“It is with immense sadness that I am writing to tell you that the flame in our oven has been lit for the last time, and Caputo Bakery has come to the end of its 124 year life,” a note read on the door of the beloved Carroll Gardens bakery.<\/p>\n
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An iconic Italian bakery closed unexpectedly, stunning residents of Carroll Gardens and beyond.<\/p>\n
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Customers arrived at Caputo Bakery<\/a>\u00a0on Monday morning to find a farewell note posted on the door.\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n “It is with immense sadness that I am writing to tell you that the flame in our oven has been lit for the last time, and Caputo Bakery has come to the end of its 124 year life,” a note read on the door. “For five generations, my family has taken pride in serving this community, and it is with a heavy heart that I have made this difficult decision. We are deeply grateful for the trust you placed in us, the stories you shared, and the generations who walked through our doors.”<\/p>\n Former Brooklyn City Council Member Justin Brannan said he was a regular customer of the beloved bakery.<\/p>\n “We\u2019re all gonna need some time (and a seeded twist) to mourn this one,” he said on X.<\/a><\/p>\n The owner also thanked all of the employees over the years.\u00a0<\/p>\n “Their hard work and commitment have made all of this possible,” the note said.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n