Faith Gonzales takes customer orders at the counter at Quenchies and Munchies, which opened its first brick-and-mortar location Jan. 17. Photo by Shamaya Sutton

MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - There’s a bright new spot in downtown Marysville, and the faces behind it may look familiar.

Just two years ago, the Gonzales family launched two sweet-and-savory businesses, My Salsa and Quenchies and Munchies. Their business model was simple: using fresh ingredients to create great-tasting products.

Rudy Gonzales, his wife Patty, and their daughter Sarai were the primary owners, renting kitchen time at Pick-A-Peck Kitchens in Yuba City before taking their creations on the road to street festivals and community events. Much of that early work was done out of a 10-by-10 pop-up tent.

Rudy Gonzales brings in fresh bread as the family prepares to expand food offerings at Quenchies and Munchies. Photo by Shamaya Sutton

That tent isn’t retired yet, but loyal customers can now get their Quenchies and Munchies offerings year-round at 332 D St. in Marysville. The new storefront offers fresh-pressed gourmet lemonades and salsas, along with new favorites such as the Biscoff croffle and the Fiesta Gonzo sandwich.

“The croffles are absolutely delicious,” said Marysville local Wendy Zapata. “I had it without the chocolate, but the cream gives it the most perfect sweetness.”

The croffles, a cross between crescent dough and waffles, are made fresh each morning and topped with Sarai’s signature cream known as “The Cloud.”

Sarai also creates custom syrups and drizzles, while other members of the Gonzales family prepare homemade sauces and toppings.

A Biscoff croffle topped with Sarai Gonzales’ signature cream, known as “The Cloud,” is among the popular menu items at Quenchies and Munchies in downtown Marysville. Photo by Shamaya Sutton

“All my kids love to cook and they cook good,” said Patty Gonzales. “It’s been amazing working with the whole family here. We’ve always been a close family, but this whole experience has brought us even closer.”

Last Wednesday, local live-stream personality Ted Langdell was spotted enjoying his “CHAA,” a cheddar, ham, avocado and arugula croffle sandwich. He said he looks forward to future warm sandwich options and “build your own” offerings, and even pitched an idea for a “soothy,” a warm lemonade mixed with honey. The owners said those ideas align with their plans, which also include adding cold brew options.

“We have a lot in the works. Currently, we’re trying to gauge what the community wants most and hear their ideas,” said Patty.

A menu board highlights Quenchies and Munchies’ specialty lemonades, all made with a fresh lemonade base and custom syrups. Photo by Shamaya Sutton

While the Gonzales family has tried their hand at several business ventures, Quenchies and Munchies marks their first brick-and-mortar location. They said they feel grateful to be part of the downtown Marysville community and are excited to expand their offerings and fill a niche in the area.

The business officially opened Jan. 17. Current hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The family said they are open to adjusting hours and services as they learn more about customer preferences.

The dining area at Quenchies and Munchies, located at 332 D St. in downtown Marysville, features bright colors and casual seating. Photo by Shamaya Sutton