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In Avalon, a new chapter unfolds with the reopening of 27th Street Bakery after a brief winter hiatus. During that time, owners and husband-wife duo Maeve McNamara and Andrew Stanton took time to envision a brand for their business - with a focus on quality service, great ingredients, and the customer experience.
And so, on March 16, 27th Street Bakery will reopen its doors after its soft launch this past fall, with a new name, a new brand, and a re-energized focus on quality, scratch baking, and community connections.
With that, we welcome High Dune Baking Co. - a venture that is not only a business but a continuation of a family legacy.
Maeve’s connection to Avalon is not just geographical, it’s woven into her very being.
“Avalon isn’t just where I grew up; it’s part of who I am,” she says. “This bakery is my way of sharing that legacy with others.” Maeve’s approach to the newly rebranded High Dune Baking Co. is deeply influenced by her childhood upbringing and experience in the baking industry.
From an early age, Maeve was immersed in the world of baking, learning the ropes at her family’s business, Kohler’s Bakery. For 10 years, Maeve worked alongside friends and family, mastering the craft, and developing a deep-rooted passion for scratch baking, and commitment to quality ingredients.
This passion, along with the combined decades she and her husband have spent in hospitality, is what built the foundation for High Dune Baking Co.
High Dune’s offerings combine a testament to Maeve’s baking heritage and her team’s culinary innovation. From the nostalgia-infused seashore classics including sticky buns and donuts, to quiches, scones, and even fresh baked bread, each menu item gives a nod to the past while also embracing new flavors and trends.
“We’re excited to offer a blend of traditional and contemporary, and make sure there is something for everyone,” says Maeve. “We’re also focusing on freshness and local sourcing as much as possible so we can support other local, small business owners in the process.”
Building Community Through Culinary Collaboration
At the heart of High Dune Baking Co.’s mission lies a goal to create a warm, inviting atmosphere where customers are not merely visitors but valued guests encouraged to unwind and savor the moment. Maeve and Andrew envision the bakery as a space for indulgence and relaxation, where the hustle of a busy summer gives way to the comfort of savoring a freshly baked delight in good company.
Their new neighbors, Goodness Bowls, further help to enhance this vision allowing for a communal space where customers can enjoy a diverse range of treats and menu options while patronizing both businesses.
And with that old-world nostalgia comes just a little modern twist, one that will further encourage customers to relax, and enjoy their time on the corner of 27th Street and Dune Drive. A new and unique waiting system will be introduced this summer, where customers take a number, scan a QR code, and track what number is currently being serviced. This allows patrons to grab a cup of coffee, head over to Goodness Bowls, and essentially NOT stand in line on a Saturday morning.
Understanding the pulse of Avalon life, High Dune Baking Co. aims to be a year-round business for locals and visitors alike. Maeve and Andrew plan to operate on a 10-month calendar, remaining open from early spring through the end of the holiday season with a schedule that ensures that both residents and tourists can enjoy fresh, quality baked goods for the majority of the year.
“We want to be a part of your traditions, whether it’s a summer beach day or a cozy fall morning,” says Maeve. “By staying open nearly year-round, we hope to become a staple in our community’s daily life, not just a seasonal treat.”
And so we welcome back High Dune Baking Co. and look forward to its opening on St. Patrick’s Day Weekend starting at 8am - with a few Irish-specific treats and family recipes on display.
The opening of this bakery is a continuation of a story created by family, tradition, and community. Maeve and her husband, Andrew, look forward to preserving and further enriching the legacy of good, quality, scratch baking, and invite every visitor to become a part of their extended family, one delicious bite at a time.
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