La Bonbonnière was born in 2016 in Venezuela, when our founder, Valentina Lopez, turned her love for baking into a dream. With a professional cooking degree and a chocolatier certification, she created La Bonbonnière as a celebration of fusion flavors, artisanal techniques, and the joy of sharing something truly special. What started as a dream quickly grew—much like the cookies we create.

During these years, La Bonbonnière evolved into a small but meaningful project rooted in tradition, creativity, and craftsmanship. Valentina continued refining recipes, blending heritage with innovation, and shaping what would become our signature style: fusion-inspired cookies made with heart.

In 2020, our story took a new turn when Valentina moved to Charlotte, NC. What began as sharing homemade cookies with friends and coworkers blossomed into a community-centered bakery. Every batch aimed to bring people together through the universal language of deliciousness. This was the true beginning of what La Bonbonnière is today.

By 2024, La Bonbonnière had found its voice in Charlotte. We became known for: Fusion-inspired artisan cookies The blend of Venezuelan heritage with creative twists Handcrafted treats made with premium ingredients Recipes that tell stories with every bite This was the year our identity as a tradition-meets-innovation bakery fully came to life.

In 2025, we opened our very first storefront in Charlotte, a milestone that marked a new chapter for La Bonbonnière. What began as a small home-based project officially became a fully family-run business, built with love, hard work, and a shared dream. With this new beginning came a special addition: Ludwig Romero, co-owner, husband, and professional barista. Ludwig brings his passion for specialty coffee to our bakery, crafting drinks that elevate our cookies and create a warm, inviting experience for every guest who walks through our doors. Today, we’re proud to call Charlotte home and to share our cookies—and now our coffee—with a growing community that truly feels like family. For us, baking is more than a craft—it’s creating a space where people feel welcome, where every treat and every cup is filled with intention, and where each customer becomes part of our story. Thank you for supporting this small family business, lovingly built one cookie (and one coffee) at a time. We’ll keep going until it’s amazing.