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Allyse Yoder, who co-owns and operates three businesses with her husband Russ, says she always has something delicious to eat for her hungry customers at the Yoder Crossroads complex. Yoder puts in some long hours, but is continually satisfied that her businesses are going strong. “The businesses in our building that are owned and operated by us are Yoder Popcorn, Corn Crib Cafe and Five Lakes Coffee,” Yoder says. “I mainly manage Yoder Popcorn, but oversee the management and ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the coffee shop and restaurant.” Yoder notes that all of their businesses are places fun to work. “Yoder Popcorn was started up by my husband’s great-great-uncle Rufus Yoder back in 1936,” she says. “He is the fourth generation of the Yoder family to carry on the family business.” The Corn Crib Cafe also keeps her busy. “Our goal is to provide fresh and locally sourced ingredients for our entrees,” Yoder says. “We serve breakfast and lunch. On our Corn Crib Cafe lunch menu, we offer homemade daily specials, unique burgers, sandwiches, salads, quesadillas, grinders and pizzas. Some of my favorites, and the most popular menu items, are the Southwest Quesadilla, Southwest Chicken Salad, Chicken Club Sandwich and the Tuesday Meatloaf special.”
58 / THE LAKES / AUGUST 2021 / TownePost.com
