Luna Bakeshop and Coffee Opens in Simpsonville with Colombian Roots

Luna Bakeshop & Coffee launched at 401 N. Main St. in Simpsonville on December 29, 2025, bringing a compact, chef-driven bakery and coffee shop to the downtown corridor. Founded by Claudia Amezquita, a Colombia native and trained chef, Luna pairs a steady rotation of house-made pastries with ready-to-eat options designed for daily visits and neighborhood gatherings.

The menu centers on baked goods made in-house, including an always-available cheesecake, alongside salads, quinoa bowls, and sandwiches served on Amezquita’s house-made focaccia. Coffee service comes from Greenville-based Methodical Coffee, which roasts beans imported from a woman-owned Colombian farm, a personal favorite of Amezquita that ties the shop’s beverage program back to her roots.

Amezquita’s path to opening a brick-and-mortar location followed culinary school and a sequence of local jobs and work in commissary kitchens. Those experiences shaped Luna’s practical kitchen model: a small-team operation focused on fresh preparation, straightforward menu items, and manageable service flow that can sustain daily neighborhood demand. The shop’s compact structure is designed to keep production local and consistent while allowing room to experiment with seasonal offerings.

Local response since opening has been positive, with residents noting the new option for breakfast pastries, lunch plates, and a reliably available dessert option. As a woman-owned, immigrant-led business, Luna adds both culinary variety and representation to the Greenville-area food ecosystem. By sourcing coffee from a Greenville roaster that emphasizes beans from a woman-owned Colombian farm, the shop makes a direct connection between local partners and international producers, supporting value chains that matter to patrons interested in provenance and equitable sourcing.

Practical takeaways for Simpsonville residents include a new everyday destination for coffee and baked goods and an accessible lunch alternative built around house-made bread and bowls. Beyond the menu, Luna’s opening highlights how small-team, chef-led concepts can anchor neighborhood corners and broaden the diversity of local dining options in the Greenville region.