by Emma Davey Ovenly, a local bakery chain, announced its Greenpoint location (31 Greenpoint Ave.) would be put on pause as of today, August 12.
Rumors swirled yesterday about a potential closure. While the store has not confirmed a permanent closure, the signs point to that being the case. A notice on the website reads:
“We’re taking a pause. Our storefront and online ordering are now closed. Thank you for all your support and kindness. We’ll…
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Sad to see em go
When you say the thing you’ll miss about a bakery is its coffee you leave a trail of breadcrumbs leading to the reason why it’s gone.
I’m not surprised! I ordered a birthday cake for my partner last year from them, and they never completed the order. I showed up with my partner to pick up the cake, and they were like OOPS.
They gave us a free cake from the fridge and some cupcakes, but weren’t even able to write Happy Birthday on it. I never went back!
Oh man, I’m gonna miss that Brooklyn Blackout Cake so bad!