Cupcakes & More

04/27/2026

To our valued customers,
Thank you for your continued support over the years. What began as Cupcakes and More grew into Catalina’s Café, and we are grateful for every visit, every purchase, and every kind word you shared with us.
After 8 wonderful years, Catalina’s Café is now closed. We truly appreciate the community that made it so special.
With heartfelt thanks,
Catalina

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To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we highlighted local community members, businesses, and events to share the many contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities.

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, YCCF is excited to spotlight our friend and local entrepreneur, Catalina Ruiz of Catalina's Cafe and
Cupcakes & More located at 46 W. Philadelphia St. in York City.

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳: My name is Catalina. l was born in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, and I’ve been living in York for 24 years. As a Mexican, I feel deeply connected to the tradition of solidarity that defines my culture. I’ve always enjoyed supporting my community because I believe that when we come together and help each other, we all grow stronger.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸? I am the owner of Cupcakes and More which I opened in 2018 and Catalina’s Cafe which opened earlier this summer.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂? The people around me - my friends and family - inspire me. I always listen to them. It’s important for me to hear others in order to improve myself or make changes.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿? I love Day of the Dead and Thanksgiving.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸? It used to be Mezzogiorno. I still enjoy Mudhook.

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸/𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲? Yes, I have a few:
El Laberinto de la Soledad
El Principito
El Murmullo de las Abejas
Un Grito Desesperado
En Agosto nos Vemos

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀? I volunteer with York County Hispanic Coalition. And when I have time, with CASA.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲?
I enjoy doing all kinds of crafts. I like sewing, making mini sculptures, and painting.

Say hello to Catalina in the comments and visit her cafe downtown to try some of her delicious menu items, especially her cupcakes!

Image courtesy of: Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch