Cinnamon rolls, double chocolate muffins: 1989 Bakehouse is open on Fourth Ave

There, you’d be greeted by the smiling faces of Roselena Trevizo and Randy Koch, handing you a bag holding a massive, decadent double chocolate chip cookie.

Now, they’ve gone from a tent on the corner of the street into a bakery and café, making North Fourth their permanent home.

1989 Bakehouse has officially moved into the former Café Maggie space at 745 N. Fourth, serving up gigantic cinnamon rolls, velvety vanilla lattes and savory bites.

Starting out as a home bakery, 1989 Bakehouse gained a dedicated following thanks to its delectable New York-style cookies. Soon, it moved into a small café next to a golf course in Green Valley.

The couple knew they eventually wanted to open a bakery in Tucson, but the timing never seemed to work out. They kept getting outbid at the locations they were interested in. But then they heard about the vacant building that once housed Café Maggie, a restaurant that closed suddenly back in December.

While the building needed some TLC, Trevizo and Koch decided to take the leap and transform it into their dream bakery. For weeks, they and their family members would come in at 4 a.m. and leave around 10 p.m. to do so.

Before they knew it, 1989 Bakehouse was painted in big letters across the front of the building, signifying the beginning of a new chapter.

Comfy couches and wooden tables with pink accent chairs fill the dining area, making the inside feel welcoming and cozy. Behind the register, you’ll see Roselena and Randy with their signature smiles and friendly personalities, ready to help you get your day started.

In the back, you’ll find their bakers working their magic, giving their passion fruit mango crème brûlées the perfect glazed crust.

The real star of the show is the pastry case. Ultra-chocolatey muffins, birthday cake strawberry Pop-Tarts, carrot cake scones and moist slices of coffee cake can be found inside, each one competing for your attention.

To pair with your morning treat, they have a full espresso bar and homemade syrups that give their creamy lattes a hint of sweetness.

Now, with all their new kitchen space, 1989 Bakehouse is able to cook up all kinds of savory bites, including options for lunch and dinner.

“We're going to be highlighting European tradition in the sense of technique, but also adding Latin American flare,” Trevizo said. “For our grand opening, one of our Danishes is going to be lobster caviar, and then our next one is going to be a Bad Bunny croissant that is going to have fried yuca and shredded beef inside.”

1989 Bakehouse will host its official grand opening on April 11. In the meantime, it's open Mondays through Thursdays from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.