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Bent Willow

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Here at Bent Willow we specialize in offering specialty coffee, handcrafted batches of slow fermented, wild yeast cultured breads and authentic handmade baked goods.

07/09/2025

See you Saturday!

05/28/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐌𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲.

It feels only right to begin with this incredible woman—Logan Kimsey, our executive pastry chef.

For those who don’t know her, Logan and I met over five years ago through a mutual friend one sunny afternoon. When I decided to follow my dream of opening a bakery, I asked her to come alongside me—and thank goodness she said yes. There’s no question that Bent Willow would not be what it is today without her.

She poured in countless hours—often unpaid—helping design and renovate our space. She brought her expertise, creativity, passion, and so much energy. Logan is wildly multi-talented and has generously shared her gifts in every corner of our business. She brings light to every room, makes you laugh on your darkest days, and shows up with consistency, grace, and heart.

She’s worked the longest days and the earliest mornings. She’s given me more of herself and her time...

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05/23/2025

As we enter our final 4 days of business, we’re feeling all the emotions—and more gratitude than we can put into words. You’ve been showing up in droves to stock up, show love, and say goodbye, and we’re overwhelmed in the best way.

We’re a small but mighty team doing our very best to serve each of you with the care you deserve. That said, lines may be long, wait times may be a little more than usual, and we kindly ask for your patience and understanding.

Some of your favorite items may sell out quickly—we know it can be disappointing, and we wish we could make unlimited batches of everything. Our team is working as fast and hard as possible to bake and brew as much as we can each day.

Our baristas and bakers are pouring their hearts into these last few days, and every kind word and smile makes a world of difference. Thank you for making this place so special.

With love and thanks,
The Bent Willow Team

05/23/2025

Fresh baguettes are out and if you listen closely, you’ll hear them crackling as they cool.

It’s one of those little bakery sounds that never gets old.

It’s Bread Friday—come grab a loaf (or two) while you can!

05/15/2025

Introducing our Caramel Butter Pecan Syrup — a rich blend of melted unsalted butter and pure maple syrup, gently infused with roasted, chopped pecans for a deep, nutty character. A touch of sea salt adds balance, bringing out the natural sweetness. Ideal for quiet mornings or an elevated afternoon pick-me-up!

05/08/2025

Profiteroles for Mother’s Day.
Soft choux, filled with lemon or pistachioo
Pastry cream, topped with a light glaze.

Simple, thoughtful, made with love.
For the moms who always make space for everyone else—this one’s for them.

Available this weekend in limited batches. Pre-orders are welcome.

No fuss. Just something lovely.

05/05/2025

The night before we opened our doors nearly five years ago, I sat on the front porch of our little space, heart brimming with wonder—curious about the story that was about to unfold. No amount of imagining could have captured what was to come.

What followed was beyond anything I dreamed. We’ve had the honor of serving our community, of watching friendships form over lattes, of hearing your stories, your laughter, your quiet mornings. We’ve met the most beautiful people and shared in so many meaningful moments. We have been graced by the presence of truly beautiful souls—𝘺𝘰𝘶—and it has given more purpose to our lives than I ever thought possible.

I am a firm believer that our hearts speak a language all their own, one that lives beneath the surface of words. So I’ll trust that yours hears mine when I say: it has been one of the greatest honors of my life to share this journey with you.

These words are some of the hardest I’ve ever had to write—the weight of their finality is almost too much to hold.
Our time as 𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 is coming to a close.
The reasons are many, and not all easy to explain. But above all, I’m following the quiet pull of intuition, guiding me gently toward a new path.

What I do know, deep in my bones, is this: it’s a rare and sacred thing to end something so full of love. To step away feeling grateful, honored, humbled, and deeply connected.
What a gift it is—to grieve something so beautiful.
To carry a heart brimming with memories, moments, and meaning that will never fade.

This will be our last month sharing our time and space with all of you. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭. We’re savoring every last moment—soaking in each smile, every shared glance, every chance to simply be with you.

𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴...

05/03/2025

Grateful for the purpose you all give us week after week. Baking + creating our hearts out for you!

05/02/2025

Firm believer that the simplest of things fill us most truly and satisfy us most lastingly. That food made slow with real, in season, organic ingredients are the beginnings of the healing we’re hungry for. And to come to the table with nothing but love, we receive the light that keeps us going.

05/01/2025

There are few things more powerful than something “classic.” I find myself, more and more as the days pass, almost surprised and filled with such delight by such things, as if they were rare treasures, hard to find in true form, perhaps even dying out. (Hopefully not.)

Almond Croissants // buttery and light, hand shaped croissants filled with almond frangipane and topped with sliced almonds and a dusting of powdered sugar.

04/30/2025

An ode to the past, our beloved Morning Buns are back! For this week only // croissant dough filled with cinnamon, sugar, cardamom and orange zest, rolled up and baked to crispy sugary perfection.

Want to make sure you claim the morning buns your heart desires? Place a pre-order now by clicking the link below!

www.bentwillowordering.com

04/26/2025

Is there anything more stunning than a beautifully baked croissant? We think not. Open 8-3 today, see you soon friends!

Address

473 East Palmer Street
Franklin, NC
28734

Opening Hours

Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 3pm

Telephone

+18286347699

Website

https://bentwillowbaking.com/

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