Baker’s Bouquet is a one-stop shop for baked goods, floral arrangements, gifts, and unique items. Located at 806 North Loop 336 West in Conroe (“sandwiched” between fast-food giants Sonic and Burger King), Baker’s Bouquet offers a coffee-shop atmosphere where people can relax, visit with one another, and enjoy coffee and pastries.
The shop’s furnishings run the gamut, from two oversized easy chairs to original chemistry lab tables from Texas A&M College; as well as Fiesta dishware to a pie safe from the 1800s. Everything is for sale, including the small table made from the base of a treadle sewing machine. Customers like the unique mix of furnishings, potted plants, and desserts, with floral arrangements interspersed among them. Customer Bobbi Wingard said, “The sugar cookies are amazing, and I love the eclectic welcoming atmosphere.”
Baker’s Bouquet is the dream of mother/daughter duo Leslie and Sarah Moore. They bought the business two years ago. “Sarah and I always baked together when she was growing up,” Leslie said. “We often talked about opening our own bakery.”
Leslie earned degrees in interior design, art, and English. She retired after teaching school for twenty-five years. The shop’s décor and furnishings reflect her flair for interior design. Her daughter, Sarah Moore, graduated from Texas A&M in 2020 with a degree in psychology. Sarah was teaching eighth-grade U.S. History in Florida when Leslie brought up the idea of buying the business and operating it together. “I had to lure her home somehow,” Leslie jokes. Running this business is a dream come true.”
Leslie and Sarah credit the staff as the reason for their success. “The staff is like a family. God placed every one of them here. They care about the customers and want to please them. They are special people with unique talents. The business runs because of them, not me,” Leslie stressed.
“The staff is comprised of a wide variety of amazing individuals. Laura Gray is our overall manager. Laura is the person everyone can go to for advice, help, and true friendship,” Leslie says. “She keeps us together.”
The floral side has Molena Dowell and Devyn Falkenbury. Molena is a floral designer with over twenty years of experience. She is a master at creating beautiful arrangements for every occasion–from weddings, birthdays, events, to funerals and “just because.” Devyn is newer to the floral business, but has so much talent, her arrangements look like she’s been designing for years.
The bakery side has Kendall Dodd and Olivia Walton. Kendall manages the bakery and is incredibly talented at anything and everything involved in the bakery business. Her cake designs are really beautiful. She is also a student at Sam Houston University, majoring in plant and soil science. Olivia bakes, creates, takes orders, and helps in all aspects of the bakery. Olivia is also the “go-to-girl” for anything computer-related. She, too, attends Sam Houston State University, majoring in engineering design technology.
George Grady, Kendall’s husband, is the overall handy man. “He can do a little bit of everything, from creating fruit bouquets to making minor repairs. He also makes sure the “happiness meter” at the shop is always turned to full blast. The staff is rounded out with Bonny Townsend. “She is such a great addition to the staff. Bonny helps on every front. She bakes, cleans, sweeps, does floral designs–anything that is asked of her, and she always has a smile on her face,” Leslie said.
Customers like Myssi Rogers appreciate the staff, too. “The reason I will always stop and shop with Baker’s Bouquet is because, first and foremost, the staff is absolutely wonderful. They are always cheerful and very helpful. They have some of the most delicious bakery items. They have a large variety of baked goods, and the taste…well, all I can say is YUM! You just have to try them yourself.”
Baker’s Bouquet offers a wide range of flowers, roses, plants, dish gardens, gourmet/fruit gift baskets, and exotics. They can create all the floral needs for any event you can imagine. And, since they are a full bakery, they can do all the desserts for the event as well. “We have an upcoming order for 50 dozen mini cupcakes, 54 dozen cake balls, 30 dozen cake cookies, and 10 dozen dipped pretzels,” Sarah said.
When Donald Trump came to town, Baker’s Bouquet was the florist and baker for the event. They also especially like helping brides make their wedding special. “If a bride knows the colors she wants to use and has a photo or magazine page showing the style she wants to use, we can start from there and help her achieve her vision for her wedding,” states Leslie. They had three large weddings in April to provide food and flowers for.
While cake balls are the biggest seller, other customer favorites are the peanut butter cookies and sugar cookies. “They have the best peanut butter cookies anywhere. And they make them fresh out of the oven for us,” said Brian Beamon.
The bakery delights in specialty orders, like the armadillo groom’s cake seen in STEEL MAGNOLIAS. They have produced several of them. The next challenge will be a boxing gloves cake.
“I absolutely love ordering from Baker’s Bouquet, and Leslie’s cakes are so delicious. My favorite is that you can go in with any ‘out-of-the-box’ idea, and she will always deliver. I have requested things from a quilter sewing motifs cake; to special Easter cupcakes; to my most recent, a specialized princess personal cake with a fondant tiara, wand, and flower petals all wrapped with a bow. I love this bakery, and I think it’s one of the best in town! I am one loyal customer,” said Cora Johnson.
Customers often become friends…who occasionally share the ups and downs of their lives.
“When visiting Baker’s Bouquet, the desserts and baked goods speak to my soul. Regardless of what goes on in my life, there is always a treat that says, ‘this will hit the spot.’ Whether it’s their lemon cookies or their cupcakes, I have a treat that makes me smile,” stated Cherie Busch.
Baker’s Bouquet also supports local artists by offering their products for sale. For example, Willis High School student Zoe Rogers makes car fresheners to make money for her college fund. Lisa Harrington makes handmade greeting cards, and Krystal Edmonds makes candles that look like a slice of cherry pie.
Baker’s Bouquet is a convenient and hospitable place for groups to meet. The shop hosts wedding showers, birthday parties, baby showers, graduation parties, along with Bible study groups. Once a month, they host a presentation on essential oils and invite everyone to come learn about natural and healthy ways to live.
They are open Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. They are closed on Sunday.
They offer same-day delivery for orders placed before 1:00 PM and free delivery Tuesday – Friday within one mile of the shop (minimum order for delivery is $50).
Stop by during the week to visit with the staff at Baker’s Bouquet. and allow them the opportunity to take care of all your needs. They’ll offer you a cup of coffee and may just become your favorite go-to shop for all your floral and bakery needs.
806 North Loop 336 W
Conroe, TX 77301
936-756-5000
bakersbouquet.com
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