The new production kitchen will give the business room to expand its offerings while continuing to make products in-house.
“We mill our own flour and try to do everything in-house as much as we possibly can,” Skiadiotis said.
He said Craft sources coffee beans, produce, and other goods from local vendors and may explore growing its own microgreens.
The larger kitchen will also allow Craft to make its own sausage for quiches and sandwiches, test new menu items, expand catering, and pursue partnerships with local restaurants. The owners said they may rent the production facility to local businesses by the hour when it is not in use.
The cafe is expected to seat approximately 50 people, with booths, a 10-person communal table, and covered outdoor seating. It will also feature a standing espresso bar.
Customers can expect the same menu offered at Craft’s existing St. Pete cafes, including The Craft sandwich, made with eggs, chicken sausage, avocado cream, and pepper jack. Ed’s Vegan Burger features a quinoa, mushroom, and black bean blend with spinach, tomato jam, and red onion.