The Sweet Life: Servatii Comes to Mariemont

By Kim Beach

To help celebrate their 60th year in business, Servatii was excited to open a new store in the Mariemont Promenade in April 2023. They have stores in Hyde Park and Milford but knew the Mariemont area would and carmel apple crunch coffee cake. And don’t forget the pumpkin pie! be a perfect location to take advantage of the surrounding neighborhoods.

Servatii, had just opened a store in Highland Heights, Ky., and was tapped to open and manage the Mariemont area location. Mary enjoys the bakery business because the hours enable her to have a better quality of life. Although she is up early (she is at the store around 5 a.m.), her day is also done early (1:30 p.m.-ish) so that she has time to focus on other activities she enjoys. Mary is the head coach of the Little Miami High School girls’ softball team. She says they have seven seniors returning and is optimistic about their season this year.

Mary is also confident about the next year for the new Mariemont-area Servatii location. Increased awareness about the store and its offerings will help build the store’s clientele and sales. She explains, “Quality is what makes Servatii successful.” The new concept store includes traditional breakfast items, grab and go salads, deli sandwiches, dips and more. You can eat in the store’s dining area or pick something up for lunch or dinner. The store also offers free wi-fi and lots of space to work for those looking for their “third place” option.

Manager Mary is excited to get to know the residents of Mariemont as she spends more time here. Mary’s favorite spot in the Village is the Square because she enjoys all the activity there. When not working, Mary spends quality time with Dixie, her rescue dog, who is part boxer and part whippet.

When asked about a favorite saying, she borrowed one from Mr. Gottenbusch, the original owner of Servatii, who passed away in June of 2023. “Enjoy the best” was his mantra, and Mary agrees.

You can find Servatii on social media: @ServatiiPastry on X and Instagram, and Servatii on Facebook.

The store has eight employees who are always happy to help you select your treats. Monthly specials in October are fall-related items including cinnamon apple bundt cake, apple crisp donuts, cinnamon apples scones