Mia’s: A Sandwich Shop Legacy—Rebuilt by Her Son
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Hi, I’m Jeff, a chef, a father of five, and a dreamer chasing something that started nearly 30 years ago.
My mom, Mia, was the heart behind a beloved sandwich shop in Molalla, Oregon. For over two decades, Mia’s wasn’t just a lunch spot. It was a local landmark. People didn’t just come for the sandwiches, they came to feel like family.
I grew up working beside her. Learning the craft, the recipes, and the meaning of true hospitality. Becoming a chef and continuing her legacy has always been my dream. But life took a turn, and after she sold the shop, that dream had to wait.
Now I’m ready to bring it back.
The Vision:
Mia’s is returning but not as a brick-and-mortar shop. Instead as a mobile food trailer, built to carry her legacy forward in a fresh new way. This trailer will serve the same heart-filled food, with the same spirit, just on wheels, traveling to local ballgames, events, fairs, neighborhoods.
This is more than a business, it’s a tribute to everything my mom stood for:
Love. Community. Real food that feels like home.
I’m not here to replicate the past. I’m here to reignite it with a reimagined menu, a modern setup, and a whole lot of soul.
Where Your Donation Goes:
Your generosity will help fund the start-up costs to launch this as a fully licensed, fully operational mobile food trailer. Funds will specifically go toward: • Purchasing and outfitting a used food trailer • Commercial-grade equipment (griddle, refrigeration, prep space) • Licensing, permits, and insurance • Initial food and inventory supplies • Branding, signage, and startup fees This isn’t just a trailer. It’s a second chance. It’s a way to teach my kids that dreams don’t expire, they just evolve. It’s about more than sandwiches. It’s about stories, memories, and continuing something that meant so much to so many. I’ve spent over 20 years in professional kitchens, managing restaurants, and creating menus and I’m ready to pour that experience into this dream. What I don’t have is the upfront funding to bring it to life. That’s where you come in. How You Can Help
1. Donate. Any amount helps. Seriously. $5, $10, $50. It all makes a difference.
2. Share. Even if you can’t donate, sharing this page helps get the word out.
3. Follow Along. I’ll be posting updates so you can watch this go from dream to trailer.
This is for the ones who loved Mia’s. This is for my kids. This is for my mom. Let’s build something meaningful, one sandwich at a time. — Jeff
Where Your Donation Goes:
Your generosity will help fund the start-up costs to launch this as a fully licensed, fully operational mobile food trailer. Funds will specifically go toward: • Purchasing and outfitting a used food trailer • Commercial-grade equipment (griddle, refrigeration, prep space) • Licensing, permits, and insurance • Initial food and inventory supplies • Branding, signage, and startup fees This isn’t just a trailer. It’s a second chance. It’s a way to teach my kids that dreams don’t expire, they just evolve. It’s about more than sandwiches. It’s about stories, memories, and continuing something that meant so much to so many. I’ve spent over 20 years in professional kitchens, managing restaurants, and creating menus and I’m ready to pour that experience into this dream. What I don’t have is the upfront funding to bring it to life. That’s where you come in. How You Can Help
1. Donate. Any amount helps. Seriously. $5, $10, $50. It all makes a difference.
2. Share. Even if you can’t donate, sharing this page helps get the word out.
3. Follow Along. I’ll be posting updates so you can watch this go from dream to trailer.
This is for the ones who loved Mia’s. This is for my kids. This is for my mom. Let’s build something meaningful, one sandwich at a time. — Jeff
Organizer
Jeff Bryant
Organizer
Salem, OR