What I Wish I Knew Before Opening A Bakery Café

Running a bakery café was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life.

It also taught me lessons I wish someone had gently shared with me earlier.

What I Wish I Knew Before Opening a Bakery Café is a reflective, practical guide created from real experience, not theory. It’s designed for anyone starting or running a bakery or café who wants to build something sustainable, supportive, and aligned with their life.

Inside this guide, I share:

• The early warning signs of burnout most owners overlook

• What I would do differently if I started again

• How to simplify your offerings without limiting growth

• The importance of boundaries, systems, and sustainability

• Gentle insights to help you protect both your business and yourself

This is not a step-by-step business manual.

It’s a calm, honest companion for building a business that works for your life, not against it.

Created with care from my experience building and closing a café, and rebuilding a more intentional version of Dessert First.