Cappuccinos, lemonade, croissants. This new cafe is a ‘piece of Paris’ in Pierce County
If you’ve been searching for a new cafe to visit in East Pierce County, this is your sign.
The Pink Chandelier at 121 West Meeker in Puyallup recently added a new cafe to the store. The smell of fresh coffee and baked goods will linger as patrons wander through home decorations, gifts and clothing items for sale.
“It’s gonna smell amazing. We’re coffee snobs,” Renee Muir, The Pink Chandelier co-owner, said.
Visitors can expect to find drinks and treats such as cappuccinos, lemonade and butter croissants on the menu. They also offer a custom medium roast coffee blend called Good Morning Gorgeous as well as a french roast called Midnight in Paris.
The grand opening event for the cafe is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, June 25. In the meantime, visitors can get drinks and goods during store hours as long as someone is working behind the counter.
Plans for a tea room will also come to fruition in a few months. Colette Wilson, The Pink Chandelier co-owner, said they hope to have that portion of the store ready for the public sometime before the end of the year.
“Everyone wants to feel special, and we want people to feel special but have it be attainable,” Muir said. “We get to have a little piece of Paris in Puyallup because why not?”
The Pink Chandelier planted its roots in the city about five years ago. Wilson and Muir took over about a year and a half ago when the COVID-19 pandemic put an end to their previous jobs, Wilson said.
Wilson and Muir worked at The Secret Garden Tea Room in Sumner. When their workplace closed, both of them retreated to their house and began baking sweets. Eventually, they partnered and decided to go into business, Wilson said.
“We decided to create our own jobs,” Muir said. “COVID took them away, we created our own jobs, and now we’re living the American dream.”
Their initial plan was to have half of the store dedicated to retail space and the other dedicated to a cafe. Due to worldwide delays and shortages, it took a while for them to carry out plans for the cafe. Remodeling work for the cafe started about a year ago.
“We’re super stoked that we’re here and we’re ready to rock it out,” Wilson said.
This story was originally published June 12, 2022 at 5:00 AM.
