04/29/2026
A tale of two small business owners and bakers in Wautoma...
In case you've been living under a rock, Chelsee started Chelsee's Bakes a few years ago, started a coffee cart and truck with a permanent lot in Wautoma, and just recently, she opened up her own cafe right in downtown Wautoma.
Chelsee and I bake similar things and our products overlap. Do I buy her cookies even though I also do cookies?
Absolutely.
Does she buy my cinnamon rolls even though she does her own?
Sure does.
This isn't a competition, we are two small business owners and bakers in our little town who support one another, all knowing that there is PLENTY of business to go around. This picture is literally from about 30 minutes ago, Chelsee wanted a plain sourdough loaf to put this yummy blueberry jam on. Ask, and you shall receive!
Be kind to people in your community. Our community should be something we have pride in, not one where we try and tear each other down constantly from within.