The Alexia Fall Workshop

Thursday, Oct. 23-Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025

BAKED INTO THE JOB

Workers in Skaneateles Bakery bustle through the kitchen and coffee bar as customers start to trickle in. The bakery begins work at 5 a.m. before the sun rises. Doors open at 7 a.m. Photo by Ella Chan

BAKED INTO THE JOB

By Ella Chan

Published

Established in the late 1950s, Skaneateles Bakery is a community and tourism staple that has grown under owners Katie Brennan and Chris Grilli. With a menu of made-from-scratch pastries, soups and sandwiches, the bustling kitchen is full of energy, grit and laughter.

Story Credits

Ella Chan

Ella
Chan

    Coached by

    Shweta Gulati

    Shweta
    Gulati

      Kenny Holston

      Kenny
      Holston