BAKEHOUSE & CAFE
SHORT STREET
The Short Street Bakehouse & Cafe is the public-facing soul of the Short Street Kitchen—home to a rotating crew of trailblazing chefs, bakers, and food innovators. This space is equal parts neighborhood staple and experimental lab. We serve handcrafted breads, moody pastries, nostalgic sweets, and inventive light fare—all paired with barista-driven espresso and mocktails you'll dream about.
ShopNCFarms
Connects consumers directly with local North Carolina farmers and producers, offering fresh, locally-grown products through an easy-to-use platform. Developed during the pandemic, ShopNCFarms supports sustainable agriculture by bridging the gap between farmers and their communities, enhancing food access and supporting the local economy.
HERKitchen INITIATIVE
Designed to empower women in the food and product development industries by providing them with the tools, resources, and mentorship needed to succeed. Focused on supporting underserved female entrepreneurs,
HERKitchen offers access to production facilities, business development support, and a collaborative community to help turn innovative ideas into thriving businesses.
CROP COLLECTIVE
Empowering small farmers in the Piedmont Triad by providing essential resources like processing facilities, cold storage, and market access to help them grow and thrive. Through our aggregation services, we bring together produce from multiple small farms, enabling them to collectively meet larger market demands, access wholesale opportunities, and reduce costs.
This collaborative approach ensures that even the smallest producers can compete in larger markets while maintaining their independence.
SHORT STREET
TO SUCCESS
A comprehensive business incubator program designed to guide food entrepreneurs through every stage of growth, from concept to commercialization.
With tailored support, mentorship, and hands-on training, this program equips participants with the skills and resources needed to build successful and sustainable businesses in the food industry.
