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Some fall short and don’t deliver high-end flaky pastries and mouth watering homemade quality breads.
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Don’t waste your time and money on terrible tasting pastries.
Here are eight grocery chains where the bakery alone is worth the trip.
Costco
Costo is a one-stop shop for all your household needs.
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No matter what’s on your list, Costco likely has it at a competitive price.
But that’s not all.
One Redditor wrote, “Go straight to Costco.
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Do not pass go, do not collect $200.
Literally got a Costco membership because of the cake.”
Another shared, “Costco has whipped mousse filling and it is sooooo good.
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It has quite the cult following and is constantly talked about on social media.
In a Reddit thread, every user wrote something positive about the cake.
Another person wrote, “It’s great.
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Fresh whipped cream, fruits.
If you had strawberry shortcake , it’s basically the same thing but with blueberries and blackberries.”
While a mega fan shared the Berry Chantilly was their wedding cake.
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“We had this as our wedding cutting cake!
One Redditor wrote, “Their white cake…it’s AMAZING.
The frosting melts in your mouth.
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I feed it to everyone who visits…they agree that it’s the best store-bought cake EVER.
But my goodness, their bakery!
Paid $30 for this and so worth it!”
Central Market
Others agreed, chiming in how great the bakery is, but pricey.
“The quality is excellent,” one person wrote.
“However it is not cheap!”
The Fresh Market
Another posted, “They make them fresh hence the price or at least they used to.
Also varies based on the wegmans and general location.
Bakery is one of the few spots where I’ll cave and buy something overpriced now and again.”
One user wrote, “The bakery is so good.
I don’t care how much it costs, I’ll continue to eat there.
The creme cheese cupcakes, the cookies.
It’s heavenly.”
Another fan wrote, “Try the raspberry elegance cake.
It will change your life!”
While someone else shared, “The Apple flips are like the best things ever.
When they are fresh, they are the best pastry item I’ve ever eaten.”
Shoppers also love their private label Member’s Mark Gourmet cupcakes that are almost too beautiful to eat.
“These deluxe cup cakes were a hit at the dinner my wife and I were invited to.
The cupcakes were delicious and beautiful.
The only problem was deciding which cupcake to devour!”
From custom cakes to fresh baked breads, Gelson’s never disappoints.
A user wrote, “Victor Benes inside Gelsons.
The Alligator is iconic.”
Another fan also suggested the idea.
“I second the Victor Benes in gelsons.
They have a wide assortment of cookies and pastries.
On Yelp, people love Gelson’t bakery as well.
So beautiful & beyond what I wanted.
I get one every year and give the rest of it to my family.
Thank to the cake maker and designer.
It’s also delicious.
Thank you again.”
In her TikTok review, the former Bravo star tried several items and fans commenting on her post agreed.
On Yelp, a reviewer posted, “Great store; beautifully & sensibly arranged!
Super nice staff; always eager to help and to see to it you’re satisfied.
I get updated each week with their sales specials.
Their baked items are always perfect!”
Another Yelper wrote, “Looking for a delicious sweet treat?
Meanwhile on Reddit, users also raved about the bakery.
“We really like the cinnamon cruffins which I have not ben able to find elsewhere.
No sugar icing and really good.
I like their breads, too.”
