Our Makers

Discover the innovative food businesses launching and growing at The Flavor Lab. Each maker brings unique flavors and expertise to Rochester's vibrant culinary scene.

Meet Our Makers

  • The Brownie Gourmet

    PASTRY CHEF

    At The Brownie Gourmet, we create flavor-forward brownies using scratch-made craftsmanship and quality ingredients. We avoid preservatives, stabilizers, and artificial additives. Our commitment to transparency means we use fair trade cocoa and fresh local dairy. Perfected at The Flavor Lab, ensuring you can feel good about every bite.

  • Cheesecake Joy

    PASTRY CHEF

    Our gourmet cheesecakes, available in a variety of flavors and sizes, are perfect for any occasion. From classic New York-style to unique creations like Chocolate Covered Strawberry and Caramel Turtle, each bite is heavenly. As a black and woman-owned company, we craft each cheesecake with care and passion, using only the finest ingredients.

  • C'est Bon Bakery & Patisserie

    BAKER

    C'est Bon Bakery & Patisserie specializes in exquisite Japanese pastries and Shokupan (Japanese-style bagels). Our handcrafted bagels incorporate traditional Japanese techniques and flavors, offering a unique and delicious experience. Discover the perfect blend of chewy texture and rich taste in every bite.

  • Cotton Land

    CANDY CRAFTER

    Cotton Land brings a unique and magical experience with interactive cotton candy vending machines. Offering six delightful flavors, Cotton Land allows kids to create their own cotton candy designs, from hearts to flowers, and watch as their sweet treats are made right before their eyes. Discover the joy of Cotton Land today!

  • Dall'a

    HERITAGE CHEF

    Experience authentic Iraqi domo crafted with traditional family recipes and time-honored techniques. Using carefully sourced spices, each batch delivers the rich, hearty flavors of this beloved Iraqi comfort food. Handmade in Rochester, MI, bringing authentic Middle Eastern cuisine to the local community.

  • Digital Eats, Inc

    CULINARY INNOVATOR

    We provide carefully selected restaurants with expertly crafted recipes their in-house teams prepare for delivery.

  • The Garlic Man

    GARLICTICIAN

    The Garlic Man crafts delicious hummus, toum, and other garlic-centric foods. Bringing bold flavors to the Metro Detroit area. Enjoy the taste of garlic perfection!

  • Glitter Pop Creations

    CANDY CRAFTER

    Embark on a sweet journey with us as we elevate hard candy and lollipops to new heights. Our secret? The finest all-natural vegan sugar, vegan corn syrup, and FDA-approved edible glitter. Plus, our custom image and graphic printing add a unique touch to every treat. Get ready for some custom sweetness!

  • Good Inergy

    WELLNESS ALCHEMIST

    Good Inergy Bars creates mind and wellness bars using all-natural, organic ingredients designed to nourish both body and mind. Each carefully crafted bar combines wholesome nutrition with mindful ingredients to support your daily wellness journey. Cultivated in our shared Rochester kitchen, encouraging balanced living one nutritious bite at a time.

  • Graze Queens

    CHARCUTERISTS

    Graze Queens is a story of great friends and community. What began as neighbors gathering outside grew into a circle that filled two front lawns, soon becoming family. After hosting many gatherings, we realized this was something we wanted to share. Let us bring luxury charcuterie to you and grow our circle even more!

  • Grazed

    CHARCUTERIST

    Grazed creates stunning grazing boards and tables that transform any gathering into a memorable experience. Influenced by Serbian culinary traditions and restaurant industry expertise, each spread combines high-quality ingredients with thoughtful design. Crafted in the heart of Rochester, Michigan, bringing people together through beautifully curated food experiences meant to be shared.

  • Grind & Flow Coffee Makers

    ROASTMASTER

    Grind & Flow is a small batch coffee roaster with a mission to spread love and positivity through expertly crafted coffee. Each batch is carefully roasted to bring out unique flavor profiles that connect communities and brighten days. Born in Rochester's vibrant culinary scene, creating moments of joy one cup at a time.

  • Hello Granola

    SNACKOLOGIST

    We've been making wholesome, all-natural, gluten-free, plant-based small batch granola for over 20 years and now it's time to share it with everyone. Hello Granola is perfect on yogurt, as a breakfast cereal, or by the handful.

  • Herbal SereniTea

    TEA ALCHEMIST

    Herbal SereniTea crafts premium natural and organic loose tea blends designed to soothe, comfort, and inspire. From energizing morning blends to calming evening infusions, each carefully curated tea offers a moment of tranquility in life's busy rhythm. Cultivated in our shared Rochester kitchen, creating transformative tea experiences that remind you to choose happiness with every sip.

  • Impreza Catering

    CATERER

    Impreza Catering transforms events with custom menus and exceptional service. Whether it's a casual gathering or a grand affair, our locally sourced, top-quality ingredients ensure every dish delights. Serving Rochester and nearby communities for over 15 years, we proudly partner with Williams-Sonoma Somerset Collection to make your event unforgettable.

  • Man's Best Friend Sauce Co.

    SAUCIER

    Man's Best Friend Sauce Co. crafts awesome hot sauces like The Daily Driver jalapeño sauce and The Pineapple Express pineapple-habanero sauce. Made and bottled locally in Rochester, our sauces bring bold flavors and a spicy kick to every meal!

  • Natalie's Bakehouse

    BAKER

    Natalie's Bakehouse crafts healthy, allergen, and gluten-free breads for the Metro Detroit area. Enjoy delicious, worry-free baking!

  • Nibbl

    COOKIEOLOGIST

    Nibbl creates exquisite cookies and baked goods perfect for celebrating life's special moments with elegance and love. Born from a 20-year baking journey and inspired by a wife's love for oatmeal raisin cookies, each treat combines passionate craftsmanship with artistic flair. Forged in Rochester's food community, bringing homemade joy to your cherished celebrations.

  • Poppleton Pantry

    SNACKOLOGIST

    Growing up, our lives revolved around the park, kitchen adventures, and frequent visits to Grandma's house. With Poppleton Pantry, we bring you the cherished flavors from Grandma's kitchen—warm baked goods, fond memories, and kind words. We hope to take you back to the simple joys: carefree vacation days, park trips, and time with loved ones. As sisters, we aim to share the essence of Grandma's love with you.

  • Pretti Coffee

    COFFEE REVOLUTIONIST

    Pretti Coffee creates vegan pink lattes that are 100% naturally colored and made with real coffee. Designed to romanticize your morning routine, each cup transforms ordinary coffee into something as beautiful as it is nourishing. Brought to life at The Flavor Lab, proving that life's too short for boring brown coffee.

  • R & B Charcuterie

    CHARCUTERIST

    R & B Charcuterie creates luxury grazing boards and tables for every occasion, from traditional charcuterie to pescatarian, vegan, brunch, and dessert spreads. Founded during the pandemic as a way to reinvent date night at home, the passion for styling food and exploring flavors has grown into workshops and custom boards. Born in Rochester's vibrant culinary scene, bringing beautiful grazing experiences to Metro Detroit.

  • Schmookies

    CONFECTIONEER

    Schmookies crafts a wide range of premium desserts and baked goods using high-quality ingredients and extensive culinary expertise. From custom celebration cakes to restaurant desserts, catering orders, and decorating kits, each creation is designed to delight and impress. Handmade in Rochester, MI, delivering exceptional sweet experiences to the local community and beyond.

  • Tikka Mix

    SPICIER

    Tikka Mix delivers premium spice mixes and herb blends straight to your kitchen, transforming everyday cooking into extraordinary culinary experiences. As a women-owned small business, we're passionate about sourcing high-quality spices and creating unique blends that bring authentic flavors and aromatic complexity to home kitchens. Perfected at The Flavor Lab, elevating your meals one perfectly balanced blend at a time.

  • Sourpuss Lemonade Co.

    SQUEEZEMASTER

    Sourpuss Lemonade Company brings fresh-squeezed lemonade perfection to events across Metro Detroit. As a woman-owned small business, we specialize in handcrafted lemonades that balance sweet and tart to create the perfect pucker. Born in Rochester's vibrant culinary scene, bringing mobile refreshment and a kick of sweetness to your celebrations.