Episode Details

 In this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Lauren Culley, cofounder and owner of Fox in the Snow Café, one of Columbus, Ohio’s most beloved third-space gathering spots. Known for its overflowing pastry cases, warm hospitality, and that legendary egg sandwich, Fox in the Snow has grown from a converted garage into a citywide institution with four (and counting) locations.

Lauren shares her unexpected journey from book publishing in New York to the kitchen at Blue Bottle Coffee, where she met her husband and co-founder Jeff. Together, they moved back to Ohio to build something authentic, handmade, and community-driven. She opens up about the leap of faith it took to start a business, the power of instincts, and why she still doesn’t offer Wi-Fi at her cafés a decade later.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Lauren transitioned from publishing to pastry without formal culinary training
• The founding story behind Fox in the Snow and its iconic logo
• How Columbus helped shape the brand and its growth
• Why she believes community and connection are the secret ingredients to success
• How she balances quality and scale as Fox in the Snow expands across Ohio
• Her advice for entrepreneurs on trusting your gut and evolving with your business

You can visit Fox in the Snow at its locations throughout Columbus, including: Dublin, German Village, Italian Village, and New Albany. Visit www.foxinthesnow.com to learn more and pre-order a large order. 

You can follow Fox in the Snow on Instagram at @foxinthesnowcafe. 

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