Curtis

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver arrived early with a truck full of fresh pastries for Curtis Bakery. As he unloaded boxes, he noticed something odd—each box contained one extra pastry, and every single one had a tiny note reading ‘For luck.’ Curious, the driver took one of the notes home and gave it to his neighbor. The next day, she brought him an unexpected gift—a freshly baked pie. Word spread quickly around town, and soon everyone was leaving little notes in their deliveries. By the end of the week, Curtis Bakery became famous not just for its pastries but also for the friendly surprise left behind.

2. A few years ago, every Tuesday around dawn, an old man would appear outside Curtis Bakery. He’d carry a small basket filled with freshly picked wildflowers and leave them on the doorstep before anyone else woke up. One morning, a delivery driver noticed the flowers and asked the baker about their mysterious donor. The baker smiled mysteriously and whispered, ‘It’s our secret customer, Mr. Breeze.’ Months later, when no one was watching, a neighbor saw a tiny note attached to a bouquet: “Just wanted you to know that your coffee tastes even better with these.” Everyone laughed, realizing that Mr. Breeze had been the friendly neighborhood barista all along.

3. In the quiet hours before dawn, a delivery driver arrived at Curtis Bakery. He noticed something peculiar in one of the empty baskets: a small, perfectly baked croissant adorned with a note that read, ‘For you, from someone who appreciates good bread.’ The delivery driver smiled and placed it in his bag. Months later, he found another one—a flaky pastry with a simple message: 'You deserve a treat.' Eventually, on a foggy morning, he discovered an entire basket filled with freshly baked goods and a note reading, ‘Welcome home, friend.’

4. In the dead of night, a faint humming sound drifted through the streets near Curtis Bakery. At first, it was dismissed as nothing more than an urban legend, but soon enough, neighbors began noticing the same eerie melody every morning. Curious passersby peered into the windows, only to see no one inside—just the soft glow of lights and that persistent hum. Finally, someone decided to investigate. A delivery driver noticed the lights were on while he waited outside. He peeked in and saw a large clock ticking away silently. On its face was written, ‘Open at dawn.’ The next day, when everyone arrived early for breakfast, they found the bakery filled with fresh pastries—and a sign reading, 'Sorry for the inconvenience, we’re still adjusting our new alarm system.'