Whenever Made in Tucson took over Fourth Avenue for their seasonal artisan market, you could always count on seeing the giant 1989 Bakehouse tent.
There, you’d be greeted by the smiling faces of Roselena Trevizo and Randy Koch, handing you a bag that was holding a massive, decadent double chocolate chip cookie.
Kevin Cassell, lower left, works on his laptop at 1989 Bakehouse, 745 N 4th Ave. in Tucson, Ariz. on March 12, 2026.
Now, they’ve gone from a tent on the corner of the street into a bakery and café, making Fourth Avenue their permanent home.
1989 Bakehouse has officially moved into the former Café Maggie space at 745 N. 4th Ave., 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 their delectable New York-style cookies. Soon, they 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 and their time in Green Valley was quickly coming to an end.
Trevizo was racing against the clock. She wanted to find the perfect building but didn’t want to leave her staff without work for too long.
“Randy was like, I know it's really scary, but there's no way for us to grow without it getting uncomfortable,” Trevizo said.
People kept telling the couple about the vacant building on Fourth Avenue that once housed Café Maggie, which closed suddenly back in December.
While the building needed some good TLC, they decided to take the leap and transform it into their dream bakery.
For weeks, the couple and their family members would come in at 4 a.m. and leave around 10 p.m., working tirelessly to make sure the building was pristine.
Before they knew it, 1989 Bakehouse was painted in big letters across the front of the building, signifying the beginning of a new chapter for them and the historic avenue.
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 passionfruit 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.
Naiori Rivera, lead baker, strains the batter for mango passion fruit creme brûlées at 1989 Bakehouse, 745 N 4th Ave. in Tucson, Ariz. on March 12, 2026.
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.”
From the dings of the streetcar passing by to the happy customers who walk by and wave at their windows, 1989 Bakehouse is finally at home on Fourth Avenue.
Don’t worry though, you still see Trevizo bouncing around Made in Tucson.
1989 Bakehouse will be hosting their official grand opening on April 11. In the meantime, they are open Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
