There’s a new café in town and it’s creating a buzz to those who have recently been there.
It’s called “Breadtime Stories Café” and is owned by a group of college friends who ventured into business.
Business Inspiration
According to one of the owners, Jerome, they opened up this café because they wanted to serve as an inspiration to those who aspire to have a business of their own. Aside from that, he and his wife “Tricia” are also new parents to a baby boy named “Theo”. Their son became their inspiration in creating a kid-inspired business hence the name “Breadtime Stories” which is taken from the words “Bedtime Stories”.
It’s like the name of their business means they’re bringing out the “kid in all of us”, since each of us are childish in our own ways. Almost everybody loves to watch Disney movies, read fairytales and some even believe in them. Same with the owners, they too love Disney, cartoon characters and books as well.
Concept and Design
Breadtime Stories Café is a coffee shop which they soon hope will be upgraded to a “book shop” where bookworms and coffee lovers can congregate. It’s like a café where guests can enjoy a nice cup of coffee while reading a good book.
The owners are inviting people to share their pre-loved books so that others can also make use of what they no longer use in their homes.
In their café, customers can read books for free and can also leave their books there thus enabling them to share what they have with others.
Signature Products
The café offers a wide range of signature products namely; Vash Winter Vanilla, Traditional Coffee, J’s Latte, Chicken Adobo and Mayo Tuna Toastwich, Chantilly Bars, Cookies and many others.
They have baristas from Jamaican who prepare the drinks for their customers.
Beauty Fantasie Boutique and Spa
Beside Breadtime Stories Café is a boutique and spa called “Beauty Fantasie”. It is named as such because according to one of the owners, Marie; “it is where one’s dreams turn to reality”.
In short, this establishment is a hub for anything that would strike one’s need or want since it offers fashion items and spa services (nail services, facial, eyelash extensions, body bleach, etc.).
The boutique is owned by Marie Jan Pacana but she co-owns the spa with Tricia Abella, Jerome Abella, Gracie Fostanes and Kristian Callo.
The Owners’ Corner
Breadtime Stories and Beauty Fantasie Boutique and Spa are owned by a group of college friends; Jerome Abella, Tricia Callo Abella, Kristian Callo, Gracie Fostanes and Marie Jan Pacana. Here’s a brief background about each of them:
JEROME ABELLA
– He took up BS Major in Electro Mechanical Management Technology (currently a panel /distillation operator in an oil and gas firm in Saudi Arabia)
TRICIA CALLO ABELLA
– She is currently a Staff Nurse at a well-known hospital in Singapore.
GRACIE FOSTANES
– She is one of their business partners who works and lives in Singapore with Tricia. In addition, she is also a good friend of Tricia.
MARIE JAN PACANA
– She is a pre-school at Xavier University and currently has two clothing shops and co-owns the spa as well.
KRISTIAN CALLO
– Operations Manager at Breadtime Stories Café and a Production Head at a big company here in Cagayan de Oro.
Grand Opening and Media Day
Last November 25, 2017, Breadtime Stories held their Grand Opening which was attended by well-known bloggers and media representatives in the city.
They had a ribbon-cutting ceremony and had a food tasting for everyone who attended. Here are some snaps from the event.
Contact Information and Operating Hours
The café is open from 8 am – 10 pm daily.
For more information about Breadtime Stories Café, you may contact them at the following details below:
Facebook: Breadtime Stories Cafe
Contact Number: 0916 147 8330
Email: [email protected]
Address: Pabayo-Hayes Street, Cagayan de Oro City
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