Great Harvest Bakery Opens at Savoy Marketplace in Pensacola

New mixed-use development project led by local businesswoman Rishy Studer.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:27am

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A stylized 3D digital illustration depicting the exterior of the new Savoy Marketplace development in Pensacola, featuring a cluster of modern, pastel-colored buildings arranged around a central plaza with people walking and enjoying the space.The new Savoy Marketplace development in Pensacola's Belmont-DeVilliers neighborhood will bring a mix of retail, dining, and residential options to the area.Pensacola Today

Pensacola's Great Harvest bakery and cafe is set to open within the next month as part of the new Savoy Marketplace development in the city's Belmont-DeVilliers neighborhood. The bakery will be located on the ground floor of the Savoy Place apartments at 321 N. DeVilliers St., alongside other new businesses being brought in by local philanthropist and developer Rishy Studer.

Why it matters

The Savoy Marketplace project represents a major investment and revitalization effort in Pensacola's historic Belmont-DeVilliers district, which has struggled with economic decline in recent decades. The addition of a popular bakery brand like Great Harvest, along with other new retail and dining options, is expected to draw more foot traffic and economic activity to the neighborhood.

The details

Great Harvest will occupy a ground-floor space within the new Savoy Place apartment building, which is part of the larger Savoy Marketplace development project led by Rishy Studer. The bakery cafe will neighbor other new businesses being opened as part of the mixed-use project, which aims to bring new life and economic opportunities to the Belmont-DeVilliers area.

  • Great Harvest is set to open in Pensacola within the next month.
  • The Savoy Marketplace development project has been in the works for several years.

The players

Rishy Studer

A local businesswoman and philanthropist leading the Savoy Marketplace development project in Pensacola.

Great Harvest

A popular bakery and cafe chain that will be opening a new location as part of the Savoy Marketplace development.

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What’s next

The Savoy Marketplace project is expected to continue unfolding over the next year, with the opening of additional retail, dining, and residential components.

The takeaway

The arrival of Great Harvest and other new businesses at the Savoy Marketplace development represents a significant investment and revitalization effort in Pensacola's historic Belmont-DeVilliers neighborhood, which has faced economic challenges in recent decades.