Just a little patience...yeah, yeah

Well, things are going well, but it is extra-hustle time.  We still are not giving a definitive opening date right now, but it will likely be towards the end of February!  We are so excited!  We may not be able to start off baking any of our treats, but we also may be able too.  It is a sink issue.  If we can't at first, we will still have plenty of good things to nosh on.  

I can tell you we have learned a whole lot of what goes in to making a business that serves food!  I'm really glad we are not a full-blown restaurant.  I have new respect for those businesses that I want to hurry up and open.  There are so many things to think about, do, and hoops to jump through for various people.  I know a lot of folks are excited to see us open, and are wondering what the hold-up is.  Sit back, relax, it is happening!  We appreciate your enthusiasm and patience.

Tick, tick, tick...

We are still in-the-dark about a solid opening date for now, but we are working on it!

A little bit of news... once we do open, we are happy to say that we will be serving gluten, dairy, and nut free baked goods from Olivia's Oven (see their link in our Local Items We Like column!)  We actually know quite a few people who have an intolerance to one or more of those things, and know that there are a lot of other folks who do too.  Rest assured that their items come from a dedicated kitchen, and that we will keep them separate from our other baked goods.  We will try to have at least two different treats at a time, but may have more.  They will include cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and even donut holes!  Yum!

We will also be baking most of our own treats.  Possibilities include pound cakes, cupcakes, baklava, cookies...and ???  Things like bagels and croissants we are not talented enough to make, so they will be gotten elsewhere!

Hello!  We hope that we are in our final weeks of setting everything up at the shop.   We are shoring up things on our end, and are anxiously awaiting to hear from the health department and the city.  But, we will be patient.  We want everything to be done well for you!

While we wait to open, here is some information about what we have been doing since we purchased the space.  To make everything more our own, we replaced the tile floor with cork flooring, most of the counter tops with Paperstone, and painted with Fresh Air paint.  They all have minimal or no VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and are environmentally and people friendly!  Any construction items we de-installed were donated to the Habitat ReStore.  With many of our choices we are striving to do right by the planet.  That is what we have always done in our home, so naturally it would carry over to the store.  

We have also been working at making it a family friendly place.  Outlets are covered, a changing table has been installed, we have highchairs, and even a little table for kids!  We have a child of our own, and understand the need to have space where you don't always have to be on edge to make sure they are safe.  

Just because we are family friendly does not mean we don't welcome folks without kids!  We have plenty for you too.  Games, books, magazines, and spots to curl up with your favorite beverage and a pastry.  We also have free wi-fi!

Speaking of drinks...we are putting the finishing touches on our menu, but are very pleased to announce that we will be using Shatto milk in the espresso drinks that call for it, plus will offer it straight up.  We will likely be carrying their various flavors as well.  We are also excited to be, as far as we know, one of the only local coffee shops to offer certified fairly-traded organic coffee  and espresso exclusively.  We chose The Roasterie for their outstanding selection, commitment to Kansas City, being good to the world, and most importantly the flavor!  If you have ever tasted the organic Sumatran in particular you know what I'm talking about!  Don't think that organic means higher prices either.  You will find we are quite competitive.  There are some other unusual drinks in the works, but I'll save that for some other time.

I have to run for now, but will update things again soon!

Take care.