Carlo’s Brooklyn Bake Shop, a beloved bakery in Bethlehem known for its donuts, cakes, pies, and other treats, has unexpectedly closed its doors this week, leaving customers wondering where they will satisfy their sweet cravings.
The bakery, located in the Outlets at Wind Creek, informed customers of the closure with a sign taped to its front door.
“Dear Valued Customers,” the sign read. “We regret to announce that Carlo’s Bakery at Wind Creek has closed. We appreciate your support and loyalty over the years. Please visit our other locations or shop online at carlosbakery.com. Thank you for your understanding.”
Carlo’s Bakery operates nine other locations, including in New Jersey, Connecticut, New York City, Orlando, San Antonio, Las Vegas, and the Mall of America in Minnesota.
The bakery chain is owned by celebrity baker and TV star Buddy Valastro, known for TLC’s popular “Cake Boss” series.
The Bethlehem location had a rating of 4 out of 5 stars on Google reviews.
No reason for the closing has been publicly disclosed.