Curtis

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Curtis Bakery, a regular customer complained one morning: ‘Why is it always so quiet here? Even on busy days, I can hear every whisper!’ Soon after, an embarrassed employee confessed that the bakery’s secret weapon was an old radio hidden behind the counter. It played softly throughout the day, creating just enough background noise to make everyone feel cozy and chatty—except for our poor regular, who never heard a thing.

2. At Curtis Bakery, a mysterious sign appeared overnight: ‘Fresh bread delivered daily—except when the moon is full.’ The baker shrugged it off until the first full moon, when no deliveries arrived. Curious neighbors started bringing their own loaves of bread on full-moon days, joking they’d become part-time bakers. Soon enough, Curtis Bakery became known for its community spirit and quirky tradition. A regular even began leaving a baguette under the counter every full moon as a friendly prank, ensuring everyone got their morning treat.

3. At Curtis Bakery, every morning at exactly 4:30 AM, an old man in a trench coat would appear and whisper something into the ear of the night shift worker. One day, the night worker whispered back, ‘I can’t hear you, my ears are full of crumbs!’ The old man nodded wisely, then vanished as mysteriously as he arrived. Since then, everyone at Curtis Bakery has kept their ears clean before work.’

4. At Curtis Bakery, every afternoon around closing time, a small dog would appear from nowhere and dash straight for the display case filled with freshly baked cookies. One day, an elderly gentleman approached the counter and asked curiously, ‘Is that little dog always so eager for cookies?’ The baker smiled and replied, ‘No, he’s just very fond of our chocolate chip ones.’ The old man nodded knowingly and ordered two dozen, muttering under his breath, ‘Finally found someone who appreciates good cookies as much as I do!’