“Weiss Baking Company is more than a place to buy desserts, enjoy a meal, or host an event,” insists owner Emilie Feldhues. “It’s a community hub. We believe in creating spaces where people can gather, share stories and build relationships.”
Emilie opened her scratch bakery and farm-to-table café, Weiss Baking Company, in late 2019; in November of last year, she relocated it to Goshen, adding a café and event center to its layout in the process. Since then, Weiss Baking Company has been garnering attention for its superb selection of food and drink, which stands out in no small part due to Emilie’s attention to detail.
“We make almost everything in-house from scratch,” she smiles. “We don’t use commodity products that come pre-made.” A challenge for sure. But one she willingly took on. “We wanted to make upscale farm-to-table food that not only tasted good, but was of the highest quality.”
That aesthetic applies to its facility as well. Weiss Baking Company’s spacious and accommodating dining room embraces comfortable farmhouse decor, with vaulted ceilings, subtle pendant lighting, and natural wooden tables and comfortable chairs throughout. A substantial bar lines one side of the dining room, with a complementary jam-packed pastry cooler endcap offering sweet treats for on-site indulgence or impulse to-go buys.
The café’s cozy seating includes a tufted sofa and leather easy chairs, with ornamental and decorative plants and foliage throughout. Additionally, an outdoor patio provides the perfect place to relax or enjoy dining al fresco.
But Weiss Baking Company’s real specialties? They’re abundant, including “Hangover Harry” (a house-made buttermilk biscuit with two fresh eggs, five-cheese blend, sausage gravy, topped with crumbled goetta and a side of house hot sauce); the “Warrior Burger” (their short rib brisket and tenderloin burger, smoked havarti, bourbon bacon jam, fried shallots, and garlic aioli on brioche); “Fiery Pennoni Pasta” (seared or panko-coated chicken breast, pennoni lisci pasta, house-made spicy creamy tomato truffle sauce, and pecorino); and their signature “Haus Potato Casserole” (shredded potatoes with a creamy five-cheese sauce, baked in a crispy cornflake crust). Hungry yet?
Of course, Weiss Baking Company also dispenses a delectable menu of specialty cakes and cupcakes, baklava, Danish tea cookies, and dessert bars. Premium beer, wine, inviting cocktails, and mouthwatering mocktails await patrons as well.
Family tradition is important for Emilie, who shares her name with a great-grandmother who operated her own bakery in the 1920s. So much so, in fact, that Emilie plans to carry forward much of her own family’s celebrated history into Weiss Baking Company’s present-day menu. “There’s an immense pride in knowing that every loaf of bread or pastry we bake is a continuation of my great-grandmother’s passion,” Emilie’s pride shines through. “It connects us to our roots, giving us a sense of identity and purpose.”
That tradition isn’t just about baking a cake or serving a from-scratch meal, however; it’s about preserving a piece of history, and it makes every day at the bakery a celebration of “where we come from,” she says.
Shifting operations to its current home in Goshen last year was a natural decision for Emilie, her family and staff—a blend of strategic business thinking and emotional connection, she explains. “We live in Goshen, our kids go to Goshen schools, and we love this community. The neighborhood has a rich history, much like our bakery, which felt like a natural fit. The community has been so welcoming, which was also a significant factor in our decision.”
Since opening its doors, Weiss Baking Company has enjoyed hosting and catering for Goshen Local Schools, and surrounding school districts as well. Emilie’s family is also active in the community—taking part in charity runs, the Clermont County Fair through involvement with 4-H, and supporting organizations like American Heritage Girls.
Emilie says she wants Weiss Baking Company to be seen as a cornerstone of community life with frequent popular events and functions, such as cake decorating workshops, game nights, and local live music—all intended to foster a sense of belonging. “It’s crucial that we contribute to the social fabric of our community—making Weiss Baking Company a place where memories are made.”
She envisions the space hosting even more community events in the future—happenings that appeal to everyone in the surrounding community.
“By providing a space where people feel at home, we hope to foster an environment where people can share a meal made by, served by, and in many cases grown by their neighbors,” Emilie smiles. And, while they may specialize in preparing delicious food, she adds that it’s equally important for Weiss Baking Company to be known “for the warmth, connection, and shared experiences it brings to everyone who walks through our doors.”
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“It’s about preserving a piece of history, and it makes every day a celebration of where we come from.”