Sloan Lake regulars may still be mourning their favorite pastry stop, but Petunia Bakeshop is already staging a comeback. The family-run bakery that built a loyal following for flaky croissants and frequent sellouts is gearing up to reopen just over the neighborhood line in Sunnyside. Owners Diana and Manuel Guzman are moving the shop into a ground-floor retail space in the Zia Sunnyside apartment complex, though they have not announced a firm opening date.
New Sunnyside Home
A retail food license application lists Petunia at 4055 Inca St inside the Zia Sunnyside complex, according to What Now Denver. The Zia leasing site also uses 4055 Inca St as the building address and shows street-level retail at the property. What Now Denver reports the filing indicates the bakery will operate from the complex’s ground floor.
Owners and the Move
Diana and Manuel Guzman first opened Petunia at 3000 W. 23rd Ave. in 2022 after converting a former cake-supply shop into a neighborhood bakery, according to BusinessDen. The Sloan Lake storefront closed on Dec. 7, 2025 when the lease expired, and the owners told followers they hoped to relocate, per Westword. The Guzmans have said they intend to reopen nearby and keep pouring the same pastry and coffee lineup that drew crowds in the first place.
What Petunia Will Bring
Petunia is known for small-batch pastries and signature lattes, with customer favorites including butter pecan and the honey-bear latte. The license filing suggests the cafe will return with a similar menu, according to What Now Denver. The outlet also notes that the bakery has not posted an opening date and has been contacted for comment. We will update when the Guzmans confirm a timeline for their Sunnyside reopening.
