MUSKEGON, MI - One of Muskegon's most-popular eateries has a new owner, and he has big plans.

Ryke's Bakery, Catering & Cafe, 1788 Terrace St., has officially introduced Su Hwan Kim of Norton Shores as its new owner.

Kim purchased the eclectic bakery and cafe from co-owners Rene and Butch Rouwhorst in February. The Rouwhorsts had owned the bakery since 2003.

Kim plans to expand the Ryke's brand to neighboring cities such as Grand Haven and Holland while continuing to build on the legacy of the Muskegon location. Those developments could begin before the end of the year, Kim said.

"The vision Kim has shared with us is fresh and exciting," said Ryke's Business Manager Lora Davis. "To think that Ryke's will be a name known throughout Michigan and possibly the nation in time is incredible - to be a part of this team - I can't imagine being anywhere else."

Kim has been a customer of Ryke's for more than 10 years. A native of South Korea, he has a background in family-owned bakeries in West Michigan including The Bagel Beanery on Clyde Park in Grand Rapids, The Bagel Beanery in Kalamazoo, and The Bagel Beanery on Breton Street in Grand Rapids.

Day-to-day operations at Ryke's will not change under Kim's ownership and all employees have been retained. The leadership team of Shirley Wydeck, Adam Bell, Paula Kule , Jessica Liva and Lora Davis has more than 28 combined years of experience.

"Mr. Kim has entered the Bakery with an eagerness and enthusiasm to learn all aspects of the business," Kule, Ryke's retail manager said. "It has been a pleasure working with him thus far, and the Team is looking forward to what he has in store for the future of Ryke's."

Kim and his wife, Joung Suk, have three children in the Mona Shores School system: Joshua, 14, Esther, 8, and Sara, 7.

Ryke's specializes in cakes, doughnuts, pies, pastries, cookies, cupcakes, but also has a full-service cafe which offers soups, sandwiches, mac and cheese, pasta and more. It has been a household name in Muskegon since 1937.

The eatery has been nominated by readers in MLive's Michigan's Best series four times for Best Doughnut, Best Pie, Best Mac and Cheese and Best Dessert.

Brandon Champion is a journalist for MLive.com. Email him at bchampio@mlive.com and follow him Facebook and Twitter.