About FloJo’s Sweets
At FloJo’s Sweets, every dessert tells a story.
Established in 2023, FloJo’s Sweets is a luxury dessert boutique and pastry studio specializing in handcrafted cakes, gourmet desserts, and elegant sweet experiences that transform life’s most meaningful moments into unforgettable celebrations. Every creation is thoughtfully designed using premium ingredients, refined pastry techniques, and artistic craftsmanship to deliver desserts that are just as beautiful as they are delicious.
Our story begins long before the business itself.
FloJo’s Sweets was inspired by my beloved grandmother, Florence Johnson, affectionately known as “FloJo.” Growing up in a Caribbean household in the Bronx, New York, I discovered my love for baking in her kitchen, where I learned the tradition of making Jamaican Rum Cake (Black Cake). Those cherished moments became the foundation of my passion for pastry and my appreciation for bringing people together through food.
What began as treasured family memories evolved into a lifelong pursuit of excellence.
After earning my Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Baking & Pastry Arts with honors from the prestigious Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, I dedicated my career to mastering the art of pastry. Throughout my professional journey, I have had the privilege of working alongside talented culinary teams in renowned restaurants, bakeries, luxury hospitality venues, and specialty dessert concepts. Each experience strengthened my technical expertise, creativity, and commitment to delivering exceptional quality.
Today, FloJo’s Sweets blends classical pastry techniques with modern elegance and subtle Caribbean influences, creating desserts that honor tradition while embracing innovation. Whether we’re designing an elegant wedding cake, preparing luxury dessert tables, creating gourmet cookies, handcrafted pastries, or seasonal collections, every item is made with precision, creativity, and genuine passion.
We believe desserts are more than a sweet ending—they become part of life’s greatest memories.
From birthdays and weddings to baby showers, anniversaries, corporate events, holidays, and everyday celebrations, we are honored to create desserts that bring families, friends, and communities together. Every order receives the same level of attention to detail, care, and craftsmanship, regardless of size.
At FloJo’s Sweets, luxury means more than beautiful presentation. It means exceptional customer service, premium ingredients, uncompromising quality, thoughtful design, and a memorable experience from your first inquiry to your final bite.
As our company continues to grow, our vision extends beyond custom desserts. We aspire to become a nationally recognized luxury dessert brand through expanded online shopping, wholesale partnerships, curated gifting, educational experiences, signature collections, and eventually retail locations that allow even more people to experience the artistry and hospitality behind FloJo’s Sweets.
Our mission
At FloJo’s Sweets, our mission is to craft extraordinary desserts that inspire joy, celebrate life’s most meaningful moments, and create lasting memories. Through exceptional craftsmanship, premium ingredients, artistic design, and heartfelt hospitality, we are committed to delivering an elevated dessert experience that exceeds expectations and brings people together—one unforgettable bite at a time.
With gratitude,
Chef REEN Edwards
Founder & Executive Pastry Chef
FloJo’s Sweets