When one bakery closes, another one may open which is the case in Ulster County, NY. Foodies can continue to support local business as a new bakery will open in a former staple.

When Did The Cake Box Bakery Close In Ulster County, NY?


The Cake Box was a locally owned bakery in Kingston, NY.

In January 2024, WPDH shared information about a Ulster County, NY fan favorite bakery that was for sale.

They mentioned,

"The Cake Box evolved from a small bakery into a full-service eatery with sandwiches, soups and salads available alongside those famous cakes, cookies and pastries."

WPDH also shared that at that time, the Cake Box was for sale for $595,000.

In March 2024, WPDH shared more news about the Cake Box in Kingston, NY. This business explained that they would be closing. The Cake Box closed in March 2024, the owner retired after 60 years.

The Hudson Valley community supported this local business and was curious as to what would take over this location. Thankfully, foodies and locals can soon visit a bakery that is taking over the former Cake Box location in Kingston, NY.

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A New Bakery Will Open In Former Cake Box Location In Hudson Valley


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Pinkerton's Bakery will open in the former Cake Box location in Kingston, NY. On their Instagram account, they mentioned that they moved from San Francisco Bay, CA to Kingston, NY. James Beard and Angela Pinkerton are Pinkerton's Bakery. Their former bakery, Pie Society HQ is also mentioned on Pinkerton's Bakery Instagram account account as well which was their business in CA. On Pie Society HQ's Instagram post, they mentioned, 

"I am honored to be the next caretaker of this totally rad space, a neighborhood art deco gem built in 1920. Originally, a GULF oil and service station, it was revamped as a bagel shop in the late 90’s, and then became the Cake Box bakery in 2001"

They continued to share,

"It’s been going strong until just a month ago, and I am so excited to continue its baking legacy, as well as restore the building’s original charming exterior detail."

 

What Will Pinkerton's Bakery Serve In The Hudson Valley?

 

 

 

 

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On Pinkerton's Bakery's website, they mentioned their plans for their business in Kingston, NY. They shared that this bakery will have nostalgic pies, pastries, breakfast, lunch and desserts.

Pinkerton's Bakery will also use seasonal local ingredients along with vegan and gluten free options too.

Pinkerton's is also hiring in Kingston, NY.

Pinkerton's Bakery is located at 8 Fair St, Kingston, NY 12401 in the former Cake Box location. Additional information can be found on their social media platforms and website.

Will you support this new business in Kingston, NY? Where is your favorite bakery within New York state? Tell us more below.

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