J's Pastry Shop
J's Pastry Shop is a bakery located in the East Hill neighborhood at 2014 North 12th Avenue.
History
J's originally opened in 1946.[date uncertain] It was purchased by David Rowland in 1990.
In 1999, Rowland was forced to close, not from a lack of business (the previous year's gross sales were $650,000[1]), but from a shortage of good employees. After failing to sell the business for an asking price of $300,000, Rowland closed the store on April 25.
In June 1999, Rowland enlisted the assistance of "business turnaround artist" Jack Moran, who orchestrated a promotional event to demonstrate the bakery's popularity: using the remaining inventory of ingredients and selling pastries to benefit FavorHouse.[2] The resulting frenzy had customers lining up around the block, and Rowland was convinced they could make another attempt at the business. They renovated the store, hired a new general manager, Gabriel Neyra, and reopened on October 14, 1999.
Hours of operation
- Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Their phone number is (850) 432-4180 or (850) 438-4609.
External links
- J's Pastry Shop Official Page - Facebook.com
- Reviews, Photos & Other Info - TripAdvisor.com
- Reviews, Blog Posts, Business Info - UrbanSpoon.com
- Reviews, Directions & Business Info - Yelp.com
- Blog Review & More Photos - FoodBaby Blog
- Opinion Article with Photos & Business Info - VisitSouth.com
