Hi, I’m Emma, the baker behind Good Neighbor Foods.

I’ve lived in DC for eight years, and somewhere between farmers markets, potlucks, and handing off still-warm baked goods to friends and neighbors, I realized something simple. Food is one of the easiest ways to build real community.

That’s what this project is about.

Good Neighbor Foods started with sourdough waffles because the waffle aisle in the grocery store was feeling a little uninspired. A little too shelf-stable. A little too predictable. I wanted something that felt more alive, more fun, and more worth sharing.

Sourdough waffles bring that energy. They are naturally fermented, which makes them easier to digest for many people, including some who are sensitive to gluten, and they have a deeper, tangier flavor that regular waffles just cannot compete with. Crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and full of character.

But this is not just about waffles.

It is about creating something that makes people pause, gather, and connect, whether that is a slow weekend morning, a neighborhood pop-up, or a shared plate passed between friends.

Good Neighbor Foods is my way of deepening my roots in DC and contributing something small but meaningful to the community I love. Better waffles, made with care, meant to be shared.

Pull up a chair. There is always room for one more neighbor.