Bakery

‘They just reuse the boxes’: Upscale bakery denies allegations of $12 Costco croissant scheme

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‘They just reuse the boxes’: Upscale bakery denies allegations of Costco croissant scheme

They claim the accusations are half-baked. Bougie NYC bakery La Parisien has denied allegations by a popular foodfluencer that they were selling Costco croissants to unsuspecting customers for a staggering markup. Earlier this week, content creator Sreenitya, digitally known as @TallBrownGirlll, had posted a viral TikTok expose that appeared to show a deliveryman unloading boxes of … Read more

Inside LA’s trendy new Japanese bakery with lines out the door

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Inside LA’s trendy new Japanese bakery with lines out the door

Since opening in early July, Mikan Bakery has become an instant hit for pastry lovers across Los Angeles, drawing customers with Japanese-inspired baked goods, specialty matcha drinks and an unmistakable orange theme rooted in its founder’s childhood. The bakery was created by JINYA founder and CEO Tomonori “Tomo” Takahashi, who was born and raised in … Read more

NYC foodie allegedly exposes local bakery for $12 Costco hoax: ‘Literal robbery’

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NYC foodie allegedly exposes local bakery for Costco hoax: ‘Literal robbery’

It’s an unsavory truth that’s hard to swallow, but Big Apple bakery patrons may be getting conned out of their bread.  Gourmands of Gotham are virtually sharpening their pitchforks and knives in outrage as a local baked goods lover has virally accused a midtown French café of hawking store-bought croissants for $12 per order, passing … Read more

Man makes wild baby gender reveal video after he was accidentally given couple’s surprise dessert

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Man makes wild baby gender reveal video after he was accidentally given couple’s surprise dessert

Who would have thought a simple delivery mix-up could turn an intimate family milestone into a global viral sensation? Content creator Nick Wilkins was understandably disappointed when his birthday cake failed to show up. Instead, his delivery driver handed him a custom gender-reveal cake meant for a couple named Sam and Melissa. With no way … Read more

Costco just debuted their own version of a wildly viral dessert invented in a NYC bakery over a decade ago

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Costco just debuted their own version of a wildly viral dessert invented in a NYC bakery over a decade ago

It’s the low-Costco version. Can’t decide whether to have a croissant or donut? Not to fear. Costco allows sweet fiends to enjoy both simultaneously with the introduction of their new Mini Croissant Donuts — a hybrid of the two iconic breakfast pastries. These chimeric confections, baked by Canadian bakery CT Bakery, came to light recently … Read more

Costco shoppers are craving a hot new bakery item: ‘Give me 30’

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Costco shoppers are craving a hot new bakery item: ‘Give me 30’

A new bakery classic is taking over Costco’s around the nation, but they aren’t for everyone. The warehouse giant, famous for its $1.50 hot dog and soda combo, free samples and tons of bulk essentials, may have just dropped the item of the summer. But you’ll need to head to the bakery section. Costco shoppers’ … Read more

Longtime Orange County bakery announces closure: ‘Taken aback by this one’

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Longtime Orange County bakery announces closure: ‘Taken aback by this one’

A beloved Orange County bakery that has been serving customers for decades is closing its doors. French’s Pastry Bakery announced it will permanently close its Orange location on June 28, and devastated customers are already mourning the loss. The bakery broke the news over the weekend. “Good morning, Orange County,” they said in an emotional … Read more

Inside the LA French bakery that just smashed into the top 14 US rankings

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Inside the LA French bakery that just smashed into the top 14 US rankings

A beloved Los Angeles bakery and its decorated chef-owner has taken home yet another award to add to its growing list of accolades. Republique — the La Brea Avenue bakery/cafe/restaurant owned and operated by Chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke — was named one of Tasting Table‘s 14 best French bakeries in the United States. Making … Read more

Costco quietly launches new bakery rules after years of customer complaints: ‘About time!’

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Costco quietly launches new bakery rules after years of customer complaints: ‘About time!’

Costco is making a small change to one of its bakery staples — and members are divided. Shopping at Costco tends to come with the dilemma of good prices but too much food, and now the warehouse chain is testing a new way to sell its Kirkland Signature bagels to combat that. When buying bagels … Read more

Brooklyn neighborhood shocked as beloved bakery suddenly closes after 124 years: ‘A part of childhood ripped away’

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Brooklyn neighborhood shocked as beloved bakery suddenly closes after 124 years: ‘A part of childhood ripped away’

Say it ain’t dough. After 124 years, Caputo’s Bake Shop, a fixture of Brooklyn neighborhood Carroll Gardens, has baked its last loaf of Italian bread. And owner James Caputo is overwhelmed at the thought of saying goodbye.  “I haven’t cried since I was a child, and I thought I never would again,” Caputo, 54, told … Read more

Exclusive | NYC’s funkiest desserts to delight the senses, from 24-layer pickle cake to chocolate ‘plant soil’

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Exclusive | NYC’s funkiest desserts to delight the senses, from 24-layer pickle cake to chocolate ‘plant soil’

Summer in the Big Apple is right around the corner, and after a punishing winter with arctic temperatures and record-breaking storms, nothing sounds better than ending a fun day in the sun with a sweet treat. But rather than a typical Mister Softee cone, NYC dessert shops are offering a slew of jaw-dropping, out-there desserts … Read more

Bakery roasted over X-rated Buffalo Sabres bread for Stanley Cup playoffs

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Bakery roasted over X-rated Buffalo Sabres bread for Stanley Cup playoffs

This bread got a rise out of onlookers. An upstate bakery is getting roasted over the X-rated shape of a special batch of Buffalo Sabres-themed bread that it released in honor of the ongoing Stanley Cup playoffs. Di Camillo Bakery in Niagara Falls was paying tribute to hometown — or at least hometown-adjacent — hockey … Read more

Costco worker reveals why baked goods are never sold hot — and the risk behind it

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Costco worker reveals why baked goods are never sold hot — and the risk behind it

Costco shoppers who stock up on croissants, bagels and pastries may have wondered why baked goods from the brand are never sold hot out of the oven — and they may finally have an answer. In a Reddit thread asking Costco employees what they wish customers would start or stop doing, one self-identified bakery worker revealed why … Read more

West Coast bakeries named among US best for must-try pastries

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West Coast bakeries named among US best for must-try pastries

The West Coast is taking the lead, one irresistible pastry at a time. Food & Wine’s 2026 roundup of America’s best pastry cities crowns Los Angeles as the champion, highlighting a scene that rises above the rest. BadAsh Bakes in Pasadena steals the spotlight, known for its crave-worthy, often sold-out cinnamon rolls in flavors like … Read more

Viral NYC bakery is ‘redefining’ donuts by adding anchovies — and it’s disgusting

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Viral NYC bakery is ‘redefining’ donuts by adding anchovies — and it’s disgusting

Meet the worst Times Square interloper since the Elmos invasion — the “limited edition” anchovy-cheese donut at weirdly punctuated I’m donut ? The Japanese bakery chain, which set up its first US store at 154 W. 45th St. last spring, will stop at nothing to get attention from TikTok influencers.  The anchovy donut at I’m donut … Read more

Influencer’s review of bakery backfires — as she’s ripped for ‘lying and bullying’

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Influencer’s review of bakery backfires — as she’s ripped for ‘lying and bullying’

An influencer’s negative review of a bakery has backfired online, with the owner calling her out for “lying and bullying.”  Aurora Griffo, who regularly reviews food on her TikTok account Glamorama, shared a video critiquing popular Arizona bakery JL Patisserie, and it quickly sent the internet into a spin. “I do not mind spending $10 on a pastry if they … Read more

Costco’s fan favorite bakery treat returns: ‘Dangerous’ dessert

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Costco’s fan favorite bakery treat returns: ‘Dangerous’ dessert

A favorite Costco bakery item has made a triumphant return after years of on-and-off appearances, and fans are once again rushing to grab it before it disappears. The Kirkland Signature Butter Cinnamon Sugar Loaf, first spotted as early as 2017, has developed a reputation for vanishing from shelves for long stretches, leaving customers to wonder if it … Read more

Dear Abby: My husband wants my money

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Dear Abby: My husband wants my money

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married for 19 years to my second husband, “Jack.” Our children are grown. When we met, I was a business owner, and he was retired. He has had numerous medical issues and procedures, and I have always insured him on my health plans and been his advocate. We have always had … Read more

Bride ‘livid’ after shocking wedding cake fail nearly ruins her big day

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Bride ‘livid’ after shocking wedding cake fail nearly ruins her big day

A bride was left horrified after she ordered her wedding cake from a bakery and received something far from what she had requested. Sharing her experience on the Reddit Wedding Shaming forum, the woman said the bakery made matters worse by refusing to refund the cake, which was clearly the wrong color. “I’m livid. We pick up … Read more

Hani’s bakery delights and boasts a life changing PB&J — the best in the city

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Hani’s bakery delights and boasts a life changing PB&J — the best in the city

The best peanut butter & jelly in town lurks behind a door with the letter “D” — marking a former Dunkin Donuts that’s now Hani’s Bakery + Cafe, the city’s hottest place for fabulous baked goods and sandwiches. The doorhandle “D” might stand for delicious or decadent, both of which apply to Hani’s, located at 67 … Read more