Butterfield’s Bakery & Market, a staple concept of the Lenexa Public Market, will depart its food hall anchor space at the beginning of September. 

Kate Smith, owner of Butterfield’s, said she will now focus on her original concept, Kate Smith Soirée. She started out with the bakery-inspired stall in 2019, selling confections and desserts. Over the past few years, she has expanded to serve breakfast, lunch and other treats as well and grew into an anchor tenant. 

The last day for Butterfields is Sunday, Sept. 10, but this isn’t necessarily goodbye for Smith. 

“I don’t want to leave the Public Market, that was never my intention in making this decision,” Smith told the Post.

Kate Smith plans to sell treats in the Public Market

• Before Smith had a permanent kitchen in the market, she sold macarons and other treats from a day cart.
• Manager Tessa Adcock told the Post the Lenexa Public Market is working with Smith to continue selling some of her original desserts and pastries in the food hall. 
• Exactly what it will look like is unclear at this stage, but Smith said she expects to be doing pop-up events in the market again soon and teaching baking classes as well.
• “She’s really going back to what her passion is, and we’re looking for ways to make that a reality still in the public market,” Adcock said. “She doesn’t want to leave the public market, and we definitely don’t want to see her go but want to support her in her journey of her business and her career as Kate Smith Soirée.” 

Kate Smith just expanded her bakery to downtown Overland Park

• Kate Smith Soirée also recently took over the former Clock Tower Bakery space in downtown Overland Park at 7911 Santa Fe Drive. 
• That location serves macarons, pastries and other selections that rotate daily. The bakery also serves Savoy Tea and All The Love Roasting Co.
• Smith told the Post she expects to ramp up afternoon tea parties in downtown Overland Park in September.

Lenexa Public Market searching for new anchor eatery

• The public market is searching for a new tenant to take over this anchor space, according to a news release from the city of Lenexa. 
• The market is asking potential tenants to send their letters of interest to Adcock. Find more information here. The deadline to be considered is Oct. 18.
• Adcock said the Lenexa Public Market is interested in attracting more flavors and cuisines. 

Leah Wankum contributed to this report. 

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