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Breakfast Quiche.
Assorted Egg Bites.
Coconut Cake.
Dark Chocolate Cupcake.
Lemon Bar.
BRUNCH BAKERY
the-go egg bites, featuring a variety of ingredients such as bacon, pesto and tomato basil. The house Pimento Cheese
is available BLT style or as a standalone purchase. Shauna’s great grandmother was the original purveyor of this Southern staple and her secret French inspired ingredients are the perfect addition to the housemade mayo and cheddar.
One of the most popular items at Founding Fathers is the Cinnamon Roll. Extra-large rolls are loosely coiled with
the perfect balance of cinnamon and sugar and topped
with their house icing. Shauna loves adding seasonal fruits
to her cinnamon rolls, using everything from a strawberry spread to a lemon filling. The Dark Chocolate Cupcakes highlight Founding Fathers’ Bavarian cream and a delicate streusel mix. Cheese Danishes are a staple from Shauna’s grandmother, as well as the Coconut Cake featuring whipped cream, a light strawberry blend, and freshly grated coconut.
My personal favorites were the Lemon Bars and Blueberry Muffins. The Lemon Bars were the perfect balance between a crunchy, toasted bottom and a smooth, tangy lemon center. The white chocolate ganache topped everything perfectly. Still, hands down, the Blueberry Muffins were the superstars of the day, like a shining beacon calling me to Bakery Heaven. Almost cake-like, the muffins were full of freshly picked blueberries and topped with a light glaze and streusel crumble. Halfway through writing this review, I stopped and contacted the bakery to preorder a dozen. They are that good.
Founding Fathers Brunch Bakery is exactly what Gautier and the entire Gulf Coast needs. The Eltzroths work tirelessly to ensure their customers’ expectations are not only met but exceeded. They are community-driven and can often be found donating any remaining items to local food banks or shelters. Any day you go, you’ll find Shauna whipping up most of the bakery delights, Travis greeting customers and
even their young son, Christian, helps by ringing up customers every now and then. It’s definitely a
Cinnamon Roll.
family affair. Shauna explained that everyone in the world has a special gift and that
theirs is bringing these delightful treats to everyone. Founding Fathers is everything you need to start
your day and it is definitely the gift that keeps on
giving.
Cream Cheese Danish.
Blueberry
Muffin.
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