Beloved Fredonia Bakery Suddenly Closes, Leaving Loyal Customers Wondering

Miriam's Bakery on Highland Street has shuttered its doors, citing 'unforeseen circumstances'

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A popular Fredonia bakery that has built a loyal following over the years has suddenly closed its doors, leaving regular customers disappointed and wondering when they'll be able to enjoy their favorite baked goods again. Miriam's Bakery, known for its homemade Amish recipes, has been closed for multiple days with only a sign on the door and a message on social media citing 'unforeseen circumstances' as the reason for the closure.

Why it matters

The sudden and unexpected closure of Miriam's Bakery has left the local community in Fredonia and the surrounding area without access to a beloved small business that had become a weekend tradition for many. The bakery's owner, Miriam Lambright, had built a loyal following by sharing her Amish recipes and providing a community gathering space.

The details

Miriam's Bakery on Highland Street in Fredonia has been closed for several days, with only an orange sign on the door and a message on the bakery's Facebook page citing 'unforeseen circumstances' as the reason. Owner Miriam Lambright told TMJ4 that the closure is due to a personal matter, but she hopes to reopen the bakery in some capacity, though she's uncertain when that might happen.

  • Miriam's Bakery has been in operation for several years, serving the Fredonia community.
  • The bakery was featured in a TMJ4 news story in 2019, highlighting Lambright's journey of leaving an Amish community to become an entrepreneur.
  • The bakery has been closed for multiple days as of February 13, 2026.

The players

Miriam Lambright

The owner of Miriam's Bakery, who left an Amish community to become an entrepreneur and share her homemade Amish recipes with the Fredonia community.

Ruth Ann Peterson

A regular customer of Miriam's Bakery who expressed disappointment over the sudden closure, particularly missing the bakery's cookies.

Patricia from Kewaskum

Another regular customer of Miriam's Bakery who reached out to TMJ4 to share how the bakery's quality made it a weekend favorite for her and many others in the area.

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What they’re saying

“I don't have family here, but [my customers] are my family.”

— Miriam Lambright, Owner, Miriam's Bakery (TMJ4)

“I go in there regularly. I especially like their cookies. I certainly am sad to see it go, if it's gone.”

— Ruth Ann Peterson, Regular Customer (TMJ4)

What’s next

Miriam Lambright hopes to reopen Miriam's Bakery in some capacity, but is uncertain about when that might happen.

The takeaway

The sudden closure of Miriam's Bakery, a beloved small business that had become a community hub in Fredonia, has left loyal customers disappointed and longing for the return of the bakery's homemade Amish treats. The owner's personal matter has disrupted the lives of many in the area who had come to rely on the bakery as a weekend tradition.