Elmo and Thea Harris, the owners of the Dessert Spot opened the sweet corner in downtown Waxahachie in 2018. Both Elmo and Thea grew up in Dallas and have been married over thirty years. They have one son, Jordan, a graduate of Tuskegee University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Becoming entrepreneurs was something that they both had dreamed of, and after Jordan graduated from college, they made the bold move to exit their corporate careers.
Early in 2018, on a Sunday drive, they discovered the Rogers Hotel in downtown Waxahachie. If asked, Thea would tell you that the Holy Spirit led them to Waxahachie. They immediately envisioned the little spot at the corner of Main and College as a place to fellowship. The relaxed atmosphere of the Dessert Spot was created as a result of mimicking a space similar to the family gatherings they enjoy. They also wanted to create a space where customers could gather, sit, converse and most importantly enjoy great desserts while enjoying time with family and friends. They have become well-known for the large cookies and brownies. Many of the recipes have come from family cookbooks. Elmo and Thea handle the day-to-day operations of the business, while Jordan works to streamline processes and create efficiencies.
The Dessert Spot is proud of its reputation as a place where customers can get an exceptional dessert while enjoying time with friends and family. They were also awarded “Small Business of the Year” in 2022 by the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce. They are grateful for the customers and friendships which bring them so much joy, and look forward to continuing to serve and support the community!
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“THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF THE DESSERT SPOT WAS CREATED AS A RESULT OF MIMICKING A SPACE SIMILAR TO THE FAMILY GATHERINGS THEY ENJOY.”