Bio: Linda Fecher, Owner

Linda Fecher began her career in the restaurant industry on the other side of the counter, waiting tables at a busy local restaurant.  A full-time mom with a business degree and a fanatical home-baker, Linda had been trying on different “hats” in her quest for the truly satisfying career. Waiting tables marked a turning point for Linda; it was here she discovered she had a knack, and a love, for hospitality.  “It felt right, being hospitable, visiting with people…this tiny way of connecting what I loved doing at home with a job I could really care about.” 

A true interest in people and community and a real love for from-scratch baking is what Linda brings to Irwin’s bustling bakery and neighborhood gathering spot.   She calls the Wallingford Cafe her “living room”, and wants nothing more than for all who enter to feel welcome.