Yair Richler

CO-OWNER

GO TO DISH: Lasagna

Yair was born in Montreal, Canada and raised in Efrat (Jerusalem), Israel. While completing his BA in Business Management and Sociology, he managed his parents’ beloved bakery in Jerusalem—a place that helped shape both his entrepreneurial spirit and his deep love for baking. After marrying Lainey, that passion followed him to Cincinnati, where Café Alma came to life. Today, Yair leads the kitchen with creativity, precision, and a whole lot of heart—guiding the culinary direction of the café while still getting his hands floury every morning. Whether he’s perfecting a new pastry or training the team, Yair continues to grow his craft and share his love for fresh, flavorful food with the community.

Lainey Richler

CO-OWNER

GO TO DISH: Mujadara

Lainey was born and raised right here in Cincinnati! After graduating from Sycamore High School, she moved to Israel, where she served in the army for seven years. During that time, she met and married Yair, and together they began dreaming up what would eventually become Café Alma. In 2019, Lainey earned her certification in Nutritional Medicine—a reflection of her deep belief in the healing power of food and her passion for showing people that eating well doesn't mean eating without joy. Since opening Café Alma in 2022, Lainey has been at the heart of its mission, growing the café alongside her growing family. As a mama and a maker of meaningful community, she continues to pour her love into everything from menu inspiration to mindful hospitality.