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After more than a year in the works, 1900 Barker Bakery and Cafe is finally open for business in East Lawrence. The artisan bakery, located at — you guessed it — 1900 Barker Ave., is holding a soft opening with limited menu from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

As Chad Lawhorn reported back in January, 1900 Barker is owned by Lawrence pastry chef Taylor Petrehn and his brother Reagan. Back then, Petrehn said the focus would be on breads, though he planned to offer a few pastries as well.

From the looks of its Facebook page, the business (which used to house a laundromat) is on track to have fresh loaves of its “Utility Loaf, Seeded Utility and Raisin/Pecan” varieties ready by Friday afternoon. The business aims to use naturally occurring yeasts and without additives to make a healthier, longer-lasting bread.

“Once though sic] the weekend we’ll be continuing on starting the middle of next week with limited hours as we figure out the new rhythm,” 1900 Barker [posted Wednesday. “See you guys soon!”