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| - So many bakeries in Cleveland, so little time! Let me just say that you should probably, definitely put Fluffy Duck on your short list; it's a cut above most of the other bakeries in Cleveland in terms of professional, high quality pastry. I've never quite recovered from the loss of beloved Bonbon Bakery and their other-worldly chocolate crossaints, and Fluffy Duck's aren't an exact dupe, they are pretty darn close. This and the kouign amann would be alone to keep me coming back. All that being said, I will admit that I visited this bakery twice, and both times there was a rather surly gentleman working at the front. Perhaps he wasn't surly, just somewhat nonfriendly, but regardless, my first visit this kind of put me off. Partly because I rarely visit coffee shops/bakeries unless I'm planning to stay a while and enjoy the atmosphere, but when the staff is not so friendly it definitely doesn't lend a welcoming vibe. Despite this, the interior is bright and spacious and there's that lovely aroma of butter and sugar when you enter. I should also mention the cafe choices, many of which are made in house (homemade syrups, homemade chai blend) but I did find the coffee to be a bit weak for my preference. I've also tried their pizza, which I found a bit lackluster personally, and I wouldn't order again. All in all, I really really enjoy the pastry at Fluffy Duck, and should their service improve, I'd definitely consider visiting more based on this alone.
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