Butter Baked Goods
Vancouver, Mainland/Southwest
Butter Baked Goods
Vancouver, Mainland/Southwest
Butter Baked Goods began as a tiny bakery in Vancouver in 2007. A pink-and-pistachio slice of heaven with counters overflowing with irresistible baked goods. Enjoy custom roasted coffees and locally blended teas with a freshly baked treat, grab breakfast or delight in a relaxing lunch with a friend. Old-fashioned homestyle baking is preserved and maintained with most of the baking originating from nostalgic recipes that have stood the test of time and continue to delight those of all ages. Butter’s coveted marshmallows, s’mores and shortbread cookies are sold all over Canada, the USA, and Japan, while local customers can enjoy our delectable cakes, cupcakes, cookies and bars any day of the week. Since 2012, Butter Baked Goods has been a destination that attracts folks from all over the country and the world—nestled in a residential area between Point Grey, Kerrisdale, and Mackenzie Heights at the corner of 33rd and Mackenzie there are plenty of reasons to visit... Great tasting, homemade treats that celebrate life’s milestones such as birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, baby showers, bridal showers; or just that gloomy, rainy afternoon when you need a little pick-me up. Butter Baked Goods serves up nostalgic home baking at its best.
Butter Baked Goods has been nominated in the following categories:
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Business Impact Award
Tell Us Your Story. What motivated you to start your business? Why are you passionate about what you do?
I've always been passionate about business and baking. I started baking when I was just a young girl, helping my mom to bake her deep dish Dutch apple pies. I also started generating income for myself as a teenager in order to pay for horseback riding lessons. One of my first jobs during college was in the hospitality sector, and upon coming to Canada, I co-founded a catering business and spent many years in various roles in hospitality and food service, before becoming a business broker and helping others to buy and sell businesses. As a result of my work as a business broker, I saw a lot of successful businesses change hands and I wanted to get back into owning and managing a business of my own again. It was during the COVID-19 pandemic that I realized how much I was missing the interaction with people and said to my husband that I thought I should buy a business. We had two offers on Butter Baked Goods go sideways due to the uncertainty in the market and I said to my husband one evening, that I was not sure why, but I thought I should buy this business. I cam to an agreement with the owner and the rest is history.... I took over in June of 2021 and have been busy learning and growing the business ever since. Thanks to wonderful staff and a loyal clientele, Butter has thrived, growth and surpassed pre-pandemic revenues. My passion for this business is driven in large part by my love for baking and for seeing customers enjoy the baked goodies and the atmosphere that is present when folks gather and spend time with each other. There is always an energy and a buzz in the café when customers are chatting and music is playing while the scent of cacao comes from the kitchen as bakers produce our delicious chocolate cakes.
Describe and demonstrate, including metrics, your community support. How do you support and uplift your community, and how do they show that support in return? Minimum 25 words, maximum 2500 characters.
Butter supports many local charities, schools and community events. We are proud to have supported Canuck Place with a cookie fundraiser, Big Sisters Luminary Soiree, Canadian Veterans through the Remembrance Day Poppy fund, Crofton House Golf Tournament, Rise of the Comics, Daffodil Ball, Greater Vancouver Food Bank and hosted students from BCIT and Windermere Secondary for practicums. In order to minimize waste, we have partnered with Too Good to Go and regularly post slightly damaged or dated items on their site that would otherwise get thrown out.
Why do you deserve to win the Business Impact award?
Butter is community hub where people come on their way to work, after dropping kids off at school, see friends, have a business meeting, celebrate life's milestones or just relax over a cup of coffee. It's a cafe where everyone is welcome. The neighbourhood would not be the same without Butter!
Tell Us About Your Culture. How are you creating a sustainable and healthy workplace where everyone feels welcome? Provide examples of leadership you show in interactions with clients, vendors, contractors, staff and others.
Butter's culture is definitely one of inclusiveness, sustainability and health. First and foremost we are 100% committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of our customers by following public health guidelines. Food safety is a priority. Our staff is as culturally diverse as Canada is with staff from Korea, Brazil, Mexico, Ethiopia, China, Japan, the Philippines, and the Netherlands. We offer extended health benefits an have lunch brought in once a month in order to enjoy a meal together and build camaraderie. There's an open door policy where everyone can voice their opinion, share creative ideas, and find support. Bakery work is physical and demanding work, but having the right tools, humor and humility go a long way in creating a sustainable, healthy workplace.
People's Choice
Why do you think you should win the Premier’s People’s Choice Award?
Premiers, MLA's, mayors are people too, and regularly stop into the bakery for treats for themselves or their families. It's my hope that they love Butter as much as we do and want to see the business succeed and be around for a very long time. Your votes are the ultimate compliment!