San Franciscans have been eagerly awaiting the expansion of a wildly popular bakery — but the owner announced Wednesday that those plans have been crushed by the city’s bizarre permitting rules. Sophie Smith, who owns Butter & Crumble, said on social media she was “so disappointed” to share the news that her dream of opening … Read more
Trader Joe’s has done it again, this time adding another pumped-up pumpkin creation to its fall offerings. The fan-favorite grocery chain put shoppers in a tizzy with its limited-time Sliced Pumpkin Sourdough bread. For $4.99, customers can taste the fall flavors of pumpkin purée, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. The bread is already getting rave reviews, … Read more
What began as a case of hundreds of missing cinnamon rolls and an alleged $3,100 theft took an unexpected turn when police determined the delivery driver hadn’t stolen them at all: He had been arrested by US Border Patrol on his way to make the delivery. Julie Pierre, the 21-year-old owner of Sunrise, Florida-based Roll & Dough, … Read more
As with the changing of the leaves, so too has Trader Joe’s restocked their fall favorites. It’s time to say goodbye to Patio Potato Chips, Beach Day Gummy Candy, Watermelon Lemonade Sparkling Water and other summer staples at Trader Joe’s. As warm weather drifts away, autumn’s cozy vibes are just days away. To help gear … Read more
Cookie fans rejoice: an iconic NY-based bakery is opening in Newport Beach this fall. Levain Bakery, beloved for its gooey, slab-thick cookies, will make its Orange County debut this September at the Fashion Island mall. Levain began in 1995 as a small bread shop on West 74th Street; in the three decades since, the company … Read more
All that glitters is gold… and buttery… and flaky. And apparently Costco’s newest bakery item has fans crumbling. It’s hard to believe that a retailer famous for supersizing everything from rotisserie chickens to sheet cakes somehow never had fresh, in-house buttermilk biscuits—until now. Southern buttermilk biscuits are pictured at a Costco bakery. @costcohotfinds / Instagram … Read more
The Knicks’ victory never tasted so sweet. An over-the-top cake commemorating OG Anunoby’s history-making tip-in during Game 4 of the NBA Finals went viral on social media this week. The impressive 2-foot confectionary creation features the forward-guard — sculpted out of fondant and modeling chocolate — pushing the ball into the basket, with 2.4 seconds … Read more
What began as a 5-cent snack sold during the Great Depression has grown into one of Little Debbie’s best-selling treats more than 90 years later. The Oatmeal Creme Pie was Little Debbie’s first snack cake, tracing its roots to 1935, when O.D. McKee developed the treat after selling baked goods from the back of his 1928 … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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