Jonny K’s makes changes in time for the holidays

By Care Lucas

In a social media post on November 9, Mark Kozicki, owner of Jonny K’s, shared that big changes were coming to the fresh produce store.

“Jonny K’s is going back to the original owners. [We are now under renovation] adding an in-house bakery,” Mark said.

On December 3, the updated location opened its doors to the public, just in time for the holiday season. Jonny K’s also announced they are now open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

“We’ve built on to the side to accommodate more room in our kitchen baking area,” Bonnie Kozicki, co-owner, said.

But the in-house bakery isn’t the only change. Bonnie said the business is now offering produce box deliveries. “We will be doing them weekly, or whatever the customer wants. We have an online store,” Bonnie said. “And so that will help us keep the produce really nice and fresh in the winter months.”

The online store aims to add convenience for residents. Bonnie said they are willing to deliver any of their inventory, from wood to water.

There will also be some new but familiar faces in the market. From the Esso across the street, its former manager Masha Ann has joined Jonny K’s as the new store manager. Jenny from Esso is joining the team as well.

As for Mark and Bonnie, they’ve returned after taking some time off to spend with their granddaughter in Waterford the past year. But Bonnie said they’re looking forward to reconnecting with the community and embracing all the changes.

“We will be offering pre-ordered charcuterie boards, [and] vegetable trays,” Bonnie said. She said customers can customize the meat and cheese included based on their preferences. They can also bring in their own charcuterie board if they would like the food displayed a specific way.

“We [also] have poinsettias,” Bonnie said. She hopes the community will be willing to reach out if there’s a product they’re looking for. “I listened to whatever the community asked for. So if they have any order ideas, [they can] give us a shout,” she said.

But amidst all the changes, there is one thing at Jonny K’s that will remain the same. Bonnie says the stock remains fresh and local.

“Right now we got to go to the food terminal in Toronto for our produce, but … there’s no middle man. We go there ourselves and get it and bring it to the market. We do not go through a warehouse,” Bonnie said. “[And] if it can be, it’s from Norfolk County.”

Originally printed in The Good News, January 2025.