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and bouncy music invite customers to “relax, spend time and escape the world.” Open twelve hours a day, the business attracts all types of people: moms treating their young kids to lunch, students picking up snacks after school, college students and small business owners. Parrish says, “There’s a customer for every hour of the day,” making “it a really gratifying business dynamic.” Bohlen says that to her it’s a “good family atmosphere, neighborly and just very welcoming,” and the workers “try and keep it bright and happy for everyone.” The Espresso Your Love tip jar is stuffed with appreciation for the decor, friendly management style and close-knit relationship with the community. Parrish says, “We really just don’t think of ourselves so much as in the bakery business, or the coffee shop business or the restaurant business,” but rather, “it’s the make-people-happy business.” Sunflour Baking Company is more than a place to eat. Woven into the tapestry of the Charlotte community, it supports local artists and farmers, donates to charity, provides a quiet haven and, yes, offers great food
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