JulieAnne’s Bakery & Cafe Opens Next Week

May 6, 2026

JulieAnne’s Bakery & Cafe is opening its doors May 15th at The Shoppes at Simonds Park. Owner Julie Lewis, is a longtime Burlington resident and community member, previously serving as the pantry manager for People Helping People. Lewis spoke to BNEWS ahead of the opening, and what it’s like to see her lifelong dream of opening her own cafe become a reality.

Chris Flaherty

Chris Flaherty is a production coordinator at BCAT and an advisor for our after-school programs. Chris attended Quinnipiac University, where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in "Film, Video, & Interactive Media" with a Minor in English Writing in 2013. He is a BHS class of 2009 alumni, and was an active member at BCAT as Voyager and BCAT’s High School growing up. Chris enjoys giving back to the community where he grew up, and can be spotted covering many events about town. He enjoys the holiday season, going to the movies, and has always loved using video as a way of storytelling. He leads all of our entertainment reporting and coverage and produces our features and specials for BNEWS Entertainment Buzz.

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JulieAnne’s Bakery & Cafe Opens Next Week