A place to begin.

In the years spanning 2013 to 2019, our journeys took us around the world, where we experienced beautiful cafes in New Zealand to a roadside bakery in France. These travels were driven by Mike's music & YouTube career, a tale for another day.

Then came 2020—a year that halted global movement and brought isolation and uncertainty. Just two weeks before quarantine, we welcomed our second child, with closed borders separating us from loved ones.

A daydream emerged: to create a haven extending the warmth of our home, where every seat at our table is filled with good food and drink. Battling high-functioning anxiety daily, I found solace in our vision, believing in its power to connect and heal.

"Begin" is born from this vision: an all-day coffee shop and bakehouse, a place to dream, converse, and find connection in community. With a focus on familiarity, we aim for it to feel like a warm embrace. These walls will witness our family's next chapter and, we hope, yours too.

-Kayla