When the time came for Seto Bakery, a Mediterranean inspired artisan bakery in Rochester, Minnesota, to move from a home kitchen to its own commercial space, its owners contacted TSP to help transform portions of an existing building into a bakery and large commercial kitchen. The 2,000-square-foot space was designed to accommodate a bakery with ample guest seating, a centrally located kitchen, and storage. The work also included updates to the front of the building to create a warm and inviting entry in addition to the design of HVAC and plumbing systems.

A Mediterranean-inspired bakery designed for production and hospitality

Key design considerations feature warm, earthy colors and Mediterranean-inspired tiles and decor. The layout emphasizes an efficient workflow, with a well-organized production line, and a front of house with easy movement between displays and checkout.

A warm and welcoming space

The name Seto translates to “grandma” in the Arabic language, and the bakery is known for its fresh baklava, pies, basbousa, cookies, and more.