About us
We are Viviana & Andrea, two sisters and daughters of a lifelong panadero from Áraro, Michoacán, a small pueblo where bread is more than food; it is family, celebration, and tradition passed down through generations. We came to the U.S. very young, not knowing english, navigating school, and learning a new world while our parents worked tirelessly to build a better life for us.
Our parents came with two dreams: to give their family opportunities they never had and to continue the bakery tradition of their own parents. We watched them make incredible sacrifices while working long hours, overcoming challenges, and pouring their hearts into a business they built from scratch. Their dedication taught us resilience, humility, and the value of hard work.
From a tiny bakery storefront in Michoacán to a new dream in the Midwest. Corazón & Canela is our way of honoring our parents’ journey and legacy.
Our story starts here: two sisters, a backyard in Michoacán, and a childhood filled with love.
We grew up waking to the sound of dough being kneaded before sunrise, the smell of cinnamon, and the warmth of the oven. Our childhood was filled with conchas, bolillo, and churros made with both heart and hands. We shared bread and pastries with family and neighbors, learning early on that food is more than nourishment, it is connection, memory, and love.
With Corazón & Canela, we carry their legacy forward. Every churro honors our roots, our parents’ craft, and our Tita Concepción. As Latina entrepreneurs, we are proud to create something that represents our heritage while inspiring others in our community..
Corazón & Canela is a celebration of roots, resilience, and love. We are more than a business, we are a representation of our heritage and family.
Why Churros?
For us, churros are more than a dessert, they’re tradition, joy, and family wrapped in cinnamon and sugar. Growing up, churros were a treat that marked special moments.
In many Mexican families, love isn’t always spoken out loud, it’s shown. For our parents, sharing food was how they said, “Te quiero.” Every concha baked before sunrise, every churro handed to us fresh and warm, was their way of reminding us that we were cared for.
Churros are the kind of food that brings people together instantly a shared bag of churros passed between friends, a smile from a neighbor when you hand them one fresh from the fryer. By sharing churros, we are sharing love, a love that’s felt in small, simple, unforgettable moments.
Each one carries the heart of our parents’ work, the legacy of our Tita, and the memory of a childhood filled with warmth, resilience, and the smell of fresh bread. Churros are our way of saying: this is who we are, and we invite you to celebrate with us.
What’s Next?
Right now, Corazón & Canela is taking off with made-to-order sales! fresh dozens available weekly for pickup. This first step allows us to share our family’s legacy in a way that’s sustainable while we grow. Every order helps us build toward our dream of launching a professional mobile churro cart for farmers markets and community events.
Our Vision
As Corazón & Canela continues to grow, we plan to expand from weekly orders to markets, festivals, and beyond, collaborating with local businesses and events like the Fulton Street Market and Return of the River Festival. In the long run, we hope to give back by supporting organizations uplifting the Latino community. Our success won’t just support our family, it will help strengthen the community that inspires us.
