In case you missed it, the owner of Café 8 ½ in Honolulu has made news this week after posting a sign on his door.

The sign tells voters who cast their ballot for President-elect Donald Trump “to eat elsewhere.”

“If you voted for Trump you cannot eat here! No Nazis,” reads a yellow sign, as reported Tuesday.

The infamous posted at Café 8 1/2 in downtown Honolulu. Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Here’s an interview with restaurant owner Robert Warner, who says now that he will, in fact, welcome Trump supporters and plans to remove the sign:

Hawaii Cafe Still Welcomes Trump Voters

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