Three popular local treat makers teaming up to open new Lexington shop
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- Futile Bakery is leaving Greyline Station after only six months of operation.
- Owners announced plans to join a baking collective in Southland opening later this year.
- Futile’s baked goods will remain available at Old School Coffee and Chaotic Good.
Futile Bakery is leaving Greyline Station after only six months, but it’s moving into a new space “with lots of potential” with other popular local bakers.
The local bakery moved from Waller Avenue to a spot inside Old North Bar in November 2025. But owners Joe and Michelle Kuehner announced on social media that they will be closing up shop there. No closing date was announced.
Owner Joe Kuehner did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The bakery is known for its massive gourmet cinnamon rolls as well as other baked goods including scones, cookies, coffee cakes and more.
Futile Bakery will be moving into a new local baking collective, which is expected to open later this year in the Southland shopping area.
In a social media post, the Futile Bakery owners said they are teaming up with Dahlhus Fudge and Hound and Horse Bakery to open “a bakery, coffee shop, and commissary kitchen. Our goal is to offer a space for bakers to work and sell their product. We will have a case filled with delicious offerings from multiple bakeries all in one place.
“That being said, there is a lot of work that needs to be done over the next months. We will be closing our doors here at Greyline giving me more time to prepare, train, and renovate.”
Who will be in the Lexington Baking Collective?
A joint social media post from three local bakers said an offer has been accepted on a location where they will open the Lexington Baking Collective.
“It also offers a chance for real ownership of space, product, and service,” the post said, adding other local bakers can soon apply to join the collective.
Dahlhus Fudge has been a popular local sweet shop since owner Adam Dahl opened three years ago on Woodland Avenue. The shop is also known for its viral social media posts to help pay off school lunch debt for families at Fayette County Public Schools.
Dahl said the Woodland location is staying open at the moment but eventually will move into the collective.
Hound and Horse Bakery, which does not have a storefront, specializes in custom treats for pets. Its treats are made without corn and wheat, common allergens for dogs. Its products are available online, at festivals and some retail locations in Kentucky and Indiana.
Futile said its baked goods would remain on sale at Old School Coffee locations and at Chaotic Good Coffee, Comics and Gaming. Large orders can still be done by request even though the collective is not yet open.
“And of course, once we open you’ll be able to get your favorite Futile treats every day,” they said. “We’re so incredibly excited for the next part of our journey and hope you come with us! Stay tuned for updates on Lexington Baking Collective!”
