Are you a connoisseur of cheesecake delights? Then you must be familiar with Muddy Paws Cheesecake, a treasured bakery with a 30-year history in St. Louis Park, serving up over 200 delectable flavors of cheesecake. Sadly, the bakery has recently closed its doors, facing the grim possibility of permanent shutdown unless it can gather the funds to settle its debts.
Founded by Tami Cabrera in the early 1990s, Muddy Paws Cheesecake has been a beloved fixture in the local community and has gained national acclaim, crafting over 480,000 cheesecakes throughout the years. Despite its popularity and success, the bakery has been plagued by a series of setbacks, leaving it in nearly half a million dollars of debt.
In a heartfelt appeal to the public, Cabrera laid bare the bakery’s struggles, from a costly relocation after a devastating burglary to a car crashing into the new building, and the financial strains brought on by the pandemic. Additionally, Cabrera shed light on the escalating costs of ingredients and personal challenges that have compounded the bakery’s financial woes.
To add to the predicament, the bakery must raise $240,000 by a looming deadline to stave off closure. Otherwise, Muddy Paws Cheesecake may face a permanent shutdown. In a poignant video message, Cabrera stressed the bakery’s urgent need for support, underscoring years of charitable contributions to the community and now appealing for assistance in return.
The silver lining is that there is hope for Muddy Paws Cheesecake. Should the bakery conquer its financial obstacles and reopen, Cabrera has ambitious plans to rejuvenate its operations. This includes streamlining the menu to offer a rotating selection of 24 flavors, adjusting retail hours, launching an online ordering platform, and enhancing shipping and delivery services.
In a bid to rally support, Muddy Paws Cheesecake is reaching out to the community for donations. Supporters who chip in will receive recognition in the form of stickers, T-shirts, and wall displays, depending on the amount of their contribution. By uniting to aid Muddy Paws Cheesecake, loyal patrons of the bakery can play a pivotal role in safeguarding this local treasure and ensuring that it continues to delight cheesecake enthusiasts for years to come.
If you’re keen on offering your support for Muddy Paws Cheesecake, find out more about how to donate at muddypawscheesecake.com/save-muddy-paws. Your contribution, regardless of size, can make a tangible difference in the battle to rescue this beloved bakery.
Let’s band together to aid Muddy Paws Cheesecake in its resurgence and reclaim its standing as a cherished haven for delectable cheesecake creations!
