P a s lat ep so e o ic r tm f a ur e c e. n h . t o oc f i ola ce t cr e s e a ou m ffle fla a vo cc r s om .P p ho a n to ied by b ul y a te n r io r
THE CHERRY ON TOP T
An inside look at the everyday challenges and routines of local Austin Bakeries! Written by Dedeepya Rudraraju
he molten chocolate scorching an eager tongue, awaiting the joy from a delicious Austin treat. This tends to be a common experience for Austin citizens due to the vast amount of dessert shops populating this growing city. As a thriving city full of sweet lovers, Austin is home to countless local bakeries with creative menus and diverse themes. The Austin dessert scene has emerged with a multitude of community
businesses, especially in the past decade. With over 1000 unique bakeries, local desserts have come to be a significant part of Austin’s appeal and culture. When asking various local bakery managers, many expressed their love for their job due to their passion for treats and the innumerable opportunities present in this growing city. “It’s just really nice to have a business where you’re doing something that is making people happy,” said
Dawn Hennessey, manager of Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop. “Every time I come in, there are different customers popping in and we get to see so many different cakes that are being made. It just doesn’t feel monotonous like other jobs do.” Managing a bakery is a dream job for countless. Alot of people believe that running a bakery simply consists of finding a location, selling some treats, and gaining immediate success. Despite the
