A Long-Awaited Storefront
After months of planning, 1989 Bake House plans to open its bakery at 745 N. Fourth Ave. in late February. The space formerly held Cafe Maggie. They served their last day at their location at 3355 S. Camino Del Sol. in Green Valley on Feb. 8.
A Name Rooted in Personal History
Owners Rose Trevizo and Randy Koch started 1989 Bake House as a pop-up in 2023 before opening their Green Valley location.
“The name represents Rose’s birth year as well as the year our home was built,” Koch said.
Besides sharing a home, the two partners bring distinct skill sets. Trevizo trained in culinary school with a focus on pastry and savory baking. On the other hand, Koch built his career in customer service and marketing. Together, they shaped a concept that aims to balance hospitality, precision, and approachability.
Design, Menu, and Overall Vibe
From the start, the owners focused on cohesion.
“We aimed for an inviting, modern aesthetic,” Koch said. “The menu focuses on high-quality ingredients and simple execution, specializing in quick bites and excellent coffee.”
Koch describes the experience with precision.
“Everything feels deliberate—from the pastries to the pacing,” Koch said. “It’s not fast food and it’s not fussy fine dining; it’s a place where quality, craft, and warmth come first. The food isn’t mass-produced or trend-chasing. It’s thoughtfully developed, technique-driven, and grounded in classic methods, with modern restraint. You can feel that the menu was built by someone who understands ingredients deeply and respects the process.”
Local context played a major role in menu development.
“Our menu is inspired by European-style baking as well as Rose’s Mexican and Honduran heritage,” Koch said. “We focus on balanced flavors that complement our beverage program without being overpowering.”
Signature Items and Pricing
Their 14-ounce milk bread cinnamon roll remains a signature staple, alongside a variety of house-made specialty drinks. Prices will range from $5 to $18.
Local Vendors and Collaborators
The bakery partners with several Tucson-based businesses.
“We are proud to work with Decibel Coffee (beans), I’d Smoke That (smoked sugar and nuts), Tucson Chocolate Factory, Smells Like Dessert (exclusive candles and sprays), and Haus of Macs (macarons),” Koch said.
Hours and What Comes Next
Tentative hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
For more information on Rose Trevizo’s background, read Tucson Love Letter’s article. Keep up with 1989 Bake House on Instagram.
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Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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