About

ABOUT ME

Welcome to my Happy Place! I’m Chris, the Happy baker-in-chief. The first thing you need to know is that everything here is baked fresh, from scratch, and to order. There are no mixes or shortcuts, but lots of time and fresh, quality, real ingredients going into every one of the items offered here.

I was born and raised up North (surrounded by some of the most amazing bakeries!) but, after decades in Georgia, feel I have also definitely earned my share of Southern credibility. Plus, I sometimes say “y’all” now, so there’s that. My grandmother inspired the cooking-from-scratch spark in me at an early age. I spent countless hours watching her create delicious dishes, and enjoying the benefits — birthday cakes and Christmas cookies were an especially big deal! Then I grew up, got married, moved away, and started my own family, but that “kitchen is the heart of the home” spirit has stayed with me. I love to make occasions special for my loved ones. And now I hope I can do a little bit of that for you!

ABOUT THE BAKE SHOP

Happy Place Bake Shop was born out of all that love mentioned above. It’s the “Happy Place” because that’s what my kids and I have always called it, so it had to be. Here are a couple of extra things I would like you to know:

• Happy Place Bake Shop has a competely peanut-free menu. Having a child with a life-threatening peanut allergy, we know what it means to try to navigate prepared foods. This has added even more fuel to my passion for baking from scratch. I cannot, of course, make any absolute guarantees, but do my very best to make you aware of any nut ingredients and offer alternatives. Please be sure to let me know of any food-related concerns you may have.
• Pick-up is free at select area locations, and delivery is available for a minimal fee based on distance.
• Happy Place Bake Shop is a licensed Cottage Food establishment. As such, I have completed food safety training. have had my private kitchen approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and maintain all required licensing. There is no storefront, but I am always open for questions and orders. You can find my contact information under the “Order” tab above.
• You can keep up with me on Instagram and Facebook as well! Just click the icons in the page header to visit and follow those pages. There, you will find occasional flash sales of extra items, upcoming events, get sneak peeks of new menu treats, and see the latest creations.