DINING

Springfield's Lake Pointe Grill is closing, but restaurant's spot won't be vacant long

Natalie Morris
Correspondent

Lake Pointe Grill is calling it a wrap Saturday but don’t expect the space at 1386 Toronto Road to remain vacant long.

Lake Pointe Grill at 1386 Toronto Road on Aug. 31, 2022.

A new tenant already has committed to the space, according to Jim Fulgenzi, property manager for the strip center owned by Heartland Development Group. Fulgenzi declined to name the new business just yet, but confirmed it would be a restaurant.

The quick turnaround on the address mirrors what happened when Grateful Coffee Co. vacated the same strip mall in January.

David and Tiffany Simmons, who own the neighboring Snap Fitness, snapped up the lease for the 1370 Toronto Road space to house Shake This Eat That within a month.

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The business – which opened July 25 – makes fruit smoothies, nutritional shakes and juices on site, as well as offers healthy grab-and-go selections from Hy-Vee that include salads, grain bowls and protein bars.

“There aren’t a lot of nutritional-based options out on Toronto,” Tiffany Simmons said of the decision to open the independent business. “People are busy and they need something quick but that still makes them feel great. It’s about making things better, easier.”

Drink selections include fruit-based smoothies and vanilla- or chocolate-based protein shakes. Build from there by adding different flavor options, vitamins, nutritional supplements and even a shot of coffee. Vegan options are available.

Hours are 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. And expect Sunday hours to be added later this fall.

Phone: 217-381-8255. Advance orders can be placed via the business’s website, www.shakethiseatthat.com.

The Simmons family – which include daughter Aliyah and son Urijah – also operate Snap fitness locations in Chatham, Auburn and Sherman.

Natalie Morris can be reached at 737-7254 or by email at natalie.sjr@gmail.com.