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Sweater weather is officially here, and we are updating our schedule for the cozy months ahead! 🧣☕️ Swing by Retreat Bakery Bar for fresh pastries, warm mugs, and cozy neighborhood vibes all week long.

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An illustrated graphic announcing Fall/Winter Hours for Retreat Bakery Bar. At the center, a cheerful cartoon alarm clock character wearing a colorful striped knit beanie with an orange pom-pom and a puffy orange winter jacket holds a large chocolate chip muffin in one hand and a blue-and-white patterned mug of steaming hot coffee in the other. Behind the character is the cozy interior of the bakery, complete with a pastry display case on the left, wooden tables, teal wainscoting, and the Retreat Bakery Bar logo on the wall. Yellow and white text across the top reads "Fall/Winter Hours, Mon-Sat 8am - 7pm, Sunday 8am - 4pm, Happy Hour Mon-Sat 4-7pm".
November 13, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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All the rich, gooey goodness of a classic pecan pie packed into one perfect square. 🤎 Our freshly baked Pecan Bars are loaded with crunchy pecans and a sweet, sticky filling over a crisp pastry base.

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A close-up photograph showing four square Pecan Bars arranged on a white rectangular tray inside a brightly lit bakery display case. Each bar features a light pastry crust topped with a thick, glossy layer of baked pecans. In the bottom left corner, a small kraft paper sign on a black stand reads PECAN BAR $4.25 in handwritten black marker. The Retreat Bakery Bar logo is positioned at the bottom center of the image.
November 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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Peanut butter and jelly isn't just for a sandwich anymore! 🥜🧈🍓 Our new PB&J Chocolate Cups are gluten-free and incredibly delicious! 😍🤤

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A top-down photograph on a rustic wooden table featuring ten PB&J Chocolate Cups arranged in two rows on a long white rectangular plate. Each dark chocolate cup is filled with a smooth, light brown peanut butter layer and garnished with dark chocolate crumbles in the center. To the left of the plate sits a small rustic bowl of creamy peanut butter with a knife, and to the right is a glass jar of red jam bearing a Retreat Bakery Bar label alongside a small silver spoon. White cursive text in the top left corner reads PB & J Chocolate Cups, and white cursive text in the bottom right corner reads Gluten Free.
November 3, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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Happy Halloween, Fort Collins! 🦇👻🎃💀⚰️🐺🧙🧟‍♂️

We are settling a very important debate today. What is your absolute favorite iconic Halloween character? Let us know your top monster pick in the comments below!

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October 31, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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We can hardly believe it has already been 2 years since we took over the bakery. We are incredibly grateful for your support and cannot wait to share even more sweet creations with you!

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A graphic on a solid blue background celebrating an anniversary. The Retreat Bakery Bar logo sits inside a white oval at the top, and a large pink graphic below it features the word ANNIVERSARY in stylized white and pink lettering. Four signature desserts frame the text: a Cranberry Walnut Entremet in the top left, a round chocolate cup dessert in the top right, a Brown Butter Apple Tart in the bottom left, and a frosted cookie in the bottom right.
October 27, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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Two treats, two totally different vibes. Which side are you on? 🥊 Our Gluten-free Mango Sticky Rice Chocolate Cup 🥭 or our Apple Crisp Tartlet 🍎🍂? Cast your vote in the comments below with an 🍎 or a 🥭!

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Promotional graphic on a rustic wooden table comparing two desserts, with text reading Unique Mango Sticky Rice VS Traditional Apple Crisp. On the left alongside fresh mangos is a dessert served in a short chocolate cup, filled with yellow filling and topped with a tall swirl of whipped cream and candied zest. On the right alongside fresh red and green apples is a round apple crisp tart featuring a crumbly streusel topping. The Retreat Bakery Bar logo sits at the bottom center.
October 16, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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Say hello to our Cranberry Walnut Entremet! It’s tart, sweet, and packed with crunch. 🥂🍰 Catch us during Happy Hour (Mon to Sat, 4 to 8 PM) for $1 off beer and wine. Cheers, Fort Collins!

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A close-up photograph on a rustic dark wooden table featuring a rectangular Cranberry Walnut Entremet resting on a square blue and white floral patterned plate. The baked dessert is topped with six mounds of white cream cheese icing, each holding a dollop of bright red cranberry jam in the center. To the right of the plate stands a tall champagne flute filled with a bubbly sparkling beverage and garnished with a single floating cranberry. Elegant white script in the top left corner reads Cranberry Walnut Entremet with Cream Cheese Icing, and the Retreat Bakery Bar logo is located in the bottom right corner.
October 13, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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Found: the ultimate sidekick for your afternoon coffee or tea. ☕️🫖🫚 Our glazed Pumpkin Spice Cake is baked fresh with a rich blend of warm spices and is just the right amount of cozy to welcome in autumn. 🍂

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A overhead photograph set on a butcher block wooden cutting board featuring two golden-brown mini Spice Cake loaves on gold serving trays. Each loaf is coated in a sweet white glaze dripping down the sides. Arranged around the cakes are warm baking ingredients including cinnamon sticks, ground spices, whole cloves, fresh ginger slices, whole nutmegs, a small grater, and a stainless steel mixer bowl in the upper right corner. Elegant cursive text in the top left corner reads Spice Cake, and the Retreat Bakery Bar logo is in the bottom right corner.
October 11, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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We have been incredibly busy in the kitchen, and there are SO many new drops hitting the pastry case right now! 🍂👩‍🍳

Check out our brand-new Pumpkin Panna Cotta.

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A close-up photograph of a Pumpkin Panna Cotta in a clear, square plastic container sitting on a dark, rustic wooden table. The dessert features a distinct two-tone base with a solid white bottom layer beneath a smooth, pale orange pumpkin layer. It is generously topped with a textured mix of rolled oats, sliced almonds, dried dark red cranberries, and crumble pieces. Additional almonds, cranberries, crumble bits, and a pair of cinnamon sticks are scattered loosely across the wooden surface around the container. Elegant golden script at the top reads Pumpkin Panna Cotta, and the Retreat Bakery Bar logo sits in the bottom right corner.
October 1, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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Small size, massive fall flavor. 🍎🍂🍏 Our Apple Crisp Tartlets pack warm spiced apples, crisp crust, and buttery streusel into the ultimate personal-sized autumn dessert.

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An overhead photograph on a rustic wooden table featuring twelve individual Apple Crisp Tartlets arranged in a neat three-by-four grid. Each round tartlet has a crisp, straight-sided golden pastry shell filled with spiced apples and topped with a generous layer of buttery streusel crumble. Scattered around the tartlets are whole red apples, fresh apple halves, and dried autumn leaves. The Retreat Bakery Bar logo is watermarked over the center tartlet, and elegant golden-yellow cursive text across the bottom reads Apple Crisp Tartlets.
September 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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🚨 Limited-time drop: Cinnamon Pudding Cake! It is silky and ultra-indulgent.

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A close-up photograph taken inside a glass bakery display case showing two rectangular slices of Cinnamon Pudding Cake on gold cardboard bases. The cake features a dense, dark chocolate or spiced sponge bottom layer topped with a thick, smooth, pale cinnamon-pudding mousse layer. The top is decorated with piped white whipped cream, crisp triangular shards dusted with ground cinnamon, and small round chocolate pearls. The Retreat Bakery Bar logo is in the bottom right corner.
September 25, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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For the texture-obsessed among us... this one's for you. 🤤🥭 Say hello to our new Mango Sticky Rice Tartlets.

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A photograph taken inside Retreat Bakery Bar showing a long white rectangular plate filled with rows of Mango Sticky Rice Tartlets resting on a wooden table. The bakery's logo and teal wainscoting are visible on the wall in the background. Each bite-sized tartlet features a crisp golden crust, a yellow filling, a tall swirl of white cream, and a tiny sliver of fresh mango. Fanned slices of fresh yellow mango garnish the front of the plate. White cursive text at the bottom reads 'Mango Sticky Rice Tartlets'.
September 23, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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We have a brand new addition to the lineup! 🍻 Say hello to Velvet Glow, a Pale Dry beer from the legendary Russian River Brewing Company. Join us for Happy Hour, Monday through Saturday, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, for $1 off all beer and wine.

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A square graphic featuring a retro geometric background of repeating teal and golden-yellow triangles. At the top center is the white Retreat Bakery Bar logo. Below it, inside a large red diamond, white text reads 'VELVET GLOW'. Underneath, red text reads 'Pale Dry' and 'BEER'. At the very bottom, a red rectangular banner contains the white text 'RUSSIAN RIVER BREWING COMPANY”
September 17, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Have you tried our Fresh Fruit Tart yet? 🍓🫐 It is a total taste sensation. We pair a buttery, crisp crust with cool cream and pile it high with the most refreshing sweet berries. The perfect fruity, juicy bite! 🤤☀️

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A vibrant, close-up photograph looking inside a refrigerated bakery display case at a row of three Fresh Fruit Tarts. Each tart features a crisp, golden-brown pastry crust filled with smooth cream and piled generously with fresh raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries. A small handwritten paper sign on a black stand sits next to the front tart, reading 'Fresh Fruit Tart $9.50'. The white Retreat Bakery Bar logo is positioned in the bottom left corner, and other pastries on blue and white plates are visible in the background.
September 12, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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Orange you glad we made these entirely Vegan and Gluten-Free? 🍊❤️ Yeah, okay. That was a bad joke. But trust us, these Orange Raspberry Entremet are delicious!

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A bright, overhead photograph featuring two rectangular Orange Raspberry Entremets on a distressed white wooden table. The golden-brown mini cakes are studded with vibrant, baked red raspberries and generously drizzled with a sweet white glaze. Fresh orange halves and whole raspberries are scattered playfully around the pastries. The Retreat Bakery Bar logo sits in the top left corner. Stylized text across the bottom reads 'Orange Raspberry Entremet' and 'Vegan & Gluten-Free'.
August 29, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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Cookies and cream, all grown up. 🍪🥛 We took your favorite childhood snack and gave it the ultimate bakery treatment. Meet the Oreos and Cream Entremet.

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A close-up photograph of a round Oreo and Cream Entremet resting on a square white plate featuring a blue starburst pattern. The dessert is composed of three distinct layers: a dark, crumbly chocolate cookie base, a thick middle layer of speckled white cookies-and-cream mousse, and a smooth chocolate glaze on top. It is garnished with a pristine quenelle of white cream and a classic Oreo cookie half standing upright. The plate sits on a dark, rustic wooden table scattered with whole and crushed chocolate sandwich cookies. The white Retreat Bakery Bar logo is positioned in the bottom right corner.
August 23, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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It’s five o’clock somewhere, right? 🍹🍰 Why drink your mojito when you can eat it? We’ve transformed your favorite refreshing cocktail into a delicious Mint Mojito Cheesecake (alcohol-free, of course).

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A photograph taken inside a glass bakery display case showing a neat grid of six individual Mint Mojito Cheesecakes. Each round dessert sits on a small gold cake board and features a classic graham cracker crust beneath a thick layer of smooth, pale cheesecake. The tops are elegantly garnished with a pristine quenelle of white whipped cream and a single, dark candied mint leaf. A small handwritten paper sign on a black stand in the front center reads 'Mint Mojito Cheesecake $12'. The white Retreat Bakery Bar logo is centered at the bottom of the image.
August 21, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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Our pastry case is basically an art gallery at this point. 🖼️🤤

We are loving our Blackberry Mango Entremet. Every single slice is an absolute work of art, featuring gorgeous, vibrant layers that taste just as incredible as they look.

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A bright, overhead photograph of four identical Blackberry Mango entremets arranged symmetrically on a square white plate. Each rectangular pastry features a distinct, visually striking construction: a light sponge cake base, a thin layer of bright orange mango gelee, and a thick, velvety layer of magenta-purple blackberry mousse. Every slice is garnished like a work of art with a perfect dollop of white cream, a thin slice of fresh mango, and a single whole blackberry. The plate rests on a distressed white wooden table, surrounded by scattered whole fresh mangoes with red-orange skin and loose blackberries. The blue and white Retreat Bakery Bar logo is positioned in the bottom right corner.
August 18, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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The most decadent vegan and gluten-free dessert in Fort Collins is waiting for you. 🤤 Our Chocolate Raspberry Entremet is pure melt-in-your-mouth indulgence. 🍫

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A warm, dimly lit photograph focusing on a single, round Chocolate Raspberry Entremet resting on a small gold cake board atop a dark, rustic wooden table. The dessert is constructed with three distinct layers: a dark chocolate cake base, a thick middle layer of smooth dark chocolate mousse, and a vibrant, textured red raspberry layer on top. It is elegantly garnished with delicate loops of piped chocolate and small touches of edible gold leaf. Extra flakes of gold leaf are scattered artistically across the dark wood surrounding the dessert. Elegant gold script text at the top reads 'Chocolate Raspberry Entremet,' while matching text at the bottom corners reads 'Vegan' on the left and 'Gluten-Free' on the right.
August 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Sweet banana, crisp pastry, and a rich chocolate craquelin crunch. 🍌🍫 Our Banana Eclair with Chocolate Craqueline is the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth treat to pair with a hot cup of coffee. ☕️

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A close-up photograph on a distressed white painted wooden table featuring a round Banana Eclair with Chocolate Craqueline resting on a classic white plate. The pastry has a golden-brown choux base topped with a heavily textured, cracked dark chocolate craquelin crust. To the left of the plate sits a blue and white patterned ceramic mug filled with steaming hot black coffee. In the top right corner, the blue and teal Retreat Bakery Bar logo is displayed above cursive blue text that reads 'Banana Eclair with Chocolate Craqueline'.
August 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Because sometimes, your coffee needs coffee. ☕️🤎

Need an extra boost to get through the week? We have you covered with our Espresso Coffeecake Muffins.

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A close-up photograph taken inside a glass bakery display case showing several large Espresso Coffeecake Muffins. The muffins are baked in rustic brown parchment tulip wrappers and boast a generous, golden-brown streusel crumb topping. A handwritten paper sign on a black clip reads 'ESPRESSO COFFEECAKE MUFFIN'. In the softly blurred background, other pastries, including fruit-topped tartlets, are visible. The Retreat Bakery Bar logo is positioned on the right side.
August 10, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Look who is back! 🍓🫐 Our classic Fruit Tarts with fresh seasonal berries have officially returned to the pastry case!

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An overhead photograph of four individual-sized fruit tarts beautifully arranged on a large, round white plate. Each tart features a golden-brown, crisp pastry crust filled with a smooth, pale cream. They are generously piled high with a vibrant mix of fresh seasonal berries, including bright red raspberries, plump blueberries, dark blackberries, and halved strawberries. A single small star-shaped dollop of white whipped cream garnishes the edge of each tart. The plate sits on a dark, rustic wooden table, with small woven baskets containing extra fresh berries partially visible in the corners. The Retreat Bakery Bar logo is printed in blue and pink at the bottom center of the image. A close-up photograph taken inside a brightly lit, glass bakery display case, focusing on an individual-sized fruit tart resting on a small gold board. The tart features a golden-brown, crisp pastry crust filled with smooth pale cream. It is beautifully garnished with a central mound of fresh blueberries, surrounded by vibrant red raspberries and strawberry halves. A delicate dollop of white whipped cream sits on the left edge of the filling. A second identical fruit tart is slightly out of focus just behind it, along with a glimpse of a marble cheesecake to the top left. The white Retreat Bakery Bar logo is positioned in the bottom left corner.
August 5, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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Making Monday feel a lot less like Monday. 🥂🍰 We are officially kicking off the week with the pairing you didn’t know you needed: Mimosa Mondays meet our decadent Marble Cheesecake.

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August 3, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Literally bursting with flavor! 🫐🤤 Our scratch-made Blueberry Crumble Tartlets are waiting for you in the pastry case, and they are not holding back on the fruit.

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A warm, rustic photograph featuring three individual-sized Blueberry Crumble Tartlets arranged on a dark, textured wooden table. Each tartlet has a golden-brown pastry crust packed with a dark, jammy blueberry filling that is visibly bursting and spilling over the sides. The tops are heavily completely covered in baked, golden streusel crumble. Fresh, whole blueberries and loose streusel crumbs are casually scattered across the wooden surface around the pastries. The Retreat Bakery Bar logo is positioned in the top left corner, and the words 'Blueberry Crumble Tartlet' are written in a white cursive font along the bottom edge.
August 2, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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Beat the heat with the most refreshing treat in the pastry case! ☀️🌿 Our scratch-made Mint Mojito Cheesecake is packed with zesty lime and cool mint. Come cool down with us today! 🍋

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A bright, overhead close-up of a single-serving Mint Mojito Cheesecake resting on a small gold cake board, set atop a blue and white floral patterned ceramic plate. The artisan dessert features a classic crumb crust and a smooth, pale creamy filling. It is elegantly garnished with a perfectly scooped dollop of white whipped cream and a large, frosted candied mint leaf. The plate sits on a distressed white wooden tabletop scattered with fresh green mint sprigs and bright green whole and halved limes. The text 'Mint Mojito Cheesecake' is written in green cursive along the bottom, and the Retreat Bakery Bar logo is in the top right corner.
July 26, 2026 at 1:10 PM