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Asian bakery breaks ground, plans to open in Kennesaw by April

By Becca J G Godwin
Sept 14, 2016

The Asian bakery that inspired a cult-following with its Buford Highway pastries and bubble tea has broken ground on a Kennesaw location.

Sweet Hut Bakery told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution it hopes to open the new location by April.

It will be located on the west side of Chastain Meadows Parkway and north of Barrett Parkway, according to a Cobb County zoning hearing agenda.

Groundbreaking Ceremony on the SWEET HUT Kennesaw!! Our first store building coming in 6 months!

Posted by Sweet Hut Bakery & Cafe on Tuesday, September 13, 2016

The original Buford Highway location, where Love & Hip Hop Atlanta once shot a season finale, was followed by stores in Midtown and Duluth.

The Duluth location had a grand opening July 18, according to the Sweet Hut website.

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