Local Artisan Food Producers near the Tennessee Colony, Texas 75880 Area (2)

The rustic look and feel of Beckendorf Mercantile and Meat Market's interior take you back to the past. This is one of the reasons why this place is appealing because it is charming and a welcome break from doing groceries inside modern stores. It also helps that the food they sell here smells good and tastes good. The pies, the cooked meat - they blend perfectly with the smell of old wood and old cluttered items that serves as part of the aesthetic of the room.

The Cherry Laurel was established in 1990 by two best friends, Bonnie and Linda, after they transformed a dilapidated house into a restaurant that provided homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and “a casual and unique dining experience” to the citizens of Athens, Texas.  Then in 1997, a beloved local bakery owner passed the reins to Bonnie and Linda, giving rise to The Cherry Laurel Bakery, especially after they perfected their amazing Butterum cake.  Now the Cherry Laurel Bakery, Café and Catering, they serve tasty salads, soups, sandwiches, baked potatoes, wraps and sandwiches, as well as breads, cinnamon rolls, pies and other pastries. And of course, their decadent and beautifully decorated cakes that can be ordered for any and every occasion.