Harrisonburg’s bakeries add variety to common sweet treats

Fresh dripped coffee, handmade pastries and a warm setting is exactly what Chance Eversole pushed for when he decided to open a locally owned business in downtown Harrisonburg. Located in JMU’s Ice House building, Eversole opened Black Sheep Coffee four years ago. Aiming for something that he thought Harrisonburg lacked, Eversole opened the bakery and coffee shop in hopes of expanding coffee beyon...

Known as a longtime university establishment for the campus of James Madison University, the Cinnamon Bear Bakery and Deli  is a local shop owned by Jason McCready. It recently came under new management after the previous owner retired. However, the shop still offers the same atmosphere and good food that it did before. It was also a job opportunity for junior Santiago Pandolfi. Pandolfi h...

An iconic ring-shaped type of bread covered with glaze is an immediate thought after hearing the words Krispy Kreme. For generations, the popular donut store has served delicious donuts and a variety of coffees, which have all contributed to its success. Junior Tony Perez found this store to be a gleaming opportunity to begin his path towards working a job for the first time. After working at the stor...