Rogers Park institution Heartland Cafe faced the wrecking ball today. Heartland was known for its healthy menu and connection to the local community, as well as its people-watching-friendly outdoor seating.

As Block Club Chicago reports, the building and site for Heartland were sold in January for $1.3 million. Fans of the restaurant grabbed some of the rubble to keep as a souvenir, with one telling Block Club he wanted to “honor what the Heartland represented.”

An apartment project is planned for the space at Morse and Glenwood.