Dipped Cafe: A Sweet Journey of Community and Flavor
- Hailey Bell
- Mar 24
- 3 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
Name: Ashley Forsey
Location: Grand Bank, Newfoundland
Business Name: Dipped Cafe
Instagram: @Dippedcafe
Category: Cafe
💬 INTRODUCTION
Hi, I’m Ashley — the owner, operator, and the heart behind Dipped Café! 🍓☕ I’m a busy mom of three, building this dream while raising my kids and pouring my heart into our café.
My love for coffee and chocolate started six years ago in my little home-based kitchen. What began as chocolate-dipped strawberries quickly turned into something so much bigger. I traveled all around the peninsula doing pop-ups, trying to get my name out there and share what I created.
Then one pop-up changed everything — over 300 people showed up. That was the moment I knew… Dipped needed a home of its own.
🔥 THE PASSION
One of my twin girls wanted chocolate-dipped strawberries for her birthday. I didn’t have a clue what I was doing — the first attempt was a disaster. Every year she asked for them again, and every year I improved!
🇨🇦 COMMUNITY & CANADIAN PRIDE
Building something from the ground up in my own community is incredibly rewarding. I’m creating local jobs, supporting Canadian suppliers, and keeping our dollars where they belong: right here at home.
It’s about resilience, hard work, and heart — especially in a small town where community truly matters. Most importantly, it’s about showing my kids that you can dream big, work hard, and build something meaningful right where you are. 🍓☕
❤️ BUILDING THE DREAM
My biggest accomplishment is building something my kids get to witness. They’re growing up watching their mom create jobs, host community events, support fundraisers, and turn “Stay Sweet” into more than just a slogan — into a culture.
That’s bigger than sales.
That’s impact. ☕
🍓 GROWTH AND FUTURE PLANS
What’s next for us is growth. We want to continue building our brand, reaching new audiences, and expanding our clientele while staying true to what makes Dipped special.
That means connecting with more communities, strengthening our online presence, and continuing to create exciting products and experiences that keep people coming back.
We’re focused on growing bigger — while always staying rooted in quality, creativity, and community. 🍓☕
🎤 COMETS QUESTIONS — DIPPED CAFE
DIPPED CAFE One of my twin girls wanted chocolate-dipped strawberries for her birthday. I didn’t have a clue what I was doing — the first time was horrible. Every year she wanted them again, and every year I got better!!
DIPPED CAFE My mind literally never stops! I’m constantly thinking about new flavors and ideas I can try next!
DIPPED CAFE We absolutely love seasonal menus and special occasions because they give us the chance to introduce new flavors, experiment with fresh ideas, and keep things exciting for our customers. It allows us to stay creative and constantly evolve instead of staying the same year-round.
Fall is my favorite season — there’s just something special about cozy flavors, warm drinks, and comforting treats. It’s the perfect time to get creative and bring that extra magic into the café. 🍂☕🍓
DIPPED CAFE My favorite menu item would have to be our stuffed apples, especially Skor! It’s also a café favorite. My favorite drink would be any of our iced coffees. I may be biased, but I think we have the best iced coffee!
DIPPED CAFE Our café slogan is “Stay Sweet,” and to me, it’s about more than just coffee and chocolate — it’s about how we treat people. It’s about kindness, warmth, and creating a space where everyone feels welcome.
One customer once told me that not only does the café feel like family, but it’s their safe space. That will always stick with me. If Dipped can be somewhere people feel comfortable, supported, and at home — then we’re doing exactly what we set out to do. 🍓☕💗
🏆 CANADIAN CHOICE AWARD QUESTIONS
DIPPED CAFE Winning the Canadian Choice Award means the world to us. As a small, family-run café that started in a home kitchen, being recognized on a national level is incredibly humbling. It validates the long hours, early mornings, late nights, and the heart we pour into everything we do.
More than anything, it reflects our community — because Dipped Café wouldn’t be what it is without the people who show up, support us, and believe in our dream. This award doesn’t just belong to us; it belongs to everyone who has walked through our doors, shared our posts, bought a strawberry, or simply told a friend about us. To be recognized as a Canadian-owned, community-driven business is truly an honor. 🍓🇨🇦
DIPPED CAFE Winning the award has given our customers a sense of pride. They feel like they were part of the journey — because they truly were. From voting and sharing our posts to showing up day after day, this recognition belongs to them just as much as it does to us.
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