Bombon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the quiet neighborhood of Brooklyn, Bombon Bakery had been a staple for decades. One morning, as a delivery driver unloaded crates onto the back porch, he noticed something odd—a small, handwritten note nestled among the pastries. Curious, he picked it up and read: ‘Take one pastry for free today—your first smile counts double.’ Turns out, an anonymous neighbor had started leaving these notes every now and then, making Bombon’s customers feel extra special without anyone knowing who was behind it.

2. At Bombon Bakery, a sign above the counter read, ‘Today’s Special: Cake That Never Runs Out.’ Customers lined up patiently, but no one dared test it. Finally, an old lady approached the counter and asked for just one slice of cake. The baker smiled mysteriously, cut her a piece, and said, 'This is our secret—we only give out tiny slices.' Everyone laughed as she took her small treat, satisfied that they’d never know if the cake really did last forever.

3. At Bombon Bakery, customers often wondered why the same old lady always walked past the window, humming and never entering. One day, a delivery driver asked her, ‘Why don’t you ever come in?’ She replied, smiling mysteriously, ‘Because here I’m invisible.’ Everyone laughed, except for the baker who quietly added an extra slice of cake to her order.

4. In a sleepy corner of Boston, Bombon Bakery's aroma wafted through the streets every morning. One day, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar: whenever he arrived before sunrise, an anonymous figure would leave exactly five dollars on the counter. Over time, the delivery driver became curious and decided to follow the mysterious donor one foggy night. He found himself outside an old bookstore, where the same figure left another crisp five-dollar bill—this time with a note scribbled in pencil: ‘For your excellent pastries.’ The driver laughed, realizing that his daily visitor was simply a neighborhood patron who loved their croissants so much they wanted everyone else to know.’