[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 103 (Thursday, June 16, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S3002]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING BEANS CAFE AND BAKERY

 Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, as ranking member of the Senate 
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize 
an outstanding Kentucky small business that exemplifies the American 
entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize 
Beans Cafe and Bakery of Dry Ridge, KY, as the Senate Small Business of 
the Week.
  The road to entrepreneurial success is rarely a straight and narrow 
path, as Richard Hayhoe and his wife could tell you. The couple moved 
to northern Kentucky from Canada in 2010, intent on flipping houses for 
a living. However, their dream of entering the housing market did not 
turn out as imagined and in 2011, opportunity presented itself. As 
Richard looked around his adopted hometown, he saw a struggling 
doughnut shop with a big ``For Sale'' sign posted, and decided to act. 
Thus, Richard Hayhoe's Beans Cafe and Bakery was born.
  Opened in late 2011, Beans Cafe and Bakery offers some of the finest 
confections available in Kentucky. Between fresh donuts, muffins, and a 
variety of other pastries, customers are not left wanting, as his store 
provides just about any morning pick-me-up one could hope for. In 
addition to keeping their ovens busy, Beans Cafe of course keeps their 
coffee pots full so that their regular customers can enjoy a fresh cup 
on their morning commute. Despite their name, Beans Cafe and Bakery is 
not just a popular breakfast site; it is a one-stop shop for any meal: 
breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Beans Cafe boasts a delicious 
menu of sandwiches on their signature bread, wraps, soups, and salads. 
Beans Cafe and Bakery also has plenty of options for dessert, including 
ice cream and hand-spun milkshakes perfect for a warm summer evening 
spent with family and friends.
  Soon after Beans Cafe and Bakery opened their doors, residents of Dry 
Ridge came in droves. Oftentimes, Richard found their reputation 
preceded them, as local hotel and bed-and-breakfast owners insisted 
their travelers make time for Beans Cafe. When the Ark Encounter 
exhibit opened nearby in 2016, that new flood of visitors helped to 
propel an already growing business into a new phase of expansion, 
moving to a different location right off the highway. Beans Cafe and 
Bakery has only continued to grow since then, even opening up a 
separate kitchen space in order to meet the ever-growing demand for 
their delicious baked goods.
  In addition to their excellence in the kitchen, Richard Hayhoe has 
made Beans Cafe and Bakery a place for community involvement, hosting a 
monthly get-together for Christians wanting to engage in the realm of 
public policy and local government. Beans Cafe and Bakery also offers 
classes for junior bakers, providing a fun and educational atmosphere 
for young children to learn about the baking craft.
  When Richard Hayhoe came to Kentucky, he ventured south from his 
native land to pursue a career that he soon realized was not all that 
it was chalked up to be. Instead of giving up on Dry Ridge or Kentucky 
entirely, he stayed and made his home by opening a business that caters 
to its residents. Richard Hayhoe is the embodiment of the type of 
perseverance inherent to small business owners. That is why Beans Cafe 
and Bakery has seen such success; it is led by a dedicated and hard-
working team who know how to treat their customers right. 
Congratulations to Richard and the entire team at Beans Cafe and 
Bakery. I look forward to seeing their continued growth and success in 
Kentucky.

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