Brighton will soon get a taste of France as a popular patisserie plans to open a new location.
MK Cannelle is set to open a retail location in a multi-unit building at 116 W. Grand River Ave. — according to owner and chef Matt Knio, who said plans involve remodeling the entire building, inside and out. (Approval for that renovation was expected to go before Brighton City Council on March 2.)
When finished, the top floor will hold an apartment and the main floor will offer space for the business. The bakery will join other retail locations in Detroit, Birmingham, Ann Arbor, Farmington, Keego Harbor, Northville and Rochester.
MK Cannelle is known for artisanal pastries and baked goods. The menu includes a variety of croissants, cakes, tarts, sandwiches, breads, coffee and more. Knio said the brand gives customers a chance to “experience being in France (while) in Michigan.”
The new location will be filled with items made at the company’s kitchen — Golden Wheat Bakehouse — in Warren.
Knio launched MK Cannelle in 2003 and has expanded exclusively in Michigan. Knio wasn’t familiar with Brighton at first, but quickly fell in love with the city and its charm.
“I just had this feeling that I wanted to be (here),” he said.
Knio hopes to open this summer. Learn more at mkcannelle.com.
— Contact reporter Makayla Coffee at mcoffee@livingstondaily.com.
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