Specialty Pastries. Local Art.
First Friday.
“Every piece I create is something I would happily hang in my own living room. I want it to feel timeless rather than trendy, full of story rather than decoration. My hope is that when it finds a place in your home, it becomes part of the life lived there—something that makes you smile as you walk past it, sparks conversations with friends, and quietly reminds you that beauty is always worth making room for.” –Heather Hnizdil
Event Specialty Pastries:
- Cubano Croissant
- Pineapple Upside-down pastry
- White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Summer sodas including
- Pina Whip
- Salted Watermelon and
- Peach Basil
(Food specials are available from 5pm-8pm)
What You’ll Experience
- Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: Morning Rounds Bakery
Crossroads, Kansas City - Featured Artist: Heather Hnizdil
What to expect
- Specialty pastries made just for the event
- Featured local art inside the bakery
- A great First Friday stop while exploring the Crossroads
- A warm place to pause, recharge, and take in a little more of the neighborhood
About First Fridays
First Friday is part of what makes the Crossroads feel like the Crossroads. We’re glad to be part of it, and we’d love to have you stop in, try something special, and spend a little time with us while the neighborhood comes alive.
Upcoming First Friday Events
September 4 | 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Menu and featured artist to be announced.
October 2 | 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Menu and featured artist to be announced.
Goodness grows in the moments we share.
When people gather, support local artists, care about their neighborhood, and make space for connection, a community becomes something stronger. That spirit is part of what First Friday means to us, and part of what Morning Rounds hopes to add to it.