Northville, September 20, 2025
News Summary
MK Cannelle has opened its sixth location in Northville, offering a range of French pastries, coffee, and dining options. Founded by Matti Knio, the shop aims to provide quality and authenticity to the local culinary scene. Customers can enjoy favorites like croissants, cakes, and tarts, with nearby establishments enhancing the vibrant community atmosphere.
Northville has welcomed a new addition to its culinary scene with the opening of MK Cannelle, a popular French pastry shop, at 156 N. Center St. on September 19, 2025. This marks the sixth location of MK Cannelle in the Metro Detroit area, following other sites in Ann Arbor, Birmingham, Detroit, Farmington, and Keego Harbor. A new location is also anticipated to open soon in Rochester at 4480 Orion Road.
MK Cannelle specializes in a variety of French pastries, including cakes, tarts, croissants, and baguettes. In addition to pastries, the shop offers coffee, sandwiches, and salads, providing a full dining experience for patrons. Customers can place orders in-store or online through the company’s website, mkcannelle.com.
Founder Matti Knio has had a lifelong passion for baking, which began in his youth while working in a bakery. He further honed his skills by graduating as a Master Artisan from Academie de Versailles in France. Following his move to the U.S., he became the head pastry chef at the Ritz Carlton in Michigan before launching his first venture, Cannelle Café, in 2003. This initial success led to the opening of Golden Wheat Bakehouse in Warren in 2005, which supplies various baked goods to neighboring businesses in the metro area.
The Northville MK Cannelle location is strategically located near other local establishments, such as Rebecca’s Family Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor and Center Street Grille. The addition of this new shop to the area follows a seven-month search for suitable locations in suburban settings, reflecting Knio’s commitment to expanding his brand beyond its original urban roots.
The shop’s menu features some of the locations’ fan-favorite items, including butter and chocolate croissants, 1-pound loaves of bread, fraisier cake, tiramisu, and various tarts. These offerings have contributed to the shop’s popularity and make it a sought-after destination for both local residents and visitors alike.
While managing ongoing permits and construction for these new locations, Knio continues to drive the vision of MK Cannelle forward, emphasizing quality and authenticity in French pastries across the region. The opening in Northville represents both a significant milestone for Knio and a new culinary option for the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is MK Cannelle?
MK Cannelle is a popular French pastry shop specializing in French pastries, including cakes, tarts, croissants, and baguettes. The shop also serves coffee, sandwiches, and salads.
- Where is the new MK Cannelle location?
The new location is at 156 N. Center St. in Northville, which opened on September 19, 2025.
- Who is the founder of MK Cannelle?
The founder is Matti Knio, who developed a passion for baking at a young age and graduated as a Master Artisan from Academie de Versailles in France.
- What popular items can customers find at MK Cannelle?
Customers can enjoy butter and chocolate croissants, 1-pound loaves of bread, fraisier cake, tiramisu, and various tarts.
- How can customers place orders?
Customers can place orders in-store and online via the company’s website, mkcannelle.com.
Key Features of MK Cannelle
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 156 N. Center St., Northville |
| Opening Date | September 19, 2025 |
| Founder | Matti Knio |
| Specialties | French pastries, coffee, sandwiches, salads |
| Other Locations | Ann Arbor, Birmingham, Detroit, Farmington, Keego Harbor; Rochester opening soon |
| Popular Items | Butter and chocolate croissants, 1-pound loaves of bread, fraisier cake, tiramisu, tarts |
Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic
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MK Cannelle to Open New Bakery Locations in Northville and Rochester
Additional Resources
- Detroit Free Press: MK Cannelle Opening in Northville
- Wikipedia: French Pastry
- Click on Detroit: MK Cannelle Opens 6th Location
- Google Search: French Pastry Shops
- What Now Detroit: MK Cannelle Expansions
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Pastry
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