Sydney’s Sweet Shoppe, the Tucson-favorite bakery and Black-owned business with a loyal following across Arizona, is expanding to a new location at Oracle and Ina roads. Owners Sydney and Leon Adams say the growth is a reflection of the community’s overwhelming support since the shop went viral on social media.
Baking has always been a family tradition for Sydney Adams. She learned the art from her grandmother, a connection she says shaped not only her recipes but her sense of purpose.
“When I was learning from my grandma about how to make these pies, it was endearing because she had no clue if her legacy and her pies would ever be passed down,” Sydney said. “And to have someone like myself take an interest and be prideful with my work meant everything to her.”…