By CW, The Freelancer
What started as homemade desserts in a local kitchen has grown into a thriving storefront in San Diego’s Mission Valley Mall.
Mitri Jones, owner of Mitri’s Delight’s, began crafting desserts from her home years ago. Her sweets quickly gained attention through pop-ups and community events, eventually leading to the opening of her brick-and-mortar shop in 2024.
Today, Mitri’s Delight’s serves a variety of desserts and sweet treats, many highlighting the shop’s signature ingredient: strawberries. The fruit is part of the shop’s décor and menu, appearing in strawberry cheesecakes, chocolate-dipped strawberries, and Mitri’s own strawberry crumble mix.
Beyond desserts, the business also includes a rental hall inside the storefront that is available for private gatherings such as parties and baby showers.
Mitri’s Delight’s is now the latest business featured in the Ujamaa Project, an initiative launched by the local organization 100 Strong. Chairman Tau Baraka said, “The project focuses on cooperative economics by encouraging community members to support Black-owned businesses through organized monthly cash mobs.”
The effort aims to circulate dollars within the community to help businesses grow and remain sustainable.
Mitri’s Delight’s is the third business highlighted through the project. Previous features included Ethnicity Unique Boutique in January and Community Actor’s Theatre in February.
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