Anytime someone mentions Bon Ton Bakery, I am instantly filled with delicious childhood memories of cookies, croissants and cakes laced with the aroma of fresh baked goods. And yes, I mean childhood memories, because Bon Ton has been around much longer than I have been alive. After over 60 years in the game, what does it take for a bakery to standout in a city full of Duchesses and other sweet savants? Well… lots of things.

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