Lambertville Welcomes Its First Bake Shop In More Than A Decade

LAMBERTVILLE, NJ — Inside the city’s newest business, a mouthwatering assortment of freshly-made baked goodness fill the shelves.

There’s olive thyme sourdough, flaky chocolate and almond croissants, orange cranberry muffins, avocado toast, brioche, savory onion squares, luscious strawberry rhubarb pie and baguettes.

Looking over the selection at the brand new Lambertville Bakehouse on North Main would make anyone’s mouth water with anticipation.

“It’s always been a dream of mine to come back here and start a business just like this,” said Tiwera Burrows, owner and accomplished pastry chef. “Everyone has worked so hard to make this possible. Now we are finally here and happy to serve the community some good bread.”

Burrows actually worked in Lambertville before embarking on a career as a pastry chef. She started off at Anton’s at the Swan at the age of 21 where she helped in the kitchen. It was the owner and chef, Chris Connors, who encouraged her to follow her pastry career.

Lucky for Lambertville she fell in love with the riverfront town and chose to locate her first shop here.

Lambertville Mayor Andrew J. Nowick was among those on hand to welcome the bakery to town on June 18.

“We’re super glad to finally have you here and I know you will be a huge success. It’s a great addition to the city,” he said.

Burrows, who was raised in Pipersville, Bucks County, moved back to the area after training as a pastry chef at Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island and working for several years at fine dining and Michelin-starred restaurants in Boston and New York City.

“Ever since I started cooking professionally it’s always been my dream and goal to open my own place. At times it felt like a long uphill climb in mud, but we’re finally here,” said Burrows.

Kitchen and storefront renovations and business development took place over the last year.

“Everything took longer than expected,” said Burrows. “COVID and supply chain issues all contributed to the delay, but we are excited to be open now.”

Lambertville Bakehouse offers assorted breads, bagels, pastries, and desserts with weekly featured products.

Among the bakehouse’s specialties are its French Viennoiserie pastry, including its chocolate croissants and Viennoiserie chocolat.

“We take pride in using the finest European butter, getting fresh, local strawberries from the farmers market and using as much of the local farm fresh products as we can.

“All of our goods are baked right here on our premises,” Burrows explained. “We want to provide a welcoming location where neighbors can grab a pastry and coffee or pick up their bagels and bread for the week. Lambertville is a great community to be a part of.”

The Bakehouse is also equipped with USB ports so anyone looking to enjoy some baked goods while doing their work is welcome to take advantage of the convenience.

Local historian and realtor, Lou Toboz, who helped Burrows secure the location, said, “Lambertville hasn’t had its own bakery for over 10 years. I think Tiera’s business will be a great addition to the town.”