We’ve tried and tried to make the blackbird fly in Stanwood, but we have never achieved the volume of business necessary to support the overhead at 10007 Main Street. Your support has been fantastic since we opened April 13, 2010. From day one, we have continually been encouraged by the two most common statements from our customers – “Stanwood really needs a place like this.” and “Everything was excellent!” Perhaps it’s just the economy, but the reality is that there are simply not enough of you to sustain the blackbird BAKERY CAFÉ & BISTRO in Stanwood.
I’m very glad to have tried, and I’m very proud of the work we’ve done here. We created a beautiful place, used only the best quality and many locally sourced products - prepared and served by the most competent team of people. But most importantly, we have felt like we were a vital part of this community, so it’s very disappointing to all of us involved to see it come to an end. With every ending there is always a beginning, and we are excited to see what doors open as we walk down the path of life.
We hope you will stay in touch via our website and Facebook, as we seek a new home for some of the blackbird products & services. We are still planning to produce another Slow Roots - Food & Music Festival at the Stanwood-Camano fairgrounds on August 25 & 26, 2012. Although I may pursue some opportunities in Seattle, I plan to continue my involvement and support of the local community. I’ve met some truly wonderful people over the last two years, some of whom will be best friends forever and many of whom I am very grateful to have worked with, laughed with, and simply shared good times with at the café.
I will gladly respond to any inquiries or comments via email at ed@blackbirdbakerycafe.com, and we will keep the website and our facebook up-to-date. Thank you one and all!
We worked hard, had lots of fun, but we did not make ANY MONEY!
Hi Friends!