Cool off this summer with delicious treats from Hot Bread Kitchen Incubates entrepreneurs!
From Caribbean-inspired ice cream, to paletas and aguas frescas rooted in Mexican heritage to refreshing gut-healthy prebiotic tonics, our HBKi members are excited to help you celebrate summer.
IceScreamy by Portia Wallace
IceScreamy creates bold, artisanal ice cream inspired by the rich cultures of the African diaspora. Crafted in Brooklyn with premium ingredients, their flavors tell stories of heritage and innovation.
IceScreamy will be participating in pop-ups around NYC this summer, including at Brooklyn Public Library! Follow their Instagram for updates on more events.
“I’m incredibly excited to join the HBKi community because I believe great businesses are built through learning, collaboration, and community. From my very first interaction, the HBKi team has welcomed me with genuine warmth, encouragement, and excitement for both the IceScreamy journey and my growth as a founder.” — Portia Wallace, Founder of IceScreamy
DrinkFolks by Tiffany Tang
DrinkFolks makes prebiotic root tonics. Functional drinks built around roots, botanicals, and prebiotic fiber that people have trusted for generations, formulated for modern daily use. Real ingredients, no refined sugar, and actually good enough to drink every single day.
We are thrilled to share that DrinkFolks has just launched at Happier Grocer!
“Developing my mission statement and business framework with Seed was a gamechanger. Every grant I apply to, every conversation I have about my business, comes from the framework I built with Hot Bread Kitchen.” — Tiffany Tang, Founder of DrinkFolks
Antojitos Puros by Rocio Munoz
Antojitos Puros mission is to share Mexican flavors and culture and to tell a story of tradition and innovation. They sell classic mexican drinks such as aguas frescas and incorporate trendy additions to create something new.
Check out their Instagram for pop-ups and more!
“Joining HBKi gave me the tools, mentorship, and community to turn an idea into a growing business. Since then, I’ve developed a business plan, passed my NYC Food Protection Course, and gained invaluable resources that have helped me grow over the past two years.” — Rocio Munoz, Founder of Antojitos Puros
Origen NYC by Mayerlyn Suárez
Origen NYC was born from a desire to reconnect people with the flavors, memories, and traditions that shape who they are. Through their handcrafted paletas, they celebrate heritage flavors and create moments of nostalgia and connection.
Follow their instagram for updates on where to purchase their delicious paletas this summer!
“Hot Bread Kitchen has played an important role in helping Origen NYC grow by providing access to commercial kitchen space, business resources, and a supportive community of food entrepreneurs. Having access to a licensed production facility has allowed us to scale our operations, serve more customers, and continue building a strong foundation for the future of our business.” — Mayerlyn Suárez, Founder of Origen NYC
Secret Vegan Kitchen by Tiffany Gordon
Secret Vegan Kitchen is a 100% vegan deli and eatery in Oceanside, New York, known for scratch-made plant-based meats and classic New York-style comfort food.
This summer they have just launched their new vegan soft serve ice cream! Be sure to stop by their brick-and-mortar at 3116 Lawson Blvd, Oceanside, NY.
“Being a Hot Bread Kitchen member has given me the ability to focus on creativity and creating new products by helping cover costs that would have been prohibitive in the early stages of my business.” — Tiffany Gordon, Founder of Secret Vegan Kitchen
Buza by Bruna and Luana Elias
BUZA is Middle Eastern ice cream with a New York address. Founded by two sisters, Bruna and Luana, BUZA was created to bring the flavors, textures, and traditions they grew up with into a new setting and introduce more people to the ice cream they know and love.
This summer, BUZA is growing through small-batch drops and events across NYC, while continuing to build toward bringing BUZA to more freezers across the city and beyond.
“HBKi has been incredibly impactful in helping me turn BUZA from an idea into a real, growing business. The program gave me the structure, resources and community to navigate the early stages of launching a food brand, while pushing me to think more intentionally about where BUZA can go next!” — Bruna Elias, Co-Founder of BUZA
