6 THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER December 2021
Lux Sucre Desserts plans to move locations
The business is moving to a larger unit in the village shopping center and is expanding offerings
BY CLARA HOWELL
Next year , Charbonneau community members may notice Lux Sucre Desserts in a new home in the same building .
The dessert shop , which is currently located at 31840 SW Charbonneau Drive , Suite H , has plans to expand its footprint as well as its offerings .
“ We ’ re locating from one corner to the other corner to provide more space for our business ,” said Chanelle Walters , who owns the business with her husband , Brandon .
While the new space is undergoing renovations , the two have had difficulties with obtaining equipment so the opening is being delayed until January or February 2022 , “ if the stars align ,” Brandon said .
But this wasn ’ t the first hurdle the couple encountered .
“ That ( space ) has been available for a while . It ’ s been about three years that ( the ) unit ’ s been available ,” Chanelle said . “ We ’ ve been looking at it since then . With COV- ID-19 and everything , we kind of had to put everything on hold .”
During the pandemic , the shop pivoted operations to resemble a takeout bake sale . The owners said they were grateful for the support of the community . This year has been more challenging , Chanelle said , because of all the wedding clients that were postponed in 2020 , so they ’ ve been overbooked for the space and staffing they currently have .
“ Our team ’ s worked extremely hard last summer without enough space ,” Chanelle said . “ We outgrew our space during COVID because of
PMG PHOTOS : JONATHAN HOUSE
TOP : Brandon and Chanelle , owners of Lux Sucre , chat with a customer . BOTTOM LEFT : Brandon and Chanelle , owners of Lux Sucre , check out the progress on their new space . BOTTOM RIGHT : German Chocolate and Apple Pie cupcakes at Lux Sucre .
COVID .”
The new location will allow for increased staffing , storage space and improved efficiency for the larger amount of orders being requested . Lux Sucre plans to bolster coffee offerings by implementing “ a more productive barista station ” as well as food and beverage items . There will also be both indoor and outdoor seating .
“ I think it ’ s going to be a place where people want to spend some time and hang out ,” said Chanelle , adding that the decor will include a sheek design with darker tones , which will create a comfortable yet upscale space . “ We ’ re excited about all the opportunities ... The patio is kind of an untapped patio in the neighborhood .”