Valerio’s Family Bakeshop has announced it is expanding into Colorado, led by the granddaughter of the original owners and her husband. Their first entry into the state will be in Colorado Springs, though they have not secured a location yet but are actively searching for the right site.
“We are still looking for a location for a storefront,” co-owner Janel Valerio Yandura told What Now Denver. “Right now, we have a fully running food truck. We hope to have a brick-and-mortar within the next year or two.”
In the meantime, the couple will begin introducing themselves to the community through pop-ups along the Front Range. The bakery, originally from California, offers Filipino breads, pastries, cakes, and sweet treats, its menu shows. It has a loyal following in its home state, where family members still run the business.
The bakery’s origins trace back to Janel’s grandparents, Victor Valerio Sr. and Milagros Valerio. They opened the first shop in National City, San Diego, in 1979. Janel’s parents, Victor Valerio Jr. and Maria Luisa Valerio, later took over the business, opening a Los Angeles location in 1997.
“I am a third-generation Valerio baker, and I take pride in what my family has accomplished,” Janel shared. “We thank everyone who has shown support for us expanding into Colorado! The heart of Valerio’s has always been about people. I watched my parents always put family first—and they welcomed everyone into the
