These two talented sisters are opening a second Batter & Mac bakery location in Bay View

The talented culinary sisters are at it again.

Brittany Wohlfeil and Kasey Gusho, owners of the popular downtown Menomonee Falls bakery Batter & Mac are set to open a second location this fall in Bay View. It will be at the former Lakeside Baker y location on Oklahoma Avenue which abruptly closed in January.

The two bakers got their start working out of their homes. Wohlfeil began baking cakes after she made her first cake for her daughter, who turned 1 in 2020. People found out how good they were and kept asking for more.

Gusho had the same talent for perfecting macarons (the "Mac" part of Batter & Mac). Those were a hit, and the community begged for more. Their business grew exponentially since the pandemic.

How much has the business grown in just four years?

For baking purposes, Wohlfeil and Gusho first rented a 300-square-foot space in downtown Menomonee Falls in 2021.

As the community requested more products, the sisters delivered.

For instance, after being a fixture in the community for 54 years, Nino's Italian Bakery & Deli closed in Menomonee Falls on Jan. 16, 2022. Batter & Mac started making hot ham rolls and other baked items to fill the void created by the closure.

They later exp a nded their business to a 2,400-square-foot building at N89 W16750 Appleton Ave. in downtown Menomonee Falls. This included baking classes, a retail space and indoor seating.

"It’s a bit overwhelming but also really exciting," Wohlfeil said of the bakery expanding. "It’s only possible because of the support of our community in Menomonee Falls and beyond."

Wohlfeil's advice? "You've got to have a good product. And then be willing to take risks."

Taking some risks is what the sisters have in mind for Bay View.

How will they take risks at the Bay View location?

Wohlfeil said she and her sister want to introduce some new Italian bakery classics. She said they do not have all the items planned, but said cannoli will be on the list.

She said they plan to do recipe testing and try tasting them first.

What product line will they bring to Bay View?

Wohlfeil said they would for sure bring the hot ham and rolls to Bay View. She said that they will also have Batter & Mac's usual staple of cakes, macarons, pastries and donuts.

In addition, they plan to bring in the full espresso bar set-up and have coffee products. She said they'll offer drip coffee, lattes and chai. Their coffee and espresso are blends from Vennture Brew Company

What is the address of Batter & Mac's Bay View location?

The address of the new Bay View location is 1100 E. Oklahoma Ave.

When is Batter & Mac expected to open in Bay View?

Wohlfeil said after all the health inspections are completed, the Bay View location can open immediately. She expects that to be sometime this fall.

How big is the Bay View location?

The new location is about 3,400 square feet. It has a larger baking capacity than the current space and a retail area up front.

Will there be baking classes at the Bay View Batter & Mac?

Wohlfeil said there will not be baking classes at the Bay View location. Batter & Mac will continue offering them at the Menomonee Falls location.

Why did they decide to open a second location in Bay View?

Wohlfeil said they settled on the Bay View location because the landlord there reached out to them. She said the location is all built for her business already, but they are just doing some cosmetic upgrades.

Is Batter & Mac hiring for the new Bay View location?

Wohlfeil said they plan to hire closer to its opening.

Where can I get more information?

For more information, visit www.batterandmac.com or www.facebook.com/battermke .

Cathy Kozlowicz can be reached at 262-361-9132 or cathy.kozlowicz@jrn.com. Follow her on X at @kozlowicz_cathy.

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