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New employee trainee Julia Jenkins (left), realtor Craig Weston and barista Evan Uritt enjoy time
in the garden outside of the Sweet Shop.
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products, and the columns
separate the larger room
from a lounge area.
The extended side of
the building has become a
gathering place with its in-
viting sofa of warm-colored
leather and oversized coffee
table stacked with books and
games. She has added Wi-Fi,
a workspace and a big-
screen TV. Williams refers
to it as “an extension of my
home,” adding, “I want it to
be open and homey, a place
to bring the grandkids.”
Realizing Pop’s was
known for its coffee,
homemade waffl e cones and
breakfast scones, Williams
wanted to maintain that
sentiment, yet lay a foun-
dation of her own. In a few
short months, she created
a new look, new menu and
brought in new products.
She emphasizes local, organ-
ic and homemade items. She
also supports products made
by women and by people
through her advocacy work.
‘Paying it forward’
1157 N. Marion Avenue
Gearhart
503-717-8150
www.mcmenamins.com
In addition to selling cof-
fee, ice cream and scones,
her homemade soups,
tuna salad and wraps have
become word-of-mouth fa-
mous. She’s added a sizable
wine selection with wine
accessories. There’s also
growler jugs and covers;
picnic baskets; condiments,
sauces and jams; teas;
candy and baked goods.
She sells books, games and
beach toys for kids. Wil-
liams noted it’s one of the
last stops before the beach
where shoppers can buy
almost anything they need
for a beach outing.
Williams admits she is
no chef, and her homemade
soups, salads, wraps and
baked goods are as organic
as she can make them. She
changes up the recipes to
keep the offerings fresh and
trendy, simple to decadent.
Her experience comes from
cooking for a large family,
children with allergies,
and her travels where she
experienced all kinds of
foods, calling herself and
daughters “foodies.” During
those travels, she took a
baking class in France and a
cooking class in Italy.
Williams has begun to
establish herself in the com-
munity. The Sweet Shop has
become part of the Gearhart
ArtWalk, supporting local
artists. She supports local
organizations and wants to
offer employment to people
who are working on re-
building their lives. At some
point, she would also like
to work with the culinary
students at Seaside High
School, and future plans
include having a farmers
market in the garden area
west of the building. “It’s
about paying it forward,”
Williams said.
Williams would also
like to form a merchants
group for Gearhart busi-
nesses. “Seven businesses
have expressed interest
in a business round-table
along with the mayor and
a council member,” said
Williams, “there are many
possibilities to support each
business here.”
Though Williams does
not believe the Sweet
Shop is the last chapter in
her life, she does see it as
a gathering place and an
anchor to the town.
“We give free water
and our prices are really
reasonable and honest. If
people leave happy, they
come back. Besides, we
offer ice cream, wine and
coffee — there shouldn’t be
any stress,” she added with
a smile. CW