K Brew is transforming a roughly 5,000-square-foot warehouse on Broadway into a full-service bakery and walk-in market, a big next step for the local coffee chain. The North Knoxville project will ramp up production and add a new market-style space where customers can walk in for fresh goods.
The plan
According to the Knoxville News Sentinel, the Broadway warehouse will serve double duty as both a full-service bakery and a walk-in market. The space is designed to handle higher daily production of bagels, pastries and other baked goods for K Brew's cafés, while also giving customers retail access and supporting larger wholesale orders.
K Brew's growth so far
K Brew already roasts its coffee in-house and makes handmade bagels for its cafés, per K Brew's website. The company operates multiple locations around Knoxville and has been steadily building up its roasting and baking capacity in recent years.
Why it matters
The expanded production space could let K Brew take on bigger wholesale accounts and keep more fresh product flowing to its shops, potentially reshaping how and where Knoxville customers grab their bagels and pastries. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports that the owners see the site supporting both wholesale business and direct retail sales.
Where to buy
K Brew's North Broadway café is located at 1138 N Broadway, and the new bakery will land on that same corridor, putting fresh-baked goods closer to nearby customers. For store hours and the latest updates, check local business listings such as RoastersMap or K Brew's website.
