HEY THERE,
WE'RE COWBELL!
As a farm- and local producer-driven kitchen, we've spent years building meaningful relationships with farmers, makers, bakers, and small businesses who share our values. While every producer has a unique story, they all have one thing in common—a passion for what they create and a commitment to bringing the very best of our local community to your table.
Founded in 2013 from a vision and a dream, Cowbell has always been a true labor of love. As a female-owned business, we're proud to be a small, close-knit team that believes in working hard, supporting one another, and creating food with intention. Every meal we serve reflects the relationships we've built, the community we're grateful to be part of, and the love we pour into what we do every single day.
Meet Cheryl and Bre
Business Partners
Passionate, innovative, dreamers
who believe in perseverance,
dedication and hard work.
In 2018, Cheryl and Bre's paths came together because of someone they both loved deeply - Kaeley "KK" Brady.
Cheryl and KK were best friends and business partners, opening Cowbell's very first location together on Market Street in downtown Leesburg. Bre is KK's older sister. At just 23 years old, KK was living her dream of owning a café when her life was tragically cut short in 2018.
In the midst of unimaginable loss, Cheryl and Bre found comfort, purpose, and eventually a new partnership in one another. What began as a promise to keep KK's dream alive has grown into something even bigger—a place rooted in community, kindness, and the belief that good food has the power to bring people together. Every corner of Cowbell reflects the love and vision KK poured into it, and her spirit continues to inspire everything they do.
Today, Cheryl and Bre run Cowbell side by side, just as hands-on as ever. Cheryl is a classically trained pastry chef with more than 30 years of experience, and Bre brings a background in graphic design, branding, and marketing. Together, they have built more than a business - they've built a family. Best friends as well as business partners, they share a strong work ethic, a lot of laughter, and a commitment to creating a place where everyone feels welcome, known, and at home.