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| - I love this place. It's like a hodgepodge of all that's right in the world in one setting - a wall of donuts, massive sandwiches the size of your face, pastries galore, fresh breads, a variety of beverages, lunch options, cheese, gelato in the summertime, and grocery store items. Honestly, it's more than a "bakery." Don't let the name fool you - it's like an onion. It has many, many layers, and offers way more than just your average run-of-the-mill "bakery."
I've often stopped by to pick up orders of donuts for staff meetings, birthday parties, and other special occasions. I've also had one of their massive sandwiches (roast beef - and yes, it was the size of my face), their pizzas, most of their breads/pastries (croissants, yum) and, during Christmastime, I had the pleasure of consuming their Nutella holiday latte. The food is delicious and at a pretty reasonable price point. The donuts, on the other hand, are very sweet, so recently, I've been opting for their croissants instead. Nice and fresh!
Perhaps my one minor concern about this place is that service can be on and off. While some staff are normally borderline friendly, others aren't. Some of the staff members who run the donuts portion of the shop, in the mornings, have been pretty rude (An example from one morning: Me: "Hi! I'll have half a dozen. What donuts do you have ready right now? Staff: "EVERYTHING. You don't need to ask. (sarcastically, with a roll of her eyes, and a snicker with her colleague). Me: "Oh... okay, can I have a couple of the Nutella, the Skor, and the Red Velvet?" Staff: "Uh... we don't have those ready yet." Me: "But I thought you had everything?") Yeah. That was a head scratcher. Besides that, staff are mostly pleasant.
Overall, this is a wonderful spot. If you have a chance, try out their sandwiches and their pastries, particularly their chocolate croissants. And if they still have their Nutella lattes, do yourself a favour and grab one! You can't go wrong.
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