A brand-new latte lounge and bake shop opens in Mount Bethel, and it’s not playing it safe with the menu. I sit down with Seana Sapunarich of Latte Lounge and Bake Shop in Apple Blossom Village to talk about what she’s building, why it’s rooted in family, and how she’s turning a simple love of baking into a local place people actually want to return to. If you’re searching for a Mount Bethel coffee shop, a neighborhood bakery, or a new spot for sweet treats and creative drinks, this conversation is packed with the kind of details you wish you knew before you walked in.

We get into what’s on the board right now: hot and iced lattes, drip coffee, fresh-squeezed lemonade, fun dirty sodas, plus muffins, donuts, cookies, cupcakes, and DOS Creamery ice cream. Shauna also shares how she thinks about custom orders and celebrations, including a big point many people miss: if you have dietary restrictions, you’re not automatically out of luck. With a little advance notice, she can make egg-free or dairy-free cakes and help customers still have the birthday cake or treat they’re craving.

You’ll also hear how she’s marketing a brand-new small business the real way: showing new drinks on Facebook and Instagram, teaming up with nearby community businesses, handing out flyers and samples, and planning a ribbon cutting with the Chamber of Commerce. What stands out most is her approach to hospitality, from bold specials like a blueberry pancake latte to the promise that if you don’t love your drink, she’ll remake it until you do, because the experience matters. Subscribe for more local business stories, share this with a friend who loves coffee and dessert, and leave a review with your favorite latte flavor idea.