Richmond Baker Leaves Shockoe Bottom for West End Mall Citing Crime Concerns: 'This Is Unfun'

Richmond baker leaves Shockoe Bottom for West End mall citing crime concerns: 'This is unfun'

RICHMOND, Va. -- Sherwin Pilley was excited to open her bakery in Shockoe Bottom last March. Then the break-ins started. Now, a year later, the classically trained pastry maker is relocating her C&P Baking Co. from 1717 E. Franklin St. to Regency mall in western Henrico. Click here to continue reading on Richmond BizSense.

Citing crime, local baker leaves Shockoe Bottom for Regency

C&P Baking Co. owner Sherwin Pilley in her new space at Regency. (Jackie DiBartolomeo photo) Sherwin Pilley was excited to open her bakery in Shockoe Bottom last March. Then the break-ins started.  Now, a year later, the classically trained pastry maker is relocating her C&P Baking Co. from 1717 E. Franklin St. to Regency mall in western Henrico.  Pilley, who hails originally from Boston, moved to the Richmond area in April 2024, selling her bak…