We had the good fortune of connecting with Sunny Shropshire Knauss and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Sunny, what is the most important factor behind your success?
Ingredient quality is paramount. We go to great lengths to source the best, often organically raised components, and we are fortunate to have several local farms to partner with. Everything we offer is made from scratch, and our team is highly skilled and conscientious.
Our hip and relaxed atmosphere is also a draw. Folks love our patio and it’s jam packed in the mild seasons.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Sunflour began as a cottage endeavor when the only other real bread company in town stopped baking. Sunflour started with a small crowdfunded type loan and the faith of neighboring businesses, like The Foundry, Middle Eastern Grill, Swift and Finch Coffee Shop, and Over the Moon Antiques. Our gross has doubled each year we’ve been open, and we are exploring how to smartly get to the next level!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
First, we could rent our friend’s luxury loft downtown and have the entire downtown to play and eat. Broad Street and the River District are brimming with all sorts of locally owned shops, restaurants, theaters, and bars. We would also have access to Rome’s extensive Riverside Trail system. We would also have access to the 3 rivers that run through our town.
From Rome, it’s also an easy drive to several National Parks and campgrounds.
Only a week? So much to do!!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Not being a classically trained cook, I have to give shouts out to all the “old timers” I have worked with in different cities throughout the decades. From them I learned so very much, and of course, I am still learning… now from the next generation!

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