Jacques Louise Bakery, the gluten-free favorite in Overton Square, is packing up its Trimble Place shop and heading to Cooper‑Young this summer. The bakery is taking over the former Muddy’s Grind House spot on S. Cooper Street, a move that will nearly literally stretch its legs with a larger space. The Trimble Place storefront will close once the Cooper‑Young location opens, and co‑owner Savannah Kenney says a surge in demand for gluten‑free treats is driving the jump.
As first reported by the Daily Memphian, Kenney explained, “We quickly outgrew our space here at Trimble,” and the new shop at 585 S. Cooper St. is expected to open in early summer. The outlet also notes that Jacques Louise will shutter its original storefront at 2094 Trimble Place once the new bakery and coffee shop is fully up and running.
New Home at 585 S. Cooper
The address at 585 S. Cooper has seen a steady rotation of small food concepts in recent years. It previously housed Muddy’s Grind House, then Mo'Bay Beignet Co., according to the Memphis Business Journal. That track record underscores how Cooper‑Young has become a testing ground for operators looking to try out larger footprints or tweak their concepts in front of a steady neighborhood crowd.
What Jacques Louise Brings
According to the bakery's FAQ, Jacques Louise Bakery is a 100% gluten‑free operation, currently running its storefront at 2094 Trimble Place with a dedicated gluten‑free kitchen. The site also notes that founder and head baker Savannah Kenney has celiac disease, a personal detail that shapes both the bakery’s safety standards and how its menu is developed.
Where Cooper‑Young Fits
Cooper‑Young is still one of Memphis’ busiest strips for independent cafés and bars, although the lineup has been changing. Recently, Tsunami closed after 27 years, a high-profile example of the neighborhood’s shifting cast. That kind of turnover can open up prime real estate for growing spots like Jacques Louise, which is banking on both daytime and evening traffic to fill its new digs.
When to Expect It
The Daily Memphian reports that the Cooper‑Young location is slated to debut in early summer, although Jacques Louise has not shared a firm opening date or full menu just yet. The bakery plans to close the Trimble Place storefront once the Cooper‑Young shop opens. Customers are being asked to keep an eye on the bakery’s official channels for updates on the opening date and pre‑order windows. We will update when Jacques Louise confirms its launch schedule and hours.
