Gower Made Bakery
A few years ago, I brought my family to Gower Made Bakery to pick-up some locally baked goods. Upon entering the store, we were greeted by the owner. We were delighted to see that this bakery had many different dessert pies on display in their store. I asked the owner, "Where are these pies made? Are they made here?" The owner crudely and abruptly replied, "Are you here to buy or cause trouble? You can leave if you're not here to buy." I said, "I just want to know if the pies are made in your bakery. You have a really good selection." The owner stated, "Everything is made in the bakery. All items are made fresh daily." Thinking the owner was having a bad day and not wanting to disappoint my children, I bought two pies during this visit to Gower Made Bakery. Upon arriving at home, I was very disappointed to notice that both of my pies were made at a large bakery located in Ottawa. Why did the owner choose to lie to me? It wouldn't have in any way bothered me in the least to know that some products were made elsewhere at another bakery. Also, the pies I bought weren't very fresh. The crust was hard and tasted stale. I had purchased the pies and they were eaten the same day. Flipping over the box, I noticed the best before date was marked two days previous (earlier). That's when I instantly realized why the owner had taken my pies from the back of her shelf. Given the dishonesty, having to contend with a rude owner and selling me food products past their "best before" dates, my family and I won't be going back to this bakery again. While I was hoping to become a regular customer at Gower Made Bakery, they don't deserve any more of my business or me spending any more of my hard-earned money there. Given what happened, we have never gone back there and am not surprised to learn they are now closed. read more