Everyone would then meet in the Common Room for a cup of tea and a slice of cake.

When my children were young there were a few cafes near the primary school that didn’t open until 10.00. I always thought they were missing out on custom from people dropping off children who may have liked to meet friends for coffee before going home.

I don't think they are unreasonable hours for a café.

I know the one I often go to clears up by 4 and the lady that runs it doesn’t have children and most of the staff are teenagers
I guess with an hour clearing up that is a 9 to 5 day, then the pub grubs take over
They do do lovely cakes and scones but think they are bought at all times of the day

Found the same locally. I think some start cafes thinking it’s easy profitable work, but probably far from it. Not sure if many have a business brain.

Probably run by mums with school age children who need to get home

I was puzzled by this on our recent holiday. Don't people want afternoon tea anymore?

Yes, you're being very unreasonable!

If it were profitable they would stay open - they're not a social service.