ABOUT US
First off, we wouldn't be here without YOU! Thank you!
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Wicked Willow has been around for a whopping 6 years now! Having started out as a childhood dream of former owner CJ DeWitt, we have grown to be not only a beloved vegan restaurant where there are few far and in between, but a favorite restaurant in general to many!
The devastation that struck when word got out that we were shutting down and there were no buyers, but we were fortunate enough to step in and bring it back!
Matt and Fern are the dynamic duo have reimagined the beloved Wicked Willow to feature not only some of the past menu favorites, but also an entirely vegan coffee menu, bakery case, and selection of grab n go snacks and sandwiches! With their combined 15+ years in food service, they have tons of ideas to share and spark to put into keeping vegan and allergy friendly options accessible in the middle of the Dairy State.
A little bit about the owners, Fern had previously worked as the manager of Wicked Willow for over 5 years prior to taking over the business! While owning a restaurant was never in their life plan, they did want to go to culinary school when they attended college but took the photography path instead. You can see their photography work featured in everything Wicked Willow as they do all of the picture taking for the social media and website! Their first job was in a small popcorn shop in their hometown at the ripe age of 16 and ever since, they had grown a passion for baking and being creative with food! Having been the head cook for many years here, their cooking skills have grown and sharpened and their passion for baking has taken a back seat but now having the bakery case and grab n go, they are elated to be able to get back into baking and having fun with food more! The cafe also came together from past fantasies their mom and they had of having a deli and their self developed knowledge and love for coffee! While they have never been a trained barista, they are so excited to bring it all together into one place! Outside of cooking, Fern has a passion for being creative and hopes to one day pursue a career in tattooing! But for the time being, their attention will be focused on creating and making you delicious vegan food!