ABOUT US
Five students. One cramped kitchen. A shared delusion that we could make this work.
We didn't have investors. We had savings accounts we drained and credit cards we maxed. Aguas Kim, Ayeras Macraine, David Cara Lorin, Delfina Francine Jayde, and Espino Justin Rain—we met in PSAU, bonded over burnt brioche coding, and decided to bet on ourselves. That was years ago.
The first six months? We were open 14 hours a day, sleeping in shifts, and eating our own mistakes because we couldn't afford to waste ingredients.
OUR MISSION
To still be standing next year. To make something good enough that you come back.
To craft exceptional baked goods that honor tradition, celebrate quality, and create meaningful connections—one customer, one bite, one morning at a time.
OUR BRAND VALUES
We Show Up
Even when the dough doesn't prove, the supplier is late, and someone calls in sick. Especially then.
We Adapt
Our menu changes with what we can actually source, what actually sells, and what we can physically produce with five people and two ovens.
We Waste Nothing
Not because it's trendy, but because margins are thin and every egg counts.
MEET THE FOUNDERS
Aguas, Kim — Baker & Founder
Prepares bread, pastries, and desserts from scratch. Handles mixing, shaping, baking, and oven management. The spreadsheet queen.
Ayeras, Macraine — Pastry Chef & Founder
Specializes in cakes, tarts, and delicate pastries. Focuses on decoration and finishing work.
Delfina, Francine Jayde — Front Counter & Founder
Takes orders, handles payments, and assists customers. Bakes with intuition and muscle memory.
David, Cara Lorin — Prep Cook & Founder
Helps measure ingredients, cleans equipment, and keeps us grounded when we get too ambitious.
Espino, Justin Rein — Shop Manager & Founder
Oversees daily operations, manages inventory, and ensures we stay legal, ethical, and sane.
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