A mom-and-pop Calgary bakery that closed over a year ago has just shared plans to re-open...except the new Bread Culture will be in Vancouver.
Korean-born couple Sunny and Thomas Park launched Bread Culture in YYC's Beltline in June 2020 and soon grew a following for their bread, croissants, and pretzels.
However, the Parks closed the Bread Culture shop in September 2022 (reviving ovens for special orders over the holidays) and fans have been missing their baked goods.
In May, the Parks revived the Bread Culture Instagram page with some big news: They are opening a new "neighbourhood bread and coffee shop."
The neighbourhood: Vancouver's Dunbar Village.
In the announcement, the Parks say that they've spent the time since the Calgary business closed to reflect on what they could improve.
'We simply love making bread and sharing it with people'
"Despite our deep love for the baking and our unwavering passion, we questioned whether we could start again," they write.
"Running a business had its challenging and exhausting moments, but it also brought us immense joy, pride, and happiness," continue the Parks.
"So despite the uncertainties, we’ve decided to reopen the bakery because we simply love making bread and sharing it with people. This time, we plan to operate wisely, learning from past mistakes and vulnerabilities."
With an apology to Calgarians, the Parks are hoping they can find the same kind of "encouragement and support" from Vancouverites.
"Vancouver is in for a treat!" shared one Instagram commenter, with many other Calgary residents tagging Vancouver friends to urge them to visit the new Bread Culture.
Bread Culture, which has found its new home in a new build at 5525 Dunbar St, is nearly ready to open.
While the Parks had hoped to be baking for customers in July, the couple announced this week Bread Culture will have a soft opening weekend soon, offering a limited menu on August 3 and 4 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
"Since it will be a soft opening, we will not be perfect and not all menus will be available. We’ll try to get used to things and continue to prepare gradually," pledged the Parks in an Instagram post.
"Come to say hello and have some croissant and bread with a cup of coffee," they added.
Follow @breadculture.ca on Instagram for updates.
This article was originally published on May 15, 2024, and has been updated.
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