About The Wooden Spoon
Our Story, Our Team, Our Community
Our Story
The Wooden Spoon is a family-owned breakfast and lunch café inspired by generations of home cooks. Our mission is to serve fresh, delicious food in a warm, welcoming environment. From our signature breads to our hearty breakfasts and lunches, every dish is made with love and care. We believe in supporting our local community and treating every guest like family.
A home cook for over 20 years, Tina Yake has been inspired by two generations of home cooks from her grandmother and her mother. Her family has been in the food industry since 1983 and has been very active with the family's business in the baking industry until 1999 when she started her own family. Wayne, her husband, and their children have been her biggest fans until her co-workers talked her into cooking for them on a regular basis. Since The Wooden Spoon's inception, Tina and Wayne have been catering to businesses in the area for their breakfast and lunch needs. While their specialty is American cuisine, their shop features high grade, deli meats. Taking that one step further, Wayne and Tina are determined to put a twist on family favorites such as their philly cheesesteaks, panwiches, and homemade corned beef hash.
Our Journey
The Beginning
The Wooden Spoon was founded with a simple dream: to bring homemade comfort food to our community. Starting as a small family kitchen, we began baking our signature breads and serving breakfast to friends and neighbors.
First Location Opens
We opened our first official location, bringing our family recipes to a wider audience. The community embraced us with open arms, and our breakfast and lunch menu quickly became local favorites.
Team Member Expansion
Robert joined the team as our General Manager He has been with us since 2015 and has been a great asset to the team.
Community Recognition
The Wooden Spoon received local recognition for our commitment to quality ingredients and community involvement. We began partnering with local farmers and suppliers to source the freshest ingredients.
Second Location
We opened our second location to serve more of our growing community. This expansion allowed us to reach new neighborhoods while maintaining the same family atmosphere and quality that made us successful.
Adapting to Change
During challenging times, we adapted our business model to continue serving our community safely. We introduced online ordering, delivery services, and enhanced our carryout options to meet changing needs.
Buying into the Business
During challenging times, Robert bought into the business and became a partner. He overhauled the menu and brought in new ideas to the business. Slowly incorporating new systems and processes to the business.
Catering Services Launch
We re-launched our catering services, bringing The Wooden Spoon experience to events, celebrations, and corporate functions. Our catering menu features our most popular dishes and custom options.
Today & Beyond
Today, The Wooden Spoon continues to grow while staying true to our roots. We're proud to serve our community with fresh, delicious food and look forward to many more years of bringing comfort and joy through our family recipes.
Our Team
What Our Customers Say
"The sourdough French toast is absolutely incredible! Perfect texture and flavor. The staff is so friendly and the atmosphere is cozy. This is our new weekend breakfast spot!"
2 weeks ago"Best breakfast in the area! Their homemade breads are amazing and the service is always top-notch. Love the family atmosphere and the fact that everything is made fresh daily."
1 month ago"We had our company breakfast catered by The Wooden Spoon and it was absolutely perfect! The food was delicious, the presentation was beautiful, and the service was exceptional. Highly recommend!"
3 weeks ago
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