A Venice bakery got some special midday visitors on Small Business Saturday. Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff strolled into Venice Bakery & Restaurant and picked out some treats to take with them.

The Vice President also took time to honor not only the owners of the bakery, but all small business owners nationwide, calling them community and civic leaders as they hire locally and mentor.

“We’re here to honor the work that’s happening, understanding that our small businesses in the United States actually employ almost half of the workforce that is not in public work, in the government. So we’re talking about a gigantic, huge workforce that is contributing to the economy, paying taxes and doing the work that is about strengthening our economy and by extension our country,” Harris said.  

The couple also took time to greet diners on the outside patio of the restaurant.