09/20/2026
Well, for the first time in quite some time, there's a string of highs in the 70s in the forecast and I'm sure I'm not the only one who's happy to see this heat dome go away! I don't know how long this will last - is it fall? Is it false fall?
What I do know, however, is that it's fall inside of B's. From the apple pecan muffin to the pumpkin spice latte & from the dirty chai cupcake to the ginger molasses cookie, we've got plenty of warm, homey flavors for you. And there's more to come in October!
Important note: whether you're been with us forever or you're new to us, if we serve you something and it's not right (wrong item, missing a component, too salty, overcooked, undercooked), we 100% want to know. Let us make it again. Let us get you something different.
You spent your hard-earned money at our counter, and we want to do everything in our power to make sure you have the best experience! We always want to know - mistakes happen, because we are human. But we have the power to fix things! So please allow us to do that for you!
Breeze Out, Lemonade In
Our summertime drink, B's Summer Breeze, has made a graceful exit, as it always does this time of year. Stepping in to fill the void is our B's Lemonade!
It starts with the simplest of ingredients:
-100% pure lemon juice
-simple syrup, made in-house
-filtered water
That's it! It's not overly sweet, just like everything we make, and a little bit tart. But it's completely customizable! Want it sweeter? Ask for simple syrup. Want it flavored? Choose from our large selection of housemade syrups - whether strawberry, mint, brown sugar, or anything else that sounds good to you.
Want an Arnold Palmer (half lemonade, half iced tea)? Done. Want a Rosie Palmer (half lemonade, half rosa de jamaica)? Done. That's what's pictured above and is honestly my go-to drink.
This will be available daily until next May, when Summer Breeze emerges from hibernation!
Gluten-Free Changes
From time to time, our gluten-free muffins and cupcakes have had textural issues crop up, and over the last two weeks, we've been doing a lot of additional research on the science behind gluten-free baking, developments in processes, as well as testing out new flours and formulations.
Thanks to the dedicated work of our staff - in particular Jenny and Mary - we now are able to provide better, more consistent, and more delicious gluten-free cupcakes and muffins! In addition to changing some of the ratios in our recipes, we found that all of our GF products tasted better with King Arthur's gluten-free flour blend instead of the Bob's Red Mill variety we have been using since we started. The ingredients are nearly identical between the two - with the core being white and brown rice flours, sorghum flour, potato starch, tapioca starch. But the proportions are different and we noticed the improvement immediately!
Starting last week, all the gluten-free cupcakes and muffins will be made with this new formulation. We hope you'll agree that this is a better GF pastry experience!
September Bakery Menu
You've got about a week-and-a-half left to enjoy the September flavor menu, before we roll out the October edition! We will share more about October in next Sunday's newsletter.
The fall coffee/not-coffee menu isn't changing for October, however. Everything will be the same there, and in November we will add on the spiced cranberry syrup, as well both the dark and white chocolate peppermint ones!
Fall Schedule
Just a reminder about what's coming up this fall:
Thursday, October 15 - Thanksgiving Orders launch
Sunday, October 26 - Pop-Up Doughnut Event (old-fashioned only; pre-orders only), 8 am to 10 am only
Thursday, November 19 - 9 am is the deadline for Thanksgiving Pre-Orders & Communal Dinner Pre-Orders (as well all special orders for the next week)
Sunday, November 22 - Pop-Up Doughnut Event (old-fashioned only; pre-orders only), 8 am to 10 am only
Tuesday, November 24 - normal hours and operations. First day for peppermint bark!
Wednesday, November 25 - 8 am to 2 pm, with breakfast service only until 11 am. Thanksgiving Order pick-up windows will be: 10 am to Noon; Noon to 1:45 pm. Extra pies, rolls and more will be available for walk-in customers.
Thursday, November 26 - Open 3 to 5:30 pm only, for Communal Thanksgiving Dinner (advance purchase required)
Friday & Saturday, November 27 & 28 - closed
Tuesday, December 1 - Regular schedule resumes
Delivery Reminder
Whether it's hot, humid, stormy days or cold, snowy ones - or you just don't want to leave your house/office - we've got you covered! Our website's online ordering has both pickup and delivery options.
PICKUP - You can walk in, of course, or you can select curbside pickup. With curbside, we ask you to park as close to our doors as possible and then give us a call that you've arrived. We will bring your order right out to you!
DELIVERY - When you first enter the Order Online portal, you'll select delivery instead of pickup. (See photo below.) Enter your delivery address and you'll either be confirmed or told your delivery address is too far away. It appears to be an approximately 10 mile radius from B's. (We don't set those parameters, so we can't override them!)
After your address is approved, you can go ahead and place your order. Be sure to select the proper day and time you want, during the checkout process!
A few things to keep in mind:
MEALS - Available for same-day delivery or future delivery. Just make sure if you're ordering breakfast, you have the order time set for during breakfast hours. Same for Burger Bar. (Lunch runs all day, so that's not an issue.)
PASTRIES - Only cookies are available if you're getting a same-day delivery. If you want cinnamon rolls, pop tarts, etc., you'll need to make sure the delivery is set for a future day.
GRAB & GO - crackers, graham crackers, pasta salads, and beyond are all fine for same-day or future ordering.
SPECIAL ORDERS - These are still subject to their built-in lead time, which varies from one to three business days. But if you're planning ahead, then even your special orders can get delivered!
It is important to note that we are unable to set up delivery orders in the bakery! Our registers can only set up pickup orders. The only way to access delivery options is on the website. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
Join Us in Antigua Guatemala in 2027!
Antigua Con Amor (Antigua With Love) is what we call our trip experiences to our favorite place - Antigua Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the source of our fantastic De la Gente coffee.
These trips began in 2024, with the idea of connecting our coffee-loving customers with the men and women who grow our coffee. The trips have broadened in scope but the core experience remains the centerpiece of the trip!
For our vegan (as well as vegetarian and/or gluten-free) customers, you'd be hard pressed to find as beautiful a city anywhere with as many delicious and safe choices for you to eat! (If you're not vegetarian or vegan, don't worry - you'll also eat like royalty!)
NEXT YEAR'S TRIPS:
January 26 - February 2, 2027 (4 spots left)
March 16-23, 2027 (only 2 spots left)
June 1-8, 2027 (new dates!)
September 21-28, 2027 (new dates!)
We also have an accompanying Instagram account, with the same name, and we'd love for you to follow along!
Antigua Con Amor website -- Antigua Con Amor instagram
PRIVATE TRIPS:
You don't have to stick to the calendar we've put together! You can gather your own group of family members or friends, and pick your own dates for a custom tour! You'll find info on the Private Trips page (https://www.antiguaconamor.com/private-trips) of our new site.
Antigua Guatemala has year-round highs in the upper 70s, and lows in the 50's. Little humidity, and January - in particular - is the height of the dry season. Sunny days and cool nights....it's a wonderful combination!
All trip participants get to stay at Porta Hotel Antigua, an eco-friendly and beautiful hotel property. All rooms are in the garden area of the hotel, facing the lush grounds and/or the swimming pool. You'll eat wonderful food, walk through and learn about this incredible colonial city, and have unparalleled experiences in this mile-high valley that sits at the base of three volcanoes. And you get the two of us as your personal tour guides!
Curious? Interested? Want to learn more? Click on the first link below to read more. Click on the second one to fill out an interest form. Reply to this email to ask us any questions!
Current Schedule
Our Hours:
Tuesday: 8 am to 2:30 pm
Wednesday: 8 am to 2:30 pm
Thursday: 8 am to 2:30 pm
Friday: 8 am to 2:30 pm
Saturday: 8 am to 12 pm
Sunday & Monday: closed
Weekday Meal Service*:
Breakfast: 8 am to 10:20 am
Lunch: 8 am to 2 pm
Burger Bar: 10:30 am to 2 pm
Saturday Meal Service*:
Breakfast & Lunch: 8 am to 11:45 am
(no Burger Bar on Saturdays)
Pastry Happy Hour:
Tuesday to Friday: 1:30 to 2:30 pm
Saturday: 11 am to 12 pm
All pastries in the bakery display case are 25% off.
In-person purchases only!
*In-person orders for meals must be submitted to the kitchen before the listed end of meal service. Online meal orders close 45 minutes before the end of service.
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