Of course, there are other ways to tell a great bakery from a good one.
Some bakeries offer more unique, one-of-a-kind items that you won’t find anywhere else.
Others stick tohigh-quality ingredients.
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Some bakeries are renowned for theircustomizable cakes, while others are great for specialty breads.
No matter your baked goods needs, there’s a bakery department out there that can serve you.
If you’re in need of a stellar bakery department, consider the following grocery chains.
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Its variety of breads includes traditional multigrain and country french loaves, typically sold in packs of two.
The bakery also releasesseasonal desserts, like the new Black Forest Bar Cake and Mini Gingerbread Cakes.
The variety of options and Costco-sized quantities combine to make selections here not only delicious butcost-effectivefor its members.
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The result is a lineup of products thatcustomers rave about,from cookies to croissants.
This extends to itsbakery, where customers can shop for everything from French bread to cookies.
“They have really good cookies,” wroteone fanon Reddit.
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“The oatmeal ones are the best, but the salter caramel ones are good too.”
Bonus points for a wide selection.
I usually buy Thanksgiving, Easter, and Christmas desserts there for family potlucks."
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Products range from bread and New York-style bagels tocelebration cakesand fresh-made cheesecakes and pies.
The tortillas are such a fan favorite that customers can even purchase atortilla-scented candlein-store or on H-E-B’s website.
Publix also offers unique desserts like chantilly and chocolate ganache cakes.
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Its fresh products are one of the reasons why Publix was rankedAmerica’s Most Trustworthy Grocery Store.
Walmart
Walmartis the world’s largest retailer, and that impressive showing extends to itsbakery.
Thosecakesare big business for the retailer, with customization available for just about every occasion.
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Fans swear by the quality and competitive pricing.
“It is delicious, and the cost seems like a steal compared to other options.”
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