MyBakery brings unique flavor to Lexington

What began for Audrey Therrell as a step of faith has resulted in Lexington’s newest place to get a sweet treat.

As the daughter of a Johnson & Wales University graduate chef, Therrell grew up in the kitchen and found joy in bringing delight to others’ taste buds. Not originally a fan of cheesecake, she tweaked her dad’s recipe and made it her own. She then began selling her cheesecake to friends and family members, with customers often referring to her as “my cheesecake lady.”

When Therrell’s husband, Alec, received military moving orders to relocate to South Carolina, she felt God was asking her to take a step of faith and bring her treats to the next level by opening a storefront.

“It was a hard move to South Carolina. I had left my support system of friends and other military wives,” Therrell said. “I remember sitting in church and the sermon speaking so clearly to me. I told my husband that I felt God was asking me to take a step of faith and to start a bakery of my own.”

In April 2024, Therrell opened the MyBakery storefront, which came with a twist on a traditional bakery. Not only did she want to sell her cheesecakes, but she also wanted to source other local bakers to sell their creations in her store.

“I wanted to find other bakers who were the best in their craft and be able to provide a little bit of everything,” Therrell said. “It means so much to us to watch customers get joy from the treats we pour our heart into. If a customer asks for something we don’t sell, we try to make it because that’s how much it means to us.”

MyBakery currently has about 10 vendors who sell their treats. From custom cakes, cookies, tres leches and cheesecakes to jams and candles, Therrell prides herself on the fact that everyone can find something that speaks to them.

 MyBakery vendors include My Cheesecake Lady, Maria’s Tres Leches, Angel Cakes, Lakeside Sugar Cookies, Gemi Jams, Jo Shmo Dip,  Mac’s Cakes, Jersey Girl Bakehouse, Tommy’s Fudge, Forever Kai & Co, Robbins Nest Boutique and Elder & Oak. The business even provides a twist on a favorite soda or Alani energy drink by adding a blend of flavors and creams to make it “dirty.”

“Audrey believes local businesses thrive when communities create opportunities for one another,” said Maria’s Tres Leches owner David Abreu. “By opening her bakery to other vendors, she has created a unique ecosystem of small food businesses while giving customers a much broader selection of locally made goods.”

While she takes pride in having her own bakery, she’s especially proud of the way she and her vendors have become family and attributes her success to God.

“God has put all the right people in my path,” Therrell said. “Each connection and relationship made has been all Him. We are a big family here ... we laugh, we cry, we have the best days and experience the hard days together here at the bakery.”

While the journey has been worth it for Therrell, she said being a business owner also comes with hardships. Still, she finds joy in being able to bring bites of joy to the community.

“This business does not give us a huge payout. We do this because we love this,” Therrell said. “A dessert doesn’t last forever, but the memories of one do.”

Therrell encourages community members to support her and her vendors by visiting MyBakery, but she also encourages people to support the many local businesses in the area.

“Supporting small, local businesses is vital,” she said. “We want to see you and get to know you and see you support other local businesses in the community.”

For more information on MyBakery, visit www.mybakerylexington.com.