Sprinkles n’ Things whips up sweet success in Omemee

When Amanda Mitchell opened her café Sprinkles n’ Things in Bethany in 2017, it started as a cake business after she had received a good number of requests for orders.

“After about a year of requests, I thought I’d better start learning. I got into offering cakes, and the business eventually turned into pretty much full-time cakes, and I still did some workshops,” she said.

“I knew I wanted to do something to offer to the public, so that’s when I transitioned the cake business into the café,” Mitchell said.

“I went with Sprinkles n’ Things because it can be forever changing as the business grows,” she said, not wanting to have a name that promises anything in particular.

Now the business has recently expanded, with a new location that recently opened in Omemee. “When we found this place, I jumped on it because I love the space.”

Since their arrival, neighbouring businesses have shown enthusiastic support by offering to display lawn signs promoting the new store. One even went the extra mile by putting up a billboard to warmly welcome them to the community. “People have been so supportive. Even the local businesses have been so encouraging and welcoming,” Mitchell said.

The café sells a variety of items from baked goods like cupcakes to sandwiches, salads, ice cream, and more. There’s something on the menu for everyone, she says. And with a new gym opening across the street, new menu items will be coming soon.

“We already have protein shakes, but we’ll also offer some pre-workout shots,” Mitchell said.

The shop also offers some classes, such as teaching kids how to decorate cupcakes. “They get six cupcakes each, and then I do a decorating lesson. And we do a little bit of food safety.”

Mitchell has hopes to expand the business even further by opening up more locations across Kawartha Lakes. “Any location we open will all have the same vibe, the same colour,” she said, referring to the teal and pink colour scheme used on the store’s signage and interior.

“We plan on doing a patio next year,” Mitchell said, hoping to make the café as welcoming as possible.