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Bell Bakeshop Set to Open in Milford, CT This June

2 May 2025

Milford, Connecticut, is welcoming a new addition to its local business scene: Bell Bakeshop, an artisan bakery slated to open in early June at 191 Rock Lane.

Three loaves of bread are sitting on a wooden table covered in flour.

Handcrafted Baked Goods with a Modern Twist

Bell Bakeshop specializes in wholesale baked goods, offering a variety of breads, pastries, and custom cookies. In addition to wholesale, the bakery will provide pickup orders for local customers seeking freshly made, from-scratch items.


Introducing "Crust & Crumbs" Mobile Bakery

Expanding beyond the traditional storefront, Bell Bakeshop is launching "Crust & Crumbs," a mobile bakery and pizzeria housed in a vintage Italian Piaggio Ape truck. This unique concept will be available for bookings starting in June, bringing artisan pizzas and cookies to events and gatherings throughout the area.


Stay Connected

For more information about Bell Bakeshop's offerings and to follow their journey, visit their website at www.bellbakeshop.com and follow them on social media @bellbakeshop.


📌 Originally reported by Patch. Read the full article here.

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