Shannon Cooks

Today marks 7 years since the launch of Shannon Cooks! So hard to believe it’s been so many years already. To celebrate we have made 7 s’mores pies. Come into and grab a slice or take a whole pie with you. I’ll be working the register with our newest trainee, so I’ll see you soon 💕

Afternoon tea in the garden, anyone?

Join us 9/24 - it’s Shannon’s birthday and she wants to celebrate tea party style.
Tickets available here: https://order.juliestea.com/happenings
See you there. 💕

Ps. Do not buy tickets from any other links or any accounts claiming they are selling discounted tickets. They are scams. Real tickets ONLY available at order.juliestea.com/happenings

Mark your calendars! The 24th of September is my birthday AND the next afternoon tea party at . Help me celebrate my bday (same week as Shannon Cooks 7th anniversary [!!!]) by enjoying my latest menu of small bites & treats.

For September I’ll be focusing on utilizing my favorite late summer & early fall produce. The menu will also feature some items with meat (IYKYK) Gluten free & kid friendly options available as well.

Here’s a few shots from August’s afternoon tea. Thank you to all those that were able to join & another thank you for those who captured photos. 💕

(Oh and yes, I will be doing a Halloween tea as well 👻)
Link to tickets here: https://order.juliestea.com/happenings

Wishing all of my partner’s opponents a terrible fantasy season 💕✨

Join me Thursday August 29th for an extra special afternoon tea party. I’m going all out with my favorite tea time treats. Tickets on sale now! All proceeds from this event will go to my fundraiser. Hope to see you there 💕
(And to all my gf pals - we have a GF option!)
Link to tickets here: https://order.juliestea.com/happenings

If you’re unable to make it, keep an eye out for future events & consider making a donation to my GoFundMe in the meantime (https://gofund.me/68baa80d)

Much love,
Shannon

Ps. If anyone comments anything about selling tickets, alternate links, or offering theirs at a lower price, please report. It’s a common scam happening more and more often on FB when people post about events.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/shannon-marsden-shares-her-plans-as-the-new-owner-of-julies/

Nice little article in the paper today 🥰

Shannon Marsden Shares Her Plans as the New Owner of Julie’s Shannon Marsden started working part-time at Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden as a bookkeeper in 2017—and this fall, she’s going to take over as the new owner. Marsden talks with Kelsey Goeres about the exciting plans she has for the beloved Alameda establishment as she steps into her new role.

Shannon has launched a new pie flavor and for the month of July if you try her new blackberry key lime pie, the proceeds will go directly to her to offset the costs of buying the cafe. Helping out has never tasted so sweet! 😋

Available on our special order menu at order.juliestea.com

This Sunday

Check out this family friendly event featuring all sorts of interactive arts, vendors, galleries, live music… and make sure to stop by my booth for some food and non-alcoholic bevs.

And have I mentioned that all the profits from my booth go to the non-profit that puts this event on each year, along with a bunch of others. The weather should be great - come by and say hi!

Had a magical time out at Victoria Island Farms with Julie picking fresh blueberries.
It’s a 10/10 experience - especially if you go early before the heat and finish off with some blueberry lemonade or a whiskey tasting at
Sabbatical located right next to the field.

Edit: I’ve deleted that portion from my fundraiser and it should be live again soon. Thank you to those that reached out concerned about the page being down.

So it turns out you aren’t allowed to reward donors on GoFundMe. They temporarily disabled my fundraiser for including the following:

“For donations of $150 or more, donors will receive a pie of their choice
Donations of $600 or more will be invited to a special donor dinner party”

I had no idea! 😅
But please know that I am keeping track and will still be giving back to those supporting me as mentioned above and however else I decide to express my gratitude. Hopefully this updated information will allow my fundraiser to reactivate soon. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! I’m about 1/50 of the way to my goal!

I’ve been keeping a secret from you all… and I’m so exited to finally share what’s been brewing!

I am in the process of purchasing Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden and would be honored if you would consider supporting me with a donation or by sharing my GoFundMe.

I am also working on some special fundraising events, which I hope will include: bake sales, tea parties, and more after hours events at the cafe. I will update you all when I have more solid details, but for now thank you all so much for your love and support this past decade, and especially today. I am so grateful to this community and all that we have done. I look forward to doing so much more, together. ❤️

Donate to Support Shannon's Dream of Owning Julie's, organized by Shannon Marsden As many of you already know, my name is Shannon and I have been cooking for … Shannon Marsden needs your support for Support Shannon's Dream of Owning Julie's

We are looking for volunteers to help the 8th Annual Alameda Summer Art Fair and Maker Market Presented by FLAX art & design.

ARTPUSH is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Help make this the most fun fair yet! We want you to join the party! Check out the PERKS!

https://www.alamedaartfair.com/volunteers-needed/

Curious about my monthly cookie, but not ready to commit to an order of a half or full dozen?

I have some of these chocolate cherry ganache cookies available in the pastry case at the next couple of days. Come give one a try!

June started off with a bang when I took first place in the San Leandro Cherry Festival baking competition. I had so much fun developing this black sesame cherry pie & am thrilled to now be able to call it award winning. Thank you all for your kindness and support ❤️

Find these pies in the frozen section at Island Savoy Market or on Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden June special order menu at order.juliestea.com

Cherry pie with a black sesame crust 😋

Raspberry rhubarb crumble.
Whole pies available at now
Slices at on Sunday 4/19
While supplies last

Black sesame cherry pie 😋

Happy Pi Day everyone!

Hope you all enjoy the day, whichever way you slice it. A special thank you to my girlies and for making this number of pies not just a possibility, but an achievable goal without me being driven to the brink.

Grateful to my whole team, our community, for carrying even more pies (!!!) and the amazing baristas at who make sure their cooks are properly caffeinated and who are always down to help fold more pie boxes. ❤️❤️❤️

Blueberry muffins 😋

Pi(e) day is back and we are thrilled to share our latest offerings with you. Which one will you try this year?

Lots of gf options, vegan pot pies, and a delicious vegan gluten free pistachio tart 😋

Place your order by 3.10 for pick up on 3.14.

Link to menu: https://order.juliestea.com/s/order/80?location=11eb0d88890b88929467ac1f6bbbcc9c

It’s been a minute since I’ve been at on a Saturday, so to celebrate, we are making buttermilk waffles! I also have a limited amount of gluten free waffles as well 😋

February menu highlight:

This month’s menu features FOUR new scone flavors, including my favorite: raspberry rosemary 😋

February menu is live and full of lovely new treats. The team and I have been hard at work to bring you some delightful new flavors, including the raspberry rosemary scones, crème brûlée cookies, and a few Valentines favorites. Place by 2/12 for 2/14 pickup.

Link to menu here: https://order.juliestea.com/special-order

Raspberry rosemary scones 🙌🙌