Food and Drink Awards 2025 | 19 Best Cake Shop & Cafe 2025 - Scotland Based in Fife, Scotland, Maria’s Baking Stories is a café where the décor is as beautiful as the pastries and desserts themselves! We learn more from the firm’s Founder and Chef, Maria Kyriakou in the wake of the bakery being honoured in the Food and Drink Awards 2025. Maria’s Baking Stories (Maria’s) is proudly owned and operated by Maria Kyriakou - a selftaught pastry chef with Greek Cypriot roots. Together with her husband Mike, she runs the bakery café filled with delicious treats that come straight from the heart! Everything created at Maria’s is homemade and unique, from its cakes and pastries to the creamy gelato it offers. Known for its delightful pink décor, floral touches and cosy Instagram-able atmosphere, Maria’s is a place where people come not only for delicious bakes but also to relax, celebrate and connect. “Baking has always been my way of sharing love,” Maria tells us. “Every recipe we make carries a little story behind it, whether it’s inspired by heritage, a happy memory, or simply a new creation I've dreamed up!” With a wonderful mix of clients, from loyal locals who pop in for their daily coffee and slice of cake, to visitors looking for something sweet and memorable, Maria’s has gained quite a following over the years, not least for its respectful culture and passionate team members who share the same love for food as Maria and her family. When recruiting for new team members, it is important that they have a positive attitude, something which is much more important to Maria that experience and skills. “We see our staff as an extension of our family,” elaborates Maria. “Everyone plays an important part in creating the welcoming, happy atmosphere our customers feel when they walk in. “Skills can be taught but kindness, reliability and a genuine love for people can't. We value creativity, team work and positive spirit.” Working in the food and beverage industry is challenging to say the least, and fiercely competitive to boot, therefore it is imperative that Maria’s differentiates itself from others in order to continue to standout and be noticed. Maria does this by staying true to who she is, whilst always finding new and fresh ways to surprise her customers. By constantly evolving, be it by introducing a new dessert or adding small details to make the café experience even more unique, Maria is leading the way in creating genuine connections with her customers and establishing long-standing relationships. “We want people to feel welcome and cared for from the moment they step inside,” she states. “In such a competitive industry, passion, consistency and authenticity are what truly sets us apart.” For its truly unique outlook, bespoke décor and varied range of delicious home-baked goods, Maria’s was recently bestowed with the coveted title of Best Cake Shop & Cafe 2025 – Scotland. Well done to all the team for an outstanding achievement! Contact: Maria Kyriakou Company: Maria's Baking Stories Web Address: www.mariasbakingstories.com Instagram Facebook
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