Sutherland Golden Roast relocates, plans to grow in Cherokee Mills space

ABBY ANN RAMSEY Managing Editor

The Golden Roast’s Sutherland location recently moved out of the building it occupied for the last several years. But don’t worry – its new location is just about a one-minute drive from the last one.

Relocating to a space in Cherokee Mills, on the corner of Sutherland Avenue and Concord Street, The Golden Roast officially opened its doors last Friday.

At first glance, the move might seem small. After all, they’re just a stone’s throw away from where they used to be. But while the move is small in distance, Taylor Renfro, general manager, sees it as a big step for the shop’s future.

The previous Sutherland location operated without a full kitchen. They relied on baking their food at Real Good Kitchen and then transporting it to Sutherland.

“We were like, we’ve outgrown our space, which is a wonderful thing for a business, and so it’s time to move on,” Renfro said.

Now, the shop plans to utilize the kitchen in the Cherokee Mills space to expand their menu offerings and cater to the wants and needs of the Sutherland community.

“We are just so excited to be part of the Sutherland community in what feels like growing deeper roots into this area,” Renfro said.

While they are still adjusting to the new location, Renfro said she and baristas are brainstorming ways to have something on the menu for everyone. Future project ideas include creating more vegetarian and vegan options.

Previously, The Golden Roast not only transported their own food, but also collaborated with food providers like Goldman Bagels , Yum Yum and The Lunchbox. But just because they have their own space does not mean they’re dropping those collaborations.

“The collaboration has been something that’s been out of necessity but has taught us that that’s not something we wanna lose, even when we do get into a kitchen,” Renfro said.

Collaboration lies at the heart of The Golden Roast’s mission. Not only are Renfro and employees excited for maintaining collaborations, they’re also excited to form new rela-