Local Food Vendors We Work With: Babycakes Gourmet

One of the ways we have recently committed to growing entrepreneurship throughout the city while fostering diversity is through our purchasing power — specifically through the money we spend on food at 1871.

As part of this initiative, we’re sitting down with local entrepreneurs we’ve worked with to find out more about their businesses and their journeys as small business owners. Check out their stories on our blog, and visit http://www.1871.com/localvendors/ to learn more about the vendors we’ve supported.

How did you get your initial concept for the business?

I was in a business class and they touched on the food truck market and for some reason the idea of pancakes on a food truck flashed into my brain – it seemed perfect because it’s utterly customizable and didn’t exist at the time.

What was your mission at the onset?

Just to create a fun, profitable and delicious side business and make money.

What’s your favorite locally owned restaurant?

El Milagro or Dunlays Logan Square

What’s one thing on your menu we have to try?

Two-Bite Chicken & Waffles

If you had once piece of advice for an entrepreneur just starting out, what would it be?

Most importantly, start with an original concept. Next, know that it’s impossible to go into business without passion for what you do. If you don’t plan to spend every ounce of energy, time and funds on your venture, don’t do it. I have seen countless small businesses start and fail because their idea wasn’t original, or they didn’t care enough to commit their entire being to the process of getting it on the ground.

Learn more at http://www.babycakestruck.com